Award-Winning IB Mathematics: Analysis and Approaches Tutors for Students in Des Plaines, IL

...started working in the radiology field before graduating due to my work ethics as a student. I worked for one company for 15 years now and have extensive knowledge on x-ray and Ct modalities. I have been a manager with my company for 5 years. I have taught many students and have cross-trained many technologists in the cat scan fields. I treat them as if I was the student, putting myself in their shoes. I...

...want to give back to others the knowledge that helped me get to where I am today! Other than tutoring, I aim to become a Physician Assistant after I complete my undergrad at Loyola University with a major in Neuroscience. I'm looking forward to helping as many students as I can during my time with Varsity Tutors! I aim to help other students just like me in areas that they struggle with since tutoring has...

I am passionate about teaching and mentoring. I have been teaching students from middle school to college and covered many different subjects including but not limted to pre-algebra, algebra, geometry, statistics, admision exams such as SAT and GRE, various languages such as Korean and Mandarin.

My business and science background has honed my ability to plan, organize, execute, and communicate educational information to the required audience. I am committed to fostering a positive learning environment where all students will feel valued, supported, and successful. Highlights of my qualifications include: A record of improving student performance through differentiated instruction and personalized learning approaches. Strong classroom / online management skills, fostering a respectful and inclusive atmosphere. A commitment to ongoing professional development and...

I am a mechanical engineering grad and current law student passionate about helping those interested in the STEM field

When I was in high school I did not focus in school as much as I do now. After attending my first class in chemistry as a pre requisite for my major at the time, I fell in love with chemistry and ended switching my major to Biochemistry. I want to be able to help students that are struggling with their academics in order to help the student excel in their future endeavors.

...and Vietnamese. After graduating high school, Chi taught English as a second language for kids and adult learners all over Vietnam, while giving test prep lessons for the IELTS test. In college, she worked as a teaching assistant for the Web Design course. Since 2022, Chi has been working as a private teacher and tutor, teaching Vietnamese and English Language Arts for Grade TK-5 students and adult learners from across the United States.

...the best moments of my teaching career thus far have been celebrating admissions to Stanford, Occidental, MIT, and Dartmouth with former pupils and guiding six juniors in high school to scores of 10 and above on the ACT writing section in 2014-2015. I find times like these to be extremely rewarding and expect to have more of them in the future. In my spare time I like to read (working on David Foster Wallace's "Infinite...

I have worked as an elementary classroom teacher for the past 6 years. This year, I will be a student support resource teacher in order to focus on meeting the individual needs of specific students. I am also beginning classes for my Learning Behavior Specialist endorsement. I am patient, prepared, and always working to find new, fun ways for students to understand challenging concepts. If you are looking to boost your child's academic achievement or...

...Varsity since 2022. I have tutored college-level physics, Calculus, AP physics 1/2/C, AP calculus AB/BC, algebra, etc. On a separate note, I have been working as a Teaching assistant at my university (part of my PhD program) from 2020 to present. I have taught lab classes and problem-solving classes in college-level Physics classes such as Mechanics and Electromagnetism. I encourage trial-and-error. I believe making mistakes is the first step to learning anything. I focus on...

...writing; be it fictional composition, analytical non-fiction based on books or academic essays, or personal non-fiction essays, I love all of it. I also find myself driven to help those struggling with composition or reading find if not a love, then an appreciation for the subject that can help them later on in life. My degree is in English Literature, and I've taken countless classes in genre and strategy-specific survey. I can analyze like the...

...to move forward on their own, especially since I have struggled with a learning disability myself and have only ever wished for someone to be patient with me and my learning. I have experience teaching students with disabilities, different learning preferences, faster and slower learning paces, and all over the USA! You will find I am flexible with my schedule also and can personalize lessons plans accordingly. I also like to do periodical check-ups and...

...was teaching math concepts to help fellow teammates lift their scores. I discovered how finding different approaches to suit specific learning styles led to greater understanding and success. When tutoring I work hard to communicate concepts in a way that makes learning fun and approachable, and getting to know students helps me find ways to inspire them to engage with the material. Some of my other interests include strategic games, sports, and music. These help...

...northwest suburbs of Chicago and have lived in the area my whole life. Currently, I'm studying Psychology on the Pre-Med track at the University of Illinois at Chicago. In high school, I was a big nerd and competed on Math Team and Scholastic Bowl, and graduated on the Honor Roll. I was also was super involved in my school's Speech and Acting Team, particularly in Prose Reading, Dramatic Duet Acting, and Oratorical Declamation (for those...

I am currently a full-time 5th grade math and science teacher during the school year. I have been tutoring for over 7 years now. I like to build a personal relationship with each of my clients in order to ensure a fun and effective experience. It is important to me for all of my students to grasp the concept they are struggling with, to the fullest extent. This can be accomplished by implementing a variety...

I first began to learn Mandarin in college nearly 40 years ago. I really enjoy using the language to communicate and facilitating the communicative skills of others. My speaking skill is characterized as near-native, and I am modern, professional, and I have a non-academic style. I work as a professional translator, but there is a great difference between translation skill and speaking skill. BA and MA in Linguistics.

...am also attending the School of the Art Institute to complete my minor in Visual Arts. Having this diverse educational background, I am able to assist students in multiple subject areas. I have had experience tutoring elementary aged students especially in reading and mathematics. I have also helped both high school and middle school students with areas they struggle in. I love to assist and encourage students to comprehend subjects that they need extra help...

After many years in the accounting profession (I'm a CPA), I became an accounting and business math TEACHER. Recently, I've tutored middle school students in all academic subjects. With 20+ years of teaching (and hundreds of students), I look forward to helping you gain skills and gain confidence!

...university's orchestra for two years and I am currently taking violin and bass lessons. In my free time, I enjoy playing volleyball, playing tennis, dancing, and skiing. I have traveled extensively through Europe and I hope to do much more in the future. Through Varsity Tutors I have the chance to tutor students in French, Conversational French, French 1, French 2, French 3, French 4, Languages, Music, and Violin. Although I am able to tutor...

...to become competitive applicants to various different graduate programs. Currently, I serve as a peer mentor, assisting Northwestern undergrads through the entirety of the medical school application process, including helping to prepare for the MCAT. Lastly, as a student leader, I have given multiple presentations virtually, and am proficient at Microsoft Teams, Google classroom and Zoom. I have been extremely fortunate to have many excellent teachers and mentors that have supported me to achieve my...