Award-Winning Tutors from Loyola University-Chicago

Empowering students to define and develop strategies and skills towards reaching their learning goals. Each student processes information differently and at an individual pace. Academic standards do not always allow for those disparities, My passion is getting your students to succeed and enjoy the journey! Essay writing, reading comprehension, vocabulary for middle, high school and adult literacy students is fundamental. Allow me the opportunity to assist your student in this endeavor.

After realizing that I didn't have the moves to be the next Janet Jackson, I decided to pursue my passion for Shakespeare and become an English teacher. It has allowed me incorporate my love for the arts with my love for English. It has become a rewarding career for me because it has allowed me to travel the world, develop deep relationships with my students and become an innovative thinker. I am now transitioning to the world of Special Education and I am excited to see where this will take me.After 15 + years, I still get excited when entering the classroom at the beginning of the year. In the last few years, I have become more focused on creating partnerships with outside organizations to provide existential learning opportunities for my students.When not trying to make the world a better place, you can catch me at Old Town School of Music trying to encourage my son to be the next Prince or binge-watching a supernatural show on Netflix.I look forward to connecting with you!

Before starting medical school in the Fall of 2021, I am taking time to explore my lifelong interest in teaching. I began tutoring at the University of Notre Dame, where I worked for three years as a teaching assistant in a Cell Biology laboratory course. There, I enjoyed helping my peers understand the larger picture developing through our weekly experiments. At Loyola University Chicago, I continued to tutor a variety of subjects while earning a Master of Arts in Medical Sciences.As a double major in biology and English, I like to build stories whenever I can. What does a molecule of glucose encounter while going through glycolysis? How does the human body process information from the world around it? This perspective has led not only to success in my own studies, but also to a genuine love of learning.Through one-on-one tutoring, I hope help students seek their own stories and develop a positive lifelong relationship with learning.

I am an undergraduate student at Loyola University Chicago, studying Health Systems Management, while concurrently pursuing a career in medicine. I have a passion for science which led me to accept an offer for medical college. I also have extensive experience in tutoring through Loyola University Chicago. My sessions encompass a diverse group of students, guiding them through many concepts of the basic science courses. Through this process, I not only build meaningful relationships with my peers, but promote an environment of healthy learning. With this and many other tutoring experiences before college, I have been able to craft my communication skills, gather perspective on diverse populations, and even fortify my work-ethic to keep the scientific information relevant. These skills have helped me greatly in providing flexible and adaptive teaching experiences to maintain the comfort of the students.

Nathan...One of the things I find most rewarding is explaining math. My career goal is to become a college professor, teach math, and do research. I am currently a Senior with a math major at Loyola University Chicago and have been accepted to their masters program. I also like playing tennis, whiffle ball, and writing poetry.

Hi, I'm Nick! I am a recent graduate of Loyola University-Chicago with a Master's degree in History. In addition to history, I am also very passionate about reading and writing. It is my goal to provide the highest possible quality tutoring in these subjects, and to provide students with a safe and fun environment in which to learn not just these subjects, but also the values of equity, diversity, and inclusivity.

Being the oldest of 4 daughters, I bear a lot of responsibilities. Early on I was expected to be a good role and set good examples for my younger sisters both at home and at school. While at home I helped with chores and babysitting, I worked hard at school to earn straight As. As I succeeded academically, I helped my younger sisters with school as they struggled. Eventually, I realized how much I enjoyed tutoring children and started tutoring other children around the neighborhood. When I turned 16, I volunteered at the local community center as a Sunday school teacher and tutored children in the areas of math, reading, writing, and science. I also worked as a tutor at my highschool's tutoring center. Now, as an undergrad student, I work as a tutor at the university's Writing Center and tutor children through Varsity Tutors. I've worked with student ages 6-17 and worked mostly on writing skills, reading comprehension, geometry, and algebra.

I am a graduate of Indiana University with a Bachelors in Science with majors in Public Finance and Legal Studies. I also graduated from Loyola University Chicago with a Masters of Science in Finance with a concentration in Risk Management. Professionally I have held positions in wealth management, credit analysis, financial analysis, risk analysis, and data analytics. I enjoy learning more programming languages (currently working on SQL) and developing skills in querying and building algorithms for statistical analysis.

