Award-Winning Middle School Math Tutors for Students in Burbank, IL

...am a psychology major on the pre medical track. Over the summers, I tutor students between the ages of kindergarten through 5th grade and created engaging games to help them actively learn. At Cornell, I serve as Math TA for Algebra. My main goal in these tutoring sessions is to create a safe learning environment...

...their unique needs while fostering an environment where they can feel comfortable taking risks and making mistakes. In addition to having strong communication and management skills. I have a proven track record of developing engaging curricula tailored for students at different levels. Ultimately, I view teaching as an opportunity not only to impart important academic...

...and out of the classroom, I have learned many things. However, two main things have stood out more than anything else. The first thing would be that flexibility is the key to success. The second thing would be that if at first you don't succeed, try again using a different method. There are nine different...

...I worked for two years as a foreign language instructor at the University of Washington, conducting my own class of undergraduate and graduate students, while completing my Masters Degree there. Most recently, I worked as a Teaching Assistant in the Graduate School of Arts and Sciences at Columbia University in the City of New York...

...Learning should be fun at the same time. The teachers that stood out to me never failed to make whatever they were teaching enjoyable for the whole class. And that is what I believe is very important. If there is a way to make the material a little more bearable, it encourages students to want...

...New York. I graduated with a master's degree in mechanical engineering with a focus on Robotics and Digital Control Systems. I am very passionate about teaching, particularly math from elementary through high school, Competition math, and standardized tests (both math and reading/writing sections). I believe that a good education shapes a student's life, and I...

...personalizing CAR T-cell therapy for cancer patients. I am also quite involved in researching free septal perichondrium grafting for rhinoplasty at USC. Due to my interest and background in science, I really, really enjoy tutoring STEM-related subjects, although I also have a keen interest in preparing students for standardized tests. The ACT and SAT are...

...realized that I enjoyed teaching in this environment as well, particularly because I enjoy math and science and their relevance to my everyday life. This projected my teaching philosophy by giving students connections to their studies. I believe these connections are the best way to improve your attitude towards learning and understanding of any subject...

...PhD in Evolutionary Biology at The University of Chicago. My focus is conservation genomics, speciation, molecular evolution, zoology, captive population management, & illegal wildlife trafficking policy. I obtained my BA in Environmental Biology from Columbia University and MS in Environmental Science & Policy from Johns Hopkins University. I have a year old Dusky-headed conure, named...

...my students. I teach knowledge, not tricks and I believe that consistent practice is the only way to achieve a high score. I often get students that score in the teens and I bring them up to the high 20s and up to the 30s. All of my students have significantly improved since working with...

I am a middle school teacher with endorsements in reading, language arts, math, science, and social studies. In my free time I teach and perform aerial silks!

...at the University of Illinois in Chicago. I'm currently a sophomore at the University and a Neuroscience major on the Pre-med track. I currently volunteer at the UIC hospital and would be glad to talk to anyone who is hoping to start volunteering as well. I am very excited to be a tutor because there...

...kids for years gave me a wonderful perspective on what education looks like for many across the country, and solidified the importance of a holistic education system. I hope to bridge this passion with my architectural background in the near future, but in this moment where our schools and teachers are under an even-greater strain,...

...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...

...learned to create engaging and simplified lesson plans tailored to individual learning needs. I believe that fostering a supportive and hands-on learning environment is key to student success, and I thrive on witnessing my students grow and gain confidence in their abilities. My goal is to empower learners by clarifying challenging concepts and providing them...

...a focus on psychology and theatre. Since graduation and during my time as an undergraduate, I have traveled extensively, tutoring children in underprivileged communities in my local city for a nonprofit Chicago Hopes for Kids program and also privately for students in public schools. While I tutor a broad range of subjects, I am most...

...somebody who has had to work to find new intuitive ways to learn, I highly value the qualities of patience and out-of-the-box thinking to help my students succeed! I have tutored all fundamental subjects for students in K-12. However, as a student currently pursuing a degree in Secondary Education Math, my affinity for tutoring especially...

...mathematics and pass their exams. I taught in all mathematics areas including but not limited to: Algebra, Geometry, Calculus, and Analysis. In my experience helping struggling students prepare for Standardized Tests, we always seem to have the most fun prepping for the calculus and geometry portions of the exams. And because mathematics is the base...

...one should be stuck feeling like they're behind in the middle of a class lecture, because chances are, if you're confused, there's a high chance someone else is too. I'm here to tutor math because I know what it's like to have a lot of questions and feel like I know nothing about what is...

...of Oberlin College and Conservatory, where I studied Jazz Trumpet and Environmental Studies. I tutor in a wide range of subjects, including math, French, English, environmental science, and standardized test prep. I have experience teaching academic subjects and music in both classroom and individual settings, and I have worked with middle school through college-aged students....