Award-Winning AP Physics 1 Tutors serving West Chicago, IL

...own self-education, I learned how to approach study through many facets. In the sixth grade I became the de facto instructor for several of my subjects, and by my tenure in college I was an instructor to my peers in title. I would be happy to share my knowledge of both content and study skills.

...thinking is a must, and I hope to share this with my students, mainly through Physics and Mathematics. In my teaching style, I prefer to use a firm but gentle approach to learning, starting with a general principle before working step-by-step through its practical applications so that the student can properly understand and internalize the...

...their skills in whatever way I can. I studied mathematics at Purdue University, and I have a passion for this subject and sharing it with others. I am also comfortable helping students prepare for the ACT. I look forward to meeting you and hope to begin to take some positive steps together!

...not to lecture! Instead, I give a quick overview of a topic, work on specific material, and teach as we encounter new things! I always stop for a question. And I ask a lot of leading questions myself, like, "What if it were like this instead?" I've found that writing down everything we go over...

...have a Bachelor's Degree in History. I am enthusiastic about education and have been teaching for several years. I have high scores on the math and science parts of the ACT and AP tests. In addition, I have strong reading comprehension and writing skills. Thank you for the opportunity to work with Varsity Tutors. All...

I look forward to helping students at all levels. I am a former University Engineering professor.

...and entrepreneurial projects makes me an excellent presenter. I helped raise my four younger siblings and have worked as a counselor multiple times. Plus, some of my friends at college needed a bit of help, and I was happy to if they asked. I want to help your child succeed to the best of their...

...As for my tutoring career, I've been with VT for 5+ years now and tutor the stem disciplines. Chemistry, organic chem, biochem, and MCAT chemistry are my strengths. I also tutor calc 1,2, and 3, algebra, pre calc, and geometry. I'm proud to say I've maintained a 5 star review, and I'm confident I can...

...especially focus on teaching students to focus on reaching their long term goals in addition to just learning the material needed at the moment. I graduated from Purdue University with a BSEE degree and have worked at Motorola in technical roles as well as an Engineering manager where I managed and mentored junior engineers. I...

...1 and 2, Chemistry 1 and 2 My goal is to create an atmosphere for you to enjoy what you are learning so I call it 'Learn as you have fun' experience. I understand students are different but all students like to have fun! This was the approach I used for myself. You will learn...

...I have over 250 hours of tutoring experience and am excited to tutor students with their homework or with test preparation. I recognize education is the gateway to a better living, so rest assured, I will make every effort to teach students the concepts, so they can apply their knowledge to unique situations. In a...

...tutor most high school level subjects, especially those related to the SAT or ACT. My teaching style will be adapted to an individual student's needs. For example, with a kinesthetic learner, I would have have them do practice problems, assisting with explanations as needed. When I'm not tutoring, I enjoy drawing, learning new songs on...

...I have four years of tutoring experience, and as a student myself, I connect well with other students to understand how they learn and develop the best plan of action. I believe that the best way to learn is by teaching, so I dedicate time and effort behind each student and I try to teach...

...teaching students how to learn and to autonomize problem solving skills and processes they can apply to all problems rather than just helping them get the answer they need on a specific problem. This is the approach that my teachers used with me, and I've found it to be successful in teaching others as well....

...undergraduate years, I have tutored students in math (up to Trigonometry), writing, biology and chemistry and I absolutely enjoyed it! I feel great to be able to teach someone shortcuts to solve difficult problems and understand difficult concepts. I tutor the DAT (Dental Admissions Test) and especially enjoy the perceptual ability section of the exam....

I was introduced to VT by a friend. I love interacting with students and share my knowledge with them, watch them learn subjects and succeed. I enjoy the results that we get out of our shared effort.

...suited as a chemistry tutor since I am a chemist by training. However, I also enjoy tutoring physics and math. I try to promote a growth mindset in my tutoring sessions and aim to help students build confidence in math and science. I received a Ph.D. in Physical Chemistry from UC Berkeley and a B.S....