I attended both Lewis University and Moraine Valley Community College before earning my degrees at Illinois State University. I have a B.S. in English and a Master of Science Degree in Writing with a focus on Teaching Composition at the Community College Level. I have taught Composition at Western Illinois University, South Suburban College and the University of St. Francis. I have taught as a substitute teacher, and as a Tour Guide at ButterPrint farm in Monee, Illinois, I taught students covering the 1910 Museum, the Prairie Tour, and the Nature Museum. Whether it involved new automotive technology features or capturing best practices for knowledge-sharing databases, I have always been passionate about teaching others. Subjects I especially excel in are Language Arts/Writing, History, and Math. In my spare time I love to garden and play catch with my son.

I graduated from Illinois State University in 2010 with a B.A. in English, receiving three different honors distinctions. I had a second major in Psychology and three minors, including French, cognitive science, and TESOL. Following graduation, I joined the Peace Corps and worked in Benin (West Africa) as an English teacher for two years, taking many opportunities along the way to do projects focused on women’s empowerment and girls’ education. I tutored many students in English, helping some catch up in class and also working with gifted students on areas that interested them. I stayed a third year to coordinate a peer-education health project and returned to the Chicago area in August 2013. I tutor a broad range of subjects, but really enjoy working with students on French language and English writing and grammar because, throughout my years of studying these subjects, I’ve come up with a lot of fun and creative ways to learn them that I’d love to share with students. I’ve worked very hard to prepare for standardized tests and I understand the difficulties they can sometimes pose, so I’m also excited to help students tackle these important exams. I strongly believe in the value of education and that every day is an opportunity to learn something new. In terms of hobbies, I enjoy gymnastics, circus arts (I was a performer for four years), hiking (I summited Mt. Kilimanjaro in 2011), cooking, and reading (especially science fiction).

I am a dedicated Educator and Tutor committed to empowering current and future professionals with the knowledge, confidence, and critical thinking skills needed to excel in today's complex environment. With a strong foundation in evidence-based practice and hands-on clinical experience, I specialize in simplifying challenging concepts, supporting individualized learning needs, and fostering a positive, inclusive learning environment.

I have Bachelors of Science degree in the area of Education and Special Education from Illinois State University. I have been teaching for over 15 years. In that time I have taught preschool, middle school science, and special education students grades Pre-K through high school. I am very energetic and try to carry over that energy into my teaching. My goal is to create a fun and exciting learning environment for all my students. When I am not teaching I enjoy spending time with my 3 children. We have fun being outside, watching movies, and going on adventures. I look forward to working with your child!

I have always enjoyed helping others understand class material especially math. I was frequently called upon to help my friends and classmates in high school. That is where I made the decision to become a teacher. Both my parents were teachers so, you could say, I am fulfilling the legacy. I am currently working towards a bachelors degree in middle level education at Illinois State University. Apart of my degree, I will receive certifications to teach science and mathematics at grades 5-8. I have been working with students throughout my time in college both large and small groups, as well as individual tutoring of 5th grade students. I do have a focus on the middle age range but I can help with any high school math and even into college level math. When tutoring, I find it important to really get to know the person's experiences so I can relate the material to them. Outside of academics, I love movies and TV shows. I am a huge country music fan.

My name is Erin Dorset, and I am excited about the opportunity to be your next tutor! My educational background and teaching experience collectively make me an excellent tutor. I am a recent graduate of Illinois State University with a Master's degree in Biological Sciences (GPA 4.0), with special interests in ecology and conservation. Before that, I earned a Bachelor's degree in Biology at SUNY Geneseo (GPA 3.89). I also attended Shenendehowa High School and excelled in all subjects, particularly Science and English. As a graduate student, I taught biology labs for five semesters, which gave me experience in both running a full classroom and in working one-on-one with students. Additionally, as an undergraduate student, I spent a semester as a biology teaching assistant, where I helped coordinate lab activities and answer students' questions. I have also spent time as an assistant coach for a high school cross-country ski team, where I gained the ability to teach students skills outside of a classroom setting. Because I have worked with students with diverse educational and personal backgrounds in a variety of settings, I am well-qualified to be your tutor.I believe that students who are motivated can achieve anything that they set their minds to, and I enjoy tutoring because I like helping students gain confidence in their abilities and achieve their goals. I also believe that many students learn differently from others, which is why I like to personalize lessons as much as possible based on the learning style of the student. I am patient, kind, and enthusiastic, and would love to become your tutor! I tutor students in several subject areas, including: Ecology, Biology, ACT Science, ACT Reading, and ACT English.

