Pre-Med Student with Tutoring Experience

Stefania D.

Hi! My name is Stefania and I recently received my bachelor's degree in psychology on the pre-medicine track from Loyola University Chicago.

I started tutoring in high school soon after I began preparing for the ACT, on which I received exceptional scores on both the reading and writing sections. My experience consists of familiarizing children as young as eight years old, particularly those from immigrant families, with the English language. I have also tutored immigrant adults, with whom I would simply engage in conversations accommodating to their level, correcting them along the way, and introducing them to new words and phrases they may encounter on a daily basis. I am extremely meticulous with all things grammar and can offer feedback regarding the content as well.

My educational career has consisted of multiple reading and writing intensive courses, which have greatly contributed to strengthening my proficiency in those particular areas. English has always been a passion of mine and my desire to constantly improve has driven me to read a wide array of literary works and explore all the intricacies of the grammatical world.

My love for psychology truly expanded during my college journey. I became mesmerized by the mechanisms of the human brain, as well as the uniqueness of human behavior. Psychology is one of my favorite subjects to teach because I find it so highly applicable and valuable to each person's life. While teaching it, I try to connect as many concepts as possible with real-world examples.

As a tutor, I strive to share my love for reading, writing, English, and psychology with my students, with the hope that they can eventually come to recognize the fun and beauty of these subjects on their own. Most importantly, I want to create a comfortable and stress-free environment for my students. I know reading and writing can appear tedious and daunting for many, but my ultimate goal is to provide individuals with a sense of competency that may potentially transform into a new passion!