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

...state of Illinois to teach mathematics, science, social sciences, and language arts. I believe that math is the "language of the universe", and it is imperative that all students can communicate mathematically. I have also tutored in some capacity for the last 15 years and have significant experience working with gifted students, English Learners, and...

My name is Oliver. I'm a current student at Northwestern University and standardized test tutor. I've been tutoring for the past 3 years and have helped many students score well on the SAT, ACT, PSAT, and similar exams. I am also fluent in French.

...training from the same university. My favorite aspect of teaching was the one-on-one interactions I would have with my students when they came for conferences or office hours. I believe that an important part of teaching is taking a personal interest in the students and helping them become self-motivated in their education.

I always try to learn using Einstein's approach to understanding: "If you can't explain it simply, you don't understand it enough." In my tutoring , I try to impart that same philosophy to my students.

...result of this, some years later I became an adjunct professor there, and also at Northeastern Illinois University. I did my student teaching at Loyola Academy in Wilmette. Following that, I was hired by Loyola, where I taught math and computer programming for five years. While there, I also helped out with the ministry program,...

...and biology specifically are my real passions. My scientific education has helped me grow immeasurably and I would love to help others have the same experience. I know first hand that formal education is not always the most effective way of learning. As a tutor, it is my place to step in when that traditional...

...English as a Second Language to adult learners. I am fluent in Spanish and learned a bit of French. I am passionate in tutoring in any concept that I am familiar with because I truly believe that every student has the potential to fully accomplish their goals, regardless of the obstacles in place. I love...

I am a student of Finance and Accounting at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. Teaching is one of my passions and I am excited to help students out on Varsity Tutors.

...have been more than just adults. They were passionate about the material they taught, and that passion was carried over to me. That is the main thing I hope to show students. A passion that will help them understand the material better. One of my favorite parts of tutoring is getting to know the students'...

Hello! My name is Nimesh and I am currently a freshman at the University of Michigan studying Biomedical Engineering. I have tutored high school students for two years and enjoy almost every subject in the STEM field.

Hi everyone! I am currently a third year dental student at the University of Michigan. I was a tutor all throughout my undergraduate career and enjoyed every part of helping another student to help his/her excel!

I am a math enthusiast, a music artist and a lover of written language. I am here on this earth to learn, grow, overcome challenges and help others to do the same.

...of subjects, I am most passionate about biology, chemistry, and math, as well as the MCAT exam. I place a high emphasis on content comprehension in preparation for standardized tests, as well as in other coursework. I also enjoy teaching Spanish, in which I am proficient. I lived in Seville, Spain during the fall of...

I firmly believe in the idea of a growth mindset and that anyone has the capacity to reach their academic goals, especially in the context of standardized testing.

...hand. It is my strong belief that they key to success in academics is true understanding. When a student understands why something works, memorization becomes a tool that is only rarely needed. Students who understand concepts can also tackle complex and challenging questions with confidence. As a tutor, I work to ensure that my students...

...I acted as a TA for the biology class I had taken my freshman year. Although I love alone time for my own hobbies, I value getting to know people on a personal level. For this reason my teaching approach is based highly on the individual I am working with. I like to get know...

Throughout my life, I have been thankful for the quality of education I have received. As a tutor, I plan to continue this tradition of excellence in instruction, working diligently to provide my students the best opportunity to succeed in their coursework.

...years. I have wide experience in teaching both English and Spanish. My journey began with Elementary Level students but continued with adults too. I've worked with people from all around the globe. I am enthusiastic and always adapt to my student's needs or interests. Adding engaging interaction to my lessons, I help my students achieve...

...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, I have dedicated over 700 hours of service and have worked with over...

...I look to make a problem applicable to the student's experiences. I look to show them the parallels between things they are familiar with and the problem in question. Seeing a student's realization that they can solve a problem brings me satisfaction. In my free time, I enjoy computer programming, plane spotting, reading, 3d modeling,...