Award-Winning ACT Math Tutors for Students in Des Plaines, IL

...Alex and I am a current Senior at the University of Illinois. I am studying Finance in the 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...

Hey! My name is Rohan, and I'm very excited to be a Varsity Tutor. I've been tutoring since I was fourteen years old, and being an older brother, I've also had countless experience tutoring my younger sister. I bring a positive and exciting attitude to my teaching style, and my main goal is always to ensure my client is learned and satisfied. ... My teaching philosophy revolves around ensuring the student has made positive progress in...

...high school math teacher for 14 years and have experience tutoring students K-12. I am a graduate of the University of St. Francis and Governors State University, obtaining masters degrees from both universities.Besides math, I have a wide range of interests, from music to sports to history, and am a die-hard Blackhawks fan. My philosophy is simple, I believe that math is the foundation life is built on. I have a way of making people...

...University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign with a degree in math and an Illinois teaching certificate, I taught high school math for 5 years and tutored all sections of the ACT for a national standardized test preparation company. Now I'm a stay-at-home mom looking to tutor during the evenings and weekends. I have experience and enjoy working with all types of students, including students working on remedial and advanced material and students with learning difficulties. My...

...professional tutor with over 20 years experience. I have an exceptional ability to teach math to students with severe learning challenges. I make all levels of math understandable and foster confidence in the student. I'm also expert in SAT/ACT test preparation and high school admission tests. I have a BA in Chemistry from The University of Chicago and a PhD from Northwestern University. I'm a former research scientist. I enjoy tutoring and have the gift...

...graduate of the Olin Business School at Washington University in St. Louis, where I studied Finance and Accounting. While I now work as a Financial Analyst, my academic interests go beyond my fields of study; I also enjoy Writing, History, and French (among other subjects). I have always enjoyed working with and teaching others: in high school, I spent three years as a math and reading tutor at Kumon North America, and, more recently, I...

...I have four-year experience in tutoring. I totally understand how students feel when they meet with the homework difficulties and what they will experience when they try to learn a foreign language. Therefore, I am always ready to help students with great patience. I have tried various ways to explain problems to my students, so I am quite familiar with what students may be confused with. I love tutoring. It is always amazing to help...

...and committed to any endeavor I take on. I like to take on difficult challenges and set goals for myself that require a lot of effort and do not stop until I achieve them. I love to help others in achieving their goals as well, whether it is helping someone through an academic struggle or helping a friend accomplish other goals. I believe that I am very friendly and outgoing and am able to get...

...Grace is a teacher and performer currently working in Chicago. She graduated magna cum laude from Northwestern University with a degree in English Literature and Theatre, with a concentration in Theatre for Young Audiences. You can find a portion of her honors thesis on Virginia Woolf's last novel published in the next issue of the Madison Journal of Literary Criticism! Grace loves working with young people and has been teaching drama and tutoring students in...

...to learn a subject, and its the tutors job to provide the student with the best opportunities to learn. This is partly done by getting to know the student and developing a teaching method that works best for that particular student. I graduated UIUC with a BA in Statistics. I completed 2 actuarial exams and worked in the field for 3 years before deciding to pursue a career as an actor. My diverse background allows...

...in numerous clubs such as Model UN, ACE, NHS (Vice President), Happy Club, and played on the soccer team (varsity junior and senior year). In my high school and college year I have had experience tutoring/teaching others in many age and subject ranges. I consistently help my little sister out with all subjects (currently in high school) and also tutored middle school and high school students through NHS at Hinsdale Central. I even help teach...

I am a graduate student studying Natural Resources and Environmental Science at the University of Illinois. My education background also includes an undergraduate degree in Political Science with a focus on US government and public policy.

I have a great passion for helping others with all of their math troubles. I love teaching students of all ages and with any type of math. When I'm not tutoring/teaching I enjoy going for long walks to enjoy the outdoors, going to the movies, and of course, binge-watching Netflix.

I have a bachelors degree in Biology from Loyola University Chicago, as well as a bachelors degree in Graphic Design from Columbia College Chicago. Between earning my two bachelors degrees, I was in the PharmD program at the University of Minnesota. I dropped out halfway through upon realizing that I would not be happy pursuing a career in that field. I enjoy helping students learn and understand subjects ranging from math, sciences, writing, art, etc.

I am a recent graduate of the University of Illinois at Chicago with a major in Biology and a Psychology minor. I am starting medical school at UIC in Fall 2019 and am eager to help my students accomplish their goals and motivate them to

I'm an elementary school teacher with a passion for education! I enjoy tutoring in my free time, because I love being part of the learning process. In my lessons, I try my best to make sure my students feel relaxed, confident, and eager to do their best work.

...to give them the tools to teach those topics to younger children later on. While pursuing my Master's degree in Biology, I taught several college level laboratory courses including "Bio 101", "Biological Diversity", "Botany", "Economic Botany", and "Ecology & Conservation of Plants". I have also worked as an Environmental Educator teaching ages 4-10 about science, nature, and other related topics. I love to teach and to help students to understand concepts as well as to...

I have been a tutor for over 8 years, teaching a multitude of students in a variety of topics. I am a patient, understanding, and hard-working tutor who wants to share her passion with students! I'm a Computer Science graduate from the University of Michigan who is well equipped to teach computer science and other subjects.

...of the University of Wisconsin - Madison in flute performance, and I have been teaching and tutoring since I was in high school. I love to teach and find different ways to explain concepts to make them understandable for students. I also tend to get very enthusiastic about the subject at hand. It is my strong belief that they key to success in academics is true understanding. When a student understands why something works, memorization...

...professional tutor, I worked for Huntington Learning Center conducting Math, Science, English, and ACT/SAT prep lessons. While I have tutored a broad range of subjects, I am most passionate about Math. Having a clear vision on the importance of attaining a solid understanding of Math fundamentals is one of the keys in building a successful career. And I'm driven to help students reach their academic potential and achieve their goals. In my spare time, I...