Award-Winning Test Prep Tutors serving Prospect Heights, IL

...California, Riverside. During my MBA study, I completed the TA training program and was a teaching assistant for a year. I have hands on experience in teaching American students and ESL. I have ways to make learning Chinese easy and fun, as well as in depth, upon request. I have been a Chinese tutor for...

...Ohio, and I came to Chicago after getting recruited to play soccer at Loyola University Chicago. After I graduated with degrees in English and Secondary Education, I served for five years in the United States Marine Corps as an Intelligence Officer. I recently left the Marine Corps and accepted a job at Simeon Career Academy...

...supportive learning environment where mistakes are seen as opportunities for growth. My approach involves tailoring lessons to connect with students' interests, making complex concepts relatable and accessible. I have had the privilege of working with younger students through programs like Teach for America's Ignite, and I find it incredibly rewarding to witness their "aha" moments....

...Learning things like logic, biology, and what I ended up studying in college, Chemistry. I loved these classes and look back on them as where my love for learning started. Several teachers/professors have had a very personal impact on my life that have influenced my love for learning. My high school Chemistry teacher was a...

...of Temple University in Philadelphia, PA where I earned my Bachelors Degree of Business Administration. I was an accounting major and an MIS minor and currently work in a staff accountant role while I continue to study for the CPA exams. Throughout high school and college, I tutored many students and friends in a variety...

...at Loyola University Chicago in Political Science, I received a Master of Arts at Loyola in Political Science. After that, I received a Master of Science in Public Policy, focusing on healthcare public policy at DePaul University. I then went to DePaul University College of Law to earn my Juris Doctor degree, I passed the...

...matter to make it easier to master. I was recently accepted into the University of Chicago Law School, where I will earn my J.D and begin a career in public interest law. Outside of teaching, I am passionate about sports - particularly football, basketball, and soccer. I enjoy watching period pieces (no surprise given my...

...informed my own understanding and guided my growth as an educator. By remaining open to new ideas, I've been able to introduce meaningful coding and technology initiatives into the classroom, and to successfully implement a behavior management strategy that emphasizes empathy and compassion. Building strong relationships with students, parents, colleagues, and supervisors has made me...

...two undergraduate degrees. One is in English and one is in Journalism. I also have a master's degree in Secondary Curriculum and Instruction. In addition, I have been tutoring for over 20 years! I have worked with ages 5-45. I am a kind and patient tutor who thoroughly enjoys working with students!

My name is Spencer. I began tutoring while going to college at University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign and I really liked it. Besides tutoring I love basketball, hanging out with my dog, and playing board games with friends.... I believe learning should be fun! Learning in every subject can be fun and engaging, given the proper presentation. I believe that if you are having a good time while you learn, you learn more effectively. Also, learning...

...a bachelor's degree in engineering and another bachelor's degree in education in the United Kingdom. I have lived for many years in the USA where I obtained my master's degree in special education. My subjects are math, physics, general science, and special education. I particularly enjoy tutoring students who need extra help to keep pace....

...DePaul University with a degree in Chemistry. During the course of my degree I taught multiple classes and was a walk-in tutor for the Science and Math learning center.In my years of being a teacher and a student I've found there is always more than one way to explain any given subject. Moreover,since everyone comes...

...in literature and oratory. Learning Latin as an English speaker offers many benefits even aside from reading and writing the language itself. Many high school students have a difficult time breaking down very complex sentences, such as reading selections you would find on college essay exams and in higher level college or high school AP...

...every field. I also have experience dealing with situations in which students are not quickly or readily grasping concepts, and I have developed the patience to handle these situations. Teaching is just as rewarding for the student as it is for me, because I am thrilled when I see others achieve, and I would love...

...solid hands-on teaching experience as Math teacher and tutor for both 1-1 and big class (30 students) with enthusiasm and patience on different math topics, including: SAT(DSAT), ACT, calculus, trigonometry, Algebra, Math Olympiad Competition, Kangaroo Math Competition, and grade school math Pre-K to 12th grade. Explain problems by using a simple approach, and providing in-depth...

...my time to help teenagers in underserved communities prepare for ACT and SAT testing. I also worked with small groups of elementary school students who were identified as performing below their grade levels. I am a firm believer in teaching a student how they learn. Each student is different and requires a different approach and...

...to understand the language I usually speak. If I can do some specific subjects, I would like to help students to understand the material for mathematical and psychological statistics, sociology, psychology: Life Spin, Humanities, and Chinese and French history. I had an experience teaching kids art design at a sunday school for two years. I...

...school as a PhD Student in Condensed Matter Physics. I am currently working at an experimental physics lab at the University of Maryland, College Park. My tutoring style is pretty relaxed. In my experience, if someone knows what question to ask then they are already pretty close to the answer; they just need a push...

...and their different needs. This past year with Varsity Tutors I worked with several students that were taking AP Biology. We worked on a schedule to prepare for the exam as well as keeping up with the in class work. I have 34 years of teaching experience and have my Bachelor's of Science in Biology...

...Dilan Shah, and currently, I am in my last semester of undergrad studying Biology as a pre-dental student. I will be going to dental school this upcoming Fall. I know that school can be extremely challenging at times, and I really hope that with my help we can ace those classes of yours!