I am currently a middle school and high school French teacher in the Chicago area. This is my 5th year of teaching.Previously, I studied at Illinois State University where I earned my BA in French with an endorsement to teach K-12. During my studies at ISU, I had the opportunity to spend a year in Angers, France immersing myself in the language and culture.I firmly believe that students are capable of learning a language if they are willing to put in the extra effort. Daily practice and exposure to the studied language will improve comprehension and production. Students must also be willing to express themselves, to the best of their abilities, in the French language in order to feel more at ease in the language. Errors are not failure but a way to learn for the future.

After graduating from Illinois State University in 2007 with a bachelor's degree in elementary education, I found my "home" at a large, urban junior high where I still teach today. In addition to being a 7th and 8th grade math teacher, I am also a Lead Teacher at my school, a member of my district's Leadership Team, and an independent contractor with a prestigious university, where I facilitate and lead professional development seminars for other math teachers. I also have many years of experience in tutoring students in science, social studies, and organization/study skills.During my time at my school I have discovered my passion for making mathematics accessible and appropriately challenging for all students. Every student is different, and I pride myself in my ability to tailor my lessons and methods of instruction to meet each student's individual strengths and needs. It is my personal goal to make kids see that math is interesting, not scary, and that it is OK to struggle with it sometimes. The way that we learned math when we were in school years ago is drastically different from how I run my classroom and tutoring sessions. I encourage conversations about math, use of manipulatives and games, and I even encourage productive struggle! I use strategic questioning and visuals to guide my students through their struggle to help them realize with some hard work and focus, they can and will understand the material.Learning is fun and finally grasping that concept that has boggled your mind for so long is an extremely satisfying feeling! I look forward to working with your family and passing my love of learning along to your children.

The Past - Lead small group parallel teaching and 1-on-1 extra help sessions in topics ranging from Middle Levels Math to Precalculus Foundations during high school. - Contributed to the goal of inspiring the love of learning through the power of play at the Children's Discovery Museum. The Present - Currently studying for a B.S. in Physics Education and Cognitive Science/Philosophy. The Future - Planning to pursue a M.Ed in Youth Development to further understand and mold the minds of the next generation.

I received bachelors degrees in Special Education Learning/Behavior Disorders and Special Education Low Vision/Blindness from Illinois State University in May 2019. Upon graduation I worked as a teacher for 2 years in a self contained vision classroom where I taught all academic areas as well as vision. Presently I am working towards a masters degree in Vision Rehabilitation Therapy.My favorite academic areas to teach were math and language.

I am a veteran educator and a believer that all children can learn given the proper support and services. I spent most of my teaching and administrative experience in urban schools.During my educational career I have been able to connect and collaborate with educators globally.Most of my career has been advocating for children in the areas of special education, behavioral issues, and mental health.A passionate advocate for children in trauma and children experiencing mental health issues, I am author of three books geared for elementary children and loves helping children sort out their feelings. The books incorporate emotional health as well as social and emotional learning concepts with the goal of empowering children to freely and effectively communicate their thoughts and emotions.

Hi. My name is Louisa. I have been a certified teacher, specializing in Teaching English as a Second Language, Language Arts and the Social Sciences 25 years. I am from the Midwest, USA, but have lived and taught English in Mexico for 7+ years. I enjoy road trips, photography of nature, time with my rescued dogs and cooking. I am committed to helping students maximize individual performance, improve test scores & business results and grow in appreciation of various cultures. I foster a positive learning environment for all students. I love empowering others to feel valued and helping students gain skills that allow them to better their lives.

