Top ISEE- Lower Level Tutors serving Chicago
Ariela: Chicago ISEE- Lower Level tutor
Certified ISEE- Lower Level Tutor in Chicago, IL
...my classes that will make me a great tutor, but also this skill and enthusiasm about learning. I understand that sometimes, the way you package and organize information is the most important part of teaching it to someone else, and that understanding someone's method of processing this information is the easiest way to get it to stick. Like I do backstage, I am excited about solving the puzzle of how someone learns best, and inspired...
Education & Certification
University of Chicago - Current Undergrad, Theater & Performance Studies
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1590
SAT Math: 800
SAT Verbal: 800
Rebecca: Chicago ISEE- Lower Level tutor
Certified ISEE- Lower Level Tutor in Chicago, IL
...minor in Religious Studies. I am currently pursuing a masters degree in social work at the University of Chicago's School of Social Service Administration. I am passionate about tutoring because I 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...
Education & Certification
Northwestern University - Bachelors, Psychology
University of Chicago SSA - Masters, Social Work
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1580
SAT Math: 740
SAT Verbal: 800
Katie: Chicago ISEE- Lower Level tutor
Certified ISEE- Lower Level Tutor in Chicago, IL
...daughter of an English teacher, I have always valued education and have personally witnessed the positive impact that increased one-on-one attention can provide for students. I also have access to a personal, 24/7 teaching help hotline who has a masters degree in education and tons of experience with students at every level (aka my wonderful mother!) I tutor all of my subjects with passion, striving to make every session meaningful and fun. My subjects are...
Education & Certification
Northeastern Illinois University - Current Undergrad, Music Education
ACT English: 34
ACT Reading: 31
Michael: Chicago ISEE- Lower Level tutor
Certified ISEE- Lower Level Tutor in Chicago, IL
...in Modern and Contemporary Literature, Culture, and Thought. I received my B.A. in English and History from Tufts University in Medford, Massachusetts in 2011. Having grown up in Alabama, completed an undergraduate degree in Massachusetts, and a Master's in the U.K., I have tutored students from a broad range of backgrounds in an even broader range of subject areas. I have worked with students in subjects ranging from History and Government to Reading, Writing, and...
Education & Certification
Tufts University - Bachelor in Arts, English and History
University of Sussex - Master of Arts, Modern and Contemporary LIterature, Culture and Thought
Sonjanita: Chicago ISEE- Lower Level tutor
Certified ISEE- Lower Level Tutor in Chicago, IL
...academic research through the use of primary texts and travel explorations has heightened my interest in these subjects. While I emphasize student-centered instruction (with ample opportunities for differentiation, modeling and scaffolding), I am also a firm believer in the inter-generational transmission of knowledge. Teachers/tutors/learning facilitators have just as much to learn from their students as the students do from them, especially as it relates to the use of new media technologies. All children can learn!...
Education & Certification
University of IL - Chicago - Bachelor in Arts, English
National Louis University - Masters, Administration and Supervision
State Certified Teacher
Katie: Chicago ISEE- Lower Level tutor
Certified ISEE- Lower Level Tutor in Chicago, IL
...the University of Connecticut in 2013. I have spent the past six years in education: teaching English in Japan for two years, coordinating a mentor program for first year college students, working as an academic advisor, and teaching first year experience courses to new college students, focusing on topics like time management and study skills. I understand firsthand the importance of standardized tests as students make goals for their next level of education; I am...
Education & Certification
University of Notre Dame - Bachelor in Arts, American Studies, Gender Studies
University of Connecticut - Master of Arts, Higher Education and Student Affaris
ACT English: 35
ACT Math: 34
ACT Reading: 33
Pete: Chicago ISEE- Lower Level tutor
Certified ISEE- Lower Level Tutor in Chicago, IL
...I understand the gap that can form between teachers and students first hand. Combining a relational teaching style, and a strong value of education, I believe that the unique needs of every student deserve consideration and that it is the role of the tutor to find the perfect way to teach. It is my personal wish that if a student has a special need, I can fulfill it through flexibility, kindness, and optimistic determination.... The strongest...
