Award-Winning Tutors serving East Pilsen, IL

...in math and the sciences, ultimately being published nationally in the subject of neurosurgery. Part way through college, I decided to focus more of my energy on the social sciences which I have done ever since. When I was not attending school, I have worked as a Social Worker with vulnerable populations in many different...

...showed my proficiency in math, algebra, writing, grammar and other literacy skills. On the same test, I ranked in the 90th percentile in Writing. I taught two years in inner city schools. The first year was Our Lady of Tepeyac (f/k/a St. Casimir Elementary School) in Chicago and the second year at St. Eulalia in...

...use the skills I learned in those experiences in my tutoring. My philosophy when it comes to teaching is truly tailoring the lessons to each individual student and their learning style. I hope to start with each new student by determining goals for our time together then finding ways to grow together and reach those...

...the University of Illinois at Chicago. Throughout the years, I have worked as a camp counselor/summer instructor for children between the ages of 5-12, served as a math tutor for fellow students during my undergraduate degree, and lived in Costa Rica for almost two years where I became fluent in Spanish and worked as an...

...middle school have been with math teachers and professors. I was the only math major in my friend group so all of my friends would come to me and ask me to help them with homework. I always found joy in helping a peer understand the work they are doing and not just giving them...

...life, but for now, I want to focus on how far I can go with chemistry. On my free time, I love playing Ultimate Frisbee, running, watching TV, and hanging out with friends. I believe that compatibility is very important between tutor and student, so I definitely hope that I am able to communicate with...

...I structure my session around the needs of each student. I think it's important to get to know each student's learning style in order for us to have the most productive sessions. I ask for lots of feedback from students to determine what they feel is working and what isn't in our sessions. I think...

To Teach, educate and mentor in an honorable and a high regard. It is one of the most important responsibilities we have here on earth and must be done effectively and respectfully in order to have a positive long-lasting impact.

...areas of elementary education. I mostly assisted kindergartners and fourth graders in Spanish workloads. My strengths are math and science mostly, however, I work with young children from kindergarteners through fourth grade in all subjects. In high school I had assistant high school students with homework during their study hall period as a requirement for...

...enthusiastic educator with over 10 years of classroom experience in grades K-8. I love working with children and seeing that "light bulb" go on when they've learned something new. Having worked with students of all ability levels, and now raising a special needs child, I can truly relate to the importance of differentiating instruction. My...

...certified pharmacy technician for 23 years. I currently work for Northwestern Medicine. I enjoy teaching those who are studying to be pharmacy technicians as well as helping them prepare for their exam. I hold an advanced CPhT credential from PTCB and I can assist in most of the PTCB exams. I also work with my...

...forward to today, and I can say that I have had a pretty healthy career in I.T. (Information Technology). I've had multiple roles such as a repair technician, technical tutor, IT Administrator, Programmer, Cloud Engineer, and most recently, a Sr. IT Manager. I've decided to become a tutor on Varsity Tutors because I believe I...

I believe in learning as the unlocking of fundamental human potential. I think that knowledge of the world as a whole allows you to be yourself more completely, to express yourself to others, and to make your developing dreams into reality.

Hello, I hope you are well! My name is Sahar Khateeb. I am studying elementary education student and in my last year. I have tutored kindergarten and first graders. I currently teach as a paraprofessional for students with autism.

...at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign pursuing a Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology with a Pre-Health track. As a result of my healthcare background, I have countless experiences in science courses but I am most passionate about Math. Mathematics has always been one of my stronger skills with emphasis on Algebra, Geometry, Trigonometry, and Statistics....

I am a professional writer and media analyst who excels in finding innovative strategies to enhance learning. I am especially skilled at identifying problem areas in understanding and helping students achieve full comprehension of key material during their sessions.... My teaching philosophy is that anything can be taught to anyone, as long as it is broken down in the right way for that individual student.

...and aid in language comprehension. While I tutor English, German, and Art, I am most passionate about German Literature. In my experience, it has always been most productive to make sure a certain level of fun is incorporated into every lesson. I also make sure that lessons are dialogue heavy and a two-way street, so...

...with students who are freshman in high school, but were reading at a fifth grade level. My passion is helping students achieve success through education. My experiences showed me what many public schools lacked when it comes to aiding youth. I see myself as a resource available for students who may struggle academically.

...and through practice, chemistry can become easy to understand and conquer and I greatly enjoy seeing students become confident in that subject. The most vital aspect of tutoring is being able to identify the student's strongest study skills and having them give their best by being patient, compassionate, and understanding. Although science and math courses...

...degree from Notre Dame University and my undergraduate degrees in Political Science and Communications Studies from Loyola University Chicago. I am passionate about the importance of education and hope to be able to help my students attain their goes. I am particularly passionate about and experienced with helping in all levels of reading, writing, editing,...