Award-Winning Geometry Tutors serving Lockport, IL

...student and developing a teaching method that works best for that particular student. I graduated UIUC with a BA in Statistics. I completed 2 actuarial exams and worked in the field for 3 years before deciding to pursue a career as an actor. My diverse background allows me to think both critically and creatively and...

I am a Sophomore at Northwestern University. My majors are neuroscience and economics on the pre-med track. I love tutoring others because I get to see their growth as students and individuals. I love to tutor all subjects.

...During my time at St. Olaf, I tutored for three years and served as a lead tutor in the physics department, where fostering a strong sense of community was paramount. My passion lies in physics and astrophysics, but I also find great joy in tutoring mathematics. I thrive on helping students navigate conceptual challenges through...

...approach, and I thoroughly enjoy the challenges and rewards of helping students become confident problem-solvers both inside the classroom and beyond! Outside of tutoring and my own studies, I enjoy cooking, graphic design, college sports, and singing with my a cappella group. I also enjoy drawing and painting in my spare time.

...me, and I enjoy sharing that enthusiasm with students. Whether exploring DNA replication or delving into ecology, I aim to make learning captivating and relatable, fostering both knowledge and confidence in my students. Additionally, I'm proficient in tutoring Calculus, Statistics, Physics, Chemistry, and English Language, among others. In my tutoring approach, I prioritize patience, adaptability,...

...still obtained 2 Masters degrees from Tier 1 schools I understand complexity of the academic journey. Every person is unique; even an individual is not static. People change (and grow) over time due to life dynamics. I studied Social Sciences as an undergrad while minoring in Computer Science. After graduation, I found myself working in...

...parents to set their own goals/expectations, and I tailor the curriculum to suit those goals. I earned a PhD in statistics at The University of Iowa. I also served as Supervisory Teaching Assistant for a business statistics course, received Honorable Mention for Outstanding Teaching Assistant Award based on supervisor nominations, and a "Thank a Teacher"...

...school I was in many academic clubs including robotics and science olympiad. During this time I also mentored a younger robotics team. My engineering track gives me a lot of experience working in both math and science courses, and since I am actively working in this area I have constant practice with the fundamentals of...

...that, I hope that I can get them to think math and physics can at least be pretty cool! I have also been working with many students on ACT and SAT prep, as well as preparation for various AP tests covering math and science during my time tutoring. When I'm not tutoring, I enjoy playing...

I am finishing up my last two classes at GCU to receive my Bachelors of Science degree in Finance and Economics. I have a passion for learning and am thrilled to have this opportunity to connect with students in need.

...main areas of expertise are writing, political science, and literature. I am also a strong math tutor, scoring highly on exams like AP Calculus. In high school, I tutored in my school's writing center for years and continued proofreading college essays for public school students across Chicago since graduating. I am still interested in college...

...Oberlin College, where I worked in a lab for two years programming Virtual Reality applications to study the senses. I also worked as a tutor and grader in the philosophy department. With my liberal arts and interdisciplinary background, I have familiarity with a range of subjects from the life sciences to the social sciences to...

...pursuing a double major in Economics and Cognitive Science. I have been helping students with, SAT, college applications, piano performance, and other subjects like math for several years. Now, I hope to take advantage of Varsity Tutors's online model to help students across the country reach academic goals in said subject areas.

...how you apply learning to life. I have taught all grade levels and most subjects. I find students learn best when motivated by meaning and applicability. I believe in active learning. When teaching, my philosophy is to embed thinking skills and common sense modeling, to teach students how to utilize resources and problem solve.

...I am studying to get my PhD at the University of Chicago. I have extensive experience teaching and tutoring a variety of ages and subjects (in particular, I have the most experience tutoring for the PSAT, SAT and college admissions essays, as well as math, English literature and Spanish to middle school students). My favorite...

...and also through the Russian School of Math. I have also taught SAT Mathematics. I love seeing the ties between math and computer programming and using this to bridge student understanding. I like to show the logic behind problems and help students to become more independent thinkers. I look forward to working with you and...

...problem with the student to make sure they have grasped a concept before having them attempt problems on their own. Working together allows me to assess what concepts tend to be tricky for an individual that they may not have been able to articulate themselves. This collaboration of both student and tutor is what makes...

...changing my major to Software Engineering and I am now studying at Penn State University. I focus on tutoring for math and software programming subjects from pre-algebra to calculus 3 and C++. It's very important to create a strong foundation to be able to continue learning more complex ideas or problems. This is why I...

I have taught math at 8 different colleges. I have taught every course in a math major as well as lower level courses such as pre-algebra. I have written math textbooks for junior high and high school. I have also taught math at a boarding school for high school students with ADD.

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