I believe firmly that learning and exam preparation is a journey and I like to help students create their own path. I am a graduate of Loyola University Chicago, where I majored in political science. I am currently a law student at Chicago-Kent College of Law, and aspire one day to practice corporate law with a focus on financial compliance.I grew up in Silicon Valley and have seen what intense pressure to succeed does to young minds. Given my life experiences, I told myself that if I ever were to tutor, I would do so to assure students that everything would be okay and to work with them in a reduced-stress environment. My top three goals are to give students skills to succeed in life, to help them manage stress during this trying time in their lives, and to give them guidance for future success.My 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 spend more time on problems that may take up more time.In my free time (when I have it), I work on curriculum for students, spend time with my friends and cat, and enjoy watching Frasier and Portlandia.

I am a second year student at Loyola University Chicago pursuing a double major in Spanish and Cell & Molecular Neuroscience!I have a strong background in science and mathematics, especially in biology, anatomy, and medical terminology as well as algebra, geometry, and trigonometry. Additionally, I am incredibly passionate about history and social sciences, haven taken AP United States History, AP Human Geography, and AP Psychology in high school.As a language student that has been learning Spanish for seven years (and counting), I am very comfortable in helping you improve your language skills and guiding you on how to adapt learning a language in a way that suits your learning style best.In the past, I have been a teacher at a learning center for students ages 3+, teaching them in mathematics and English reading. As a teacher, I was able to acquire the skills of adapting my teaching style to individualize and meet a student's specific needs and learning style.Outside of my academics and tutoring, I enjoy photography, art, and music and I play the violin, guitar, piano, as well as sing.

I first discovered how much tutoring can help a student when I started struggling in organic chemistry during my sophomore year of college. No matter what method I used, I could not bring my grade up in that class, so I started attending tutoring sessions. It wasn't until I received this direct help that I was able to bring my grade back up and do so well in the class! Seeing how much tutoring helped me made me realize that I want to give back to others the knowledge that helped me get to where I am today!Other than tutoring, I aim to become a Physician Assistant after I complete my undergrad at Loyola University with a major in Neuroscience. I'm looking forward to helping as many students as I can during my time with Varsity Tutors!I aim to help other students just like me in areas that they struggle with since tutoring has helped me out so much in my educational career

I am a recent graduate of Loyola University of Chicago, with both a Biology and Bioinformatics BS(2021) and a Bioinformatics MS(2022). I am also starting my PhD at the University of Chicago this fall! My focus at Loyola mainly revolved around the microbiome and computational biology; completing my thesis work studying Celiac disease and the microbiome in the Burns lab. I have experience teaching biology at the college level, at Loyola I was responsible for teaching general biology I and II. I am experienced teaching a wide variety of biological subject matter, however I also have expertise in the realm of computational biology and bioinformatics. I am well versed in R, python and java and how to apply these coding languages to obtain meaningful results from large datasets. It is my goal to make science not only fun and interesting, but also accessible. I will adapt my teaching style to meet the individual needs of each student, and provide interesting and relevant real world examples of biological concepts to illustrate how biology can affect one's everyday life. I spend much of my spare time at the beach with my 6 year old chihuahua Suzy, at the gym or watching movies with friends.

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. I have taken classes in teaching and taught, in classrooms, Reading and Writing, Social Studies, Science, and, my personal favorite, Math, at the Elementary and Middle School levels. In addition, I have experience teaching music, study skills, public speaking, and, as a fluent Spanish speaker, varying levels of Spanish.

I earned my bachelor's degree in K-12 special education and my master's degree in educational neuroscience, as well as a Certificate in E-Learning and Adult Learning. I am Orton Gillingham trained. For over twenty years, I have served as a K-12 teacher and learning specialist. I'm currently a university instructor. Specialties: e-learning, ESL, ELL, K-12 education, learning and reading disabilities, writing, adult learning, conversational English, study skills, and executive functioning. I offer students of all ages learner-centered experiences with active participant involvement and the support to effectively make use of what is learned. I believe that each learner is a unique individual who needs a secure, caring, and stimulating atmosphere in which to learn. It is my desire as an instructor to help learners meet their fullest potential by creating an environment that is safe, supports risk-taking, and invites a sharing of ideas.