Hello; I have been a college professor teaching business related courses for over 15 years. My background is in finance, accounting, economics and operations management. I have completed nearly two MBA's and I also have a BA in Economics and a BS in Business Administration. I have taught for Columbia University (Manhattan, NY), UNC (Chapel Hill, NC), VCU (Richmond, VA), SKEMA US (Raleigh, NC) and many others. I am proficient at teaching courses both onsite and online. I also have experience teaching both graduate and undergraduate courses to college bound students. I also possess many years working as a corporate executive. I have started and turned around large corporations. I have also worked as a consultant and franchisee helping people learn how to get into business for themselves. Hence, I bring a real world knowledge to my students and show them how to apply college courses to actual working situations. I have done a fair amount of consulting work as well. I have written corporate training scripts for virtual lectures in areas such as Presentation Skills for Managers, Coaching Employees in Difficult Situations and Virtual Team Management. I am also a co-author and I am in the process of writing a textbook for use in Introduction to Business courses. Hence, I can help students to improve their business writing skills, presentation skills, teaming skills, etc. I love working with students and I like to have fun while learning together. I typically receive exemplary ratings from students for whom I teach. I am approved by Varsity Tutors to help students in over 15 business related topics. I look forward to working with you! Sincerely, Professor Walker

I graduated this past May from Illinois State University with a degree in Elementary Education. I have experience working with students from kindergarten through eighth grade. I am specifically endorsed in reading, language arts, and social studies. I will soon be endorsed in science as well. I enjoy tutoring because of the one-on-one interaction that does not occur as frequently in a classroom setting. I am very passionate about teaching and have a lot of new ideas to bring to tutoring sessions. When I am not tutoring you can find me working as a camp counselor or at home going for a bike ride with my siblings. I am excited to meet my students and am anxious to begin!

I am a graduate of Illinois State University where I received my Bachelor of Arts in Spanish Education and my Master of Arts in Foreign Languages. I also have a Master of Arts in Educational Administration from Governors State University. I have traveled to various Spanish speaking countries and loved the experiences. I enjoy working with youth and adults by helping them to broaden their minds learning another language and about the culture of the people. Teaching Spanish has been a very rewarding and enjoyable experience. I believe the higher you can go with your education, the better you are to make yourself more marketable. Learning Spanish is not only fun, and easy, but also beneficial in terms of personal growth, travel, building relationships, and career prospects. Working with students one on one or in groups is rewarding and enjoyable. The goal is to get them to the next level in acquiring the knowledge that they seek. In my spare time I enjoy singing in my church choir, traveling, and spending time with my family.

I'm an experienced writer, editor, and teacher with years of additional experience in the bookselling and bar and restaurant industries. I'm a hardworking employee who is organized, detail-oriented, deadline-driven, intelligent, creative, and productive. I care personally about the vital impact of literacy and access and pride myself on producing high-quality copy, text, and products. I have experience overseeing writers and students. My personal creative writing consists mostly of poetry and essays. I'm currently interested in the mind and body in and after times of trauma, canonical women's silences in literature and other media, and relationships between sex, gender, and power.

I love being a part of the learning process and enjoy finding new ways to explain things!

I am fluent in both Japanese and English. I graduated from a Japanese college and college here in the US. I worked in Tokyo for a couple of years. I worked at a hotel and really enjoyed helping guests.I tutored Japanese students, grade school to adults in English. In addition, I taught Japanese classes at a high school. I enjoy teaching both English and Japanese. I like to teach the basics; reading, writing and speaking.In the Japanese class, we learned how to sing Rudolf the Red-Nosed Reindeer in Japanese. I like to teach things that are fun and useful. I will work with you to understand what you really want to learn.

