I graduated from Loyola University Chicago with an MS in Microbiology and Immunology with an emphasis in Immunology. I also received a BA in Biology with a minor in Chemistry from Carthage College in Kenosha, WI. Throughout my schooling I have had experience tutoring/teaching my colleagues in both group and one-on-one settings. What I have learned is no student learns material the same way. It takes dialogue between tutor, students, and parents to determine the best plan of action for the student to attain their academic goals. I believe in an active learning environment that includes discussion-based learning, supplemented with hands on learning activities within my sessions that is specifically tailored to each student's needs and grade level.

I am a graduate of Carthage College. I received my Bachelor of Arts in Mathematics and Computer Science. Since graduation, I have been working in the field of software development. While I tutor a broad range of subjects, I am most passionate about Mathematics. I am a firm proponent of education, believing it to be absolutely necessary for an improved quality of life, and I try to impart this appreciation to all of my students. In my spare time, I enjoy making soaps and cute magnets, doing home improvement projects, and playing board games with friends.

I recently graduated with a BA in neuroscience from Carthage College. During college, I worked as a lab assistant helping students design, execute, and analyze research projects. Since graduation I have been working towards becoming a medical student. I enjoy tutoring to bring clarity to seemingly complex concepts. Biology is my favorite subject to tutor because most problems boil down to a few core principles with a vast breadth of applications.

As a teacher with 10 years of experience, I am excited about the opportunity to apply my skills and experience for Varsity Tutors. In addition to my Bachelor of Arts in Spanish, I also have six years of experience teaching Spanish to middle school students.

Hi! I am a postgraduate of Swansea University in Wales, UK. I graduated with a MA in Professional Translation (French-English) and have volunteered as a Conversation Partner in Madison WI, helping foreign students improve their English. I am thrilled to be a part of Varsity Tutors and look forward to start tutoring!

Hi! My name is Nathaniel, and I'm passionate about helping students build confidence and succeed academically. As a college student with a strong interest in economics and learning, I understand both the challenges and rewards that come with school. I enjoy making difficult concepts easier to understand by breaking them down in a clear, patient, and encouraging way. Whether it's economics, math, writing, or general study skills, I work to create a supportive environment where students feel comfortable asking questions and improving at their own pace. I believe great tutoring is not just about getting the right answer it's about helping students build confidence, critical thinking skills, and independent learning habits that will help them long-term. My goal is to make learning less stressful, more engaging, and ultimately more rewarding for every student I work with.

My name is Elisa, and I have an M.Ed in Curriculum and Instruction with an emphasis in reading and English as a second language. My experiences in education have led me to teach early childhood up until 8th grade. Also, I have taught fifth and third grade at a National Blue Ribbon School, and I strive to stay up to date on the best educational practices. I got trained by some of the industry's top rated professionals such as Lucy Calkins, Jeff Anderson, and Dr. Nikki Newton. Also, I integrate Dr. Carol Dewek's growth mindset research into my instruction.I hope that we can work together to help you achieve your fullest potential!

I believe that learning should be something that students want to do for themselves, and the teacher should give them material they are interested in to help them learn both facts and methods. As a history major, I know that there is more to history than simply facts and dates, and a teachers job is to help students learn skills like: analysis, writing, interpretation, debating, forming opinions, presenting, and discussion.While growing up, I had many different experiences that helped me develop this student centered approach to learning, namely; Boy Scouts of America, Phi Kappa Sigma social fraternity, and Phi Alpha Theta honors fraternity. While a member of the Boy Scouts of America, I achieved the rank of Eagle Scout. In order to achieve this rank, I was required to draft a proposal, get approval from the DNR, organize volunteers, and lead the project through to completion. Achieving the rank of Eagle Scout was something that I could not have done without intrinsically motivating myself, and helped teach me how to lead large groups of people, and projects. After heading to collage, and joining Phi Kappa Sigma, I was elected to the alumni relations chair, fundraising chair, and new member educator positions. Upon being elected into these positions, I did not have much guidance, due to years of the positions getting neglected, and I took up the task of revamping each role: our alumni relations are now among the best in the fraternity, internationally, we raised more money than the rest of my time as a member combined, and our new member process has been updated to acceptable under new institutional rules. Being a member of Phi Alpha Theta is also something that could not have been achieved without intrinsic motivation to do well in college.Although students need to intrinsically motivate themselves, they will not be able to succeed without the help of the teacher, who's job is to differentiate the instruction to best suit their students. The teacher should differentiate the instruction in such a way to allow students multiple opportunities to access all of the information.

I am a senior at Carthage college majoring in accounting and finance. I am dedicated to helping my fellow students learn and excel in their classes. Along with my school experience, I have also interned at 2 accounting firms, CLA and Forvis, providing audit and tax assistance.

