Award-Winning SSAT Tutors serving South Elgin, IL

...M.F.A. in Creative Writing. Presently, I am a doctoral student at Indiana University-Bloomington. I have extensive writing and editing experience with 100+ published articles, seven years of writing experience, and four years of editorial work. I have experience tutoring students from grades K-12 as well as college. I am passionate about helping students achieve their...

...Math, Physics, and Social Studies. What I love most about tutoring is building confidence and reducing anxiety through concept mastery. Your personality, goals, strengths, and needs determine the scope, pace, style, and materials for our work together. I'm a life-long learner who loves to read for personal and professional growth. I also enjoy cooking and...

...parts about teaching is getting to know my students and their interests inside and outside of school. When I am not teaching or tutoring, I enjoy volunteering through Habitat for Humanity, traveling around the world, and enjoying the Chicago life. I look forward to the opportunity to assist your child in anyway that will help...

...Chicago. All of this was due to committed and memorable teachers! As a result, I was inspired to become an educator. As a teacher, my job is to help students tap into their incredibly unique potential. This means that I will work to help students complete their assigned material with their previously gained knowledge and...

...favorite content area. I love traveling, creative writing, and historical research. In particular, the study of ancient civilizations of the Americas and Africa. Being privileged to study these and other cultures through personal and academic research through the use of primary texts and travel explorations has heightened my interest in these subjects. While I emphasize...

...my life to teaching special needs students for the past 20 years. It is my belief that all children can learn with the proper structure, motivation and learning techniques. Customizing lessons to meet the needs of my students is what I am all about. If given the opportunity to work with a student, I know...

Hello, My name is Mary Mickelson and I'm currently a math teacher in Aurora, IL. I'm certified to teach math to grades 6-12 and have experience with a little bit of everything from 7th graders to AP Computer Science. I've also been an ACT and SAT test prep tutor for more than 5 years.

I believe in learning as the unlocking of fundamental human potential. I think that knowledge of the world as a whole allows you to be yourself more completely, to express yourself to others, and to make your developing dreams into reality.

As a teacher, my goal is to ensure that each students knows that I care about them, want them to succeed, and I will work to personalize their learning to ensure student growth.

...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 job. As a tutor, I specialize in teaching SAT/ACT/GRE/ISEE prep, writing, English, Spanish, math, music, and psychology. If you need help in any of these areas, I'm your guy!

...Education is necessary for a good quality of life, and my goal as a tutor is to help my students understand the materials necessary to make them functional and happy to indulge in learning. I approach teaching in an inquisitive style, asking questions of students and breaking larger problems down into smaller sections. It is...

...a wonderful time of expanding how students think and a great opportunity for encouragement and fun. I truly believe that helping students acquire the skills to be lifelong learners and helping them to see how education along with their personal interests makes them a valuable asset to society, is the foundation to great teaching. In...

...and no one has shown them otherwise? And the number of hard-working parents who know what their children are capable of find themselves having the same converstion over and over again. "If you just applied yourself..." Students who apply themselves are students who have been shown that they are worth investing in. Once a student...

...I have a real passion for calculus and physics. Aside from academics, I have logged more than 500 community service hours in various mission trips and local organizations that I have worked with throughout the years. I look forward to working with any and all students that decide to hire me as their tutor, and...

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.

...Learners and Leaders where I taught kids a variety of information through harkness-style discussions, guided group work, and independent help during study hall. I care so much about the education system and have always gone out of my way to help a student in need. I am caring, passionate about what I do, and most...

...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 that perspective. I have...

...I have taught fifth and third grade at a National Blue Ribbon School, and I strive to stay up to date on the best educational practices. I got trained by some of the industry's top rated professionals such as Lucy Calkins, Jeff Anderson, and Dr. Nikki Newton. Also, I integrate Dr. Carol Dewek's growth mindset...

...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 with my family, cooking,...

...University of Chicago. With my free time I enjoy writing, doing improv comedy, and making music. I have a 14 year old brother and a cat, both of which spend their free time meowing, and one of which receives frequent school support from me. I aspire to someday use my prestigious degree to wait tables...