Award-Winning Study Skills and Organization Tutors serving Naperville, IL

...am a licensed teacher in the state of Illinois. I have been teaching for 10 years. Before becoming a teacher, I worked as a behavior analyst throughout Chicagoland. I have worked with students as young as 3 years old up to 19 years old. I became a teacher after I realized how much I enjoyed...

I am currently a sophomore in UIC's GPPA Medical Scholars program. I am majoring in math and am dedicated to helping others get the valuable education they deserve. I love meeting new people and am excited to start tutoring some of my favorite subjects through Varsity Tutors and help my students achieve their academic and...

...grew up in Dayton, Ohio, and I came to Chicago after getting recruited to play soccer at Loyola University Chicago. After I graduated with degrees in English and Secondary Education, I served for five years in the United States Marine Corps as an Intelligence Officer. I recently left the Marine Corps and accepted a job...

...am currently a student at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign studying civil engineering. I have always had a passion for learning and helping others learn. It is my goal to help others succeed and see them accomplish things that they once thought to be impossible. Topics that I specialize in are high school math...

...Korea. My time spent in South Korea was particularly rewarding and very close to my heart. I worked with students ranging in age from 6 years old, up through high school. I taught a variety of subjects including ELA, novel, writing, debate, comprehension and TOEFL test-prep courses. I also took an active role in mentoring...

...Practitioner certification exam as I remember what it felt like to anxiously study and sometimes question if I was in fact studying the "right" material. I also have a passion for tutoring students who need assistance with essay writing. I am a descriptive writer and use a lot of adjectives to color my essays. I...

...recently taught second, third, and fourth grades and will be teaching 5th grade during the 2016-2017 school year. I enjoy to teach yourng students mathematic because I enjoy using manipulatives either virtual or tangible to help students learn. I have been involved with private tutoring for about six months now. This school year I have...

...to be engaged with the course material through the use of a variety of activities and assignments. My background is in management, forensic, counseling, play therapy, and business psychology. My professional experience centralizes on being empathetic, patient, creative, and identifying different strategies to obtain the best end result. In the most recent class that I...

I enjoy working one on one with students to increase their understanding, learning and confidence. I like to use different methods of teaching, depending on the individual and their strengths. I am an advocate for determination, organization, and hard work in approaching learning and achieving success in school. ... In a first session, I talk with students about what they are struggling with most and any concerns they may have initially.

...marketing communications from Illinois Institute of Technology. I taught ESL, TOEFL preparation, and pronunciation for many years and have tutored all ages and levels in reading, writing, grammar, vocabulary, math, social studies, and ESL. I have also taught tutors how to teach literacy to adults. My teaching approach is to gently guide the student toward...

...School of Medicine. As a genetic counselor, I try to take genetic information and explain it to patients in a easy to understand, digestible way. I do the same thing in my tutoring, trying to make sure that every student gets the tailored, detailed help that they need to be successful in the classroom and...

...received my B.S. in Marketing from Miami University in Oxford Ohio and my M.Ed. in Student Affairs from Loyola University. At the moment, the subjects I will be tutoring include elementary school subjects, adult literacy, ESL, study skills, and Microsoft Office. I am hoping to expand on that list shortly. I am passionate about education....

...with students who have fear and/or low self-confidence in math. During college, in addition to completing a math minor, I tutored undergraduate and graduate students in statistics. I've also worked as a college instructor, and am familiar with learning processes. If needed, I can provide a reference from a family I've helped to tutor. Outside...

...the Chicago area. I not only have a lot of experience in helping non-native English students improve their language skills, but I have also worked for over 10 years helping Middle School and High School students become more competent, clear writers and more efficient readers. I am passionate about assisting students develop their potential to...

I am finishing up my last two classes at GCU to receive my Bachelors of Science degree in Finance and Economics. I have a passion for learning and am thrilled to have this opportunity to connect with students in need.

...to individualizing appropriate educational plans for each of my students. Holding students to high standards of achievement, tempered by patience and consistency, have made me a successful and seasoned educator. Through hard work, dedication, and team-based collaboration with my colleagues, I sincerely believe that all students can be successful learners. I am highly experienced with...

...time I also received my Masters in Mild to Moderate Disabilities from Simmons College. I have worked extensively with students with a range of abilities, including students with specific learning disabilities, emotional impairments, dyslexia, and ADHD. My teaching experience has given me a deep understanding of the knowledge and habits essential to academic success and...

..."right method" or one that works every time--rather you should expose students to ideas and thoughts and let them choose what is most helpful to them. As a tutor, I have always striven to do only 20-40 percent of the talking in each session and let the students do the work, discovering their own ideas...

...after graduation. Outside of my academic and professional pursuits, I have a deep-seated love for teaching and mentoring. As the oldest of four siblings, I've dedicated a significant portion of my life to tutoring and guiding my younger brothers and sisters. Beyond my family, I've also shared my expertise by tutoring in a variety of...

...math to Calculus. I earned my Bachelors of Arts in Economics at the University of Illinois in Champaign. I earned my Masters in Education at North Park University. My teaching philosophy centers on a student centered approach. My tutoring style is laid back, allowing the students to show me what they know already and then...