Award-Winning Writing Tutors serving Libertyville, IL

...background is in the medical sciences/molecular biology. Currently I am a medical student, but prior to this I did a PhD in Physiology and Developmental Biology. In addition, I work as a researcher looking at stem cell populations involved in fracture healing. When I am not studying, I love playing soccer, guitar, rock climbing and...

...on HIV/AIDS policy. Before that, I graduated from Trinity University with a B.A. in Political Science and Mandarin Chinese. As a student at Trinity, I was a peer tutor for an honors course for incoming freshmen. I enjoy working with students on essay writing skills by helping them develop their argument, while focusing on structure...

...equal education and being an equal teacher entitles us to accept our own biases. In order to become positive people, as well as effective teachers and students, we must work together to obtain a better understanding of our world through effective education. It takes education and applicable knowledge to become a better person. I am...

...the pressures that come with being in school. I have helped tutor underrepresented students for the past four years both in my community and on online volunteer platforms. My primary concern is for students to gain confidence in themselves, and in the subject matter at hand. I have extensive experience tutoring middle school students algebra,...

...it's speaking to an audience, writing a persuasive essay, or navigating a computer interface, it's about effectively conveying ideas and interacting with the world around us. My approach to tutoring is rooted in patience, active listening, and tailoring my methods to meet the unique needs of each student. I believe in creating a collaborative learning...

...the German and English skills I have accrued throughout my 25 years. By effectively bridging the linguistic gap that often unnecessarily separates us, I can make the world a smaller place. With my experience, I have more than what it takes to excel in whatever workplace I may find myself, wherever it may be and...

...graduation, I have both enriched my own skill-set with additional certification to teach ESL, as well as a good measure of customer service experience; while also enriching the lives of others through volunteering and privately tutoring students from all walks of life. Passion is at the core of what I do, in virtually all aspects...

...and knowledge to the students in which I instruct and tutor. I have classroom teaching experience as well as tutoring experience. I began tutoring students while I was an undergraduate, focusing on english, ESL, reading comprehension, writing skills, organizational skills, time management skills, and research skills. Also, while I was completing my Masters degree, I...

...a caring and compassionate teacher. Learning has its difficulties, and some subjects are more challenging than others. I am passionate about teaching reading and writing as both lead to success in other academic areas. I have experience as an intermediate teacher and a middle school English Language Arts teacher. I am available to tutor all...

...focused my career on the place where education and communication intersect. I am a Northwestern University psychology grad with a master's degree in marketing communications from Illinois Institute of Technology. I taught ESL, TOEFL preparation, and pronunciation for many years and have tutored all ages and levels in reading, writing, grammar, vocabulary, math, social studies,...

...student context for the material they're working on. I believe that if a student understands the importance of a given subject and why they need to learn it, then learning will feel more relevant and students will become more engaged. Most importantly though, I never want my students to be afraid to ask questions!

...my time at Holy Cross, I was a teacher's assistant for an American Sign Language (ASL) 100 course and also Co-President of ASL Club where I taught and guided students who wanted to learn the language. I am now a fourth grade Educational ASL Interpreter! While I tutor a broad range of subjects, I am...

...traveled extensively and lived abroad in Spain for a while. I volunteered as an English teaching assistant tutoring children at a bilingual school while I took intensive Spanish courses. I tutor a broad set of subjects yet I am the most passionate about Spanish, Social Studies, and English. My specialization is in teaching English as...

...so many aspects of our day-to-day life, and I am excited to help students see how exciting science and engineering can be. One of my favorite parts of teaching is helping students relate abstract science concepts to tangible physical phenomena. Partly inspired by my love of gardening and birdwatching, I have gained a technical understanding...

...University of Chicago, where I received an MA in the humanities with a focus on on disability studies. For my undergraduate education, I attended Claremont Mckenna College where I focused on English Literature. I have worked as a tutor and academic coach for the past five years. I have a passion for helping students learn...

...Work with a focus on working with children and families. I am passionate about helping students gain confidence in their academics through a gentle yet direct approach. My areas of specialty are Psychology, English, and ACT prep. When working with others, I have a goal of empowering them to see and achieve their full potential,...

...Music, and although I now sing and play flute around the Chicagoland area, I simply couldn't resist also enrolling at Columbia College Chicago to pursue studies in Acoustics. At Northern, I tutored various subjects for two years and grew to love the act of teaching and sharing knowledge. I especially enjoy working on test prep,...

...and chemistry at the University of Iowa. I have the most experience in tutoring students with high school math courses. I'm currently doing research related to endometrial cancer, and I volunteer at the hospital on campus in my free time! I'm extremely patient, persistent, and driven- I look forward to tutoring you!

...is the most rewarding job out there. I love to help students learn and grow. I have a lot of patients, I work primarily with Special Education students. I have many different skills I can You to help students learn the material. My work is done when I see a student succeed.

...individuals from diverse backgrounds request aid and need our services. In conclusion, I plan to do all I can to educate others, help students constantly and cooperate extensively to support Varsity Tutors and each individual. This opportunity truly is an invaluable experience that will further my understanding of human interaction, and enable students to develop...