Award-Winning GMAT Tutors in Oak Park, IL

...Engineering class. I enjoyed working with the students and seeing them master the material over the course of the semester. Professionally, I have worked both as a programmer and as a marketer. I believe my greatest strengths are in teaching math and helping students prepare for standardized tests, including the GMAT. In my spare time, I enjoy cross country skiing, cooking, trying new restaurants, and finishing the Song of Ice and Fire series.

...dialogue with the student and encourage him/her to discuss the underlying principles behind each lesson, not just listen to a lecture. I have attended informational sessions and all-day campus visits. I have stressed over application deadlines and scrutinized single sentences in my application essays. I have gone through the arduous MBA journey myself. After persevering through the MBA application process first-hand, I understand how the GMAT fits in the bigger picture and hope to share...

As an educator for 20 years in both the US and Canada, I enjoying working with students of all ages. With a background in Special Education and tutoring for test prep (GED, ACT, SAT), I have a heart for those who find it difficult to succeed in the classroom. It is my passion to encourage students and help them learn strategies to succeed in their education and in life. ... All students have the ability to learn, so the challenge, as a teacher or tutor, is to understand how the student learns best. Utilizing that learning style, I desire to encourage the student and provide opportunities for the student to succeed. Beyond the current learning style, I believe it is important to equip the student with skills to learn in any classroom environment which they may encounter. Critical thinking skills are equally important to prepare the student for both classroom success and life.

...ardently that the best way to fully understand a subject is to teach it! I have years of experience teaching algebra I & II, economics and Spanish, but also love to assist students with ACT, SAT and GMAT test prep. One of the greatest investments you can make is in improving your college/grad school aptitude testing skills, as just a couple hours of study per week can yield enormous results in admittances and scholarships. On...

...revolves around mentoring and friendship. I hope to learn from all of you as much as you will learn from me. I firmly believe that success in any field lies in first understanding the concepts fully and then applying them to different problems. Hence, in my tutoring sessions, I first explain the material, which is followed by examples. All my sessions, however, are tailored to every student's need and I welcome suggestions and constructive criticism.

...middle and high school levels in the subject areas of Math, Physics, and Social Studies. As a private tutor, I specialize in test prep for the ACT, SAT, GRE, and GMAT. What I love most about tutoring is taking the fear out of learning and making it fun! Your personality, goals, strengths, and needs determine the scope, pace, style, and materials for our work together. I'm a life-long learner who loves to read for personal...

...promise. I know the pitfalls and ambiguities which prevent people from understanding concepts in math and the sciences, and I know how to get around them. I explain every concept in straightforward and totally plain language to describe the relationships between all of the moving parts in math and science subjects. I use familiar analogies as needed to paint a picture of the models students should imagine to successfully solve problems and wrap their heads...

...one day teach at a collegiate level. I feel tutoring would be a great way for me to get involved. As I believe each student learns differently, my tutoring style will vary depending on student. What I enjoy most about tutoring is finding different ways to explain the same concept. I also feel that teaching a subject is the ultimate test for the teacher, as the student may ask questions from any angle. It is...

...language has supported my understanding grammar and sentence structure. My focus on history and academic writing are key to my ability to tutor students who need help in essay writing. My experience in mathematics and my current work as an analyst credit my ability to understand and teach both high school curriculum and test-preparatory math programs. When not working, I enjoy rowing, running, playing my ukulele and participating in Francophone cultural events.... Learning is a process--Rome wasn't built in a day and neither was taking down the SAT, GRE, next week's math test, or an essay. By learning from mistakes and missteps, students gain an appreciation for and a can-do attitude towards more difficult academic pursuits.

...my teaching style to the strengths of my student and will sit patiently until each concept is mastered. To those enduring difficult Econ or LSAT classes, I can relate. Many of these subjects were difficult for me as well and I hope to share the techniques I developed to master the material with you. When I'm not tutoring, I trade energy derivatives in Manhattan. Fortunately, my flexible hours allow me to meet nearly all scheduling...