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

...I have a tremendous amount of experience working with children which began in middle school when I worked as a babysitter for a number of families in my synagogue. In high school, I worked one-on-one with a middle school student concentrating on organizational skills and study habits. Several years later, I began working with K-8th...

...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. Throughtout my career, I have...

...affiliated hospitals of Harvard medical school. I wasn't always the brightest, an all As- receiving student in class. Trust me, I really wasn't. I've been envious of those who were the smartest in class, but never imagined I could be at the top of my class when I was in middle school. I was averaging...

I'm happy to help with any math, reading, or writing concerns you may have. I've worked with many different students with many different backgrounds and ability levels, and even if your situation is unusual there's a good chance I've dealt with something like it before.

...could understand. Learning is for life, and educating is my passion! I'm enthusiastic, imparting fun and humor into things that one may find otherwise mundane. I'm a masters degreed Registered Nurse with experience in the ICU, telemetry, cariolopulmonary, nephrology, urology, oncology, and primary care. I graduated from DePaul University with Presidential Distinction, and I was...

...at an early age when I myself when I found a teacher in college that, no matter what, would not let me fail. I wanted to be just like him. I began working with children from different backgrounds and cultures and grew a passion for social-emotional learning. I teach with a gentle and encouraging hand...

...I have experience in working with students who have High Functioning Autism and Autism Type 1. The subjects that I tutor are Psychology, College Level American History, High School Level American History, English and Learning Differences. My favorite subjects to tutor are English, executive functioning, history, psychology, and social studies. I have found that psychology...

...ages of students from elementary school to college. Even in high school I was a tutor helping middle school students with pre-calculus. Right now, I am tutoring elementary school students in math, reading and English. I have all the materials ready for your elementary school student to start and improve right away! I motivate younger...

...deep relationships with my students and become an innovative thinker. I am now transitioning to the world of Special Education and I am excited to see where this will take me. After 15 + years, I still get excited when entering the classroom at the beginning of the year. In the last few years, I...

...through getting a major that would teach me the necessary skills so that I can be an adequate support for people. The same love of helping others is what brought me to Varsity Tutors. Through my major, I learned how to talk to students, how to teach, how to manage time, as well as how...

...in: Ecology, Biology, Public Speaking, U.S. History, and Life Sciences. I am a very enthusiastic person and I strive to help others succeed. My teaching style is very flexible, but personally I like to use visuals when I teach. I believe that the best way for a student to learn a new subject is by...

...us enjoyment and perspective for life's ups and downs. I began teaching in earnest over a decade ago when I taught ESL in South Korea. During that time and since, I've been fortunate to tutor students of all ages and in a variety of subjects. I received a BA in International Relations and Economics from...

Everyone has the potential to be the best they can be. Attitude and effort are so very important to success!

...were working on rhetorical analyses as well as senior psychology majors working on personal statements for grad school. The diversity of writing I worked with fostered a sense of adaptability in me that I bring to every new tutoring session. I also tutored English Language Learners, focusing more on the technical aspects of language and...

...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 and counseling with the middle school students, which was a great opportunity...

At Harvard, I pursued a double concentration in History and Literature & Romance Languages and Literatures, with a focus on Spanish. Afterward, I received a Fulbright scholarship to study literature in Paris. I look forward to helping you on your academic journey, whether through test prep, language education, writing, or other pursuits.

...then, I've spent the past two years working as a lead teacher in an early pre-k classroom, first as a lead in a ten 24-36 month olds at a private family-owned center and now as a co-lead in a classroom of ten 15-36 month olds at a local community center. I believe we should be...

...individual learning style. My philosophy is that students learn best when they can connect the subject they're learning about with real-world experiences and applications. I believe in getting to know my students in order to understand their goals, strengths, needs, and learning styles. When I'm not teaching, I love listening to records (I was a...

...ambulance company. I also occasionally work for Event Medical Solutions. They provide medical services for large spectator events such as the Chicago Bears games, Chicago Fire games, and Lollapalooza. Most notably, I was recently accepted to Kansas City University of Medicine and Biosciences, and will begin my medical education this July. As evident, my gap...

...English was a second language. In my undergraduate career at UCSD, I was a teaching assistant for an upper division psychology course. As part of my graduate assistantship, I also assist or instruct (depending on the semester) for undergraduate statistics. I host office hours and SPSS-based labs, grade assignments, present material, provide study tools, and...