
Hannah: Des Plaines ISAT tutor
Certified ISAT Tutor in Des Plaines, IL
I graduated from Georgia Tech majoring in Industrial and Systems Engineering and Pre-teaching , and I just moved to Chicago to attend Chicago State University Pharmacy School. I have been tutoring a lot of students [K-12] in various subjects for more than ten years. ... Helping students to reach their goals.... I would talk about my background and share my past experience of studying. I also would ask what their goals are.... If they make mistakes,...
Education & Certification
Georgia Institute of Technology-Main Campus - Bachelor of Science, Industrial and Systems Engineering
Chicago State University - PHD, Pharmacy

David: Des Plaines ISAT tutor
Certified ISAT Tutor in Des Plaines, IL
...that we can all learn and achieve success. One-on-one tutoring is an effective technique, particularly for explaining and modeling math, and I enjoy seeing students attitudes toward school brighten when they see immediate progress in their work. As a writing tutor, I like to focus on helping students find their authentic voice. Essays succeed when students strip away the extraneous material and present themselves and their ideas honestly, and I think with a little coaching any...
Education & Certification
Drake University - Bachelor of Science, Education, History
State Certified Teacher

Molly: Des Plaines ISAT tutor
Certified ISAT Tutor in Des Plaines, IL
..."tricks" for getting the right answer. Rather, I aim to wholly ingrain the skills, strategies, and overall thinking needed to fully understand how and why we can come to certain answers. My goal is not to help students to merely get a good grade on the next quiz, but to help build a foundation that allows him or her to find success on their own in future units of study. In each lesson, I use...
Education & Certification
Columbia University in the City of New York - Bachelor in Arts, History
Northwestern University - Masters, Elementary Education

Kristen: Des Plaines ISAT tutor
Certified ISAT Tutor in Des Plaines, IL
...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 of you familiar with those events)! I'm not a total athlete but I love badminton and played on my high school's team for three years, and also play on the...
Education & Certification
University of Illinois at Chicago - Bachelors, Psychology

Miguel: Des Plaines ISAT tutor
Certified ISAT Tutor in Des Plaines, IL
...joining Varsity Tutors, I devoted three years to working as an academic instructor and student advisor for several non-profits dedicated to educational advocacy and academic enrichment. I thus have extensive experience working with middle and high schoolers in a variety of educational environments - including public, charter, and private schools throughout New York City. My individual-driven approach to tutoring has been shaped by working with students with diverse needs and educational backgrounds. In addition to...
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Harvard University - Bachelor in Arts, History and Science; Comparative Literature (French, German)

Sarah: Des Plaines ISAT tutor
Certified ISAT Tutor in Des Plaines, IL
I am a certified high school math teacher who is looking for summer tutoring opportunities. I have experience teaching and tutoring math through the elementary- high school level, and I especially enjoy the opportunity to work one-on-one with students.
Education & Certification
St. Olaf College - Bachelor in Arts, Sociology/Anthropology

Shayan: Des Plaines ISAT tutor
Certified ISAT Tutor in Des Plaines, IL
I am a student of Finance and Accounting at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. Teaching is one of my passions and I am excited to help students out on Varsity Tutors.
Education & Certification
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign - Bachelor of Science, Accounting and Finance

Manpreet: Des Plaines ISAT tutor
Certified ISAT Tutor in Des Plaines, IL
...in my gap year. I have been tutoring since my sophomore year of High School, so I have a lot of valuable experience that allows me to assist others with any educational goals that they might have. I am very good with little kids and my peers. I like to call myself a people person because I enjoy interacting with others, and others typically feel comfortable talking to me. I am very passionate about helping...
Education & Certification
University of Illinois at Chicago - Bachelor of Science, Biology, General

Jacqueline: Des Plaines ISAT tutor
Certified ISAT Tutor in Des Plaines, IL
...University of Minnesota- Twin Cities on a 4 year scholarship. I received my masters degree (MPS) in public service from DePaul University in Chicago. I have worked for Sylvan Learning Center, Project SYNCERE STEM programs, and Chicago Public Schools where I have and continue to tutor and instruct youth in reading comprehension, vocabulary, math and the sciences. My hobbies include vegetable gardening, raising chickens, crocheting as well as cooking vegetarian meals. I enjoy tutoring in...
Education & Certification
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities - Bachelors, Applied Economics
DePaul University - Masters, Public Service

Muskaan: Des Plaines ISAT tutor
Certified ISAT Tutor in Des Plaines, IL
...by providing challenging practice problems, way to remember formulas, and other strategies to improve their test taking skills. I primarily work with middle school and high school kids, particularly in Algebra 1/2, Precalculus, Biology, and Chemistry. By understand a student's learning style, I always try to incorporate real world examples to bring subjects like math and science to life. In my free time, I love playing my viola, having a good read, and working out...
Education & Certification
Loyola University-Chicago - Bachelor of Science, Neuroscience
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