Award-Winning Writing Tutors in Chicago, IL

...building students' reading and writing skills. I received my undergraduate degrees in Journalism and Spanish literature and spent a semester studying abroad in Spain. I know that school is not always an enjoyable experience for students, so in my tutoring approach I try to create a positive environment that helps students feel empowered in their learning. In addition the subject at hand, it's also vital to equip students with the problem-solving skills they can use...

...have worked with kids as an ESL tutor, basketball coach, and writing counselor. I primarily work with those that need help with American History, English, and Social Studies. I absolutely love American history, especially the history of the formation of our government. I would describe my tutoring style by expanding on the quote at the top of my page. "You cannot teach a man anything, you can only help him find it within himself." I...

...you by serving as your tutor! I am particularly good with writing and statistics, which are what I currently use the most as a student. That said, as a social worker I have developed empathy for those who are struggling and the patience and commitment to explain tough concepts in a variety of ways to help others understand them. Social work is all about empowerment, and knowledge is power. Let's take on challenges together.

I believe every child wants to be successful. Some kids just need extra help discovering this. Tutor have the awesome opportunity to impact a childs academic life greatly from their ability to craft lessons just for them. I look forward to working with you to achieve great academic growth.

...time, you will find me at the gym, running, playing basketball, and lifting weights. I believe exercise to be a fantastic stress reliever and motivator. I have over 250 hours of tutoring experience and am excited to tutor students with their homework or with test preparation. I recognize education is the gateway to a better living, so rest assured, I will make every effort to teach students the concepts, so they can apply their knowledge...

...in multiple ways to accommodate the needs of the students. I have a laid back demeanor, and I try to make studying as stress-free and enjoyable. I will always answer your calls and texts and I'm great at responding to emergency "My problem set is due tomorrow?!?!" or "I have a test when?!" situations. I have a thorough knowledge of the Cornell style of taking notes in order to perfect note-taking and study skills. At...

Hi everyone! My name is Anna, and I'm a student at Wesleyan University in Middletown, CT. I'm primarily a writing tutor, though I'm also proficient in English, social theory, and US and European history. I absolutely love to help folks unlock their potential. Everyone's a good writer, even if they don't know it yet! Keep your eyes peeledI'll be in New York this summer for in-person tutoring!

I have worked with students in elementary school to college. I am adaptable to different learning styles, as no two students are alike, and I can help students with skills such as memorization, time management, and studying. I look forward to helping students succeed in all of their academic endeavors.

...Michigan. In addition to being a 4.0 student and a finalist for the Rhodes Scholarship, I have extensive experience in scientific research and teaching at the middle school, high school, and university levels. After taking coursework in educational pedagogy in STEM, I am excited to help you maximize your potential in biology and beyond! I specialize in tutoring STEM disciplines as well as standardized test prep, essay revisions, and college admissions preparation.

...and control. That's where curiosity comes in. Ask yourself this: what do you care the most about? What can't you stop doing, reading about, striving to improve? It could be anything -- a job, a hobby, an artistic practice. Now think about your approach to it. It probably changes your behavior quite a lot. In fact, you probably structure your life around getting better at it. You read about it every day. You spend time...

I am a student-focused tutor with experience working with a wide range of age groups and topics. I am devoted to serving in a mentorship role and helping develop individuals through a hands-on, personal teaching style.... My role is to help the student understand how they learn and study best. By reaching this understanding, I can then work with students to develop independent study skills that fit their unique needs.

...on teaching students how to learn and to autonomize problem solving skills and processes they can apply to all problems rather than just helping them get the answer they need on a specific problem. This is the approach that my teachers used with me, and I've found it to be successful in teaching others as well. In fact, a student I tutored is now a tutor herself at Varsity Tutors! I'm well versed in tutoring...

...wasn't my long-term home, I started prepping for the LSAT and preparing my law school admissions materials. I'm currently applying to law school to start in the Fall semester of 2020. When I began my LSAT prep, I was scoring in the mid-150s. For test preparation purposes, the LSAT is not a knowledge-based exam. It predominantly tests your reading speed, your reading accuracy, and your ability to reason quickly and cleanly. There is no real...