Award-Winning Algebra 2 Tutors serving Oak Park, IL

I aim to increase understanding and retention of information as well as developing not just the skills to solve a specific problem, but the mindset needed to then solve all future problems. Also, I try and make the process as enjoyable as possible!... I like to take my time to understand how each individual student learns and change my teaching style to suit their needs.... I try to find some common points between us as students...

Hello, my name is Shaheer I currently a rising freshmen attending University of Illnios at Chicago for Computer Science. I previously thought at Kumon for a total of 5 months where I helped kids with math and reading. Also I have though at Lan Learning the fundamentals of Pyhton and know some Java.

I have taught math at 8 different colleges. I have taught every course in a math major as well as lower level courses such as pre-algebra. I have written math textbooks for junior high and high school. I have also taught math at a boarding school for high school students with ADD.

...new skill. While in high school I was a member of my school's Academic Decathlon team that twice won our division at Nationals, and part of my role on the team was teaching math concepts to help fellow teammates lift their scores. I discovered how finding different approaches to suit specific learning styles led to greater understanding and success. When tutoring I work hard to communicate concepts in a way that makes learning fun and...

...with learning all my life, and I hope to be a professor one day. In the meantime, when I am free, I spend a lot of time reading, learning french and watching films. I also like to travel whenever possible, and my favorite cities are Istanbul and Paris. I do my best to maintain a friendly, yet disciplined, tutoring style. I know learning can be hard, but it can also be enjoyable, and there is...

...enjoy it when I am able to help a student understand a concept that they were struggling with. When I graduated, I found that I missed teaching, so I started with Varsity Tutors. I studied physics during my time at the University of Chicago. The curriculum covered many different areas of study within the field of physics, including: Special and General Relativity, Quantum Mechanics, Statistical Mechanics, Electromagnetism, Classical Mechanics (Hamiltonian and Newtonian), etc. Furthermore, my...

...goal as a tutor, is to help create a comfortable learning space, in which the student and I develop a mutual respect and trust. Furthermore, it is my responsibility to present my instruction in a clear and concise format, based on the unique need of each individual student, to help facilitate confidence and a greater understanding, promoting the students proficiency and success. I've been a professional tutor for over 10 years, and I have a...

...in biology, chemistry, and mathematics. I was also part of my school's Lit Lab where upperclassmen tutored underclassmen. In the summers, I tutor my siblings in math and reading. Outside of academia, I was a counselor at my school's badminton camp and taught drills and games. Having recently taken standardized tests such as the ACT, SAT, PSAT, and AP Tests, I hope to utilize the test taking skills and knowledge I have learned to help...

...tutoring students in my high school's learning center in various subjects as well as tutoring private clients in Standardized Test preparation. Given that I graduated high school recently, I have taken several Standardized Tests and high school subjects myself, so I have a comprehensive understanding of not only how to tutor these subjects and exams, but also what it is like to take them. While I have a wide range of interests and am able...

...test preparation. I taught mathematics in charity organizations in Canada in addition to ESL students, who were new to Canada. I used one-on-one and small group settings to assist them in understanding mathematics and pass their exams. I taught in all mathematics areas including but not limited to: Algebra, Geometry, Calculus, and Analysis. In my experience helping struggling students prepare for Standardized Tests, we always seem to have the most fun prepping for the calculus...

Hello, My name is Mary Mickelson and I'm currently a math teacher in Aurora, IL. I'm certified to teach math to grades 6-12 and have experience with a little bit of everything from 7th graders to AP Computer Science. I've also been an ACT and SAT test prep tutor for more than 5 years.

...from Carnegie Mellon University. I was a national topper in Physics at High School level, and am an expert in STEM subjects, including Math, Chemistry and Physics. I worked in the telecommunications industry for 30 years and am now retired. I have also taught math and science subjects at the college-level in New Jersey. I am focused on tutoring high school and middle school students in Maths, Chemistry and Physics, ACT/SAT Test Prep at all...

I strive to engage students through effective communication, hands-on lessons, and a strategic method of breaking down problems into their most simple form.

...Currently, I teach math and science for 5th grade. Over the past several years, I also have developed a consistent track record of growing students in both Reading and Math on the Illinois MAP and PARCC exams. My experience is not entirely limited to the classroom, either. In addition to teaching my students, I have over seven combined years of tutoring experience in math, history, science, and language arts. Those tutoring experiences have allowed me...

...closely with both the parent and the child to address their concerns to meet, and often, exceed their expectations. However, I had to take a hiatus from tutoring to focus on school. During the previous semester, my roommate had introduced me to Varsity Tutors. I was curious but I had to wait until a point in my life where I could handle the commitment. Starting this new year, I will be working in Fermi National...

I am a graduate of both Northwestern University and the University of Chicago with over four years of experience teaching and tutoring at the high school, undergraduate, and graduate levels.

...improvement! I have interactive lessons where you will come out each time with better, clearer understanding! If you're a visual learner I got you! I'm not only going to be explaining how to do these problems, but I'll work them out with you step by step! As someone who not only worked with people with learning differences but has ADHD myself I know first hand how to help you succeed! It's never too late to...

...having taken many classes in Spanish, as well as extensive travel in Latin America. I have tutored my peers in college in their lower-level math classes and Spanish. Additionally, I have volunteered as a reading tutor for children in elementary school for 3 years now. My style is accommodating to how each student learns and what their goals are; whether it be to help with homework assignments, learn a new language on the side, or...

...such as mathematics and ESL. I take great pride in helping students understand concepts and integrate their varied ways of learning. I love the moment when I am working with a student, and I can tell that the information has really clicked. It is really a privilege to be a part of the learning process for students. I try to make the learning process fun and engaging, and really hone in on which style works...

...reexplanation. It is a different perspective and conversation that will aid you toward mastery! For the not-so math people, I have tutored in Algebra I and II, Calculus I, and Geometry. For language learners, I have tutored Spanish I-VI. I have also tutored in Chemistry. All of my tutees have been peers or underclassmen. In my spare time, I love to perform on my institution's Speech and Debate team, read, study astronomy, practice yoga, play...