Award-Winning Tutors serving Buffalo Grove, IL

...love to read, mostly non-fiction, and if I could have lunch with someone from the past, it would be a hard choice between Marie Antoinette and JFK. Maybe Frank Sinatra...speaking of that, I am from a large Italian family that doesn't know how to use inside voices. I hold very true to the customs that my grandparents brought over from the mother country and try to have Sunday dinners each week. My husband and I...

I am a certified teacher and have been teaching all subjects for the past ten years. I specialize in mathematics and social sciences!... I believe that all students can learn! I believe that teachers must create meaningful lessons that excite and engage students.

...when I was much younger, yet through my dad's guidance, I learned to love and excel in the subject. I aspire to act as such a mentor to other students as well. My tutoring style is typically a four step process. I will go over the general concept with the student first. Then, I will work through numerous examples and ensure the student can follow along with no struggles. After the guided examples, I will...

Hi! I'm Lojayn - a passionate reader and language enthusiast. I love helping children develop the skills necessary to become successful individuals.

I am a recent college graduate of Loyola University Chicago where I received a degree in Economics and Information Systems. While in college, I participated in a work study program tutoring K-8 refugee students where I eventually became a lead tutor. I am most passionate about Economics, English, and Standardize Tests. However, I enjoy tutoring Mathematics the most. My overall goal is to be a resource and pillar of support.

...education has been defined by a commitment to meeting the diverse needs of learners and guiding them towards their full potential. Tutoring, to me, is not just about imparting knowledge, but about building confidence, instilling a love for learning, and equipping students with the tools they need to succeed both academically and beyond. I am excited about the opportunity to embark on this educational journey with you and support you in reaching your goals. Together,...

...I have experience in the field with Computer Science as I have founded my own tech startup. I also have years of experience learning and speaking the German Language. Currently, I am a student at the University of Illinois at Chicago. I am pursuing a double degree with a B.A. in Germanic Studies and a B.S. in Computer Science with a concentration in Software Engineering. I am enrolled in German and Computer Science classes and...

...that to the subject or task at hand. I also understand what it is like to be a student struggling in a subject, despite their best efforts. I have learned many techniques for studying efficiently, organizing information, and managing stress that have helped me through these situations in the past, and I would love to help students through this process if need be. All in all, I am here to work with you to find...

...teaching style to best fit the needs of every person who joins me in a session. Sometimes people learn best with visual aids and others just need things explained in a different way than they had been previously taught. I usual teach utilizing leading questions, rather than providing an answer. I've found this is the best way to enhance critical thinking skills while also helping the student learn the topic they are currently working on.

...totally understand how students feel when they meet with the homework difficulties and what they will experience when they try to learn a foreign language. Therefore, I am always ready to help students with great patience. I have tried various ways to explain problems to my students, so I am quite familiar with what students may be confused with. I love tutoring. It is always amazing to help students grow up. Every time I see...

...hurdles with simple and practical solutions rather than insurmountable hurdles. While I tutor in many subject areas, my passion and joy is in the sciences and mathematics. I have always seen education and learning as some of the most exciting and important opportunities in life, and I try to pass on this joy to all of my students. Outside of education I also love traveling, even within my own city, finding it's hidden streets and...

...CAE methods development. My key strengths include using simulation tools such as finite element analysis and multi body dynamic analysis for developing optimized designs from concept to final product. I like to use advanced engineering analysis tools. My career history includes about 2 years at Accuride Corporation as Product Engineer/FEA and 3 years at MSC Software as a Senior Application Engineer and also I was a contractor/consultant at EMD, CNH and Hendrickson where I specialized...

...I look forward to being your next Varsity Tutor. Teaching has always been a passion of mine from a very early age. I believe that being an educator involves resilience, determination, and above all, compassion for fellow learners. With enough patience and persistence, I believe in truly transforming the way students view learning. I am on a mission to help learners explore their utmost academic potential, and become the best novices they can be!

Born and raised in San Francisco, I traveled across country to experience the east coast at college. I am a graduate of Rutgers University--New Brunswick, with a double major in Comparative Literature and Women's & Gender Studies. My career goals are to get a PhD and a law degree in order to be a professor and a lawyer. I am passionate about education and love to help others in their learning!

...teaching experience. My teaching background is with students 6th grade through 12th grade, but the majority of my classroom teaching time occurred at a local, public high school. I have 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...

...of assistance and I strive to aid them in achieving their academic goals and later success through my knowledge of English, from improving upon their essay writing to developing effective brainstorming techniques. Besides being generally passionate about the written word, I especially enjoy rhetoric and creative writing; writing in general is a delight to instruct due to the collaborative creativity that occurs through engaging and thought-provoking discussions. I am a lover of the arts from...

...hold a Bachelor of Arts in Philosophy with a Psychology Minor, and I am working towards a PhD. After earning a PhD, my ultimate goal is to teach philosophy at a university. This has been my goal ever since I took my first philosophy course at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee. I realized that philosophy is one of the only subjects that can be applied to everyday life, no matter how old or young a student...

...my little cousin immigrated to the United States from India. As a child, I had the privilege of having a private tutor, so I thought it was my responsibility to tutor my younger cousin while his parents were busy working as I am a strong believer in education as a right. I have a strong focus on math and science subjects, ranging from elementary level mathematics to Advanced Placement math and science courses such as...

...this student, I have experience preparing students for ESL exams such as TOEFL and IELTS and use resources such as practice exams. Also, I have worked with students to improve their conversation skills, through casual and formal conversation. Seeing students improve their speaking week by week makes me feel proud as a tutor. In addition, I have helped students with their writing, such as essays and poetry. My favorite subject to teach is writing because...

I was a classroom teacher for 35 years. I have a BS in Elementary Education and a MEd in Curriculum & Instruction. I have experience teaching/tutoring in all grade levels preschool through 7th grade. I specialize in helping young children in reading using Science of Reading principles.