Award-Winning Middle School Tutors in Des Plaines, IL

I am a student at Lake Forest College pursuing my degree in Biology. This semester I am also attending the School of the Art Institute to complete my minor in Visual Arts. Having this diverse educational background, I am able to assist students in multiple subject areas. I have had experience tutoring elementary aged students especially in reading and mathematics. I have also helped both high school and middle school students with areas they struggle...

I am a passionate CS teacher who works with 7-12th grade students to meet them where they are at in their learning process and help them grow. I am a current programming teacher and am especially skilled in Scratch and Python. I believe all students can be successful and achieve their goals. I have over 17 years classroom teaching experience and over 10 of those years have been teaching computer science. I have two masters...

Hi, I'm Alex, and I'm here to help students make the most of their summer break. I offer personalized summer tutoring focused on building essential skills through engaging activities. With nearly 10 years of tutoring experience, I cover Math, English, Social Studies, and Science for students from elementary to middle school. Summer is also a fantastic time to explore new passions! I offer tutoring in American Sign Language (8 years) for beginners. Additionally, my 10...

I am currently a second grade teacher with 24 years of teaching experience in grades K-8. I've taught self contained classes, as well as ESL resource. I'm a mom of 2 sons and 4 dogs, and I can't wait to work with you!

I have 7 years of experience teaching grades K-12 and 14 years of experience tutoring students with and without learning disbilities. During this period, I have learned how to recognize and identify individual learning-personalities and common challenges students have. I earned my Bachelor's Degree in Biology at Benedictine University and my Master's Degree in Applied Data Science at the University of Michigan. Helping others is something I have always enjoyed, and one of the ways...

I have a strong passion for education and helping students to excel in their academic abilities. I have been a teacher for more than 20 years. Using innovative strategies and instruction, I take great pride in helping students build confidence in their current skills, meet or exceed their targets, and develop a love for learning through remote learning.

I am a happy English Teacher. I learned to teach while serving in the Peace Corps in Poland. I have 15 years of teaching experience and 6 years of experience tutoring students of all ages. I am especially good at elementary school Language Arts and Math. I have a Ph.D. in Education from DePaul University in Chicago and love to work with all kinds of students from everywhere. My BA is from the University of...

...look forward to their sessions. I will be starting medical school in the fall, so my expertise lies with most premed courses, as well as English and Reading for personal statement writing help. I am strong in all subjects encompassing math: algebra, pre-calculus and calculus. I am an individual who truly believes that tutoring provides the extra help necessary for any student to succeed in what they put their mind to. With just a little...

As an online ESL and ELA tutor with five years of experience working with students in those subject areas, I can help students. I am quite thrilled about the possibility of using Varsity Tutors to put my previous work experience and abilities to good use. This experience has given me the opportunity to connect with children whose skills span a wide range and to help them in the classes and activities they participate in. In...

My didactic methodology has as a priority, to simplify the teaching of foreign languages for students using the most current knowledge in language teaching. As a starting point, I always take into account the group of students in my class before designing the classes. For me, it is a priority to have communication and contact with my fellow teachers to understand the best way to proceed with the curriculum and course programming. It is also...

Learning is a process. Learning should include examples of how you apply learning to life. I have taught all grade levels and most subjects. I find students learn best when motivated by meaning and applicability. I believe in active learning. When teaching, my philosophy is to embed thinking skills and common sense modeling, to teach students how to utilize resources and problem solve.

...to teach and spread the joy of music! In general, I think learning is best done when the teacher fully understands their student and the way they learn. It is important for me to recognize when a student isn't grasping a concept so that I can immediately change my teaching strategy. A student who grasps things by reading a book will learn different from a student who prefers learning by visuals. With this, I think...

I am currently a sophomore at Loyola University Chicago, majoring in Neuroscience. As a pre medicine student, I have a strong foundation in mathematics and the sciences. I am passionate about learning new things, and I love working with my students to bring this passion into them. Additionally, I can provide assistance with SAT test prep as well as AP testing prep. With my five years of experience with tutoring, I can help students by...

My name is Nicole Roby. I have a masters degree in Applied Behavior Analysis. Everyday I work with students with developmental disabilities using a comprehensive approach to learning and improving important academic task. My goal is concentrated on simplifying difficult coursework until a student masters it and then building upon it. My approach is data driven to ensure the accuracy of a mastered skill.

I received a Bachelor of Arts degree and a Master of Arts degree in Middle Eastern and North African Studies and Modern Middle Eastern and North African Studies respectively from the University of Michigan. In September 2014, I began working as a substitute teacher. I teach students, some of whom are bilingual Arabic/English speakers, a wide variety of topics, including Math, Science, English, and Social Studies. However, my favorite topics to teach are History and...

I have been an educator for over 4 years. As a health teacher, tutor, and after school director, I'm ready to help you or your child reach their academic goals! I meet students where they're at, and adjust my teaching to meet not only their academic progress but also their learning style and interests. See you in the (virtual) classroom!

...truly enjoy seeing my students achieve their ah-ha moments, confidence, and improve their grades. My teaching philosophy is based on Skinner's theory of learning- Positive Reinforcement (Radical Behaviorism)! My belief is that every student has the ability to learn anything when their efforts are reinforced, inspired, and encouraged to keep striving. I use errorless teaching (a technique used to eliminate frustration and increase the probability of maintaining engagement for nonpreferred activities/subjects) to prevent and eliminate...

I'm an Undergraduate student at Loyola University Chicago in the Education program. I am studying Bilingual/Bi-cultural and Elementary Education as a major. I truly believe the key to a bright future begins in the classroom, and that each student deserves the chance to succeed in school and beyond. I strive to do all I can to give students the confidence, skills and knowledge they need to be the best versions of themselves they can be....

Hello all! I began my love for tutoring when I had gotten a job as a babysitter for young kids when I moved back home. I initially majored in Accounting at the University of Missouri but have since then switched programs and am currently an undergraduate student studying Psychology and Computer Science at Northeastern Illinois University!

I am a recent graduate from Spelman College with a Bachelor of Science in Biochemistry. Although I have the expertise to teach most STEM courses, my favorite subjects to tutor students in are reading and English. Over the past four years, I helped middle schoolers hone their literacy skills within the Atlanta Public School system. In addition, I was a teacher's assistant to provide more opportunity for one-on-one learning. Even during COVID, I was able...