Education & Certification
University of Wisconsin-Madison - Bachelors, Honors English Literature and Mathematics Minor
Terence: Chicago ISEE- Lower Level tutor
Certified ISEE- Lower Level Tutor in Chicago, IL
...a tutor with Oakton Community College's VITA Program where ESL adults worked weekly to improve their reading fluency, phonics and writing abilities. Because of my special education background, my philosophy towards learning is that everyone has a different and often unique way that they learn. Finding that method is what I try to determine so I can help them improve whatever subject they have difficulty with. I love to read myself and read the classics,...
Education & Certification
Loyola University-Chicago - Bachelor in Arts, Communications
Northeastern Illinois University - Master of Arts, Special Education
Brian: Chicago ISEE- Lower Level tutor
Certified ISEE- Lower Level Tutor in Chicago, IL
...combustion and heat transfer. While at Marquette I did research on thermal transfer in turbulent flow. While at Marquette, I spent a summer at Northwestern University doing research in bandgap theory and kinetic energy harvesters. I moved back to my hometown of Chicago to get my Masters at Illinois Institute of Technology. I studied Aerospace and Mechanical Engineering with a focus in Thermal Science and Fluid Mechanics. I have a strong passion for the academic...
Education & Certification
Marquette University - Bachelor of Science, Physics
Illinois Institute of Technology - Master of Engineering, Mechanical Engineering
ACT Composite: 31
ACT Math: 33
ACT Science: 35
Gabe: Chicago ISEE- Lower Level tutor
Certified ISEE- Lower Level Tutor in Chicago, IL
...clients to improve as overall students as well, so that they can be successful in the face of any future academic challenges. Aside from my teaching and academic pursuits, my favorite hobbies are playing music and cooking. I play the bass and sitar in any style from Indian classical music to Top 40 Taylor Swift hits. In the kitchen, I love to take a scientific approach to cooking, understanding the chemical reactions underlying why one...
Education & Certification
Wesleyan University - Bachelors, Neuroscience and Behavior
ACT Composite: 35
ACT English: 36
ACT Math: 35
Francesca: Chicago ISEE- Lower Level tutor
Certified ISEE- Lower Level Tutor in Chicago, IL
...biggest joy in tutoring comes from working with students to figure out what works best for them and building relationships with them. Tutoring to me isn't just about giving information for them to recycle for a test, but rather giving students longstanding skills for problem-solving, exam preparation, and navigating high school and college. In addition to working with students on content for exams, I also program calculator programs for TI-84 calculators so that students can...
Education & Certification
Loyola University-Chicago - Bachelor of Economics, Political Science and Government
ACT Composite: 33
ACT English: 33
ACT Math: 36
Daniel: Chicago ISEE- Lower Level tutor
Certified ISEE- Lower Level Tutor in Chicago, IL
...Center remains beneficial because I have been motivated to make the course content as relevant to our students’ lives as possible in order to best engage them in learning activities and assessments. In order to meet my goals, I consistently reflect on how well I designed a lesson or a learning activity that incorporated the elements of critical thinking, problem solving, analyzing and evaluating. I integrate a question that is stated in the form of...
Education & Certification
Lake Forest College - Bachelor in Arts, Education and History
Katherine: Chicago ISEE- Lower Level tutor
Certified ISEE- Lower Level Tutor in Chicago, IL
I am a multi-level, multi-subject educator offering 8+ years experience in instruction; consistent performance record and excellent reviews; and innovative instructional methods to maximize student understanding and performance across various learning styles, abilities, and interests. It is my pleasure to educate through Varsity Tutors.... My philosophy in education is that all students are smart. It is my job as an educator to meet each student where they are and to guide them in the achievement of...
Education & Certification
University of St. Thomas - Bachelor in Arts, English
Loyola Marymount University - Master of Arts, Secondary Education
Amy: Chicago ISEE- Lower Level tutor
Certified ISEE- Lower Level Tutor in Chicago, IL
I am currently a school teacher. I teach both special education and general education elementary and middle school students. I am able to break down skills in a way that children can understand. I love it when everything clicks for the student. ... My teaching philosophy is that every person can learn; it is just a matter of finding out how they learn.
