Award-Winning Engineering Tutors serving Calumet City, IL

Recent PhD graduate in Mechanical Engineering from Northwestern University with extensive tutoring and engineering experience

...graduate school at UCLA with a fellowship to further my study in engineering. I spent two and a half years there completing my Masters of Science. To pay tuition, I worked as a Teaching Assistant and later a Teaching Associate for the University. Additionally, during High School and college, I spent many summers working as...

...(Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) and music, and find that I am especially good at guiding students through some of the tougher conceptual work that goes into understanding topics in these fields. If you feel like you don't understand what the point of studying a certain subject is, why it matters, or just can't seem...

...sessions. I am patient and compassionate with all of my students, willing to meet them where they are at. With the growth of my students in mind, I am able to play the role of a mentor, supporter and teacher. I will push them to be there best, but also make sure that sessions are...

...recently finished graduate school in Classics, which is the study of Latin and ancient Greek. Prior to that point, I taught high school Latin for two years. I have also tutored college students in writing. I am available to tutor most subjects, though my specialties are foreign language (German, Spanish, and Latin) and test prep....

...foster a positive learning environment conducive to promoting conceptual understanding and strengthening problem solving skills across all levels of mathematics. I graduated from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign with Bachelors of Science in Electrical Engineering. I was on the College of Engineering dean's list twice (top 20% of students) and was an active member...

...forms, whether it be written or spoken, living or dead, poetry or prose. I have a B.A from the University of Chicago in Theater and Performance Studies and a minor in Classics and I most recently finished a year abroad at the Bristol Old Vic Theatre School's International Acting MA. Above all, I believe in...

...chemistry, ecology and biology through small learning groups. I also have experience tutoring children with Autism, intellectual disabilities, ADHD and OCD. My goal is to understand the individualistic learning strategies associated with those I tutor. It's important to figure out what works best for a particular person so that they're truly grasping the information they...

...master's in social work part time at the University of Wisconsin-Madison (Go Badgers!). In college, I worked as a peer writing tutor for both undergraduate and graduate students, helping them plan and edit papers in every subject. After graduation, I worked as an AmeriCorps service member in an after-school academic and enrichment program for elementary...

As an RA and camp counselor, I have been fostering students' success for a few years now. I am passionate for the sciences, specifically biology. Tutoring helps me directly engage with students in a way that is both fulfilling for the student and myself.

...the Hillel on campus, an organization that serves the Jewish community. Additionally, as a pre-med student, I had many friends that I worked with. Whenever they were struggling, I was always more than happy to help them out so they could better understand the information. I love working with people to help them better understand...

...the past, but I am eager to tutor in Psychology as this relates directly to my current graduate studies. I believe that every student needs a unique approach from their tutor, and I would work hard to tailor my teaching to each student's needs. My academic and professional history demonstrates that I believe strongly in...

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...

...my education after the second grade. As a result I had to teach myself. Through trial and error in my 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...

...group (students worked in groups for projects); students provided feedback throughout the courses and I modified my strategies and approach. My teaching philosophy is the fundamental in understanding any subject is simplicity. All work and no play makes one bored hence outside of academia I engage in volunteer opportunities around the community assist. My hobbies...

...current math and science course (6-12 or college!) or preparing to take a standardized test, I am ready to help you meet your goals. I have 5 years of teaching experience and 10+ years of tutoring experience! I have degrees in Biochemistry and Math Education, love to play frisbee, bike, run, and be outdoors.

...assistant for upperlevel engineering electives. In addition, I individually tutored several younger students in core math, science, technology, and engineering subjects. As part of applying to undergraduate and graduate programs, I took several standardized tests, including the ACT, SAT, and GRE, as well as certain subject tests. I believe that no matter how much one...

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.