Award-Winning Spanish 2 Tutors serving Oak Park, IL

My name is Kira, and I am currently working towards a degree in Spanish and Dance at Loyola University Chicago.

...major on the pre-medical track. I have been privately tutoring for the past three years, with students from a variety of age ranges, from elementary to high school, and in a variety of subjects, from English to Chemistry. I love working with students and helping them grow as students and improve their skills overall. I am committed to getting results from my students, both in their grades and personal growth. In my spare time, I...

...a certified teacher through Teach For America. Currently, I am a second year teacher at a high school in Chicago. I primarily work in Special Education. Additionally, I am beginning my studies toward a Psy.D. in Clinical Psychology. I love teaching because I view education as empowerment. I approach my teaching with an attitude of creativity and a focus on data. Additionally, I like to utilize exciting methods to encourage students to read or advance...

...undergraduate student at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign! With a fiery passion for learning and the drive to succeed, I aim to sharpen the skills and knowledge of others just as much as I focus on self-improvement. I have had experience teaching as a children's art teacher for four years and a high school peer tutor for three years. This upcoming semester, I am also pursuing a position as an economic statistics teaching assistant!

...provides academic opportunities to poor and minority children in the city of Chicago. I taught two of the four formats everyday for a span of 6 weeks. I was a teaching assistant for a class named Learners and Leaders where I taught kids a variety of information through harkness-style discussions, guided group work, and independent help during study hall. I care so much about the education system and have always gone out of my way...

...to tutoring, I have also worked as a Counselor in Training at my community's summer camp, babysat and nannied, and have vast experience volunteering at my local elementary as well as middle schools. Being fresh out of high school, I understand and have accurate knowledge of the current curriculum. Additionally, having gone through it less than two years ago, I am well versed in the college admissions process and understand what it takes to get...

...from your Varsity Tutors, we both can engage in bidirectional learning where I learn as much as you do. With my special interest in the subjects of English (Language/ESL/lexical content, grammar content) Reading Comprehension, Phonics, Essay Conducting, and Spanish fluency (speaking, writing, reading & grammar content) experience, and your enthusiasm to strengthen your education we both can successfully enhance our knowledge into a significant perspective. In my spare time, I enjoy dancing to Latin rhythms,...

...USA program in Engineering Technology. This helped me learn to work well in a team, which requires: recognizing strengths and weaknesses, communication, and planning. I had to assemble a project with two others; this requires constant clarification and strong explanation through writing. I have also been part of an emerging club at my school called Women in STEM, which is focused around talking with women who work within the STEM fields, as well as projects...

...enjoy tutoring en Espanol which I learned from my parents growing up and continued to learn throughout high school. My tutoring philosophy is: the struggle is good! So often we students get frustrated learning difficult concepts. When we embrace the struggle and work hard, true learning happens and it feels so good! I want to help students push through that struggle and achieve what they thought was impossible. When I am not tutoring I enjoy...

...learning with my students because it is very rewarding for both the student and for me. I am most passionate about English (written and spoken), Math, and Technology. I enjoy the experiences I make with each student. Helping students set goals and reaching them together is rewarding. Since students are our future and should be treated as such, my goal is to educate all those who are willing to take the time and effort to...

...Public Health. I have numerous years of experience in guiding and educating high school and middle school students in civic engagement. I want to help students realize their full potential, even when subjects seem bleak or if external factors get in the way of their success. I believe that students have the ability to be successful if given the right resources, provided the necessary support, and empowered to make a change for themselves.... The best way...

I enjoy being a tutor and helping others out. It is a great way for me to gain teaching experience, learn more, and improve my skills while also allowing others to learn material.

...have taken many rigorous courses to prepare myself for further education. I am constantly active in my community and have endless experience in tutoring and helping students exceed. I am very passionate about science and math, but love to learn new things about every field all the time. I know standardized tests can be very anxiety-provoking, but I want to help ease the tension by preparing students to the best of their abilities! I enjoy...

...Arianna. I was born in Caracas, Venezuela and moved to Miami, FL at a young age. I attended college for two years before transferring to the University of Michigan- Ann Arbor where I earned my B.S. in Biomolecular Science. I am currently a high school chemistry teacher in the city of Chicago. I love to help others and tutoring is a way to have a small impact on such an important aspect of society, education.

...writing skills but their grades! Some of my passions include emergency medicine and criminal law. If you have an interest in either of these topics or have a course in one of them then I am the tutor for you! From working with the Sheriff's Department as an undercover special agent and studying criminology and law in college to working as an emergency medical technician for one of the largest event medical companies in the...

...Deerfield, Illinois. I received my Bachelor's Degree in Cross Cultural Studies: TESOL with a minor in French at Toccoa Falls College. I have been a teacher for 17 years, teaching in many different countries. I have taught people of all ages and I love teaching language and literature. I believe that it is most important to make learning fun and engaging. I always make sure the lesson is student centered. Students have a choice and...

...studying, and teaching. I also greatly enjoy Psychology, English, and other science classes as well. I am bilingual, speaking English and Russian, which has aided me in helping many students learn Spanish, as I can understand the process of learning a second language. I have experience working with students of all ages, from kindergarten though college. I used to teach figure skating to kids (both in group and one-on-one lessons) which has really helped me...

...as an Emergency Department Technician while I prepare to go to graduate school to become a Physician Assistant. I love to learn and enjoy helping others find the satisfaction in growing and achieving their goals through learning. I believe it's important to learn the student's preferred learning style (visual/tactile/auditory) and adjusting the material to match the style. One's mind, once stretched by a new idea, never regains its original dimensions. -Oliver Wendell Holmes, Jr.

I am a Duke University Alumni with a passion for connecting young, driven students with the resources they need to succeed.

I am a creative writing major at the University of Chicago. With my free time I enjoy writing, doing improv comedy, and making music. I have a 14 year old brother and a cat, both of which spend their free time meowing, and one of which receives frequent school support from me. I aspire to someday use my prestigious degree to wait tables at comedy shows.