Education & Certification
Indiana University-Bloomington - Bachelors, Theatre
National Louis University - Masters, Teaching
State Certified Teacher
Emily: Chicago ISEE- Lower Level tutor
Certified ISEE- Lower Level Tutor in Chicago, IL
...classes, specializing in literature and both creative and academic writing. All throughout college I worked with students at various ages and levels, helping them succeed in school. After graduating, I spent two years teaching 3rd and 4th grade in Detroit. I absolutely loved working with my students in the classroom! As a teacher, I feel that a strong rapport with a student is essential to quality learning. I believe that a thorough education is a...
Education & Certification
Barnard College - Bachelor in Arts, English
University of Michigan-Ann Arbor - Masters, Elementary Education
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1490
SAT Verbal: 760
SAT Writing: 750
Nora: Chicago ISEE- Lower Level tutor
Certified ISEE- Lower Level Tutor in Chicago, IL
...fashion design and experimenting with photography, fibers, sculpture, and ceramics. In my free time I love to read; be outdoors; hike; play with my two dogs, Skippy and Lily, and my cat, Gracie; and watch crime shows and horror movies. My tutoring style is very personalized, and I love finding creative ways to motivate and help my students really understand their work. It is very important to me that I give my students a solid...
Education & Certification
School of the Art Institute of Chicago - Current Undergrad, Fashion Design
ACT English: 34
ACT Reading: 34
ACT Science: 33
Shea: Chicago ISEE- Lower Level tutor
Certified ISEE- Lower Level Tutor in Chicago, IL
...reflection of me and my mission as a teacher. Ever since I started teaching 5 years ago, I have been committed to accommodating the needs of each individual student, and instilling a lifelong love of learning in all of my students. As a very passionate, caring, nurturing, and knowledgeable teacher, I thrive on the success of my students ??? our future. As a tutor with Varsity Tutors, I???m eager to have the opportunity to help...
Education & Certification
Western Illinois University - Bachelors, Computer Science
National-Louis University - Masters, Teaching
Dr. Cheryl: Chicago ISEE- Lower Level tutor
Certified ISEE- Lower Level Tutor in Chicago, IL
...as healers, counseling and emergency management. I look forward to getting to know you as a curious and generative fellow Learner. As an educator who tutors adult Learners, I create the environment to empower the Learner in critical thinking to own then synthesize the material. My role is to empower you to independent scholarship...in essence to put myself out of a job! I also tutor professional best practices in grant-writing, research, exposition, and theology.
Education & Certification
Trinity International University-Illinois - Bachelor in Arts, Organizational Communication
Capella University - Doctor of Philosophy, Psychology
Sam Davidowitz-Neu: Chicago ISEE- Lower Level tutor
Certified ISEE- Lower Level Tutor in Chicago, IL
...starting my graduate degree in the fall of 2015. My experience as a tutor ranges; however, I am most passionate about helping students with mathematics and organizational skills. The satisfaction of seeing the accomplished look on a child's face when he or she is finally able to grasp a concept with which he or she once struggled is truly amazing. I firmly believe that a tutor needs to match their student's energy. Children are incredibly...
Education & Certification
SUNY at Binghamton - Bachelor in Arts, Double Major in Architectural History and Economics
Shireen: Chicago ISEE- Lower Level tutor
Certified ISEE- Lower Level Tutor in Chicago, IL
...is Shireen and I look forward to being your next Varsity Tutor. Teaching has always been a passion of mine from a very early age. I believe that being an educator involves resilience, determination, and above all, compassion for fellow learners. With enough patience and persistence, I believe in truly transforming the way students view learning. I am on a mission to help learners explore their utmost academic potential, and become the best novices they...
Education & Certification
Northeastern Illinois University - Bachelor in Arts, Elementary School Teaching
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