Award-Winning Writing Tutors serving Hanover Park, IL

I am a historian, currently working on my PhD at Loyola University Chicago. I have over six years experience as a tutor or instructor, and have helped hundreds of students improve their writing and score higher on essays and exams. I am engaging, encouraging, and skilled at individualizing instruction.

...I also volunteered as a tutor at a program at my current school. I also have years of experience working with youth in different settings such as residential treatment, afterschool programs, and recovery centers. My favorites subjects to tutor are math and reading because I am most familiar with these subjects, and I personally enjoyed...

...an individual basis and adapting my approach to fit their needs. My work in the special education field has taught me that flexibility and patience are key when working with students. In my spare time, I enjoy playing piano and ukulele, cooking, and practicing digital art on my iPad. I am experienced teaching elementary school...

...connect to everyday life. I learn my students strengths and weaknesses, so I can help them grow in the area of weakness and create stability in the area that are their strengths. In addition I have experience working with special needs students and I bring a patient, yet loving approach to help my students tackle...

...after one semester (and continue to do so), and volunteered at an orphanage in Guatemala. Attending the #2 public high school in America (ranked by Niche) allowed me to develop creative, out-of-the-box thinking that sprints towards challenges and ignites curiosity in others. Inspired to continue teaching in college, I taught physics and Restorative Justice to...

My name is Debra and I have an MA in Anthropology from the University of Chicago. I really like engaging with the humanities and hope to help students improve their understanding of history, the social science, writing, and grammar. ... I like to be as conversational as possible, because I think that's the best way to communicate ideas. I try to be pretty informal, because I find that formality can turn students. Overcomplicating the subject matter...

...Fire games, and Lollapalooza. Most notably, I was recently accepted to Kansas City University of Medicine and Biosciences, and will begin my medical education this July. As evident, my gap year between completing my undergraduate career and staring medical school has been eventful to say the least. I have been very fortunate to accomplish my...

...develop effective executive functioning skills. I'm also a professional writer and most recently led the editorial efforts at a global education nonprofit. I received my MFA in writing from the American Film Institute Conservatory (consistently rated as one of the top 3 film schools in the U.S.) where I received a comprehensive education on writing...

...though I also have a fondness for working on writing intensive assignments such as research papers and argumentative essays. Countless evidence points to the fact that education is essential to our lives. From improving mental health to staving off neurological diseases and even a defining factor in one's income, strengthening one's academic readiness is something...

...on a personal level. For this reason my teaching approach is based highly on the individual I am working with. I like to get know my students style of learning and try to make it more meaningful through a personal connection. I believe less in memorization and more in creating foundations of knowledge that one...

I currently work as an academic researcher, mentor, and teacher. I have taught multiple college level biology and science courses. Also, I have tutored middle and high school students in math and science. I truly enjoy working with students and I believe that everyone can understand math and science with the right instruction.

I enjoy working one on one with students to increase their understanding, learning and confidence. I like to use different methods of teaching, depending on the individual and their strengths. I am an advocate for determination, organization, and hard work in approaching learning and achieving success in school. ... In a first session, I talk with students about what they are struggling with most and any concerns they may have initially.

...oneself - along with the academic skills necessary to provide students with a structured way to work independently outside the classroom. My abilities include English Language Arts, Music Theory, U.S. History, Algebra I and Consumer Business. I am results driven with a commitment to developing a relationship with my students. I expect my students to...

...and have thoroughly enjoyed this so far. In my experience as a writer and editor for an online magazine, I frequently coached fellow writers on their work and loved to collaborate with them to make their writing clear, accurate, and polished. I am enthusiastic and committed to helping anyone in any English-related subject. Outside of...

...teamwork. I come from a large family- -12 brothers and sisters - and like to make people laugh. Even when we are doing homework! I always find out what the student knows, and what might be confusing before starting to tutor. I often find that we can get a quantum leap in performance if we...

...and Family Studies. Currently, I'm preparing to enroll in a Masters program in Clinical Mental Health Counseling next fall (still trying to settle on a school). I hope to use this degree to address the burgeoning mental health crisis among children. I worked as a tutor during college, where I helped students of different ages...

...helping others is what brought me to Varsity Tutors. Through my major, I learned how to talk to students, how to teach, how to manage time, as well as how to be part of a major support system for each child. As a tutor for this program, I hope to utilize all of the above...

...2007-08 Financial Crisis. I had my first taste of teaching as an ESL volunteer as an undergraduate. I knew I had a passion for instructing; so while a student, I worked as a Teaching Assistant and later a Graduate Assistant for undergraduate courses. Don't let my Irish-American name fool you, I have worked in Spanish,...

...math, english, history and standardized test-related because I know that school can be rough and sometimes we all need a bit of help. I worked as a math tutor back in high school and I can teach all the way up to Calculus 3. I personally love teaching math as it's my favorite subject in...

...35 and 1570 on the ACT and SAT respectively. Furthermore, I have earned the title of National Merit Finalist by scoring well on the PSAT. I have worked in many different clubs and have tutored a wide variety of students. I'm happy to share my high school and college experience with you!