Test Prep Philosophy:Doing well on standardized tests often comes down to a matter of preparation. But standardized tests generally seek to test students' problem solving abilities rather than their aptitude for memorization or a particular subject. So how can you prepare for a test made up of unknown content? The answer is to study the way the that test is written, administered, and scored.Put succinctly, the Graduate Records Examinations (GRE) is challenging because the test tries to make you uncomfortable. The testing environments are tense. Computer testing is not familiar to everyone. The scoring is intentionally complicated, and, if you do well, it gets even harder as you go. Beyond this, tests often try to cloud their questions with unfamiliar words and poorly phrased presuppositions. In particular, the GRE verbal exam relies on questions that are meant to draw test takers into doubting themselves, when the majority of questions are simply asking for a pair of synonyms or antonyms.Students have an advantage when preparing for the test, in that the questions will come in the same format as the study materials and the concepts being tested can only come from a limited range of options. This means that targeted practice and light studying can prepare a student to test well even in a subject in which they typically perform poorly.The scoring methodology of the GRE also makes preparation a focus. That is because, students will be offered more difficult (thus worth more points) questions to students who perform well in the initial sections. In this way, getting just 10% more questions correct in a typical 20 question sub-section can increase your score by much more than 10%.Latin Teaching Philosophy:Too often, teachers and tutors will delve into their subject matter with cookie-cutter lesson plans, easy-to-grade assessments, and rote memorization techniques. These methods are rooted in antiquated learning models and will only cater to a meagre portion of any classroom. Learning is a reflexive process; this is especially true of my area of expertise, Latin. The improvement of a student's current understanding should be the central thrust of any lesson plan rather than a schedule of lessons handed down from someone who hasn't shared a room with a student in decades. I maintain this focus by questioning not just my students for answers but the thought processes that led them to those answers.When I say that learning Latin is a reflexive process, I mean that the instructors understanding of how well a student in understanding the concepts is as important as the student's efforts. Imagine, if you will, learning Latin as a ladder. If you are at the bottom of the ladder, the first step must be the first rung of the ladder and advance one by one not skipping or glossing over any of the 'rungs.' It is the instructor's job to track a student's progression and and to move on or linger accordingly.The Benefits of Learning Latin:The Latin language with its lax syntactical restrictions, highly nuanced vocabulary qwerks, and deeply referential style is one of the most expressive and flexible languages in world history. Its writers can weave words together to create a rich and meaningful statement with seemingly endless layers of subtext. What is more, as a millennia-dead language, only the most cherished and acclaimed works have survived, having been marked for saving generation after generation as defining achievements in literature and oratory.Learning Latin as an English speaker offers many benefits even aside from reading and writing the language itself. Many high school students have a difficult time breaking down very complex sentences, such as reading selections you would find on college essay exams and in higher level college or high school AP classes. Studying Latin helps with English comprehension, especially in complex texts, because to translate Latin into English with any amount of success, a near-complete understanding of English grammar is needed. Latin does not have a native punctuation and includes very loose rules considering word order. Thus, in order to translate Latin into English, you must be able to figure out the punctuation and word order on your own. To my experience, I have never spoken about the nuances of English grammar in more depth than in a Latin classroom in the midst of a translation.Apart from grammar, learning Latin has a particular benefit that other languages do not possess. Latin is a root language of English, which means that as you expand your Latin vocabulary, your English vocabulary expands as well. This is a two-way street, of course, because many Latin words are similar to common English words.While improved grammar and vocabulary may be very tangible benefits, the most prolific benefit is also the most difficult to quantify: a drastic paradigm shift in critical thinking. There is currently much evidence of the benefits of learning a language at a young age with many claims as to the impact on a student's future success. To speak from my experience, learning a new language challenges you to understand an entirely foreign tongue in the same way that a native speaker understands it, which trains you to think differently and exposes you to a much wider view of language and problem solving.Background:My favorite subject to tutor is Latin. I have studied the Latin language since high school and I never tire of it. I love to see the wave of understanding wash across a student's face when they have mastered one of Latin's more difficult nuances. Latin classrooms often contain multiple levels of students. In fact, for 4 of my 6 years as a student, there were no less than three classes of Latin being conducted at once in the same classroom. This is an unideal way to teach Latin, but it meant that I spent much of my time as a junior and senior in college helping younger classmates.As a staffer for an international Model United Nations conference, I have had many opportunities to teach students about topics from parliamentary procedure and formal discourse to global politics, concepts in macroeconomics, and governance. One of the main reasons I have chosen teaching as a profession is the remarkable and impressive knowledge that I have seen students display when given the opportunity to show initiative.My true passion for teaching stems from the fond memories I have of teachers who shaped my life. I have found that the right teacher can have a profound impact on the students in their class. As a scholar of any language can atest to, learning a foreign language changes the way one thinks not just in terms of grappling with speaking or writing in the subject but even in perception of language in general.I obtained a bachelor's degree in History and Latin in 2013 from Loyola University Chicago, and I am currently working toward a teaching certification in Latin. I was the recipient of the 2013 Classical Association of the Middle West and Southern States Award for Outstanding Achievement in Classical Studies. I tutor Latin 1-4, ACT Reading, ACT Writing, Summer Tutoring, GRE Verbal, Homework Support, and Test Prep.

