Award-Winning Writing Tutors serving Niles, IL

...unique, non academic perspective to my tutoring work. As a current small business owner and public speaker and performer I am able to add "real world" layers to the subjects I tutor in. I spent almost five years as a part owner of an airline, I have worked in human resources, and property management as...

...and remember the material rather than just complete the problem in front of them. I am passionate about teaching and flexible in my approach. If something is not working, I believe that it is my job as a tutor to adjust my methods—not the student’s job to conform to them. I use my students’ strengths...

...with a Master's degree in Secondary Education and a Bachelor of Arts in Political Economy. In addition to teaching history, I have strong expertise in writing and editing and can help students improve their writing skills across various subjects. My teaching philosophy is rooted in a problem-posing, student-centered model that encourages students to ask their...

...attain teacher licensure endorsements in ESL and Mandarin. During this past fall, I teacher aided a fourth grade class at Bower Elementary School. I taught social emotional learning to the whole class. In addition, I worked with students who needed extra assistance in math and reading. These diverse experiences have helped me to develop a...

...with over 10 years of classroom experience in grades K-8. I love working with children and seeing that "light bulb" go on when they've learned something new. Having worked with students of all ability levels, and now raising a special needs child, I can truly relate to the importance of differentiating instruction. My hope is...

...as as a support system for my students. I have experience writing graduate school application essays and reviewing others'. Lastly, I have a wealth of scientific writing experience thanks to years of research and Master's thesis work. I am passionate about helping people achieve that "A ha!" moment. I have a true love of learning...

...developing a channel of communication between me and my students. I ask what their favorite subjects are in school and why. I also ask what their interests are and use those interests to strengthen their weaknesses. Communication and confidence are key in academic success, so I tutor and mentor with these qualities. I am a...

...focused listening and conversations about the meaning behind what my student is working on. However, I received my degree in the social sciences, and would help my classmates with the course material because history, geography, and politics thoroughly interested me. I want to continue tutoring in the social sciences at all ages because I not...

...would love to incorporate more of that so they can see the most improvement in their English learning experience! I also believe in the teaching idea that a student's or class's success is my success. I love seeing students succeed and doing my best to facilitate their progress so we can both celebrate their achievements....

...of time exploring other subjects as in; philosophy, psychology, history, and other humanities-based topics. My approach to teaching and learning is all about curiosity. While I believe grades and tests hold the standard of quizzing knowledge from students, I believe that learning is about finding a genuine interest and connection to the information you are...

...students at each level can achieve their academic goals. While I tutor a broad range of subjects, my favorite ones are Reading, Elementary/Middle School Math, History, and Test Prep. In my experience, tutoring is the most rewarding when a student has that "aha!" moment and achieves a new level of understanding and confidence in his/her...

...am a graduate of Pomona College, one of the Claremont Colleges located in east Los Angeles. At Pomona I studied Cognitive Science and Psychology, played varsity basketball, and worked as a Teacher's Assistant in the Linguistics and Cognitive Science department. I've worked for Varsity Tutors since moving back to Seattle last September, and love my...

...holding a bachelor's degree in Neuroscience. I have five years of experience teaching math, biology, english and other subjects to K-12 and college students. I have learned that students understand the material easily when explained using pictures, flow charts and videos. I try to inculcate small activities to keep my students actively engaged during sessions....

...This model works at every level, from a 3rd grader building reading skills or improving computation skills to a graduate student planning to write a review of the literature for a dissertation. I tutor children of all ages, high school students, undergraduate, and graduate students. My preferred subjects are essay writing, research writing, editing, composition...

...and a Master of Educational Leadership and have served as a teacher and academic Dean in Chicago for 22 years. I will not only help you succeed with Social Studies/ History, Writing, and Speech, but we will concentrate on the skills to be a successful and confident learner, which you can carry across all of...

...a quite diverse and extensive tutoring and teaching background I have taught almost every subject to some degree to students ranging in age from 8 to 75. I specialize in all social sciences, US and World History, AP exam, ACT, and SAT prep, elementary/middle school math, various high school and undergrad subjects, and English and...

...am currently pursuing my secondary education teaching license. My academic background is in history. I received my Bachelor's at the University of Wisconsin - Madison, and my Master's at Brandeis University in Waltham, Massachusetts. Since graduation, I have worked for Cengage Learning and have substituted at both private and public schools in the Chicago area....

...majored in elementary education and special education. After receiving my undergraduate degree, I became a teacher in the Chicago area. I taught students of all abilities in elementary school for 5 years. While I was teaching, I also received my ESL endorsement and worked with many students learning English as a Second Language. Currently, I...

...Zainab and I'm a current university student perusing two undergraduate degrees, the first in Chemistry, and the second in Chemical Engineering. Additionally, I'm enrolled in a program that will grant me a master degree in Chemical Engineering. I hope to help students find their passion for learning, aid them in understanding new topics, and further...

...Northwestern University, and I will be studying economics and international studies. I have lots of experience in mentoring students individually and teaching in the classroom through being a student intern for a sophomore honors English class. I love working with students who are preparing for tests or college admissions because it gives me an opportunity...