Award-Winning Tutors serving Wood River, IL

...many upper level classes and love exploring my passion for history. In high school, I was both a tutor for kids at my local middle school as well as a private tutor and tutored in subject from Physics, AB Calculus, and AP World History. I also worked in my local synagogue as a Hebrew School...

...curriculum and needed a tutor. If not for the help of someone able to speak and relate to me on a level I could understand, I'm unsure that I would have succeeded in any of my introductory science classes. I want to help students who have difficulty learning in a traditional lecture setting by creating...

...both parties. I started tutoring without pay earlier in my college career at an organization called UrbanFuture that helps underprivileged students after school to increase their skills in mathematics, reading, and other academic subjects. Ultimately, the middle school program is geared toward preparing the students for the nationally standardized MAP tests. During my 2 years...

...I worked to establish service opportunities through our crowd-funding platform for students in our society to volunteer. I communicated effectively with leaders of non-profit organizations to establish connections between the university and the community that surrounded it. In an effort to communicate my progress, I gave presentations at our society meetings to report on my...

...in my various courses and found I was good at doing so. Upon realizing this, I looked for further opportunities to tutor other students, at which point I came across Varsity Tutors. My strongest subjects include English, ACT, DAT, Algebra,and Biology. I enjoy tutoring these subjects because a lot of progress can be made in...

...greatest joys in life is learning, and it's truly amazing how much one can learn from teaching! So, the tutor-student relationship is always a "win-win," so to speak. I graduated from Princeton University with a B.A. in English literature, and I'm currently working on a master's in teaching (English) at Washington University. I believe that...

...In my free time, I enjoy creative writing, reading historical fiction, riding my bike, and cooking new foods. I’m available for a wide variety of subjects but am most passionate about Spanish and English. My mission as a tutor is to identify each learner’s individual struggles and weaknesses so as to not only achieve but...

...at all times. I believe my time abroad has taught me many invaluable lessons, and has taken my grasp of the language to a new level. My plan for the future is to return to school and work towards my Masters in Education in order to become a Spanish teacher. I am highly passionate about...

I am a current Junior studying at Emory University. I am currently pursuing a BS in Biology with the hopes of entering physical therapy school in the future. I received National Merit for my performance on the PSAT and SAT tests (scores of 213 and 2130 respectively).

...my Bachelor's degree in Biological Sciences from Rice University and I am currently a first-year medical student at the Washington University School of Medicine in St Louis. I am very passionate about learning and love discovering new facts/ information. This also extends to watching students grow and become experts at subjects they initially struggled with.

...tutoring in high school as a cadet teacher for my AP Chemistry class. I only taught the whole class a few times, but I quickly realized that being on the teacher side of education gives a whole new perspective on the subject matter, and I find it very interesting. I then got my start individually...

...and upbringing. My mother has worked as a primary school classroom teacher and educator for my entire life; my twin brother worked as a classroom teacher as well and currently is studying to become a school psychologist; and my father, after retiring from the Air Force, has taught literature and rhetoric at a number of...

...my interests turned from the fantastical to that which is truly fantastic: stories of human loss and achievement rooted in fact, not folklore, that could surprise and inspire in ways no fiction ever could. Now I seek to promote that same passion in others, to bring to others an approach to history, economics, philosophy, and...

I have a Bachelor's degree in English Literature from Saint Louis University, and am about to start my master's degree in French. I studied French for 8 years and lived in Paris for 1 year teaching English. I have experience tutoring writing, English literature, and French. I'm excited to help you succeed!

...3rd grade and loved it! I was at New City School, an independent school with a focus on Multiple Intelligences. There, I learned a lot about making learning joyful and teaching to the individual child. Since then, I have been working for the Lindbergh School District in Missouri at Long Elementary tutoring students in all...

...teaching students in the areas of reading comprehension, grammar, and English literature. For two semesters I served as instructional associate for a course in introductory grammar at Syracuse University's prestigious S.I. Newhouse School of Public Communications. It was one of the most rewarding experiences I had as a graduate student. I loved seeing my students...

...and microbiology. I have always loved teaching and editing papers. My experience includes helping my sister with her anatomy and other biology classes as well as tutoring a friend in chemistry and physics. My style of tutoring is a very collaborative process with lots of time for the person I'm tutoring to ask clarifying questions...

...My love for tutoring first started when I began teaching piano lessons in high school. As a piano teacher, I discovered a passion for teaching and I learned how rewarding it is to encourage my students and to see them succeed. Here's a little about me: I am a Comparative Literature major with a minor...

...to help others improve academic performance. I tutored small groups as well as one-on-one sessions. I reviewed what was covered in class and explained concepts that students did not understand. I also compiled practice problems for the students to ensure that they understood the concepts and could apply information critically. Once I finished high school,...

...tutor a broad range of subjects, but I am most passionate about Math, English, Literature, and Essay Writing. My favorite subject to tutor would be Math. I love seeing students have that "aha!" moment when a math problem finally makes sense. I also have experience with ACT Test Preparation. I have a love for learning,...