I graduated from Loyola University Chicago with an MS in Microbiology and Immunology with an emphasis in Immunology. I also received a BA in Biology with a minor in Chemistry from Carthage College in Kenosha, WI. Throughout my schooling I have had experience tutoring/teaching my colleagues in both group and one-on-one settings. What I have learned is no student learns material the same way. It takes dialogue between tutor, students, and parents to determine the best plan of action for the student to attain their academic goals. I believe in an active learning environment that includes discussion-based learning, supplemented with hands on learning activities within my sessions that is specifically tailored to each student's needs and grade level.

I have always enjoyed mathematics. I know well that this is not the case for everyone, even for most people. I like helping students overcome the difficulties and frustrations that they encounter. Having been a math teacher myself, I actually have some disagreements with the way that math is typically taught. I think the fact that so many students get turned off of math should be an indication that maybe something needs to change in the way that we teach it.In addition to math, I like reading, listening to music, and am also a big Cub fan. I even worked for the Cubs from 1988 through 1991, where I was an usher and later a crowd management officer. For a couple of games, I was even stationed on the field as the "loose ball retriever." Today I continue to listen to Cub games, at least some innings of as many as 150 games or so. I'm a big fan of Pat Hughes, their "play-by-play" announcer. I actually prefer to listen to him then watch the games on TV.For my education, I attended Deerfield High School in the 1980's. I then attended Loyola University Chicago, where I attained a BS in Mathematics and Computer Science, an MS in Computer Science, and a Secondary (high school) teaching certificate. While at Loyola, I did a lot of tutoring for their tutoring center. Mostly as a result of this, some years later I became an adjunct professor there, and also at Northeastern Illinois University.I did my student teaching at Loyola Academy in Wilmette. Following that, I was hired by Loyola, where I taught math and computer programming for five years. While there, I also helped out with the ministry program, driving students to ministry activities and going on an immersion trip with students to Appalachia.An illness caused me to leave Loyola Academy, but awhile later, it was then that I was hired by Loyola University and Northeastern Illinois. I taught 2 classes per semester. I did this for about 2 years, and taught mostly intermediate and college algebra.Following my college teaching, another full-time position became available at another high school - Carmel Catholic in Mundelein. As with Loyola Academy, I taught math and computer programming for Carmel. I was really one of the first long-term computer programming teachers there, and taught both Introductory Programming and AP Programming.At some point, the classroom format began to change. There was a substantial increase in different kinds of technology incorporated into everyday teaching. Our department chairman utilized the concept of the "flipped classroom," where he would prepare Youtube videos of himself demonstrating lessons. Students would go home and watch his videos, then return to school the next day to do homework problems based on the video demonstrations. I wasn't comfortable teaching this way, and I felt that it was time to get out of the way and let the newer teachers, who were more comfortable with this, take over.I still enjoy helping students who struggle with math. I have been a math tutor, really since my high school days, but especially now since having left my full-time position. After many years, I think that I I am pretty knowledgeable about the kinds of difficulties students often encounter. For example, I am well aware of the struggles that geometry students (and others) typically encounter with mathematical proofs.I especially like tutoring, because I enjoy the 1-1 relationship with a student. I like helping people and encouraging them, motivating them to believe in themselves and develop their abilities. I enjoy working with them as they overcome their obstacles. Doing this makes me feel that I have something of real value to contribute, and that I am of genuine help to other people.

