Award-Winning Economics Tutors in Oak Park, IL

I am a University of Michigan graduate that studied Economics. I enjoy tutoring students in Macro and Microeconomics, as well as Finance, upper level Econ courses and Statistics.

...obtained a Bachelor of Arts in Economics and International Studies from Northwestern University in December 2016. During college, I worked on research projects in social sciences both at Northwestern and with the Chicago Coalition for the Homeless, a nonprofit organization that advocates for policies designed to eliminate homelessness in Illinois. I have tutoring experience dating back to high school and am particularly interested in helping students with writing and SAT prep. However, I am comfortable...

As a student who is truly passionate about Math and Science, I seek to help others understand Calculus, Physics, Chemistry, etc, so that their foundation in the sciences is strong enough to take on more complex topics. I believe in letting my teaching style be dynamic in order to teach different students successfully.... My philosophy is that I should teach my students how to reason, not how to use a formula. Truly understanding a concept better...

Having been a tutor and teacher for almost 20 years, I enjoy working with all age groups and backgrounds. I focus on sciences and arts subjects as well as test prep. I am a medical doctor with MBA and MPH and enjoy tutoring as a second career.

Following a 30 year career in business and technology, I am now assisting students through academic tutoring. My academic background includes high performance at New Trier High School and University of Illinois - UC. I am flexible on timing and approach based on student needs, and I welcome the opportunity to coordinate with teachers.

I'm passionate about helping others succeed in the classroom and in life. Learning quickly and effectively is not only a skill that is useful in school, but is directly applicable to any path you choose to pursue.

...Science in Applied Psychology and have two semesters of teaching experience at a graduate level. As a Teaching Assistant at Pacific University Oregon I assisted with statistics I & II leading review sessions and grading in the lecture courses and teaching the labs. I have extensive knowledge of research methods, statistics, and SPSS in behavioral science. I held review sessions before exams, preparing resources and working with the students one on one to help them...

Hi! I'm Syd. I am a current student at Yale University studying Cognitive Science and Global Affairs. In my free time I am the business manager and assistant musical director of Yale's oldest all-gender a cappella group Redhot and Blue. I also love theatre and write my own music. I am a huge fan of behavioral economics and everything social science, but I do love a good reading response and a creative writing assignment.

...am entering my 3rd year at UCLA with an economics degree and a minor in statistics. I'm very interested in working students of all ages, particularly elementary through high school. My personal hobbies include: basketball, coding, DIY projects/Prop Making, esports, and dance, and I'm thinking about pursuing a career in either audit, finance, or data science. In terms of ACT test prep, I've taken a lot of preparation for my ACT test a few years...

I have a passion for teaching and learning. I think math is fun. Doing math is like solving a puzzle.

...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 and reviewing it at the end helps knowledge "stick," better too. I did well in school and I want you to do well, too! When I tutor I...

Hello there! My name is Grant Whitmer, and I'm a current medical student with an interest in entering into academic medicine (infectious diseases). I received my B.S. in Biochemistry (minors in Chemistry, Economics), summa cum laude and Phi Beta Kappa from Case Western Reserve University, where I was also a founding father of my fraternity and performed research at the interface of physical chemistry and microbiology. I'm passionate about teaching others the chemical basis of life!

a dedicated, distinguished, determined educator who is committed to excel as a caring creator and guider of meaningful learning experiences for students with individualized educational needs.

...psychologist at my own clinic. In high school I was a part of Feminists' Club, volunteering at a local youth group, and the Boys Swimming and Diving JV Team, which I was captain for my senior year. At college I am involved in a social fraternity, a selective junior investment banking and consulting program, and volunteering at my local Boys and Girls Club. In my free time, I enjoy lifting weights, swimming, reading nonfiction and...

...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 world of increasing automation, it is critical students are versatile and can adapt to new situations on the fly. To that end, I will teach them how to...

I am a student-focused tutor with experience working with a wide range of age groups and topics. I am devoted to serving in a mentorship role and helping develop individuals through a hands-on, personal teaching style.... My role is to help the student understand how they learn and study best. By reaching this understanding, I can then work with students to develop independent study skills that fit their unique needs.

...not rehearsing for performances, I teach dance to students ages 8-18 and have been doing that for over four years now. My favorite subjects to tutor are middle school - high school math and economics - focusing on microeconomics including AP microeconomics. While tutoring and teaching, I am a huge advocate for not understanding just how to solve the problem, but realizing why we are doing the steps in order to achieve the final solution....

...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. In fact, a student I tutored is now a tutor herself at Varsity Tutors! I'm well versed in tutoring for standardized tests like the SAT/PSAT/ACT/AP, as well as...