I hold a Bachelor's degree in Elementary Education with endorsements in Reading and ESL, as well as a Master's degree in Literacy and additional certifications in Autism Spectrum Disorder and Curriculum & Instruction. I've spent the last several years teaching first and second grade, and I bring a deep understanding of early childhood development to my work with students. My greatest passion lies in helping young learners grow into confident readers and writers. I specialize in phonics, reading, and writing instruction, and I love seeing the moment when a concept "clicks" for a student. Whether building foundational literacy skills or strengthening comprehension and fluency, I tailor my approach to each learner's unique needs and learning style. My tutoring style is warm, patient, and structuredI believe in creating a supportive environment where students feel safe to take risks and build skills at their own pace. Outside of teaching, I enjoy spending time with my husband, our two kids, and our dog. We love biking, hiking, and reading together. These moments keep me grounded and continually remind me of the joy and curiosity I aim to foster in every tutoring session.

My name is Nicole Kappel. I have been involved in education since I was young. My first experience was tutoring general coursework for students grade 3-5. After that, I continued tutoring friends who needed help with math coursework for many years. After I began college, I started working at a Children's Museum helping Biology Education students create lesson plans to teach science to students age 11-14 and also to give them the tools to teach those topics to younger children later on. While pursuing my Master's degree in Biology, I taught several college level laboratory courses including "Bio 101", "Biological Diversity", "Botany", "Economic Botany", and "Ecology & Conservation of Plants". I have also worked as an Environmental Educator teaching ages 4-10 about science, nature, and other related topics.I love to teach and to help students to understand concepts as well as to become independent learners. My strengths in teaching Math, Science, and testing will be an asset to any student. I look forward to using my skills to help students to succeed.

I've wanted to be a teacher since I was in high school because I want to help others achieve their academic goals as I have, and I've found that tutoring is a great way of doing this as well! I've worked as a developmental mathematics tutor at Illinois State University for one and a half years where I help college students succeed in pre-algebra and algebra courses. I've also worked as a private tutor for college algebra, pre-calculus, and calculus. I'm currently a senior at Illinois State University studying secondary mathematics education and K-12 computer science education, and I am participating in a year-long student teaching internship at Normal West High School in Bloomington-Normal Illinois. As an educator and a tutor, I believe that mathematics is best taught through exploration and problem-solving, where students are encouraged to learn mathematics by solving and reasoning through problems.

I am a recipient of Who's Who Among America's teaching award. I love tutoring students so I can get to know them and help them improve skills in reading and math. I have been tutoring students for the last seventeen years. I have also done home-bound tutoring for students with special needs. I have been a special education teacher and love working one to one or in small groups with students I tutor. I have a Bachelor's degree in Special Education from Illinois State University, a Graduate degree in Curriculum and Instruction from Concordia University, and another Advanced Graduate degree from Northern Illinois University as a Reading Specialist. I enjoy tutoring in writing and math, but my passion is tutoring in reading because I struggled with learning how to read when I was in school. I am passionate about helping my students improve writing, math, and reading because I struggled in school with those subjects.

I am a graduate of Cambridge University in Leadership, from the University of Illinois-Springfield in Online Teaching and Learning, and hold baccalaureate, masters, and doctoral degrees in geology and geochemistry. Since graduation, I have traveled extensively and have presented at over two hundred conferences and international venues. I am the sole or senior author of more than ninety publications, abstracts, presentations and workshops on an international basis. I have taught students in science courses such as geology, geochemistry, earth science, meteorology, oceanography, and astronomy over the past twenty-five years. I have served as an advisor for students in many areas of discipline and have led Study Abroad learning experiences for students in both Australia and Hawai'i.Teaching has been a central part of my adult life and I strive to not only teach students but provide them with life skills such as understanding diversity, equity, and inclusiveness which I stress in all the courses I teach. Education is my life's work, and I impress upon others that it is critical for an improved quality of life, and I try to impart this appreciation to all my students.I enjoy hiking, collecting rocks, geocaching, and flying drones to produce aerial photos and videos. I have two students in college on the west coast.I look forward to working with you and finding out more about your needs.

Teaching people how to further their creative skills with patience and compassion!

I have been in education for 17 years and hold multiple degrees from Illinois State, Aurora and National-Louis Universities. I am endorsed in elementary general education, as well as Special Education and Reading at the K-12 levels. I find the greatest student success when I work with the student to create custom and fun learning opportunities that meet their individual needs and style of learning.