I hope to make math less scary! We can chit-chat and laugh while we solve problems. With a growth mindset, you can really learn anything you're set to.

My name is Kira, and I am currently working towards a degree in Spanish and Dance at Loyola University Chicago.

I have recently graduated from Loyola University Chicago with a BS in Psychology and a BA in Latin! I was also part of their Undergraduate Honors Program and hope to become a clinical psychologist. I love tutoring because knowledge is priceless and must be shared. As a tutor, I believe it's my job to not only help students understand what they're working on, but to build enough of a knowledge base that they can confidently and independently solve similar problems in the future. I am currently an adult ESL tutor at the Loyola Literacy Center. I have a lot of experience working with children as well. I volunteered at the summer camps at the Cincinnati Zoo and Botanical Gardens from 2015-2017 and more recently I worked at a crisis shelter in Cincinnati. I tutor a broad range of subjects, but I especially enjoy English, Literature, and History because I think self-expression and interpersonal understanding are valuable skills that stretch far beyond academia. I also really enjoy math! When I'm not tutoring or studying for classes, I love playing soccer, reading, writing, translating, and exploring.

Writing has been central to everything I've done from covering local government as a newspaper editor to drafting Spanish-language content for an Argentine real estate firm to researching oral histories with U.S. veterans. Through these experiences, I've learned that strong writing isn't just about grammar; it's about clarity of thought, precision of language, and knowing your audience. As a journalism major who has published more than 50 articles across multiple outlets and now pursues a law degree, I've had to write for drastically different purposes and readers. Whether a student is working on a five-paragraph essay or a college application, I can help them find their voice and sharpen their argument because I've had to do the same, over and over, across very different contexts. I'm detail-oriented, patient, and genuinely enthusiastic about the craft of writing. I'd love to help students build the confidence and skills to express themselves clearly and persuasively.

A graduate of Loyola University, where I completed my Bachelors of Science in Psychology with a minor in English as well as a Masters of Education in Special Education. I also completed endorsements in Educational Leadership at National Louis University and Director of Special Education at the University of St. Francis. I am an experienced Special Educator and Educational Coordinator with thirty-one years of experience with students of various academic abilities. I have a strong background in social sciences and am skilled in Microsoft Office, Google Suite, public speaking, leadership, Junior High and Secondary Education, communication with staff, districts, and families, IEP writing and implementation, and training and evaluation.

I am a fourth-year medical student at Saint Louis University School of Medicine and am pursuing my dream career of being a physician. I received my Bachelor of Science in Molecular Biology from Loyola University Chicago. I have experience tutoring my younger brother and cousins in math and basic English. I was also a volunteer math tutor for elementary school children in the North Chicago area during my undergraduate years. While I tutor a broad range of subjects, I am most passionate about elementary/middle school math, pre-algebra, and ESL. In my spare time, I enjoy drawing, digital design projects, cooking, meditating, and exercising.Reflecting back on my journey, I can't help but feel immense gratitude for my mentors. I am fortunate to have had incredible teachers and advisors who challenged me, encouraged me, and guided me to become the person I am today. These personal experiences have helped me appreciate how great of a privilege it is to be able to teach and significantly influence another individual's life through education. I understand the great academic rigor and skillset required of tutors, and the incredible value of explaining things simply and effectively. I consider it an honor to be able to facilitate knowledge and help others develop life-long tools to better navigate difficult scenarios and improve their quality of life. I believe my past experiences have well-prepared me for this task and I am ecstatic about this opportunity to serve our community.

