Award-Winning Elementary Math Tutors for Students in Chicago Ridge, IL

...have and continue to tutor and instruct youth in reading comprehension, vocabulary, math and the sciences. My hobbies include vegetable gardening, raising chickens, crocheting as well as cooking vegetarian meals. I enjoy tutoring in reading because it is needed to understand other school subjects; I also like tutoring in elementary math. I come from a...

...service in the Peace Corps, I attended George Washington University where I received a Bachelor of Arts in International Affairs. While living in Washington DC, I tutored elementary school students and helped develop their reading and math skills, as well as their self-confidence. I love tutoring students in English and Math and I reserve a...

...in my local communities. While I tutor a broad range of subjects, I am most passionate about science (chemistry and biology), math (K-college), and Chinese. I believe that a solid education is an important foundation for an individual's future and the future of humanity. In my spare time, I enjoy playing the piano, cooking, playing...

...of years of experience with children ranging from primary to middle school grades. I am professional, patient and a good listener. I am resourceful when it comes to content area as well as finding multiple ways to approach the content based on students need and learning style. In addition my main objective is to teach...

...with students individually during office hours, and as a GK-12 fellow I spent a semester teaching with a high school physics teacher in the classroom. Because my physics background entails studying a wide variety of math backgrounds I am qualified to tutor most subjects in both math and science. I most enjoy teaching calculus and...

I am a young, vibrant teacher with a strong passion for education. I believe that education is the most powerful tool anyone can have, and I am here to help your student find success and confidence! Motivating and inspiring students is my favorite (and most important) part of my job.

...in helping you edit any of your essays and/or applications. As an editor of the daily newspaper at my college, I did this on a regular basis and very much enjoy helping to improve writing. I am a big believer that anyone can learn anything as long as they have 1) the right mentality, and...

...in addition to my Psychology BA because I enjoy reading and writing so much. I'm not just a book worm though. I'm a huge sports fan (especially for my Buckeye Football National Champs!), I'm a total gym rat, and I have the stereotypical love for all things girly: hair, makeup, fashion, etc. Most importantly, however,...

I am very passionate about tutoring and look forward to meeting new students with a desire to learn!... To not focus as much on the grade, but rather to focus on learning and mastery of the content for the student.... After introductions I would immediately give practice problems. That way I can visualize what the student's thought process is, and correct errors wherever they may be.

...pursuing a medical career today thanks to a few very special mentors in my academic life. My goal as a tutor is to instill in my students an excitement for learning that encourages them to reach higher goals on their own. I believe math is the gateway subject that allows students to build confidence and...

...Biology from the University of Illinois @Urbana-Champaign. Since helping my peers in both high school and college I learned that I have both a passion 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...

...abstract more concrete. I have incorporated tactile boards, sky writing, active movement, as well as many anchoring visuals. Such student success has also come through a gradual release method that I use as a framework for my lessons. This includes modeling, guided practice, independent practice and a wrap-up closure. Working 1:1 gives me the opportunity...

...the student is learning by tailoring each lesson specific to each students' needs. I believe in supporting students while also simultaneously challenging them are key to their success. In order to for a student to demonstrate improvement and growth, I find it is important to build a tutoring session around the students' needs and weaknesses....

...at a community college and loved the experience. I mostly worked with non-traditional students ranging in ages 17-70, many of whom use English as a second language. While I tutor a broad range of subjects, I am most passionate about Writing and Literature. In my experience, a lot of people fear writing because they think...

...grad school. The diversity of writing I worked with fostered a sense of adaptability in me that I bring to every new tutoring session. I also tutored English Language Learners, focusing more on the technical aspects of language and honing their speaking skills. I tutor any subject under the broad spectrum of English: college writing,...

...been teaching for 10 years. Before becoming a teacher, I worked as a behavior analyst throughout Chicagoland. I have worked with students as young as 3 years old up to 19 years old. I became a teacher after I realized how much I enjoyed teaching people new skills and seeing them make improvements. My philosophy...

...manipulatives either virtual or tangible to help students learn. I have been involved with private tutoring for about six months now. This school year I have tutored students in groups of three. I am currently in the process of adding a mathematics endorsement to my teaching license. I will also be improving my practice by...

...receive my Doctorate of Medicine, I have tutored fellow students as a way to help out as well as a way for me to stay sharp with tricky subjects. I believe that teaching is the best way to reinforce knowledge and master material. We all learn in different ways and I think that identifying our...

...know that the confidence that a student receives when they finally understand a concept that has alluded them is powerful enough to positively impact them in all arenas of their life, not just in school. Confidence in your own ability is a powerful thing! I am excited to be part of the Varsity Tutors program...

It is my belief that students are sponges; given the proper tools and resources, their abilities are endless!... To teach is to touch lives!... Ice-breakers and learning through play.... Through repetition and teach backs.... Positive reinforcement and encouragement.... Take the lesson to where the student understands it, and begin to rebuild towards the new skill.... Repetition and encourage reading each night, aside from the tutoring sessions. Get the family involved with asking questions about stories that...