Award-Winning Study Skills and Organization Tutors serving Oak Park, IL

...I was the best teacher they had had. Before that I worked as a freelance reporter for The Nation, and an editor at New York Focus, The South Side Weekly, and various publications in New York and Chicago. I know how to edit others work, clarify their views, and all in no-stress, timely manner.

...am a very passionate learner. I recently graduated from the doctoral program in Anthropology at the University of Arizona. I love what I do and I love to learn. I believe its important to be well-educated on a variety of subjects, to always be learning and open to new experiences, and to speak as many...

...years of experience tutoring students of all ages. I am especially good at elementary school Language Arts and Math. I have a Ph.D. in Education from DePaul University in Chicago and love to work with all kinds of students from everywhere. My BA is from the University of Illinois in Champaign/Urbana, Phi Beta Kappa, and...

...Lee Teaching Awardee - 4 years of experience teaching middle school English classes After receiving my MA in Teaching, I began working as a teacher in Chicago Public Schools. I witnessed how the standard classroom setting did not fully meet many students' needs. I wanted to use my skills to meet the unique needs of...

...this past May, I volunteered at a health clinic in rural West Virginia, and became a nationally certified emergency medical technician. I currently work part-time for a Medical Express Ambulance Services, a private ambulance company. I also occasionally work for Event Medical Solutions. They provide medical services for large spectator events such as the Chicago...

Hi! I'm Lojayn - a passionate reader and language enthusiast. I love helping children develop the skills necessary to become successful individuals.

...name is Shireen and I look forward to being your next Varsity Tutor. Teaching has always been a passion of mine from a very early age. I believe that being an educator involves resilience, determination, and above all, compassion for fellow learners. With enough patience and persistence, I believe in truly transforming the way students...

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.

...Assistant school and am very excited about my future as a healthcare provider. I'm really passionate about volunteering and living/learning in a community. My compassionate nature makes me an excellent candidate for tutoring! I also have two younger siblings that I continue to help with their studies and have always taken pride in being able...

...tutor, and a teacher in the library for the Chicago Public Libraries Foundation. I have taught a variety of subjects, and have tutored students on all levels, from Kindergarten to College. I am most passionate about Writing, Literature, Reading and Language Arts. Education is the key to a better future for all of humankind. I...

...I have worked for several years as a tutor at the high school and college level, but it is really my clinical counseling work that drives my teaching approach now. I am a huge advocate of client empowerment and getting my students excited about learning. I will meet you where you are at academically, but...

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...that time, it became obvious that individual conferences and small groups were the most effective way to learn for many of us. That led me to tutoring. Learning holds power, and I want to help others on their learning journeys. I strive myself to continue learning. I am currently learning Spanish and SQL.

I enjoy helping people of all ages reach their educational goals. For younger students, I want to encourage curiosity and love of learning. For pre-graduate school test takers, I want to make sure that a four hour test does not get in the way of your dreams. ... Get to know them! I'm a firm believer that people learn better when they can connect with their tutor.

...needs to be motivated to do better, and obviously not receiving the reward is punishment enough. My biggest tool in the classroom is affirmation I've come to understand confidence is key to success and performance. Unfortunately, many children have not had confidence built in them to express what they know or courage to work on...

...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 personal goals.

...that paired grade-school students with a college-age reading buddy to read and discuss books. When Im not working, I enjoy doing ballet and training as a circus artist. Ive been training trapeze and aerial fabric for 7 years, and Ive been performing for 6. I also really enjoy spending time with cats, sewing, and exploring...

...have been an educator my entire adult life. I began in early childhood to work and be "Mom" at the same time. I followed my own chidlren through their grades. I taught grade school when they attended grade school, middle school, then high school. Now I am an adjunct college professor and train educators internationally....

...ceramics. In my free time I love to read; be outdoors; hike; play with my two dogs, Skippy and Lily, and my cat, Gracie; and watch crime shows and horror movies. My tutoring style is very personalized, and I love finding creative ways to motivate and help my students really understand their work. It is...

...as a coda, a hearing child with deaf parents. It wasn't until adulthood that I develop a strong interest and passion for American Sign language. Since graduation I have worked with very young children, teaching and guiding them through their developmental milestones one child at a time. I owned a daycare/Pre-school for many years. Teaching...