I am a graduate of Loyola University Chicago where I received my Bachelor of Science in Biology with minors in both Psychology and Biostatistics. I then went on to complete my first masters degree at Saint George University where I graduated with my Master of Science in Basic Medical Sciences. I continued my medical education by earning my second masters degree at Millikin University where I received my Master of Science in Nursing with a focus in Nursing Education. I currently work as a Registered Nurse in the Emergency Department with certifications in adult and pediatric trauma nursing. I have worked as a nurse educator in both the clinical and classroom setting and taught fundamentals, pharmacology, pathophysiology, adult medical surgical nursing, pediatrics, OB, emergency medicine, NCLEX prep and much more. With my significant science and medical background, I feel comfortable teaching students about many different subjects.I love teaching and my goal is for my students to succeed. Whether it's studying for a pharmacology exam or taking your NCLEX, I can help you think critically to pass your exams! I can help you focus on test taking skills and strategies, high-yield concepts, or anything you may be struggling with.At the end of the day, I want my students to achieve their goals and my role is to help you get there! I hope you will trust in me throughout your learning journey!

I design study plans aimed at addressing problem areas. When I was a student in middle school and high school, study strategies that teachers recommended to the class rarely worked for me. After having little success with their methods, I eventually found one that worked for me and in a short time, the results were showing in my grades. I feel that each student must approach academics in a unique way that caters to his or her learning style as well as one that is appropriate for the subject. Once the preferred study style has been identified, it makes for a much more efficient process, and creates an environment in which the student will excel. With my firsthand experience of using different learning strategies to master topics, I want to find the learning style that works best for you and help you achieve your academic goals.

I am a recent college graduate of Loyola University Chicago where I received a degree in Economics and Information Systems. While in college, I participated in a work study program tutoring K-8 refugee students where I eventually became a lead tutor. I am most passionate about Economics, English, and Standardize Tests. However, I enjoy tutoring Mathematics the most. My overall goal is to be a resource and pillar of support.

I graduated from Loyola with a BBA Finance in 2010 and a BS in Physics in 2012.I currently split my time between the city (Lakeview/Lincoln Park in Chicago) and the west suburbs (Addison, IL).When I am tutoring a student, I look to make a problem applicable to the student's experiences. I look to show them the parallels between things they are familiar with and the problem in question.Seeing a student's realization that they can solve a problem brings me satisfaction.In my free time, I enjoy computer programming, plane spotting, reading, 3d modeling, Aviation, playing basketball and soccer, and DJ'ing.

I'm passionate about tutoring because I think learning and seeking help when needed is so important! My favorite subject to both learn about and tutor is English, especially writing and AP English Language and Composition. I'm a sophomore at Loyola University Chicago with a double major in English and History, and I have previous writing experience with three newspapers including the AJC and NPR. I'm also qualified to tutor Latin and History, with which I have a high level of experience. I have plenty of experience working with students of all ages and experience levels, mostly high school to college level. I'm excited to potentially work with you!

I am a sophomore at Loyola University Chicago majoring in Biology and minoring in Psychology. I am on the pre-med track, working towards a Bachelor of Science degree. I love working with children, especially tutoring them as they have creative minds and I think it is an honor to be able to help them develop into the best forms of themselves through learning. I have volunteered for multiple summers being a teaching assistant for Spirit Camp at Holy Family Parish, mainly working with children ages 2-10. I have also tutored elementary reading and math to children in my neighborhood.I can tutor in a broad range of subject matter, but I especially love tutoring elementary/middle school math, elementary/middle school reading and writing, high school English (grammar/syntax, reading, essay writing/editing, paper writing, etc.), and any area of science covered through middle school. Also, I have gone through the college process, and I would love to advise anyone who needs help with college essays or personal statements.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 important that students answer for themselves rather than someone else doing their work for them, and I am here to help guide them through their schooling and answer any questions they may have.Outside of tutoring and studying, I enjoy photography, learning how to cook, and occasionally playing Minecraft with my younger sister.

I am a graduate of Loyola University of Chicago where I majored in Anthropology. My favorite subjects are English and Literature and I specialize in Essay Writing, Editing, and Research. I also enjoy social sciences such as Anthropology, Sociology, and Psychology. I am enthusiastic about tutoring because I love constantly exploring new subjects as well as meeting new people. I have long-term experience as an instructor of sports and various arts, but have always enjoyed helping friends and classmates overcome academic challenges. I structure my tutoring sessions around getting to know your concerns as well as your goals . I believe education thrives in a one-on-one environment where you can ask specific questions. Together, we can work find a learning process that works for you. In my free time I enjoy reading, discovering new music, and long walks with my puppy.

