Award-Winning Math Tutors for Students in River Forest, IL

...I discovered my passion for tutoring, which led me into teaching. I taught Physics at several schools in California before my life took a different direction, though in my corporate work I have always relished the opportunity to help teach my colleagues technical skills. My teaching philosophy centers on an individualized approach, with a strong...

...stare daggers at my Geometry teacher during high school (it's okay, we're cool now) because I felt that the work we had to do was so tough. But the reason why it was tough was because I was trying to do it alone. But math does not have to be a solo journey. No one...

Hello, my name is Shaheer I currently a rising freshmen attending University of Illnios at Chicago for Computer Science. I previously thought at Kumon for a total of 5 months where I helped kids with math and reading. Also I have though at Lan Learning the fundamentals of Pyhton and know some Java.

...tutored students, who needed help, at an elementary school located in Champaign, Illinois. The subject I enjoy to tutor is Math. There are many different methods in solving a math problem; however, many teachers are negligent of other possible ways of solving a problem due to the lack of time in class, thus they only...

...I can help students. I am quite thrilled about the possibility of using Varsity Tutors to put my previous work experience and abilities to good use. This experience has given me the opportunity to connect with children whose skills span a wide range and to help them in the classes and activities they participate in....

...by bachelors degrees in both Economics and Biology from the University of Illinois in Champaign-Urbana and graduated with a 3.8/4.0 GPA. I was also apart of the James Scholar honors program and graduated Cum Laude. I attended Adlai E. Stevenson High school where I received a 5 for AP credit in AP European History, AP...

...at Urbana-Champaign and studied political science. I will be attending the University of Oregon in the fall of 2025 for a J.D. (law). My area of specialty is writing, and I can and will help anyone from Kindergarteners learning how to form sentences with correct syntax to graduate school hopefuls writing personal statements of great...

...their greatest potential. My favorite part of teaching is seeing the "light bulb" above a student's head when they have been struggling with a concept and finally get it. I taught a high school classroom of high functioning students with autism in a therapeutic school for over four years. My teaching experience was very enjoyable,...

...direct medical program. Medicine is my passion, and I'm thrilled that we are able to interview patients in the hospital and learn from them very early on in the process. The best teachers I've ever had have been more than just adults. They were passionate about the material they taught, and that passion was carried...

...and university. Over the course of this time, I've tutored many elementary, middle, high school and college students privately in subjects ranging from mathematics to writing to standardized test prep (SAT/GRE). I am also a published writer, with essays and articles appearing in Foreign Policy Magazine, the Oxford Encyclopedia, and other publications. In addition, I...

...My intent is to be a tutor every student can rely on, be themselves around, and most importantly learn from in an effective manner. I love engaging my students by utilizing their format of learning to maximize their potential for success. I graduated from Marquette University from my Master's in Science in Physician Assistant studies....

...to receive my Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering along with a minor in computer engineering. I not only tutor but am passionate in physics and mathematics as they are both the keys to clearly understanding how our world works. I understand every student has many different and optimal ways to learn so I tutor...

...on Molecular Genetics and Genomics) and English Creative Writing with Honors (focused on Poetry). This fall, I will attend the University of Pennsylvania to earn a Master's in Genetic Counseling. I can't wait to be a genetic counselor because they strive to make complicated or scary things easier to understand - and I will have...

...years. It is my belief that all children can learn with the proper structure, motivation and learning techniques. Customizing lessons to meet the needs of my students is what I am all about. If given the opportunity to work with a student, I know that I can bring out the best in them through interesting...

...engineering and architecture. I will soon have a decade of experience with professors, homework, and tests. And I've been tutoring since the beginning of my college career. I teach for the same reason that I learn - I enjoy it. Every student learns differently, and so everyone I teach pushes me to learn the material in...

...Administration (Sports Analytics track) at Northwestern University. I played 4 years of basketball in college and am on the coaching staff for the Men's Basketball team at the University of Chicago. I tutored in high school and college and take pride in my ability to explain things clearly. I am excited to meet and help...

...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...

...general perception people have of tutors is that they are just intelligent individuals with expertise in certain areas who lecture those who do not fully understand yet. In my case, my tutor helped shape the way I see tutoring and learning itself. When I was younger I personally struggled with many subjects. My tutor was...

...Atmospheric Sciences. My major involves daily scientific discussion, research, and forecasting. I've lately been interesting in atmospheric modeling and forecasting techniques, and I'm looking to get into some hands-on research within the next couple of years. I believe that the importance of understanding physical sciences has never been greater, and that an everyday concept like...

...on tutors and mentor networks myself. I can definitely understand the value of having someone to look over your work, help you create a plan, or even just be there to listen, and I'm excited to be providing this kind of support! I am a recent graduate of the University of Michigan, majoring in Business...