Award-Winning SAT Reading Tutors in West Chicago, IL

I am a graduate student in English with years of experience in the humanities; these experiences encompass both the professional and academic. Particular emphases in literature, reading comprehension, writing (professional, academic, creative), and grammar.

...firmly believe that any student can excel in their academic pursuits, and I am incredibly motivated to help my clients achieve their highest potential. As a young adult and student myself, I remember and can understand the places where difficulty arises in the learning process, and I can offer my own strategies for overcoming these...

I am a first year Master's student in Middle Eastern Studies at the University of Chicago. I am passionate about teaching English as a Second Language (ESL), as well as working with elementary- and middle-school students in general. I am proficient in French and Turkish.

...year teaching and tutoring professional specializing in math, text anxiety, and general help. I have worked with SAT, ACT, GED, college essays, and more. Basically, I enjoy helping students figure out where they are stuck and helping them get unstuck. Most people are only missing a few small pieces of the foundation (in any subject),...

...to a group of 20 students. Throughout my tutoring experience, I have enjoyed tutoring math and chemistry the most. In fact, I loved it so much that I chose to pursue a major requiring chemistry. Outside of academics, I like to work out, play basketball, watch tv (especially the Marvel tv series on Netflix), and...

...science for elementary through high school students, in New York City and Chicago. I am a more recent high school graduate than many tutors, which means I can not only help with the material on standardized tests (SAT, AP exams, etc.), but can also provide all of my own study techniques and up-to-date insights. In...

...never ending. Learners will respond best to learning via the modality that suits them the best and in an environment that empowers them to enhance thier own learning about academics and life skills. I will try to accommodate each students learning style and ability so they will achieve greater understanding and ultimately better grades!

...to help students pinpoint their weak areas in order to turn them into strengths. I know what it takes to help a student decipher and decode complex passages in a 1:1 setting through my time as a tutor. I graduated with the highest distinction from Valparaiso University Graduate School with a Masters in English. I...

...my part, I like to keep things light but productive; I find that students learn the best when they're having fun and when their studies highlight the aspects of the work that they're interested in. Myriad studies have correlated interest and academic performance, but just anecdotally it's important to approach school in a way that...

...still enjoy reading in my spare time. I prefer difficult texts and approach them in the way that some may approach a logic puzzle or challenging math problem - I strive to make the inaccessible accessible for me. I believe this logic-based approach to literature is effective for my students as well.

...and have real-world experience is in finance, real estate, and government. I am truly a person who "uses that stuff we learn in school in real life." I have literally used geometry, trigonometry, report writing, economics, and history at work. So, I am always passionate about the why of things, and will always start from...

...and planning. I had to assemble a project with two others; this requires constant clarification and strong explanation through writing. I have also been part of an emerging club at my school called Women in STEM, which is focused around talking with women who work within the STEM fields, as well as projects in various...

...is: the struggle is good! So often we students get frustrated learning difficult concepts. When we embrace the struggle and work hard, true learning happens and it feels so good! I want to help students push through that struggle and achieve what they thought was impossible. When I am not tutoring I enjoy spending time...

...our studies. With Varsity Tutors, I hope to be there to help students in need and to make their school life just a little bit easier. I am dedicated to helping students understand, more than just memorize a subject. I want to make sure that despite having to study and do assignments, the students are...

I am committing to teaching students of all ages, so that they may have a better appreciation for the beauty of mathematics and physics. Whether you're struggling with a tricky subject or prepping for a standardized test, I'm here to show you that you CAN do math.

...a former English teacher and life long learner who remains passionate and enthusiastic about teaching children and adolescents. I have studied literature since I was young and continue to be an avid reader, writer, and lover of the arts. I have over ten years of experience tutoring and teaching, and I absolutely love it!

...ACT, SAT, PSAT, and GMAT multiple times and have a firm grasp on those tests. I like to teach in the exact same way I learn, by getting to the root of an idea, problem, etc. If you memorize a formula or a grammatical rule, you can remember it for the test, but you'll forget...

Hi! I am a high school Social Studies teacher that has experience teaching a variety of subjects. Within my teaching history, I also am well versed in ACT/SAT prep too and hope to help as many as I can.

...I prepare to go to graduate school to become a Physician Assistant. I love to learn and enjoy helping others find the satisfaction in growing and achieving their goals through learning. I believe it's important to learn the student's preferred learning style (visual/tactile/auditory) and adjusting the material to match the style. One's mind, once stretched...

I am a Duke University Alumni with a passion for connecting young, driven students with the resources they need to succeed.