Award-Winning ACT Math Tutors in Joliet, IL

...am excited to work with you through Varsity Tutors! I'm a Chicago transplant originally from Seattle, Washington. I came to Chicago in 2011 to attend Northwestern University, where I received a B.S. in Education and Social Policy, majoring in Social Policy and minoring in Psychology. I worked for a few years in early childhood policy...

...a double major in Manufacturing and Design Engineering as well as Environmental Sciences. I have experience with and enjoy teaching grades 1-8 and students starting high school in areas such as math, test prep, and essay writing. Each student learns differently, and understanding how an individuals learns is essential for fostering a positive and productive...

Teach to help understand, not just find an answer.

...The University of Chicago pursuing a degree in Neuroscience, Psychology, and Pre-Medicine. I enjoy teaching in all subjects, as I believe knowledge and instruction can improve anyone's chances of success. I am professional, well-informed, and willing to work with students and parents to determine how best to individualize their education to their strengths and weaknesses....

...engineering subjects. As part of applying to undergraduate and graduate programs, I took several standardized tests, including the ACT, SAT, and GRE, as well as certain subject tests. I believe that no matter how much one believes they are well-versed in a subject, additional study and practice is always important. Aside from tutoring, I am...

...final solution. Not only am I trying to get the person to understand the problem, but teaching how to be a creative and independent thinker when approaching an unknown question. Outside of dancing, tutoring, and teaching I love to play sports such as soccer and volleyball, as well as travel as much as possible. My...

...Biology at Stanford University with a master's degree in Molecular, Cellular, and Developmental Biology from the University of Michigan. In addition to being a 4.0 student and a finalist for the Rhodes Scholarship, I have extensive experience in scientific research and teaching at the middle school, high school, and university levels. After taking coursework in...

...how to solve a problem rather than state the solution to the problem. Often times, students use my guidance to arrive at the solution themselves. This gives students confidence and sharpens their understanding. I will also motivate my students whenever necessary to keep them excited about learning Chemistry or Calculus. Some concepts can be tedious...

...lot. In fact, you probably structure your life around getting better at it. You read about it every day. You spend time or money on it. You may even meet people or go to conventions to build a community around it. All to satisfy some elusive appetite behind it -- a hunger for more information,...

...others as well. In fact, a student I tutored is now a tutor herself at Varsity Tutors! I'm well versed in tutoring for standardized tests like the SAT/PSAT/ACT/AP, as well as things like essay writing and public speaking. If you have any questions about me or my background, feel free to ask!