Award-Winning ACT Math Tutors for Students in Chicago, IL

...more than a decade. Since early high school, I have tutored both peers and younger students. My students have included special education, gifted, English Language Learners, music/arts students and students with disabilities. I have tutored math up to Calculus AP; English Writing, Reading Comprehension and College Essay instruction; Science through AP Physics; and test preparation for GRE, ACT, SAT as well as state-mandated tests in Illinois and Michigan. Finally, I majored in and am pursuing...

...University graduate with a Bachelor's in Business Management and Information Systems. Since September 2015, I have been a volunteer tutor at Waukegan to College, a non-profit organization in Waukegan, IL, that helps first-generation students with the process of getting into and through college. I tutor 5th to 12th grade students one-on-one, in-person and online, and work with them on mathematics (5th grade math to Calculus I), writing, their reading comprehension skills and vocabulary. To date,...

...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 to use the BookNook platform to tutor young children remotely, and the lessons I learned from my tutees are as valuable to...

...enrolled in the Chemical Engineering program at the Illinois Institute of Technology. While an undergraduate, I was a peer tutor in General Chemistry. My favorite subjects in college always involved using computational models of chemical processes; pursuit of this niche sub-discipline afforded me an opportunity of a semester at the Brookhaven National Laboratory. Upon obtaining my Bachelor of Science Degree, I continued my education to obtain a Master's degree in Chemistry. Subsequently, employed by various...

...as anything. This is a promise. I know the pitfalls and ambiguities which prevent people from understanding concepts in math and the sciences, and I know how to get around them. I explain every concept in straightforward and totally plain language to describe the relationships between all of the moving parts in math and science subjects. I use familiar analogies as needed to paint a picture of the models students should imagine to successfully solve...

...My favorite part of teaching is seeing the "light bulb" above a student's head when they have been struggling with a concept and finally get it. I taught a high school classroom of high functioning students with autism in a therapeutic school for over four years. My teaching experience was very enjoyable, but highly frustrating as well. We worked hard to change behaviors and motivate progress academically and socially. Unfortunately we did not always have...

...My area of concentration as an undergraduate was English literature, but what I gained experience in most of all was writing. This continued in my professional career. While not a formal part of my job description, I have been assisting business people with their writing for over twenty years - everything from proposals to resumes and executive communications. A part of my formal role has included writing articles, creating newsletters, interviewing executives, and designing and...

...of high school math and up through all three levels of calculus. My main hobbies include reading, watching lectures, philosophical and economic discussion, and playing trivia and word games. As a very cerebral type who is constantly exposed to new and interesting information, I am passionate about sharing my knowledge and have a way of doing so in an engaging and sometimes quirky fashion. Also, I find that because of my passion for teaching, I...

I graduated from Trinity College Dublin in Dublin, Ireland with a Bachelor of Arts in Sociology and Spanish in 2021. Now, I currently teach English to elementary school students and tutor Spanish. I am fluent in both English and Spanish, and I can speak conversational Polish.

Hello! I am a recent college graduate with a passion for teaching students and ensuring that everyone I interact with enters their classroom or test with confidence and knowing that they have an understanding of what they are studying and an ability to achieve greatness!

...in the Chicago area. I taught students of all abilities in elementary school for 5 years. While I was teaching, I also received my ESL endorsement and worked with many students learning English as a Second Language. Currently, I am in graduate school for speech-language pathology. I have been tutoring a variety of ages and subjects for the past 3 years. I love to teach all ages and I have a passion for helping people...

...love helping kids of all ages learn. I took 12 AP classes in high school and have tutored in a number of those subjects including US history, trigonometry, economics, and physics. Teaching is one of my favorite activities, and i hope to be a college professor or high school teacher someday. In tutoring sessions, I don't just give pupils the right answers. Rather, I aim to help them learn the content in a thorough and...

...high school, I've introduced high school students to fluid mechanics, led study groups on biomedical imaging in a university student organization, and led small band practices for middle school students. With research experience across four labs at the university and national level, I am passionate about STEM and enjoy opportunities to show the real-world applications of different subjects. If you would like to see videos of me talking about STEM and exams, check out my...

...underlying indicator I must share. Often times, students are in need of teachers because of their lack of interest in the topic. Through my time and effort, there have been many students who have come to love the subjects learned. So much so, that they continued to want to grow their understanding of the materials. For example, I have gone on to train students to compete in prestigious regional, state, and national mathematics competitions. This...

...a diverse district has shown me the importance of investment in every student. I worked closely with students that frequently misbehaved and despised education. Instead of quitting or becoming frustrated with these students, I demonstrated passion and professionalism by asking guiding questions and promoting student engagement. Ultimately, due to my relentless efforts, I witnessed academic and behavioral improvements in each of these students. I am eager to promote and challenge. With the heart of an...

...LGBTQ community, and I would love to teach and support other students in that community. Of course I am also happy to teach anyone else too! I have worked as a tutor with students of all ages from 4 to 40 in a variety of study areas including mathematics (basics, geometry, algebra, calculus), computer science and reading. My approach to tutoring is primarily conversational, meaning I evaluate students' current knowledge and needs by listening to...

...and tutored these subjects at both Kumon and Sylvan learning centers in the past. Now, at Varsity Tutors, I help students see math, specifically Algebra I, II, and SAT/ACT Math, from a new lens. Sometimes, math can get really complex and tedious, which is why I like to help students truly conceptualize math concepts, and see them as more than a bunch of numbers on a paper. Being able to connect math to the real...

...numbers to be the subject I see as the most fulfilling focus for helping students. I like to teach the basics of Math in a way that gives the student confidence in their current knowledge and the courage to build upon that. I look forward to seeing the signs of comprehension that come with each segment of learning. Outside of work, I enjoy painting, playing soccer, swimming, and sailing; things I have done -- and...

...College of Business, which has recently been ranked the 6th best Finance program in the nation. I am from Arlington Heights, Illinois, and attended High School in District 214, which ranks as one of the best districts in the state. I am very personable and caring and will make sure my students truly understand the material that I teach. In my free time, I enjoy exercising, reading, and watching sports. I am a big fan...

I've been tutoring for several years and love helping my students. I have worked with elementary, middle, high school, and college students in a range of subjects. I'm particularly enthusiastic about teaching writing, philosophy, and math. If academics ever wear on you, I'd love to help you learn how to play piano!