Rebecca: South Elgin ACT Reading test prep instructor
...want everyone to be able to perform academically at their highest possible level. I also think it is important that learning is not just for one assignment or one test, but rather that it sticks with you to build a solid foundation of knowledge and confidence that you can carry forward. My favorite subjects to...
Education & Certification
- Northwestern University - Bachelors, Psychology
- University of Chicago SSA - Masters, Social Work
Subject Expertise
- ACT Reading
- ACT Math
- Honors
- Arithmetic
- +53 subjects
Lee: South Elgin ACT Reading test prep instructor
...a new career. My Engineering curriculum at Northwestern was heavily centered around Math, Chemistry, Biology and Physics, so I can work with a student on more than one class at a time. I also have a lot of experience with test prep and love working with students who need help with standardized tests. I'm a...
Education & Certification
- Northwestern University - Bachelor of Science, Biomedical Engineering
- Northwestern University - Master of Science, Biomedical Engineering
Subject Expertise
- ACT Reading
- ACT Aspire
- ACT Science
- ACT Math
- +41 subjects
Karishma: South Elgin ACT Reading test prep instructor
...in Spanish and English, and I was able to help them develop study strategies such as using flashcards or translating a sentence they had spoken aloud that day in their heads for extra language practice. I am very excited to be able to tutor again and to work with students. There is nothing more rewarding...
Education & Certification
- Northwestern University - Bachelor in Arts, English/Psychology
Subject Expertise
- ACT Reading
- ACT Math
- ACT English
- ACT Science
- +58 subjects
Mark: South Elgin ACT Reading test prep instructor
...as doing math problems which in my opinion is somewhat of a rarity among science and math teachers. Throughout my youth I coached a swim team and have always gained an immense satisfaction from helping others. Tutoring is a win-win situation for both parties. The student becomes fluent and develops interest in a subject they...
Education & Certification
- University of Illinois at Chicago - Current Undergrad, Bioengineering
- University of Illinois at Chicago - Current Grad Student, Bioengineering
Subject Expertise
- ACT Reading
- ACT Writing
- ACT Science
- ACT English
- +37 subjects
Alex: South Elgin ACT Reading test prep instructor
...not only to help us pass exams but to additionally give us enjoyment and perspective for life's ups and downs. I began teaching in earnest over a decade ago when I taught ESL in South Korea. During that time and since, I've been fortunate to tutor students of all ages and in a variety of...
Education & Certification
- University of Wisconsin-Madison - Bachelor in Arts, Economics
- University of Wisconsin-Madison - Bachelor in Arts, International Relations
- University of Southern California - Masters in Business Administration, Finance
- University of Southern California - Masters in Business Administration, Real Estate
Subject Expertise
- ACT Reading
- ACT Math
- ACT Writing
- ACT English
- +88 subjects
Brad: South Elgin ACT Reading test prep instructor
...received my Bachelor's in Computer Science from MIT, and am passionate about helping others! Learning has always come easy to me, and it's something I want to pass on to those around me. I was also the Valedictorian of my high school in colorado and was a top10 all-purpose football player at MIT. Everybody learns...
Education & Certification
- Massachusetts Institute of Technology - Bachelors, Computer Science and Engineering
Subject Expertise
- ACT Reading
- ACT English
- ACT Math
- ACT Science
- +25 subjects
Micah: South Elgin ACT Reading test prep instructor
...volunteering at a diverse range of locations, including the Park Ridge Public Library and Picture Us Different Dance Studio. I am most passionate about Math, because of its close relationship with my course of study, and English because of my personal love for reading. I view education as an integral part of developemnt, and am...
Education & Certification
- University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign - Bachelor of Engineering, Computer Science
Subject Expertise
- ACT Reading
- ACT Science
- ACT Writing
- ACT Math
- +38 subjects
Jacob: South Elgin ACT Reading test prep instructor
...I am working towards a Master's degree, and will continue on from there. Though I am more than happy to help where needed anywhere from K-12, I am most experienced with test prep tutoring. The SAT and ACT tests can be an extremely stressful event for students, especially first time test-takers, so I do my...
Education & Certification
- Vanderbilt University - Bachelors, English Literature
Subject Expertise
- ACT Reading
- ACT Science
- ACT Writing
- ACT English
- +35 subjects
Ilana: South Elgin ACT Reading test prep instructor
...in writing and editing and love tutoring in the humanities. My teaching philosophy is one of guidance rather than direct instruction, helping students to discover answers on their own. I am very patient and understand that sometimes all it takes to understand a difficult concept is to explain it in a few different ways. We...
Education & Certification
- Northwestern University - Bachelor of Science, Cognitive Science
Subject Expertise
- ACT Reading
- ACT Math
- ACT English
- ACT Writing
- +80 subjects
Casey: South Elgin ACT Reading test prep instructor
...served as a graduate teaching assistant for U of I's Introduction to World Music course for two years. Before attending graduate school, I worked as a certified substitute teacher for K-12 general and special education in Michigan. I also volunteered as a literacy tutor with the Family Learning Institute in Ann Arbor, MI. While I...
