Award-Winning ACT Math Tutors for Students in Munster, IN

...understand the necessity of teaching and tutoring. Seeing the position of where the value of education has been placed on the spectrum, it is imperative for us to communally bring the joy of education back to the forefront. And I believe here at Varsity Tutors is the best way to bridge that gap.

...instructor. Additionally, some of my undergraduate research has consisted of work in physics education and student cognition. Teaching helps me fortify my own understanding of material; being able to explain something effectively is the ultimate test of one's own mastery. In my free time, you'll likely find me watching a White Sox game.

...any new concept but struggled through each one to understand. I still remember the conceptual hoops one needs to jump through in order to learn the material. I have a more personal approach and like to explain things so they are simple. Working with me will be a process of practice and talking through the...

...most enjoyed in school and what spurred me to pursue a career in medicine. My teaching philosophy can be summed up with two quotes: "work smarter not harder" and "practice makes perfect." I believe that practice is important, but efficient learning is critical for practice to pay off. Outside of academia, I love the outdoors,...

...working with so many different individuals, Ive learned to personalize my tutoring methods to best match each of my students learning styles and needs. It is important to me to get to know my students and figure out the best way to help them achieve their goals! Although I tutor in a variety of subjects,...

...encountered throughout the contests we participated in. It is one of my favorite memories from high school. In college, I've written papers that explain advanced mathematical topics for an undergraduate audience. That said, I have had numerous struggles in my academic career, particularly in math, and I understand the difficulty that students can have, and...

...Feedback from successful students has allowed me to recognize how effective the approaches toward tutoring mine have been for all learning types in various academic subjects. While my tutoring students gain much from their experiences from me, I equally gain so much insight and knowledge from the students I tutor. I have a passion for...

Hello, I'm Sam! I have a scientific background in education, but love to read and have a knack for English and writing. I'm looking forward to helping all types of students unlock their potential through education!

...doing group instruction for English tutoring, and two years of private tutoring. I tutor Phonics, elementary school math, elementary English, reading, and writing. The reason why I am proponent of education is because it really affects the intellectual and socio-emotional growth of a child and is essential to be a quality contributor to society. Outside...

...a teacher. I get to see what is going on in the classroom from a different point of view. I work hard to make sure my tutor students achieve success. I want them to leave confident that they can succeed in mathematics. I have tutored a number of students for many years and it was...

...learn how to reason through a problem - a vital skill, not only in math and science, but in life in general. I hold a deep love for physics, math, and astronomy, and also enjoy inorganic chemistry. In my spare time I enjoy reading and writing speculative fiction, as well as swimming, cooking, and fiber...

...I absolutely love teaching Mathematics and I feel proud to share that most of my students have become Math's wizards even though they didn't like the subject earlier. My teaching pedagogy involves innovative hands-on exercises and discussions designed to foster creativity and rationality among children using real life applications on concepts. I am really excited...

I'm a college-bound high school graduate soon to pursue a degree in Computer Science and a minor in Mathematics. I have a special love of Mathematics and love to help people love what they learn.

...can provide a reference from a family I've helped to tutor. Outside of my tutoring experience, I have a goal to run a 5K in every state in the U.S. with my mom! We have checked off 27 states so far! I also enjoy knitting, cooking, and reading! I'd love to be considered to tutor...

...their lives. It is my goal that any student that I have will fully understand any issue they have with any subject. Also, Ive worked as a tutor/mentor all through out my high school and college years from math to science and everything in between. Its an absolute honor to meet you and help you...

Teaching, for me, represents the chance to help students and peers find their way to new understandings. This might be as simple as a better way to find "x" or as complex as the next great thesis on Shakespeare. In the end, it's all about finding the heat in whatever subject is being explored.

I value the learning process, and aim to pass on the fundamentals of language and other subject areas I have obtained.

...years. As a tutor, I was able to especially help students with my strong background in math and science that has stemmed from my Computer Science background along with the upper-level Calculus and Discrete Mathematics courses I have taken. While in high school, I also qualified for and competed in an invitational state math competition.

...program. My academic interests are in Biology and Mathematics, and I particularly enjoy students who care about understanding the "Why" and "How" behind interesting phenomena. To me, learning is most fun when its both social and introspective. And in that spirit, I hope to help share the excitement in seeking a thorough understanding of concepts!

...in biology with a concentration in environmental and evolutionary biology from Thomas More College, and my MS in biology from Western Kentucky University. While working on my masters degree, I spent 3 semesters teaching undergraduate general biology and zoology labs. While I am interested in tutoring a variety of subjects, science and biology specifically are...