Award-Winning Test Prep Tutors serving Des Plaines, IL

...approach specifically to their learning styles. This is why I am now pursuing tutoring as a part-time occupation at Varsity Tutors. I embrace teaching all math and science subjects, especially physics and calculus, at both the college and high school level and will go above and beyond to make sure all of my students succeed, according to their definition of success. In my spare time, I enjoy playing league soccer, basketball, tennis and guitar, and...

I am a Computer Science student at UIUC who loves to help others. I have experience from being the oldest out of four and often helping my younger siblings with their school work.

...to help students develop their critical thinking abilities and to encourage them to utilize these abilities in interpreting and interacting with the world around them. I believe that liberal education is one of the great pillars of democracy and civil society. If I can help young people understand and assess academic material, achieve their academic goals, and appropriate what they learn to apply it to their own lives and the world around them, I will...

I am a current junior at Vanderbilt University studying engineering. I am passionate about math and science and I am excited to show kids a fun and exciting way to grow their STEM skills.

...Having worked in countries all over the world, I am comfortable working with a diverse range of people, regardless of their language fluency and subject expertise. Since graduating, I have been attending a post-bac program at the University of Toronto in intensive Spanish and Arabic, before continuing on to medical school. I have also been tutoring numerous subjects for over 10 years, including Math, French, and Biology. I truly believe that it is with individual...

...demystify the process, breaking down complex ideas into manageable steps. Whether it's crafting a compelling argument, structuring a clear narrative, or mastering the nuances of grammar and style, I work with students to develop the critical thinking and communication skills necessary to express themselves with precision and impact. The moment a student realizes they can articulate their thoughts effectively on paper is truly inspiring. My work with IT basics bridges a different kind of gap...

"Everything begins at the beginning, and quite often the beginning begins when you shift your mind in a new direction." Louie Herron A little about me, I am a Resident Teacher pursuing a master's degree in education at Relay Graduate School for educators.

...I have been tutoring mathematics for 10 years (6 years professionally). I have been teaching mathematics for 6 years (high school and college). I have a great love for learning and teaching. I enjoy helping others further their education and reach their academic goals. I feel that everyone is capable of learning and I am able to help students at each step in the learning process. My other hobbies include music and photography.

...encounter daily. Through my experience, I have found that practical, everyday lessons are more likely to be retained and fully understood by students, as they are likely to use this information frequently in their day-to-day activities. The practical nature of these lessons provides an immediate benefit to the students by better preparing them to cope with the various issues that they may face in life, and therefore reinforcing their classroom learning experiences. I am willing...

...I've done. I take an interest in my students, and it's important to me to see them succeed. Helping them reach an understanding of something new, or of something they used to struggle with, really makes me feel great. Everyone is different, with a different cultural background, personality, and learning preference. I enjoy getting to know each one of my students, and I use a variety of methods and tools to help them understand and...

...my deep understanding of the exam's content, structure, and strategies. I have honed my skills and can effectively guide you through the intricacies of the SAT and ACT, helping you develop the necessary confidence and competence to excel. Moreover, my academic journey has revolved around biology. As a college biology major, I maintained an exceptional 3.9 GPA out of 4.0. This rigorous coursework equipped me with a solid foundation in various areas of biology, including cellular...

I have taught English at both high school and college levels. I have taught reading to children ranging between kindergarten and adulthood.

...dreams. What I like about tutoring is that you can learn more about how your subject relates to individuals. You can see growth up close, and the success of your students is a wonderful thing. That's why I like tutoring so much. When I'm not tutoring, teaching, or reading (a huge hobby of mine), I try to be outdoors. I love mountains and hiking. Since Illinois lacks mountains, I try to make the most of...

...in the power of the voice and that everyone has a right to be heard. I love watching people emerge from behind the walls we all put up to protect ourselves. I try to encourage everyone I work with to be in charge of their voice and how they use it and to not be afraid to be seen. We all contain so much wonderful potential and I enjoy watching people tap into that!

...engage them with problems. I believe that the best way to learn is to do, and I love to use this philosophy in my tutoring. However, I am willing to adapt to whatever style my students prefer -- if my students learn best from lectures, then lectures will be what we do. Working with clients to discover the way they learn best is one of my favorite parts of tutoring. In my spare time, I...

...stem from my childhood experiences. As a child, I dream of being a teacher. Upon graduating high school I was eager to start my journey at Iowa State majoring in elementary education. Upon receiving my teaching license, I jumped immediately into the classroom. I also obtain my masters in education evaluation. I wanted to further my understanding of assessing and evaluating my students. Each day I get to mold the minds of the younger generation,...

...to adults. My teaching approach is to gently guide the student toward discovery and understanding of concepts through modeling, breaking down the process into steps, lots of practice -- and fun breaks when needed! I have found that taking a few minutes to tap into a different area of intelligence can be the perfect refresher that will allay frustration and power up learning. What interests you outside of academia? Oftentimes, clients choose a tutor because...

I am a 6th year teacher who is dedicated to helping students be engaged and interested in their learning.

...with a bachelor in Biochemistry. While in college, I tutored high school students. My favorite subjects were French and chemistry, but I tutored all high school curriculum except Spanish. I will describe my teaching philosophy as " to make each training session as engaging as possible while also assisting students in developing self-study habits. The possibilities are endless when equipped with the tools to learn. " I prefer classroom where there is a blend of...

...back to a love of education, teaching, reading, writing and sharing a passion for the academic enrichment of young persons through knowledge, education and opportunity. Opening the minds of elementary, middle and high school students, "tweenagers" is the reward, instilling in them an appreciation and curiosity for life long learning. Being able to reach students and connect through direct interaction using positive reinforcement by delivering cogent and compelling information and issue recognition, basically teaching students...