Award-Winning Math Tutors for Students in Chicago, IL

...studied English at the University of Chicago, music and chemistry at Indiana University, and I completed my MS in chemistry at New York University. I worked in education in New York for 25 years, including as a science and math teacher, department chair, and Head of Upper School for a number of K-12 independent schools. I reside in Hyde Park, Chicago. I am a STEAM educator who listens to the needs of my tutees and...

I am a graduate student studying Natural Resources and Environmental Science at the University of Illinois. My education background also includes an undergraduate degree in Political Science with a focus on US government and public policy.

...astronomy and astrophysics, in particular using coding to enhance astronomy research. I have worked with students both one-on-one and in groups as an acting coach and am excited to use the skills I learned in those experiences in my tutoring. My philosophy when it comes to teaching is truly tailoring the lessons to each individual student and their learning style. I hope to start with each new student by determining goals for our time together...

...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 writer,...

...was a great educator, as well as a spiritual mentor. My Junior and Senior English teacher helped me go from an average writer to one who truly loves to write (which is good because my graduate program requires a lot of it). Most of all, my mother, a 30+ high school and elementary teacher has constantly kept learning and education in my life as long as I can remember. Education has been one of the...

...Health. I am on the pre-medicine track and am going to SLU School of Medicine starting August 2019. I am an undergraduate researcher at Doisy Research Center and I volunteer at St. Mary's Hospital and at Ronald McDonald House. I love working with students and want to help them succeed and reach their potential for knowledge and learning. I am the President of SLU Rotaract Club and I am trying to start a non-profit organization...

Teaching has always been a passion of mine and has continued to be part of my life. From being a tutor to 60+ students at The Broad College of Business at Michigan State University to volunteer work for Tutoring Chicago, where i tutor every week. Varsity Tutors is now my newest platform to continue this interest and I look forward to helping more students reach their goals.

Teaching, for me, represents the chance to help students and peers find their way to new understandings. This might be as simple as a better way to find "x" or as complex as the next great thesis on Shakespeare. In the end, it's all about finding the heat in whatever subject is being explored.

...discovery and understanding of concepts through modeling, breaking down the process into steps, lots of practice -- and fun breaks when needed! I have found that taking a few minutes to tap into a different area of intelligence can be the perfect refresher that will allay frustration and power up learning. What interests you outside of academia? Oftentimes, clients choose a tutor because they share a similar hobby.... I help the student learn how to think...

...GMAT. This includes a high score on the Quantitative section, a perfect score on the Integrated Reasoning and Analytical Writing Assessment, and a Verbal score in the 99th percentile. In working with students, he emphasizes getting a full understanding of the student's current strengths and weaknesses, putting the areas of study into context with the student's larger goals, and creating a dialogue with the student to help them develop a full understanding of their chosen...

...Language. My favorite subject is American Sign Language and African American History because I enjoy the content from both subjects. In my experience, my students experience the most success with my tutoring because I used a variety of individualized teaching methods that best suited for the learner. I truly enjoy seeing my students achieve their ah-ha moments, confidence, and improve their grades. My teaching philosophy is based on Skinner's theory of learning- Positive Reinforcement (Radical...

...for 3 years in high school tutoring underclassman and grade school students in various subjects. I enjoy helping other's and making sure they understand what is being taught. I work hard and have good grades because I strive to succeed. I understand what it's like to struggle in school and not understand a subject matter right away. When I was younger, I had tutors in math and English. Over the years, I have picked up...

...other science related subjects. My teaching philosophy centers on connecting mathematical concepts to real-world applications, enabling students to grasp complex ideas with clarity. I strive to create a supportive learning environment where students feel empowered to ask questions and explore their curiosities. I am passionate about fostering academic success, seeing my students thrive motivates me daily. In addition to my formal teaching roles, I enjoy exploring new educational methods and engaging with students through interactive...

Academics and academia are my passions and it is a goal of mine to extend this passion to as many people as possible.

...up is a deep knowledge of methodologies and philosophies behind how technology is implemented and being developed. My tutoring strategy is to make sure that the student has a clear understand of not only the the code and programs they will be writing and using, but also and understanding of why they my implement certain strategies. In learning this way it also allows the student to learn to communicate clearly about technology. Communication and industry...

...teaching goes beyond just delivering content; it's about building relationships and instilling confidence in students. With over two years of tutoring experience in math and computer science, I focus on fostering an interactive learning environment where students actively engage with the material. I believe in the power of practice over passive learning, guiding students to identify their challenges and develop effective study habits. As a National Merit Scholar, I've honed my own test-taking strategies, which...

I am a sophomore student at DePaul University in Chicago. I am currently majoring in neuroscience which is the science of the brain! I have been tutoring students of all ages for about five years and I really enjoy it. I am tutoring chemistry, biology, and algebra. I know those subjects can be daunting and challenging but by taking our time and breaking it down together, I'm sure you will start to understand it.

My goal as a tutor is to improve the academic achievement of students through encouraging scholarly and personal progress. I maintain that listening to the student in order to asses problem areas within a subject is the best way to establish a working partnership in the effort to support scholarly achievement. I strongly encourage my students to set goals so that they can personally measure their academic progress and improvement.

...of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. I received my Bachelor of Arts in Chemistry. In my college years, I worked in the Tutoring Learning Center at Joliet Junior College as a peer tutor in Math and Spanish. As a native Spanish speaker, I know firsthand the struggles and efforts it takes to learn a new language. I am most passionate about helping others with any problem they might have with Spanish questions and homework. In my spare...

...two medical relief trips to Ecuador and Peru. During these trips, things can change in a blink of an eye and one must adapt in order to help the people in need. These skills can be translated to tutoring as well. Many styles of teaching wont work for some students. Since I have the ability to adapt, I can change my teaching style in the blink of an eye to assimilate to what the student...