Award-Winning Algebra Tutors serving Washington Park, IL

...it is presented. My preferred subjects to teach are biology (general and ecology) and geological/ earth sciences. These subjects are often far reaching and intertwine with other areas bringing a large amount of the sciences into a cohesive whole. My teaching style varies according to the students needs. If I am presenting a new subject,...

...in bioinformatics education where I developed educational materials for college bioinformatics courses throughout the US in addition to helping teach bioinformatics methodology to visiting faculty at Wash U. During my graduate program I served as a teaching assistant for a course in Epidemiology. The aspect of teaching that I most enjoy is the challenge of...

...or writing for a science journal. My forte is geared more towards working with elementary school kids into middle school: I was a swim coach for 4 years, so I do have experience with children. Along with this age range, I am equipped to help high school students with their writing, math, and science. Because...

...style, and then customize the way that we approach the material. As an educator, I believe that it is important to be flexible and willing manipulate the material to make it more easily understood, rather than trying to change the student's learning style. _______________________________________________ "THERE ARE FEW THINGS THAT ARE MORE FRUSTRATING THAN TRYING TO...

...did I love teaching and relating information to each child's personal needs, but also I enjoyed being able to look back at material I had already learned from the fresh point of view of someone seeing it for the first time. There are many reasons that I believe make me a good tutor but of...

...my students get ahead in school by focusing our time together on mastering the most important ideas from class and homework. I guide my students through relevant examples that help them build important study skills like idea organization and identifying the parts of a problem. With enough practice, the difficult stuff gets easier and easier,...

...List honors on several occasions. Currently, I am working towards my Master of Arts degree in Teaching/Education and teach At-Risk students at a local high school. Alpha Chi Honor Society Pi Gamma Mu International Honor Society in Social Studies Phi Alpha Theta Honor Society for History Subjects - Social Studies, American history, European history, World...

Experienced tutor looking forward to working with students of all ages. I believe that there are skills which anyone can learn to improve their score on the ACT or the SAT. I can teach you those skills.

...in education from the University of Missouri St. Louis. I have over seven years of teaching experience. I have taught algebra, physics AP Physics 1 & 2, physical science and earth science. I also have experience tutoring College Algebra, College Physics 1 & 2, SAT subject test prep (physics), and ACT Science.

...3 years specifically working with student athletes. I also worked as a Physics Lab Teaching Assistant and put together lesson plans for students in lab. I specialize in Physics, Biology, Chemistry, and Math tutoring, but also have experience tutoring a broad range of subjects. In my spare time, I love to work out, run, and...

I love teaching students about math and science. I like to connect these concepts with the physical world to help better motivate and excite students about learning. My experiences with teaching my own two daughters in addition to classroom teaching experience have given me the tools that I need to help connect students to math...

Hi! My name is Caroline and I am a current student at Washington University in St. Louis, double majoring in Anthropology: Global Health & Environment and Healthcare Management. I have 6 years of tutoring experience via both volunteer and private opportunities, and am so excited to be a part of the team at Varsity Tutors.

...ways, and has different skillsets. Because of this, I have learned that it is best to teach a given topic by engaging as many senses as possible so that I can cater to the diverse learning styles of my students. I couple this strategy with frequently asking questions as well as providing practice problems, tips,...

...have trouble working through on their own. Everyone learns differently and there is a way to teach everyone once you breakdown the information to its most basic concepts and build up from there. I am sure that together we can set you on the right path to understanding the subject matter at hand.

...others to love learning. I am a 2012 alum of the University of Virginia, and a 2012 Teach for America Corps member. I taught 8th grade Language Arts for 5 years in Houston, Texas, before moving to Saint Louis, Missouri, where I am currently teaching 5th grade language arts and social studies.

...tutoring to actually instructing courses. I have been tutoring since my junior year of undergrad in multiple areas such as Algebra, Physics, but most predominantly Chemistry and Organic Chemistry . My background is mainly in Chemistry, and Organic Chemistry is my favorite subject to tutor and instruct. The knowledge of knowing how to take the...

...and Study Skills/Organization - Particularly passionate about all topics related to STEM and Study Skills/Time Management - Adaptive and efficient tutor who uses examples and repetition to promote progress and learning - Past experience working with students diagnosed with ADHD and other disabilities that affect learning - Lived in Connecticut (13 years) and Shanghai (5...

...University, an MS in Education from Indiana University, and a BS in Physics with a minor in Mathematics from Purdue University. I have taken addition graduate courses in Advanced Thermodynamics, Applied Mathematics, Relativity and Cosmology. I have taught chemistry, physical science, and physics courses at the high school and college level for the last seven...

...encourage students to change phrases like, "I can't do this" or "I just keep making mistakes" to "I can do this if I try hard enough" and "I can learn from my mistakes so I stop making them." I have a natural knack for math, but I have been told by multiple students that I'm...

...is my passion, I take great interest in a variety of subjects including chemistry, math, reading/writing, and life sciences (hopefully I can help your student take interest in them as well!). I will tailor each lesson to the needs of your student so they can absorb the material in the way he/she learns the best....