Award-Winning SSAT Tutors in Melrose Park, IL

Evan ...basketball, and worked as a Teacher's Assistant in the Linguistics and Cognitive Science department. I've worked for Varsity Tutors since moving back to Seattle last September, and love my job. As a tutor, I specialize in teaching SAT/ACT/GRE/ISEE prep, writing, English, Spanish, math, music, and psychology. If you need help in any of these areas,...

Jordana ...student can learn and that education does not have to be boring! Teaching requires discovering the student's strengths and passions and tailoring creative educational approaches that connect with the student's interests. My outside activities and interests include theater, improv comedy, color guard, Drum Corps International, reading new books and obsessively rereading my old favorites, video...

Ilana ...as well as a B.S. from the University of Wisconsin-Madison in Human Development & Family Studies and Criminal Justice. I spent the last two years as a Teach For America Corps member in St. Louis where I was both inspired and motivated by my second and third graders. I believe that every child has the...

Asta ...certified SCUBA diver who enjoys spending time kayaking and weightlifting. I also played ice hockey through college and performed as a classical pianist on campus and in Europe. When I'm not feeling so active, I can be found knitting, crocheting, reading, writing, and daydreaming about where I want to travel to next. I'm working on...

Kandice ...infant to high school in a multitude of settings. I have taught PreK-4th grade students in schools located in Sacramento and Chicago using the Balanced Literacy and Everyday Mathematics frameworks. I have also mentored teachers and been a professional speaker and facilitator for educational and civic organizations. My teaching and tutoring philosophy is simple: bridging...

Andrew ...with a Bachelor's in Political Science and a Bachelor's in Philosophy, and hope to earn my PhD in contemporary political philosophy. I have tutored students in 7th-8th grade, high school, and college for Howard Area Community Center, Indo-American Center, Loyola Chicago Achieving College Excellence Program, MyGuru, The Chicago Home Tutor, and ScoreBeyond. I primarily tutor...

Carolyn ...the student physics organizations, published several papers about gamma rays, and traveled to South America to work on experiments. I then went to graduate school at Northwestern University, where I received my Master's Degree in Learning Sciences (which is like a degree in Education with an emphasis on public policy.) I focused mostly on better...

Adrianne ...tutored both peers and younger students. My students have included special education, gifted, English Language Learners, music/arts students and students with disabilities. I have tutored math up to Calculus AP; English Writing, Reading Comprehension and College Essay instruction; Science through AP Physics; and test preparation for GRE, ACT, SAT as well as state-mandated tests in...

Aayush ...pursuing a Masters degree in Hospital Administration beginning this fall. My end goal is to have a career in the Health Industry as a practicing clinician and administrator. My passion for tutoring has started from my experiences being tutored as well as my experience tutoring other students. The smile and sense of pride that comes...

Ilana ...and Opera Performance. I tutor test prep for the SATs and ACTs, as well as math for all ages. I excel particularly in writing and editing and love tutoring in the humanities. My teaching philosophy is one of guidance rather than direct instruction, helping students to discover answers on their own. I am very patient...