Education & Certification
- Butler University - Bachelor in Arts, Music History and Literature
- University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign - Masters, Musicology
Subject Expertise
- ACT Reading
- ACT Writing
- ACT English
- High School English
- +21 subjects
Rebecca: South Elgin ACT Reading test prep instructor
...interesting and important ways. It has also informed my teaching style, as I tend away from rote memorization and toward real-life integration. Most of my teaching experience is in ESL, but I have tutored students and fellow students in writing, English, history, philosophy, and occasionally other areas. My favorite subjects to tutor are ESL and...
Education & Certification
- Greenville College - Bachelors, Philosophy, English, & History
- Stony Brook University - Masters, Philosophy
Subject Expertise
- ACT Reading
- ACT Math
- ACT English
- ACT Writing
- +17 subjects
Ben: South Elgin ACT Reading test prep instructor
...and one on one in both mathematic and theoretical concepts. I also have experience teaching musical lessons such as jazz bass, piano, and music theory to younger students. Experience in these different teaching environments has helped me cultivate a teaching style that identifies how to teach each individual student based on their learning style and...
Education & Certification
- Oberlin College - Bachelor in Arts, Economics
Subject Expertise
- ACT Reading
- ACT English
- ACT Writing
- ACT Math
- +52 subjects
Ruth: South Elgin ACT Reading test prep instructor
...worked at middle and elementary schools as well. I graduated from the University of Chicago in 2016 with a B.A. in English and Theatre. I then got my M.S.Ed from Northwestern. I have worked with children of all ages in various capacities, including teaching, and I find that the best way for students to learn...
Education & Certification
- University of Chicago - Bachelor in Arts, English Lang./Lit. and Theatre and Performance Studies
Subject Expertise
- ACT Reading
- ACT Math
- ACT Science
- ACT Writing
- +43 subjects
Max: South Elgin ACT Reading test prep instructor
...find that the two have similar way in promoting creativity. Not surprisingly, I will be tutoring Physics, Chemistry and Writing. Additionally, I will be tutoring for ACT prep. I took the test officially three times and was successful each time and believe that I can share effective tips on how to increase scores in each...
Education & Certification
- University of Pennsylvania - Current Undergrad, Physics with Concentration in Chemical Principles
Subject Expertise
- ACT Reading
- ACT English
- ACT Math
- ACT Science
- +18 subjects
Jeremy: South Elgin ACT Reading test prep instructor
...the opportunity in helping students achieve their potential. I have found that teaching is very rewarding for myself as well as my students. It helps cement my knowledge of the material and sometimes I can learn a little something from the students as well. I teach a wide variety of subjects including Algebra, Calculus, Chemistry,...
Education & Certification
- University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign - Current Undergrad, Molecular and Cellular Biology
Subject Expertise
- ACT Reading
- ACT English
- ACT Math
- ACT Science
- +39 subjects
Rohan: South Elgin ACT Reading test prep instructor
...My name is Rohan, and I'm very excited to be a Varsity Tutor. I've been tutoring since I was fourteen years old, and being an older brother, I've also had countless experience tutoring my younger sister. I bring a positive and exciting attitude to my teaching style, and my main goal is always to ensure...
Education & Certification
- University of Illinois at Chicago - Current Undergrad, Psychology
Subject Expertise
- ACT Reading
- ACT Science
- ACT Math
- ACT English
- +38 subjects
Rushi: South Elgin ACT Reading test prep instructor
...mine. From my younger brother to my years of informal tutoring experience, I have developed the skills necessary to help others become successful. I enjoy the genuine process of developing a relationship with someone and cultivating that relationship, whether it be academic, personal, or professional. I enjoy working with others towards a common goal and...
Education & Certification
- Northwestern University - Current Undergrad, Industrial Engineering
Subject Expertise
- ACT Reading
- ACT Science
- ACT English
- ACT Writing
- +29 subjects
Madeline: South Elgin ACT Reading test prep instructor
...I have always enjoyed working with and teaching others: in high school, I spent three years as a math and reading tutor at Kumon North America, and, more recently, I worked closely with WashU students as a Teaching Assistant (TA) for the Management Communication and Managerial Accounting classes. In my experience teaching, the most memorable...
Education & Certification
- Washington University in St Louis - Bachelor of Science, Accounting and Finance
Subject Expertise
- ACT Reading
- ACT Math
- ACT Writing
- ACT Science
- +48 subjects
Stephen: South Elgin ACT Reading test prep instructor
...a number of subjects. I have tutored middle school students in the Chicago area in Math and science and high school students in advanced Math, chemistry, writing, and helped them prepare for standardized tests for college admittance. I have also tutored adults preparing for academic proficiency tests for their jobs and with GRE prep for...
Education & Certification
- Grinnell College - Bachelor in Arts, Computer Science
Subject Expertise
- ACT Reading
- ACT Writing
- ACT Math
- ACT Science
- +79 subjects
Casandra: South Elgin ACT Reading test prep instructor
...of time tutoring each other through our tougher courses. I'm also a Senior Health Educator with an organization called Peer Health Exchange. With this program, I go to Chicago Public High Schools and teach a comprehensive health education curriculum to high school freshmen. I've taught over 55 workshops so far, to groups of 10-50 students....
Education & Certification
- University of Illinois at Chicago - Current Undergrad, Nursing
Subject Expertise
- ACT Reading
- ACT English
- Anatomy & Physiology
- Test Prep
- +23 subjects