Award-Winning Algebra 2 Tutors serving Des Plaines, IL

Teaching has always been a passion of mine and has continued to be part of my life. From being a tutor to 60+ students at The Broad College of Business at Michigan State University to volunteer work for Tutoring Chicago, where i tutor every week. Varsity Tutors is now my newest platform to continue this interest and I look forward to helping more students reach their goals.

...math and basic sciences. My past experience as a neuroscience major and research assistant give me an edge in teaching biology, chemistry, and physics. I love sharing my knowledge of sciences and math with students. My aim with every student I meet is to better equip them with the tools necessary to succeed in school. I take extra initiatives like creating individualized lesson plans and practice tests as well as utilize new study techniques for...

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.

...Sometimes, math can get really complex and tedious, which is why I like to help students truly conceptualize math concepts, and see them as more than a bunch of numbers on a paper. Being able to connect math to the real world and visualize it gives the subject a sense of purpose, instead of making it seem like nothing more than inapplicable knowledge. Outside of tutoring and school, I spend most of my free time...

...unlock my potential. This experience shaped my teaching philosophy and fueled my passion for education. I hold a master's degree in Mechanical Engineering and was honored with the Distinguished Researcher Award. As a battery modeling engineer, I have published papers in reputable journals and presented at numerous technical conferences. My work in the electrification industry is driven by my desire to bring innovative solutions to the field. Why choose me as your math tutor? -...

...back in California and have continued to tutor every year since. So many years of practice has allowed me to become versed in tutoring individuals of all ages in a wide variety of subjects. For the last two years I have focused on working with students with learning disabilities such as ADHD. My teaching style focuses on reframing academic struggles as hurdles with simple and practical solutions rather than insurmountable hurdles. While I tutor in...

...a way that's informed by how you grapple with facts, concepts and tests. I am a 2009 graduate of the University of Chicago in Statistics and Political Science. I have been a tutor for test prep (including ACT, SAT, LSAT and AP testing), academic and creative writing, and general academic assistance for three years. When I am not tutoring, I am doing data science for a start-up, playing basketball, or doing stand-up.

...tutored in various regions of the country including but not limited to Atlanta, California, Connecticut, Michigan, and New York. I have worked with various ages from small children in elementary school to older persons returning back to college to obtain a degree. In my experience, many people struggle with STEM subjects (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math), and sometimes they just need a different view to understand the content information in front of them. In addition,...

I am a college transfer student at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign pursuing a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Graphic Design. Previously, I attended Northern Illinois University majoring in Computer Science. While art is my passion, I have strong foundations in Math and English. There is nothing more triumphant than finally reaching that moment of understanding a subject. Tutoring often leads to those wonderful breakthroughs which is why I love to help students reach that...

Hello! I am a recent college graduate with a passion for teaching students and ensuring that everyone I interact with enters their classroom or test with confidence and knowing that they have an understanding of what they are studying and an ability to achieve greatness!

...tutor for student-athletes on campus. I greatly enjoy helping others learn and seeing the accomplishment on their faces when a concept we've been working on finally clicks. Some of my favorite topics to teach are psychology and standardized tests like the ACT--these are areas that I enjoyed studying when I was in high school, so I like to make them fun and interesting for my students as well. In my free time, I make time...

...believe anyone can excel at math. It is just a matter of your learning style and once you know that, the sky is the limit. I am a civil engineer and I use math every day at work. I use it to explain and define the characteristics and behavior of surface water and flooding. I have a Certified Therapy Dog named Kuku and she only has three legs. She is retired now but we used...

...high school Biology through Horizons for Youth. While having performed well in the basic sciences in college, I have managed to gain an even more thorough mastery of the material through MCAT preparation. Part of what makes a great tutor is not only having a strong knowledge foundation, but an ability to listen to the tutee and convey that information in a way that makes sense to them. My tutoring philosophy revolves around the Socratic...

...of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. I'm the Special Projects Director of the American Society of Mechanical Engineers. Our committee in ASME is responsible for designing and building our RSO's homecoming float and for making interactive builds for UIUC's Grainger College of Engineering annual Engineering Open House. I'm also a member of the Illini Formula Electric Car team. My favorite hobbies and interests include playing football, playing the drums, learning more about STEM, and hanging out with...

...tutor a broad range of subjects, I am most passionate about Biology and Writing. Also, I have helped prepare many students for standardized exams such as the PSAT, SAT and ACT, and enjoy making the best of the experience. I was a National Merit Finalist for the PSAT. I am a firm proponent of peer-to-peer learning and the importance of a strong education. I hope not only to assist with your academic needs, but also...

Education has allowed me to cultivate new ways to help enrich students and improve their academic performance. I have a passion for educating the youth. I am a rising senior psychology major with dreams of one day opening my own private practice. I am dedicated to the students and look forward to meeting with you all!

...was trying to do it alone. But math does not have to be a solo journey. No one should be stuck feeling like they're behind in the middle of a class lecture, because chances are, if you're confused, there's a high chance someone else is too. I'm here to tutor math because I know what it's like to have a lot of questions and feel like I know nothing about what is going on. I...

...my Master's in Curriculum and Instruction with a Bilingual Endorsement from National Louis University. My teaching philosophy is student centered and provides students with hands-on activities to engage in. I am consistently displaying the highest level of personal and professional standards. I am passionate about being a life-long learner. My professional goal is to be the spark to light the fire of learning for others. When I am not teaching, I enjoy coaching basketball, spending...

...free time I love going to live music in Chicago and playing mandolin. I think my studies have given me a unique perspective on what makes tutoring effective. In addition to teaching the academics of the subject, I find it important to identify the obstacles to learning the child may be experiencing (such as anxiety, testing environment, interpersonal difficulties, learning styles) and focus on enhancing the child's strengths to build self-efficacy. I am also experienced...

...Family Therapy. I am dedicated to helping in any way I can. I have been a CVT for 15 years, working in an ER for 11 of those years. It was an exciting experience and I learned so much about veterinary medicine. Since my hospital is a teaching hospital I had many opportunities to help both veterinarian interns and veterinary technician students learn as we helped care for our patients. I have a passion for...