Award-Winning Geometry Tutors serving Gurnee, IL

...I completed my Bachelor's, I have been working with students to demystify learning. I have volunteered my time to help teenagers in underserved communities prepare for ACT and SAT testing. I also worked with small groups of elementary school students who were identified as performing below their grade levels. I am a firm believer in...

I've been tutoring for several years and love helping my students. I have worked with elementary, middle, high school, and college students in a range of subjects. I'm particularly enthusiastic about teaching writing, philosophy, and math. If academics ever wear on you, I'd love to help you learn how to play piano!

...how to make learning accessible for everyone by using a variety of methods and activities. Finally, the past year I tutored a small group of third graders as they remotely learned in the local public school. I created a learning environment in their homes and provided supplementary materials to not only support their learning, but...

...and I'm here to help you with all your tutoring needs. I've always had a passion for math and science, and over the years I've put that to use tutoring high school students as well as friends. Now that I'm out of academia, I've realized how much I miss teaching and learning. Whether it's explaining...

...in Science and Theater. OJ is a life-long learner, thespian, and biologist. She went to the University of Wisconsin, Parkside, and graduated in 2018 with her Bachelor's in Biological Sciences and Bachelor's in Theater Arts. During her studies, OJ traveled to Costa Rica, Germany, and Scotland. During her studies abroad, OJ was able to expand...

...at the University of Illinois in Champaign-Urbana and received my Bachelors Degree in Education with a math concentration. Math and Science are subjects I am passionate about and love teaching others about. I am currently enrolled in Dental Hygiene school to become a Dental Hygienist where I will be able to continue to educate others...

...know that, the sky is the limit. I am a civil engineer and I use math every day at work. I use it to explain and define the characteristics and behavior of surface water and flooding. I have a Certified Therapy Dog named Kuku and she only has three legs. She is retired now but...

...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 also worked as a mentor for Calculus 1-3 and...

...major in my friend group so all of my friends would come to me and ask me to help them with homework. I always found joy in helping a peer understand the work they are doing and not just giving them the answers. When I am not working I love exploring cool and exciting fields...

...remind myself why I started on this journey and where I'm headed. The reason I joined Varsity Tutors is that, through my experience volunteering as a tutor and working with younger students, I learned that teaching is a responsibility. Education is one of the most valuable assets a person can have, and I make it...

...who really want to learn. My favorite and best subject is math, and I like to take a problem solving approach to teaching it. Many students struggle with word problems, but they are the only kind of problems that we ever run across in the real world, and with a good foundation of problem solving...

...I integrate a question that is stated in the form of a problem, which triggers students to critically think and construct an answer throughout the lesson. For me, the impact of student learning is essentially how I can continue to motivate students’ high levels of thinking. My reflection rests on my teaching, student responses and...

...with tutoring as an undergraduate, and lecturing Chemistry as a graduate student, I had been especially adept at taking a complex scientific or mathematical concept and breaking it down to the level of comprehension by a lay person or a professional of varying discipline -- a precursor to my present occupation. After transitioning from the...

...a freshman at the University of Colorado Boulder majoring in astrophysics and chemistry with a 4.00 GPA. I have been passionate about science and STEM topics my whole life, focusing on them in both high school and college classes. In my free time, you can usually find me exploring forest preserves by day and surveying...

...learn is through practice. I typically use class time to present a lesson plan, practice problems on the lesson, and talk through the solutions to determine areas of strength and areas of improvement. I typically provide some homework problems to allow students a chance to try concepts on their own to strengthen their understanding. Positivity...

...that success in any helping profession, from healthcare to primary education, requires the ability to meet people where they are with what they need. Over the years, I have worked hard to hone this ability and demonstrate a relentless flexibility in my instructional approach and teaching methods, always catering to the unique learning needs of...

...and non-traditional settings to children and adults. Being fluent in Spanish, I have experience teaching Spanish to English speakers and English to Spanish speakers. I have a huge passion for music, and have been playing guitar for 12 years. I truly believe that everyone can learn and succeed given the right support and structure and...

...working as a special education teacher assistant, and tutoring at various tutoring/learning centers. I love mathematics and have a passion for helping others understand mathematical concepts. I have worked with students of various ages, from Kindergarten to adults looking to go back to school. Just recently I completed a data science bootcamp. I feel confident...

...math to students with severe learning challenges. I make all levels of math understandable and foster confidence in the student. I'm also expert in SAT/ACT test preparation and high school admission tests. I have a BA in Chemistry from The University of Chicago and a PhD from Northwestern University. I'm a former research scientist. I...