As an RA and camp counselor, I have been fostering students' success for a few years now. I am passionate for the sciences, specifically biology. Tutoring helps me directly engage with students in a way that is both fulfilling for the student and myself.

I love working with students! I love learning about students' interests and making tutoring sessions as meaningful and engaging as possible. Working through challenging subjects like reading portions of the ACT or math can actually be fun. We can learn a lot about ourselves through these experiences.I bring a love of music and sports and travel to the work I do. Honestly, everything we do can be an adventure if we approach it with the right attitude and perspective. I believe with the right support and guidance we can overcome just about any challenge we are presented with.I graduated with a Master's from DePaul University this past June with honors. I was the kid who barely squeezed out of high school. I get the struggles. But we have all the resources we need to overcome them!

I am a student at Loyola University Chicago pursuing a History major and Math and Spanish minors.I study History because I think understanding the problems and decisions of the past can help inform our decisions to shape the future. I love problem-solving and I see the study of History as a way to inspire our future solutions.It is in part due to this that seeing all the inequalities in the world and knowing something can be done inspires me to work to alleviate these inequities and work to better our communities. I know many people have an ignored voice and I want to help them be heard.

Hi, my name is Jake Meline and I'm a second year student at Loyola University Chicago. It is my goal to tutor you to the best of my abilities and to equip you with the tools to succeed in the classroom. I look forward to meeting you!

I recently graduated Magna Cum Laude from Loyola University Chicago, with a dual degree in Theatre and Dance. As a graduate of Loyola's Interdisciplinary Honors Program, I strongly believe that education is the key to building a society that is not only prosperous, but compassionate. I love learning and I love sharing my passion for learning with others. I find that any student can succeed when they feel valued by an attentive, enthusiastic, and patient teacher. I am creative and enjoy thinking from several viewpoints, which allows me to engage students of all learning styles. Although I tutor a variety of subjects, I especially love English, Literature, and Shakespeare because those subjects allow me to engage students in discussions where I learn just as much from their perspectives as they do from mine! Even though I enjoy these areas, I find that I can easily carry that passion into all areas of learning.

I enjoy helping people truly understand things, and believe that memorizing the steps is the worst way to learn. I homeschooled my two boys for the last 10 years (including high school), and have helped many of my foster boys with high school homework. I started tutoring math when I was in college and haven't stopped teaching people since. I'm a very analytical person and am very good at seeing what people are not understanding so we can get right to the point and bring understanding.

My goal as a tutor is not only to teach content, but also ease test anxiety, build confidence, and empower young people to achieve their goals.

I have been teaching English as a Second Language for over twenty years to adults in class room settings at community college, private international companies and currently online one-on-one . At the start of the first lesson, I take the time to get know the person, their likes and dislikes, extra activities and what that person hopes to accomplish with short and long term goals. I personalize lessons to the student's goals and always check the student is pleased and eager to learn in a safe and enjoyable setting. My background is especially skilled at identifying opportunities for improvement, with proven ability to create an environment which leads the student to personal improvement and growth.

I grew up in Dayton, Ohio, and I came to Chicago after getting recruited to play soccer at Loyola University Chicago. After I graduated with degrees in English and Secondary Education, I served for five years in the United States Marine Corps as an Intelligence Officer. I recently left the Marine Corps and accepted a job at Simeon Career Academy in Chicago's Chatham neighborhood. I'm a dedicated professional who is committed to helping students achieve their goals. In my free time, I enjoy running long distances and hanging out with my family.

I received a B.S. in psychology from Loyola University Chicago in May 2014 and am currently working as a lab manager for the Visual Cognition Lab at Northwestern University. I'm from Cincinnati, OH and love spending weekends there with my family. I'm planning on attending doctoral school for a PhD in Neuropsychology after a few years of working and traveling. I fell in love with Italy while studying abroad in Rome and will take any chance I can get to go back! When I'm not working, I enjoy visiting art museums and seeing musicals and plays. I was a peer tutor at Loyola for two years and have been a private tutor for the past year. It has been a very fulfilling experience and a skill I would like to continue developing. It is such a joy for me to see the light of understanding in my students' eyes and be able to track their progress and academic achievements. I love the challenge of catering to each person's learning style and finding what works best for them. Let's learn together and have fun doing it!