Greetings. I am a tutor of many subjects and I am passionate about them all, but above all, I am passionate about your success. My primary tutoring subject is Spanish which I have learned at home and abroad. Living in a local Spanish Community has helped as well as traveling to Spain. My expertise is not just teaching Spanish, but teaching how to learn Spanish.

I received my education from Roosevelt University. I graduated and received my Master of Arts in Education with a focus on Special Education. After gathering the proper licenses and endorsements, I began teaching math to the general population of students and to students with special needs. I have worked both in online and physical classroom settings. I've been teaching and tutoring for over 15 years and counting. The students that I taught ranged from grade level students in Mathematics to high school level students in Algebra and Geometry. I enjoy helping students achieve to their fullest potential. I enjoy using different strategies to match individual learning styles. I especially enjoy helping students to make connections between what they're learning and their experiences. I have learned that both student and I are on a journey together in becoming life-long learners because with each new student, I learn also! From the student, I learn about new ways to teach and communicate. We should never stop learning. My favorite subject to teach/tutor is Algebra 1 because it is more fun for me to connect the concepts to everyday living. In my leisure, I enjoy reading books or watching movies. I also enjoy roller skating.

I am committed to helping others grow academically. I believe it is important to make real-life connections with what you learn. Education is bigger than just earning a great grade. You must be able to know when to apply what you have learned. My goal is to use all of skills and strategies to help someone else achieve their goals. I have been an educator since 2008. During that time, I have taught grade levels from Kindergarten to 9th grade. Currently, I am the Dean of Instruction for STEM & the Arts. I love coaching teachers on how to best differentiate their lessons to meet their students' needs. Along with coaching and teaching, I am pursuing my PhD in Curriculum and Instruction. I am excited to use the Varsity Tutor platform to continue to make learning fun and hard concepts easy to grasp.

I believe in students being able to accomplish any task or challenge demanded of them if they are willing to do said task. Why do I believe my statement? Because I have experienced my students accepting and accomplishing the tasks/challenges set before them. Every class, every year. Your willingness to work hard and never give up is what will make you the person you want to be.

As a graduate from the Professional and Technical Writing Program at Chicago State University, I have become an expert in all aspects of writing and English. While at Chicago State University, I earned a Bachelor of Arts in English and a Master of Arts in English, with a specialization in Creative Writing.My education after graduate school consists of a Post-Masters Certificate in Education, focusing on College Teaching. Also, I am expected to graduate in August of 2016 with a PhD in Education and Professional Studies from Capella University.Currently, I hold two state certifications in education: a Language Arts/English teaching license for 5th-12th grade from Indiana and a Substitute Teaching license for K-12th grade students issued by Illinois. I've also successfully passed the Praxis II content area exam for English, Language, and Literature.I have three years of teaching experience, one at the collegiate level and two at the secondary level. I tutor all areas of English and Writing, Social Studies, and Test Preparation. My favorite subject to tutor is Reading. I am intrinsically motivated in my career, and I receive the most satisfaction when students that I serve exhibit growth. Not only do I tutor students, I build confidence in them and motivate them to reach new heights. Students are encouraged to set educational goals, and we execute them together.Outside of work, I am a member of the PhD Sisters Group at Capella University. I enjoy writing poetry, short-stories, and touring the world.

I am an experienced social studies and technology teacher, with 15 years of teaching and tutoring experience in grades 6-12 and adult education. I have two masters degrees, one in history (Chicago State University) and another in instructional design (Western Illinois University). I also have my BA in social studies education from Knox College. I have a passion for teaching and have been in online education specifically since 2013, working across all fields in the social sciences as well as general test preparation.

I have been teaching mathematics for 20 years and have been a tutor for about 10 of the years. I have a Bachelors degree from Chicago State University and my Masters of Mathematical Teaching from Illinois Institute of Technology. I have taught math in grades 6-12. The subjects I have experience teaching are middle school mathematics, Pre- Algebra, Algebra, Geometry, Algebra 2 Trigonometry, and Pre- Calculus. I presently teach High School Geometry. I enjoy teaching mathematics because it was the one subject I could always explain how to do to anyone.I have been tutoring for about 10 years. I enjoy tutoring because it allows me to get to know many different students from many different walks of life. I feel that tutoring has helped me to grow as a teacher. I get to see what is going on in the classroom from a different point of view. I work hard to make sure my tutor students achieve success. I want them to leave confident that they can succeed in mathematics. I have tutored a number of students for many years and it was a delight to see them change into mature young adults.

Jermaine Reed, MFA is an educator, specializing in writing and literacy. Working as an Adjunct English Professor at the City Colleges of Chicago, Jermaine is experienced at delivering high-quality, accessible education. With a learner-centered approach, his methods have consistently led to unmatched student completion rates. He has also worked with students with accommodations and led efforts to create a more accessible center as Director of Academic Support Services for the City Colleges of Chicago. Furthermore, Jermaine has worked as Program Coordinator for Mentor, Teacher, Brother, Inc. to create an initiative for at-risk youth in Chicago. Jermaine holds a bachelor's in English Technical Writing and a master's degree in Creative Writing. Additionally, Jermaine is certified by Quality Matters to teach online and develop curriculum. He is also skilled at using various learning management systems, including BrightSpace D2L, Moodle, Canvas and others.

Hello! I am a retired teacher, with over 30 years experience in teaching elementary education with expertise in Reading. With a Masters in Teaching Reading and a National Board Certification in Literacy, I am highly qualified and certified in AZ to teach reading. I specialize in diagnostic assessments and creating lessons at each child's instructional reading level based on their needs.

I am a graduate of Chicago State University with a degree in Biological Sciences. I was a Certified Substitute Teacher for over five years. I have also tutored grade levels 2nd through 12th in Reading, Math and Language Arts. My preferred demographic are grades 2nd through 4th. I have worked for highly recognized professional Education platforms such as, Kaplan and Literacy Mid-South. I am most passionate about Reading. Reading comprehension is the fundamental skill that is required to succeed in life, personally and professionally. It is the driving force that propels one to reach their highest potential. There is a Proverb that states, "Wisdom is the principal thing...and with all your getting, get understanding." Students that I've had the pleasure of working with, Reading levels have improved as a result of their hard work and diligence.

My name is Kelley and I have dedicated 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 that I can bring out the best in them through interesting lessons and learning styles methods.

I am a life science teacher at Prairie High School in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. I have been teaching for 25 years (2 in the Chicagoland area and 23 in my native state) and have enjoyed it immensely. I enjoy fitness activities, DIY projects and spending time with my family and our three dogs. I am a mother of three college aged children and have found myself with some available time on my hands and am looking for a rewarding challenge. I am very comfortable working remotely and I would like to reach out and assist other students by supporting their science education. Because of my comfort level with general education as well as special education high school students, I feel that I would be an asset to your tutoring team!