When I was in high school, I remember seeing the joy of my math teachers when they would teach in class. This inspired me to become a high school math teacher. The first step was becoming a peer tutor to my classmates. This lead to tutoring math to college students. Then tutoring students while working as a TA. Then I worked as a data scientist which not only did I understand more how to apply math in the workspace, but also learned how to explain math concepts to coworkers without a strong math background. This helped me to shape my tutoring philosophy to relate to the person being tutored and this opened the door to me teaching high school calculus 1 & calculus 2!

I am a current Master's degree student at Illinois State University, where I study Communication. I currently work both as a private tutor for high school/AP English, ACT prep, SAT prep, and as a graduate teaching assistant at my university. I have several years of tutoring and teaching experience working with clients from a variety of backgrounds and with a variety of goals and challenges, and I have used that experience to develop the strongest pedagogy possible, in order to accommodate the needs of all my clients. I look forward to meeting and working with your student!

As a dedicated tutor currently pursuing my Bachelor's in Biological Sciences at Illinois State University, I am passionate about fostering a deep understanding of the natural world in my students. With experience in subjects ranging from AP Biology to Organic Chemistry, I strive to create an engaging and supportive learning environment tailored to each student's unique needs. My teaching philosophy centers on making complex concepts accessible and relevant, encouraging critical thinking and curiosity. I believe that every student has the potential to excel, and I am committed to helping them achieve their academic goals through personalized guidance and encouragement. In addition to my academic pursuits, I enjoy exploring the outdoors, which enriches my teaching with real-world connections to the sciences.

Hello, I'm Ellis! I am qualified to teach elementary through high school level English, Literature, Reading, Writing, and Public Speaking. I am currently a tutor, a dance teacher, and a voice teacher.In my free time, I like to take dance classes, sing, play the violin, read, and golf! I love the arts and I love being outside.I have ample experience working with a wide age range of students. My top priority is making students feel comfortable by creating a positive and constructive learning environment. I look forward to being your tutor!

I am a graduate of Illinois State University, where I attained my bachelor's degree in Secondary English Education and my master's degree in English Literature with a concentration in Literary and Cultural studies. Currently, I work as an Instructional Assistant Professor for the English Department at Illinois State University. When I was a graduate student, I worked as a Writing Specialist for the Graduate School at ISU, where I tutored graduate students on ways that they could improve their writing for both their classes and for their thesis and dissertations. I also hold a teaching license for grades 9-12 in both Wisconsin and Illinois. After attaining my bachelor's degree, I worked as a high school English teacher in the US for a year and a half. I also worked as a primary and secondary educator at an international bilingual school in Central America for four years. During my time abroad I taught 4th, 5th, 6th, and 7th Grade English Language Arts, as well as high school Social Arts, English, and History courses (such as Philosophy, AP US History, Sociology, Contemporary History, and Anthropology.) Though I have taught a wide range of topics, my favorite subjects to teach are English, History, Anthropology, and Philosophy. In my experience working with high school, undergraduate, and graduate students; my favorite experience is when I help a student understand new ways to make connections to a text they are reading, or help them in ways to improve their writing. I believe that to communicate clearly and coherently is to advocate for one's self, which can make all the difference in one's self-confidence and academic success. Outside my academic pursuits, I love traveling, learning new languages, running marathons, cooking, and being a mom.

I taught English in Japan. I really enjoy teaching teenagers and adults. I have a great deal of experience with teaching adults and teenagers over 16 where English is their second language. I also taught history and geography in Texas for 12 years. I have bachelors degree in history and social sciences from Illinois State University. I got my social studies teaching certificate from Texas Woman's University. I also have TESOL certification. I have a great deal of experience with teaching business English, accent reduction, IELTS conversation, and reading preparation. My teaching style is creative. Students can feel comfortable speaking with me in English. I look forward to meeting new students. I can teach you and also learn from you.

