Award-Winning Tutors serving Legends South, IL

...of camp to each session. I also enjoy creative writing, and I tap into this passion when working with students to improve their writing skills. I earned my undergraduate degree from Indiana University where I obtained a B.S. in Applied Health Science, majoring in Human Development and Family Studies. Currently, I'm preparing to enroll in...

I am currently earning my Masters in Civil Engineering in Chicago and hoping to help others with their work along the way.

...to help you, as a learner, succeed in whatever goals you set your mind to. My enthusiasm for physics and mathematics not only drives me to share knowledge but also inspires my students to find joy in learning. Outside of tutoring, I enjoy exploring the intricacies of engineering and staying active through hiking and sports,...

...students because I am able to help them see that learning something is all about perspective. In my experience, students are unique minds that will process, learn, and retain information in different ways. That is why I love to get to know my students so that I am best able to cater and respond to...

...can assist, seeing them grow and make strides. There's nothing quite like the confusion of feeling lost in one's classes. I understand this feeling, I empathize with it, and I commit myself to lessen and, ultimately, eliminate it for others. It would be my pleasure to assist you in gaining confidence with all aspects of...

...this program, I was allowed to lead other underclassmen through lessons that taught them important concepts in the class, and with it being a class that relied heavily on teamwork, it helped us push each other to be the best version of ourselves. When it comes to mathematics, I am passionate about the field because...

...educator is to promote a positive appreciation for education, especially the subject of mathematics. For the past ten years I have, in varying capacities, been involved with teaching or tutoring mathematics at the middle school to post-secondary levels. My goal for my students is for them to question why they are studying what they are...

I love to learn and expand my knowledge. I enjoy the history channel and documentaries. ... Give them more positive encouragement.... I would keep using positive vocabulary words and keep my energy up.... I would try teaching it a different way.... I would start with three-word sentences.... Being positive and upbeat.... I would explain it to them in a way they would be interested.

...Chicago. I enjoy tutoring because I get a chance to help young girls and boys who may not have been afforded the same opportunities in education. I started tutoring while attending Augustana College in undergrad. There, I volunteered as a tutor at a liberal arts elementary school near campus. Afterwards, I also volunteered as a...

...experience I am looking forward to making real connections with students and helping them achieve all that they can. Together we can practice those fundamental reading and writing skills or come up with fun techniques to study for math, science, or Spanish. I can also help teach ESL for any age or grade level! Whatever...

...with students through their questions and particular interests. As a Varsity Tutor, I am also excited to share my study tips and tricks. It is hard to keep track of so many classes and projects! An organized workload always seems more manageable, and I am happy to help. Outside of tutoring, you can spot me...

...further, both onstage and in the classroom. I played with aspects of theatre to which I had never been previously exposed (such as absurdism and film acting) and recently developed my own methods and theories of acting, Bruce Lee-ing my technique by taking bits and pieces of the masters and combining them into a system...

...focused, but keeping it a safe and simple space with some flexibility in terms of having fun while learning. I like to include fun memorization patterns and relating didactic concepts to real life function. Outside of academia, I enjoy reading, coloring and painting, spending time outside, spending time with my boyfriend/friends/family, and love making new...

...language and communication! While my academic background is rooted in business and data, my passion has always extended to language and expression. As a native Spanish speaker, I bring both fluency and cultural insight to my tutoring sessions, whether I'm helping a beginner get comfortable with basic vocabulary or supporting a more advanced student with...

...the same way. It takes dialogue between tutor, students, and parents to determine the best plan of action for the student to attain their academic goals. I believe in an active learning environment that includes discussion-based learning, supplemented with hands on learning activities within my sessions that is specifically tailored to each student's needs and...

...in high school and helped teach an ESL class for adults. In college I served as a Resident Assistant for the university dorms, educating students on the transition into the college life and the new study skills that that requires. My passion from helping students would have to stem from my own passion of learning....

...to try and solve a problem, in these problems I will ask guiding questions to gauge their understanding and weaknesses. Then finally, I ask the tutee to solve problems on their own as I supervise. This approach typically works for most students, however, I have learned to tweak my methods as necessary. I believe no...

...classroom next fall. Throughout college, I tutored students in underperforming St. Louis schools through the program Each One Teach One. This summer I will be working with advanced students in a summer enrichment program for grades 3-5. Through both my student teaching position and methods classes at my university, I have gained invaluable experience in...

...me the value of knowledge. They often said to me, "Knowledge is something that no one can ever take away from you. It is a gift that only continues to grow as long as you feed it." And so, consequently, I have grown to become a life-long learner. Today, I am pursuing a career as...

...psychology and standardized tests like the ACT--these are areas that I enjoyed studying when I was in high school, so I like to make them fun and interesting for my students as well. In my free time, I make time to read for pleasure, get outside to enjoy the fresh air, and recently started crocheting!