I am endorsed in language arts. I love teaching language arts because there is such a wide array of resources available to students. I think reading is the foundation for all other subjects and I am very invested in making sure students have foundational skills to carry. With English, there are many components such as phonics, vocabulary, spelling, comprehension, and grammar (to name a few.) Through my experience, I have gained knowledge in how to deliver research-based practices to help childre...More

I am a graduate of the University of Michigan. I received a Bachelor of Arts in Mathematics and also graduated from the College of Education Teacher Certification program. I have taught in the classroom setting for 6.5 years and online for 4 years. I have taught both mathematics and English as a Second Language. In mathematics, I am passionate about helping students learn how various math concepts are connected. I give the students time to process their thoughts so that they can figure out the a...More

I am a graduate of Nihon University College of Art in Japan and I majored in film. I've done a lot of TV/video works in Japan as a director/producer and visited about 15 countries throughout my career. It was interesting to meet different cultures in those places. I moved to the U.S.A. 8 years ago (I lived in Illinois first and moved to NYC 6 years ago.) and while working as a TV/video director, I started teaching Japanese, mainly conversation. I taught some learners by one-to-one in-person in I...More

I'm a life-long learner who loves to read for personal and professional growth. I also enjoy cooking and TV.

I am delighted to be assisting the next generation in reaching their learning goals! I have my teaching certificate and Bachelor's degree in Social Science which includes History, Sociology, Psychology, Economics, and Geography.

I am a graduate student in Chicago studying occupational therapy. I recently finished my undergraduate studies in Psychology and English at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. During breaks from school, I am a substitute teacher for a local high school district. I also tutor students online in English and Psychology. Looking forward to tutoring through Varsity Tutors!

I am a certified instructor through International TEFL and TESOL Training. I had the distinct honor of representing the United States as a Peace Corps Volunteer in Thailand, helping Thai teachers incorporate student-centered teaching approaches in English as a second language classes. I am very passionate about history, research, and writing. I recently had research published in Social Studies Research & Practice. In my free time I enjoy reading, exercising, playing basketball, practicing music,...More

I'm studying Psychology on the Pre-Med track at the University of Illinois at Chicago. In high school, I was a big nerd and competed on Math Team and Scholastic Bowl, and graduated on the Honor Roll. I was also was super involved in my school's Speech and Acting Team, particularly in Prose Reading, Dramatic Duet Acting, and Oratorical Declamation (for those of you familiar with those events)! I'm not a total athlete but I love badminton and played on my high school's team for three years, and al...More

I am a graduate of Ohio Wesleyan University with my degree in biology and religion. Following undergrad I obtained my certification in clinical microbiology from Saint Louis University. I worked at Quest Diagnostics for 4.5 years and while at Quest I obtained my Master's degree in Public Health with a Concentration in Biosecurity and Disaster Preparedness. While I was in school I spent four summers as a camp counselor. Additionally, I have experience teaching seminars with adult student and my p...More

I am a graduate of the University of Illinois Champaign-Urbana with a Bachelor of Science in Animal Science. I then graduated from Parkland College with an Associate in Applied Science in Veterinary Technology. I am currently a graduate student, getting my Master of Arts in Marriage and Family Therapy with a Specialization in Child and Adolescent Family Therapy. I am dedicated to helping in any way I can. I have been a CVT for 15 years, working in an ER for 11 of those years. It was an exciting ...More