I am a Junior at Illinois State University. I am double-majoring in English and Philosophy. I am working towards my B.A. and then I am going to attend Northwestern to study Law. I tutor a variety of subjects, but my favorite area to tutor is writing because it allows me to really get to know my students and see their unique perspective on a topic. My teaching method is very student specific. I talk to the student and figure out what learning style they work best with and I go from there. My goal is to help the student to reach their goal. I love working with kids; in my free time I babysit my two nephews and I also coach travel softball. I have experience tutoring all ages through High School.

Teaching struggling readers is my PASSION! I have spent the last 23 years serving in the public education system; from classroom teacher to administrator and EVERYTHING in between! My passion for teaching reading inspired me to obtain my Masters in Curriculum and Instruction: Reading from Grand Canyon University before achieving a Masters in Educational Leadership from Northern Arizona University in 2015. After all these years, my favorite job has always been to work with K-5 kiddos, particularly with those who struggle in reading. I love helping students find success, make gains and be confident readers. All they need is the toolbox, I can give them the tools!

I have a passion for working with and helping students be successful. I have spent the last 11 years working with mostly middle school students, teaching Math. I earned my Bachelors degree from Illinois State University, my Masters degree from Concordia University, and I am a Nationally Board Certified Teacher. I tutor Math for many different ages. My goal is to help make math easier for students and help them learn to persevere and problems solve when they come across difficult problems. I always try to relate the math to something that my students are interested in to help make the concept as easy as possible.

I am passionate about helping students because it is something that I do for a living. I am currently a fifth grade teacher. I have been teaching for the last five years. I received my Bachelors of Science in Education, specifically Elementary Education from Illinois State University. I also have my endorsement in both English as a Second language and reading. The subjects that I tutor are elementary school math, reading, science, and writing. I can also tutor in English, math, reading, science, and writing. My favorite subjects to teach would be elementary math and algebra 1. I would describe my teaching philosophy and tutoring style as that it's okay to have to try again. We can always work toward a specific goal. We're in this together. Learning is not linear, our minds ebb and flow throughout our lives and it's okay if we don't get it right now. We will get it soon enough.

Hello! I'm James! I enjoy language learning, Theatre arts, multicultural activities, performance, voice acting, photography, ESL, and more! I have about 7 years of teaching ESL in China to K12, University, and business students. I speak Japanese and Chinese Mandarin, my bachelors degree is in Theatre, my Masters degree is in Theatre (Asian Theatre), I have an HSK4 (Chinese language certificate), I've been the head of the theatre department at a K12 school, I've acted in and directed both in English and Japanese in America and Japan Kabuki Theatre productions

I am a geologist and science enthusiast with over 10 years of real world experience in the industry. I have tutored countless students since my undergraduate studies and have a passion for helping students succeed.

Empowering students to steer destiny in the direction of their choice is my challenge as an educator.A well oiled classroom is imperative when you're in charge of 30+ students. The downside, however, is that some of those students will slip through the cracks if they are not given enough attention. Upon earning my degree in English Education at Illinois State University, I realized after my first year of teaching that most students in Chicago Public Schools were reading at least two grades below grade level.Thats when I decided to pursue a Masters in Reading to address the problem. I tutored K12 (all subjects) for three years to master the methodology I gleaned from professors before returning to the classroom. Since teaching is an art, I consider my instructional philosophy to be versatility in motion because learning styles and progress vary accordingly. Indeed, if I hadn't had the passion to empower students to be more than they thought they could be, I wouldn't have been surrounded by priceless smiles that kept me coming back.

Hello! My name is Sharima Jackson. I am from Waukegan, Illinois. I am currently a 1st grade teacher and I love my job! I believe that all kids can learn and that there is a way to reach everyone. I am very dedicated in my works to make my students become successful.

I believe every child can succeed with the right support, encouragement, and strategies. I have 11 years of teaching experience. Currently, I am a special education teacher and work with students who have a range of different disabilities. I've also taught 4th grade dual language (Spanish). I tutor elementary and middle school aged students in reading, writing, and math. I have experience working with students who need both enrichment and extra practice. I value patience, communication, and confidence-building. I look forward to partnering with families to help students thrive academically and enjoy learning.