I'm a nerd, and helping other people realize that they have what it takes to do well in school and love what they're learning about makes my day. I graduated from Carthage College in 2016 with a Bachelor's Degree in Theater Performance and Music. While I was there, I worked as a tutor in the Writing Center; it was there that I realized I how much I love tutoring. I'm an actress and a musician; I love Shakespeare and detective novels and going on adventures. I'm very kind and understanding, and I know how to have fun with something even when it's stressful.

I enjoy working with a variety of students and believe that everyone is capable of learning difficult concepts. I work hard to find the best learning method for each student to ensure that they can learn in the method that is best for them.

My name is Justin Gustafson. I am currently a Special Education Teacher in Racine Wisconsin. I teach at a Math intensive school. Due to the requirements of my job I supplement multiple courses, Pre Algebra, Algebra 1, Algebra 2, Geometry, Biology, and English. I have done countless interventions in Math and English. I love building a rapport with students, and enjoy the challenge on solving how that specific student learns.

As an educator, I am enthusiastic about finding what motivates my students! I am eager to build strong relationships with open communication, trust, and friendship. I believe that successful teaching and learning is best granted through a conversation: what excites you about this topic? How can you relate this topic to your own life? As an eccentric traveler, learner, and collector of oddities I am proud of the experience I bring to the table with my students.

Hello, I am a recent graduate with a Liberal Arts degree with a major in Biology, a minor in Spanish, and a concentration in pre-medicine. A multidisciplinary education has taught me to be well versed in all subjects, including writing intensive courses.

Passionate and caring educator who has 7-year tutoring experience. Tutored students from Korea, Japan, Holland, France and America while studying at Beijing Language and Culture University. Taught at a blue ribbon Elementary school children Mandarin for a year and was so popular that was asked to stay for two more years. Taught freshmen and sophomore Mandarin while at Carthage College and helped one student win JET and CLIS program opportunity, another student win a second prize at a Mandarin speech contest in Madison. Now teaching at a Mandarin Immersion Preschool in Minnetonka.I believe in experiential learning and self-motivation. Thus I individualize each student's learning plan and make learning a fun experience so that the student is motived to learn and explore more. Language should be acquired in an immersion environment, especially for young children. Hope I can help more children realize how much potential they have once they are pushed a little to be self-motived.

I am passionate about helping students succeed in English and Psychology! I have tutored for college level Psychology courses for the past 3 years, and prior to that I tutored kids ages 10-18. I am currently looking to apply for a PhD in Psychology, and am super excited to be a tutor during my gap year :)

I have 8 years in special education and 4 years as a certified teacher. I have a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree and 44 master's hours toward an MEd in special education. Although tutoring per se is new for me, I have extensive experience tailoring lessons to individual children. I can help with all subjects in grades 1-6 and some specialty areas such as astronomy, history, social studies, and art. I love to teach and seeing the spark of understanding within any subject. My philosophy of teaching is that I truly believe that ALL children can learn and I never stop trying to find what works for your child. I love to ice skate, make pearl jewelry, zombies, reading, watch movies, and go long walks. I am an expressive, dynamic teacher that likes to make learning fun!

Hi! I'm Lisa! I love teaching, and I love teaching English. Reading and writing have always been something I'm passionate about and able to explain to anyone of any level of understanding. I'm fantastic at meeting students at their level and building them up for success. In short, my teaching style is student-centered, and tailored to the individual.

I graduated from Carthage College in Kenosha, WI with a B.A. in Japanese. I spent my junior year studying abroad in Tokyo through an intensive language program sponsored by the Japanese Government (MEXT). Living with other Japanese students helped me develop a deep understanding for the culture and learn how to interact naturally with native speakers. I returned to Carthage for my senior year and had a blast sharing what I learned from my program with my peers as a Japanese tutor. After graduation, I spent 3 years working in Ibaraki Prefecture through the JET Program (Japan Exchange Teaching Program). I was assigned to a local city hall and worked right alongside other Japanese coworkers, most of whom did not speak English. Here I gained valuable experience in business culture and acquired some of the skills it takes to work in a Japanese office. During those 3 years, I also had the privilege of teaching English to 4 and 5-year-old children once a week and leading English conversation classes for adults once a month. The best part of teaching was being able to interact with my students. It brought me much joy to see my students actively participating, learning and enthusiastically engaging in my classes. With my experience in the Japanese language and culture, and with my experience in teaching, I am excited to help teach and encourage students who are looking to grow at their own pace! My goal is to build up their knowledge and self-confidence in order that they may succeed.

I recently graduated with a degree in Graphic Design from Carthage College. I have a minor in Psychology, and a passion for studying! Everyone learns differently, so I like to adapt my approach based on my students' strengths and challenges. I love to teach ACT test prep, graphic design, and art! Creativity and adaptivity are two of my biggest strengths as a tutor.