Award-Winning IB Mathematics: Analysis and Approaches Tutors for Students in Oak Lawn, IL

...interest in becoming a teacher and in pursuing a Masters degree in teaching. I taught high school science for a number of years, and also helped my students with their ACT prep. Now that I am out of the classroom, tutoring students is what I miss most. I am extremely passionate about education and love working with students over topics they are having difficulty with. I truly believe that each person is different, and thereby...

...a Bachelor of Science degree in Dental Hygiene, eager to pursue teaching opportunities in the field of dentistry. During my bachelor's program, I had the chance to experience teaching dental hygiene students which increased my interest in education. I am passionate about dental hygiene and love to help others. Throughout my hygiene education, I had terrific instructors who helped me grow in my career. I would love to be able to provide this same experience...

...life helping others realize their opportunities for success. I did begin a post-bac teacher certification program at Chicago State University. Completing that is my next goal. I believe everyone can understand math and science. While I was in college, I worked a full time job. I would run into many rodblocks, and there would be no clear solutions. I would be very frustrated if I didn't understand the subject, and, a lot of times, there...

...always striven to do only 20-40 percent of the talking in each session and let the students do the work, discovering their own ideas through minimal prompting from me. Teaching requires constant curiosity, exploration, and re-thinking, and I cannot wait to work with you. To me, all academics are a type of performance and I hope to help you craft your ideas into a more manageable structure that showcases exactly what you want to say....

...educational experiences could understand. These basic rituals of my everyday life, along with my love of knowledge for its own sake, are what have drawn me to become part of the world of tutoring. As I became older, I began to take up more tutoring jobs for various classmates, neighbors, acquaintances, and even coworkers, in subjects ranging from mathematics to Mandarin Chinese. I have had several one-on-one, small group, and classroom size tutoring experiences with...

...1. Currently I'm a student at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. Since being at University, one of the things that I've come to love is tutoring. I've tutored Java to incoming Freshmen for the last 3 semesters and I think my favorite part about teaching code and math is that there is a specific point that every student gets to where they put the last puzzle piece together. There's a eureka moment when it...

...Quito, Ecuador) - Professional Educator's License for Middle Grades Literacy - National Merit Scholar - Rochelle Lee Teaching Awardee - 4 years of experience teaching middle school English classes After receiving my MA in Teaching, I began working as a teacher in Chicago Public Schools. I witnessed how the standard classroom setting did not fully meet many students' needs. I wanted to use my skills to meet the unique needs of individual learners, which led...

...my time as an undergraduate, I worked in high school environmental education efforts. In addition, I was a one-on-one tutor for multiple organizations, working with elementary through high school aged students through subjects like language, reading, math, and chemistry. Post-graduation I spent time as a preschool Greek school teacher and working at the Greek Consulate. I am constantly interacting with people of all ages and from diverse backgrounds, and have a lot of fun learning...

...years now. I am passionate about sharing my personal academic journey and the strategies I learned over the years to get straight A's. My interests include Psychology and Philosophy, as these were my undergraduate majors. I am also passionate about Anatomy and Physiology, Pathophysiology, and Pharmacology, which is what I am studying now as a Graduate student. I enjoy teaching creative writing, so if you are interested in applying for college or graduate level admission,...

...as a means of promoting educational equity. I am especially excited about providing engaging virtual sessions to work on targeted curricular goals that are aligned to state learning standards. As a tutor, I aim to make all of my students feel seen, valued, and consistently heard when navigating their challenges with both academic content and executive functioning skills. My tutoring style is one that provides individualized and differentiated supports and centers students' unique voices, personalities,...

...State University where I obtained a degree in Biology with a concentration in wildlife and environmental biology. Upon graduation from Framingham State, I accepted an internship at Fermilab Natural Areas where I learned about habitat restoration. It was while I was at Fermilab when I realized that I wanted to become a professor. I am most knowledgeable in: Ecology, Biology, Public Speaking, U.S. History, and Life Sciences. I am a very enthusiastic person and I...

...is Amy and I have a passion for tutoring! I have recently graduated with a Bachelor's degree in Nutrition and Dietetics with a minor in Biology and Chemistry from Olivet Nazarene University. I graduated Magna Cum Laude, with University Honors, Family and Consumer Science Departmental Honors, and Dean's List recognition all 3 years I was an undergraduate student. I am currently pursuing a Master's in Nutrition and Dietetics combined with a Dietetic Internship. In undergrad,...

I am a current school psychology graduate student. I have been working with students as a tutor and mentor since high school. I believe that education is a gift, so it's important to me to make learning fun and personalized. My goal is to help students build confidence in themselves and find joy in the work they do.

...in ACT English. With over two years of tutoring experience at the graduate level, I tailor my lesson plans to meet individual learning needs, employing strategies such as the Pomodoro technique to enhance focus and retention. I believe in fostering a supportive environment where students can express themselves freely, transforming their vulnerabilities into strengths. My approach emphasizes clear communication, critical thinking, and personalized feedback, ensuring that each student feels valued and motivated. In terms of...

...During my thirty years of teaching, I have worked with students of all ages from all around the world. I believe that every student is able to learn. Do not let anything hold you back. Whether you are just learning beginner English, or writing a college essay, or anything in between, I will give you my full attention. I will help you set goals and reach them. Together we will discover the way you learn...

...involved those of a teaching assistant: proctoring practice exams, answering individual's questions on problems they missed, and providing one-on-one mentoring for students to analyze the trends in their errors and give suggestions on key words or problem structures that improved their performances in later practice tests. Past students have commended me for my ability to explain concepts clearly and concisely while being patient and engaging at the same time. I find great fulfillment in helping...

...also worked through developing technical skills such as writing a strong thesis statement, selecting strong evidence and analyzing it effectively. Our goal in the writing center, that I plan to bring into my tutoring at Varsity, is to produce better writers, not better writing. Developing an essay you're proud of is important, but the most important part of anything is the process. I want writers to walk away from a session feeling like a stronger...

I am a recent graduate of the University of Illinois at Chicago with a major in Biology and a Psychology minor. I am starting medical school at UIC in Fall 2019 and am eager to help my students accomplish their goals and motivate them to

...tutoring individuals of all ages in a wide variety of subjects. For the last two years I have focused on working with students with learning disabilities such as ADHD. My teaching style focuses on reframing academic struggles as hurdles with simple and practical solutions rather than insurmountable hurdles. While I tutor in many subject areas, my passion and joy is in the sciences and mathematics. I have always seen education and learning as some of...

...in El Salvador. I am proficient in Spanish, including four months of intensive study at a Spanish language school, and am very familiar with how Spanish is taught in a classroom. Additionally, I have several months of experience tutoring in classrooms (especially middle school reading), and also have some experience tutoring the US naturalization test. I hope to complete my TEFL (Teaching English as a Foreign Language) certification by June. I am passionate about many...