Award-Winning IB Computer Science SL Tutors

...being able to apply to other subjects across the board. My teaching style is a 'Learn with the student' approach, breaking down problems to basic parts and building them up piece by piece, really understanding what and why we are doing each step of the process. I enjoy being able to connect the questions to a more every-day scenarios in order to really get an intuitive understanding instead of simply memorization. In my free time...

...for creative problem solving pioneered by the international design firm IDEO. While typically used in startups to develop new innovations, I've found it extremely handy in tutoring. Every student is different and so are their difficulties, so a finite set of ways to present a concept or tackle a difficulty is potentially limiting. In my experience, it's much more effective to use an adaptive framework like design thinking to identify the root of students' issues...

...and confident in their abilities. I'm glad to work with you when you feel in over your head, when you want that little bit of extra polish, and at all times in between. I ask a lot of questions to encourage you to think through whatever it is you are trying to master. I love traveling and frequently take extended road trips around the United States. I especially like driving through the Appalachian Mountains during...

...I have worked with students ranging from ages 10-16. I have private tutored students in Middle School Math and Science, AP English, AP Physics, AP Chemistry, AP Calculus. I am experienced in teaching a wide variety of subjects but, I love teaching Math classes the most. I love challenging the minds of my students and teaching them new ways to approach and solve problems. I believe that education is not about teaching students how to...

...pharmaceutical and business continuity industries in Chicago,regionally across the US, and globally. I held positions as a Data Center Manager in the food service distribution business, Project Manager in commercial engineering and construction industries, IT Director in the automotive manufacturing industry, and VP of Information systems in the financial industry, all were in the Chicago metro area. Most recently my focus has been on assisting clients across the US and globally in the areas of...

...My favorite one to teach is Computer Science, as it tends to be the easiest one to teach, and has many practical applications outside of a learning environment. Many of my lessons will involve breaking concepts down to their core mechanics, teaching the subject from a ground-up perspective, and incorporating examples and exercises for the student to use. The lessons need to be presented in a manner that is not so complex that the student...

Whether you're looking to solve a specific problem or get more of a background on a general topic, I can use my 20 years of experience in the software industry to help you understand in the way that works for you - I have worked with all different types of people from all different backgrounds and all different levels of technical expertise so....don't panic.... I'm looking forward to helping students solve specific problems and teaching them...

...you need to get from your tutoring - what brings you to Varsity Tutors - and then we make a detailed plan to get you to your goal. Along the way, we can identify stretch goals for you. What would it be like it math were no longer a problem for you, and instead you were excellent at it? What if, instead of getting to an average score on the SAT, you scored above a...

...as they solve problems and learn new things. I began teaching swimming lessons when I was 17 years old, and after several years became the manager of the swimming lessons program in Fort Worth, TX. This led me to develop a long-term interest in how people learn, and how learning systems can be efficiently designed to help them succeed at every step along the way. Since then I have gained experience in tutoring a large...

...giving back to the community and helping kids and young people to build and get clear ideas about their careers.I love and enjoy tutoring, especially math and computer science subjects. I have been a tutor and mentor for a lot of kids for about 4 years, and I feel proud when I see them achieve their goal. I strongly believe one should have a solid fundamentals of the basic stuff to be more sucessfull and...

...my family and I started helping friends with their work as well, I realized I could help even more people by offering my services. From the first students I taught to my most recent, helping someone understand something that at first exceeded their grasp is one of the most fulfilling experiences I have ever had. I am greatly looking forward to helping you or your loved one to be the confident, intelligent person I know...

...During my stay in Illinois Tech I had experience as a Teaching Assistant (Java) for two years. Since graduation, I have worked as Software Engineer in various companies. I tutored a broad range of subjects during high school such as Math, Physics and Chemistry, I am most passionate about Math, Calculus, and Geometry. In my experience helping struggling students prepare for Math and Physics, I try to explain difficult definitions and solutions in an understandable...