Certified Tutors From University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

...have huge passion for, and I want to keep sharing this interesting learning experience with as more students as possible! In the past I have worked for The Alliance for Global Education and Critical Language Scholarship. During my two year tutoring career, I taught many different types of students, from college freshmen who never learned...

...money; I'm working with Varsity Tutors to help you grow academically. While attending the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, I held a few roles in academia. I was a class assistant for Differential Equations for 3 semesters, where I organized and led study sessions, graded assignments, etc. At different points in my college career, I...

...unravel this secret. I have been fascinated by Biology since my early childhood on the remote island of Madagascar. Studying unique species of plants, animals and people, travelling worldwide, understanding biological diversity all led me to become the Director of a Zoo and Botanical Garden after earning a PhD in Biology. Sharing what I have...

...I believe everyone has the potential to learn well when they are presented the right method. My education in more advanced courses allows me to provide students with more resources and multiple perspectives that would promote their understanding of the materials. In addition, my teaching positions and knowledge have equipped me with the most up-to-date...

...reading, writing, grammar, and test prep for the ACT, SAT, and TOEFL. I love teaching because it allows me to use my passion for language to help other people. I believe that we should always be learning, and that learning should be wonderful and exciting. I strive to inspire my students to curiosity and guide...

...that it continues to evolve and I believe the more you understand the way we use language, the more you will continue to evolve as a person. In my free time I enjoy playing music (guitar, piano, singing, air guitar), hiking, travel, and playing soccer with friends. I can also be a huge geek when it...

...overwhelming them. I am certified to teach English and have taught English abroad. I am also fluent in Spanish. This experience allows me to tutor a wide range of subjects from reading comprehension and English grammar to AP Spanish. Most recently, I worked in an elementary school doing homework support and am very familiar with...

...interests in languages, traveling, and tapas! I have a great deal of experience working with children of all ages. I have worked as a babysitter, camp counselor, tutor and teacher. I enjoy tutoring all subjects -I like trying to explain subjects in a new way that makes them interesting for my students. I do my...

...one another using DNA sequencing of genes (called systematics) for my undergraduate and graduate career, and hence I am very strong in biology, genetics, microbiology and ecology. My passion in science lies in the implementation of modern DNA sequencing technology to study genes and genomes, especially to advance the field of medicine. I have experience...

...the ability to explain the concepts of a foreign language in the student's native language. I am very familiar with grammar and its challenges, which translates to an understanding of German and English grammar. Having taken a number of writing classes over the years, I am comfortable in providing instruction towards written assignments. Aside from...

...the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign with Bachelors in Chemical Engineering. I have previously tutored students in college specifically in chemistry and calculus. If you have any hobbies you enjoy outside of education, let me know! I will try to cater to each student individually and make learning as relatable to you as possible.... I think that if you can relate to something, you can learn it more effectively. I want to help be the bridge...

...recently earned a B. S. in Physics with Distinction in the Curriculum from U of I at Urbana-Champaign with a Minor in Mathematics. I also took enough math courses out of my own interest that I was a mere 12 hours away from completing a double degree in Mathematics. Students preparing for AP examinations may...

...and talent for imparting knowledge upon others. I am very excited for the opportunity in helping students achieve their potential. I have found that teaching is very rewarding for myself as well as my students. It helps cement my knowledge of the material and sometimes I can learn a little something from the students as...

...school to post-secondary levels. My goal for my students is for them to question why they are studying what they are so they can foster a deeper understanding of the material. To aid in this, I draw from my extensive knowledge of the subject of mathematics and expand upon what they are studying. This allows...

...entry level college math and science. In addition, I would be happy to mentor students for SAT preparation for both the general test and several subject SATs. I like highlighting how information covered in your classes is applied in industry and other fields of research. In my spare time, I'm involved with a Band on...

...impart information, but to share information in such a way that will empower students to ask questions. This approach will strengthen their ability to think critically and solve challenging problems. Seeing the joy in students eyes when they finally grasp a concept is the ultimate reward. When I'm not working I love playing tennis, traveling...

...of student. I have over fifteen years of full time teaching experience in universities, community colleges, and for-profit institutions. I also have taught numerous adjunct courses for multiple institutions. I have spent the last 25 years tutoring other subjects, primarily mathematics. I have a PhD in Education, a Masters in music, and a bachelors degree...

...to set their goal and achieve it together. Helping people through teaching with my knowledge is a great experience, and seeing my students improve is the most rewarding feeling to me. When I am free, I enjoy ice skating, cooking and watching movies. I am a very caring and patient person, I will not give...

...for those subjects to help students achieve their academic goals. Hopefully, along the way, I can help them discover their own appreciation for math and science. I believe that, with the right help, everyone can excel in these areas, which are so important in today's world. In my spare time I enjoy going to concerts,...

...teaching. I have been tutoring since my undergrad where I taught conversational English to foreign students. I decided to pursue this further by obtaining a TEFL certification and going to teach English in Istanbul, Turkey. I also have a bachelor's degree in science and a master's degree in a social science from an Ivy League...