Award-Winning Tutors serving the Gap, IL

...and inspiring students. I have had major academic gains with my students within the years I have been teaching, and even had one of the highest student standardized testing scores within my grade level for multiple years in a row. I make learning experiences fun and engaging to truly promote the most growth from each...

...Among its many benefits, this method makes it easy to engage with students. I also like to stress understanding. I remember the 1973 movie, "The Paper Chase", and the memorable performance by John Houseman, as Professor Kingsfield. I always thought that portrayal, in terms of teaching style, was something I admired, and I used that...

...tutoring style that prioritizes establishing a sound conceptual foundation that a student can later extend into more advanced content and novel applications. I also believe that challenging students to think beyond the content presented is crucial for the development of critical thinking skills and curiosity. Beyond all else, however, I believe that one learns best...

...Calvin University. I received my Bachelor of Arts in Elementary Education with a major in Spanish and a Bilingual Education minor. After graduation, I taught with Teach For America in the Rio Grande Valley in the upper elementary grades. I worked with all kinds of students-bilingual/ESL, gifted and talented, and special needs, during my experience...

...with my students, in addition to helping them meet any academic goals they have. I believe that following one's interests is the best way to learn how to apply new skills and concepts, so I try to customize all of my lessons to each student I teach. I'm more focused on skill-building and strategizing, rather...

...degree from Arizona State University, M.A. degrees in Politics and the Social Sciences from Brandeis University and the University of Chicago, respectively, and a B.A. in Political Science from Kenyon College. In addition to my work as a tutor, my teaching experience includes three years as a Teaching Fellow at Brandeis University, where I taught...

Hello!! My name is Mahogany Arnold, I am a tutor with Varsity Tutors and I have been a ssigned to tutor your wonderful student! I currently reside in Chicago, Illinois and I have been a teacher and tutor for several years and have experience...

...to what you have to say before giving an answer and I'll be honest if I don't know the answer to something. I graduated with a Bachelors in Mathematics from Umass Amherst, but ended up working in IT. Lifelong learner with many professional cybersecurity certifications (still pursuing more), and finishing up a second Bachelor's in...

...I was a young child, I knew that I wanted to work with children. I have taught preschool, kindergarten, first grade, and second grade in various schools. One fun fact about me is that for my first teaching job, I taught in the same school that I attended as a child. It was strange teaching...

...as I still PRN there at times. Med/Surg, ER, Peds while working inpatient. I also worked in clinical Urology and OB/Gyne. My tutoring experience has been all 1:1 in person and peer tutoring to date. As well as other online tutoring platforms. I have helped support and tutor numerous nursing students through classes in nursing...

...Tufts University in Medford, Massachusetts in 2011. Having grown up in Alabama, completed an undergraduate degree in Massachusetts, and a Master's in the U.K., I have tutored students from a broad range of backgrounds in an even broader range of subject areas. I have worked with students in subjects ranging from History and Government to...

...of classroom teaching experience in Chicago Public Schools, having taught regular biology, honors biology, and International Baccalaureate biology to students in an urban setting. My unique mix of rigorous academics, extensive tutoring experience, and solo classroom teaching experience make me a great fit to help your child in anything from biology to physical sciences to...

...and would be happy to spend some time discussing what I've learned applying to medical school and residency afterwards. I moved to Chicago for residency training with a dual specialization in Internal Medicine and Pediatrics, currently in my third year. And although it's different in some ways from Austin, I love exploring Chicago and finding...

...found a passion for astronomy and astrophysics, in particular using coding to enhance astronomy research. I have worked with students both one-on-one and in groups as an acting coach and am excited to use the skills I learned in those experiences in my tutoring. My philosophy when it comes to teaching is truly tailoring the...

...create a dynamic and inclusive learning environment that promotes academic excellence, critical thinking, and personal growth. With a strong commitment to differentiation, I aim to meet the diverse needs of each student, providing individualized instruction and support to ensure their success. By building strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues, I seek to create a...

...when a student isn't grasping a concept so that I can immediately change my teaching strategy. A student who grasps things by reading a book will learn different from a student who prefers learning by visuals. With this, I think it is possible to teach anyone even the most difficult of subjects, just by being...

...along with my 120-hour ESL certification, have provided me the opportunity and confidence to lead students in various engaging settings. My strong passion for education, inspired by my own academic journey, has also led me to participate in seminars held by highly acclaimed institutions where they have discussed and recommended the best tools and resources...

...to make sure they have grasped a concept before having them attempt problems on their own. Working together allows me to assess what concepts tend to be tricky for an individual that they may not have been able to articulate themselves. This collaboration of both student and tutor is what makes this system so effective....

...students through Centro Hispano and junior high students through Mentoring Positives in Madison, Wisconsin. While I tutor a broad range of subjects, I am most passionate about biology, chemistry, and math, as well as the MCAT exam. I place a high emphasis on content comprehension in preparation for standardized tests, as well as in other...