Award-Winning High School English Tutors serving Indianapolis, IN

I am a recent graduate of Indiana University-Bloomington, where I majored in Political Science and Mandarin Chinese. This past year I studied abroad and worked in China with the Chinese Flagship Program. I love studying history, languages, literature, and writing, and when I'm not helping students as a tutor, you can find me swing dancing, listening to jazz music, experimenting with vegan baking, and walking my dog. ... Learn by doing.

...translated, and because of this, I have a deeper understanding of how the English language works. My passion for learning a second language has translated to an interest in assisting those who are learning English as a second language, as well. I have worked with English language learners of all ages in writing and speaking. I received my J.D. from Indiana University Maurer School of Law, where I learned the entirely different language of the...

...VarsityTutors. I have a very methodical approach to teaching. I want the students to understand the rationale behind the question. Yes, the student may get a specific question right, but what about other problems? Will the student have the skill set to solve other problems. To aid the student in learning, I draw in examples from other disciplines or my own experience when I learned the topic and what helped me in my own understanding....

...in Spanish Education and Writing at Indiana Wesleyan University. I taught Spanish I and III for three years at Covenant Christian High School and I am now working towards a career in writing. I have four years of tutoring experience both in writing and Spanish -- and I am familiar with MLA, APA, and Chicago Style. In my free time, I love reading historical fiction, watching Japanese anime with my husband, playing with our cats...

Every student deserves an opportunity to succeed, and I understand that each person has a different way of learning. I am patient yet demanding, gentle yet firm. I look forward to seeing that "Aha!" look in students' eyes!

...I try to identify the strengths and motivations of my students in order to find out ways to help students identify with the subject matter. I find that identification of the material with concrete examples or applications makes any subject more interesting, and easier to learn. Outside of work, I am interested in technology and education issues, and I try to be as involved in community events as possible.... I prefer to identify student's strengths first...

...students of all ages from kindergarten to older adults; I taught preschool students from ages 2-4, so I have experience with and am excited about working with students of all ages. I am especially comfortable tutoring in elementary school and any-age literacy and communication skills. I believe in building a collaborative relationship in a tutoring dynamic, and I look forward to talking with you about your needs and figuring out together what tutoring styles will...

...Washington Township, where I support students in math, language and reading. I work, by-in-large, with students one-on-one or in small group, so I have about a year in a tutor-like setting. I also have extensive working with both high school and middle school students because I've been involved in my church's youth group for more than 10 years now. While I can tutor middle school-level math, reading and literature, I prefer to tutor Social Studies'...

...job is to help guide you to the finish line and give you tools for future success. I have an organized approach to clear thinking, information gathering, and clear writing, plus lots of practical knowledge from schooling, my career as a materials engineer, and dealing with all sorts of people of different ages over the years. From childhood, I've always been curious and enthusiastic about a wide variety of subjects. When I need information, I...

...am a recent Purdue University graduate in Computer Engineering. As a teaching assistant for multiple courses including C Programming, Freshman Engineering, Digital Systems Design, and iOS programming, I had the opportunity to meet many great students and assist them in completing their courses successfully and meaningfully. I hope to continue doing that here with Varsity Tutors. I am also strong in high school-level STEM classes, such as chemistry, physics, biology, and math.

...to have self-awareness, and to make informed decisions. I am currently a senior earning a BA in Medical Humanities and Health studies and a minor in Mathematics at IUPUI. I intend to go to graduate school for pubic health with the intention of becoming an epidemiologist. I enjoy dancing, swimming, singing, playing the oboe, and painting in my free time. I am eager to start working with students to help them discover their interests and...

...can understand and help to tutor any Shakespeare plays but especially the main ones in high school; Hamlet, Romeo and Juliet, and Macbeth. I believe that tutoring is an individual supplement for in classroom instruction. This means that the tutor should mold their tutoring to how their student learns and not the student having to adjust to the tutor. The first session will involve tutoring but will also be how I assess how you/your child...

...in English and am now working on a Master's in Creative Writing. While in college I lived in Italy and got the opportunity to study the Italian language and literature. Right after college, I started teaching high school English and fell in love with it even though the pandemic provided many challenges. What I love most about teaching is seeing my students make connections in literature or write an amazing poem and seeing how excited...

...and solve their own problems. My role is to guide them in their learning processes and reinforce their achievements. I am passionate about learning and want to share my passion with others. To create a better future, we need passionate learners who are confident in their abilities. Every person has strengths that can be harnessed and applied to help them succeed. Similarly, every person has different weaknesses that need to be identified before they can...

...school when I started student teaching in the elementary music program. I have taught microbiology labs at Texas State as an instructional assistant and will be teaching freshman anatomy at the university of Indianapolis this year. These experiences have given me an appreciation and love of teaching. They have also taught me techniques for getting through to students who may not immediately grasp concepts. I think that the skills gained from these experiences make me...

...with nonnative speakers of English, and created workshops for students to improve specific writing skills. I also have two years of experience tutoring K-12 students in basic math and English concepts. While I tutor multiple subjects at various levels of difficulty, I am most passionate about English, specifically in essay writing. As a mentor, I believe that my job is to reinforce agency and confidence in the learner. This is done best when education is...

I have years of experience working with children and tutoring math, reading, writing, and language skills. I am also a homeschool father. I believe education is a gift which can enable students young and old to reach their fullest potential and lead fulfilled lives. I also believe education is most effective when it is presented in a relevant yet fun manner. I look forward to the opportunity to engage these beliefs with you!

...working with younger engineers and interns to walk them through design concepts and make sure they had a good understanding of what their calculations really meant. I tutor a variety of high school and college level mathematics and sciences. At the collegiate level, I am most passionate about structural analysis and engineering and FE-Civil preparation. With structural analysis and engineering, I love sharing real world examples with students to show how the material they are...

...is affirmative and focused on discovering and enhancing your strengths, and improving those areas where you aren't as strong! As a writing tutor, I work with college and graduate students in all majors and disciplines. I am also trained in working with writers for whom English is a second language. As a long-time book editor, I am expert in grammar and punctuation. I also have worked with many creative writers of all ages and levels...

...at Anderson and after college, coached one year of college baseball at Concordia University Ann Arbor. I am now teaching high school Spanish at a school just outside of Indianapolis, IN, while assisting the baseball team. I have taught Spanish to young children, high school students, and adult students and have tutored English to the same age ranges. In addition, I also have taught English abroad in the Dominican Republic. I look forward to working...