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

...qualities that define me as a person and as a teacher. The first quality is my love of learning. From the time I have been able to speak I have always asked questions about the beautiful and amazing world that we live in. Throughout middle school and high school I would question teachers, not to annoy, but because I had such a passion and curiosity for learning. This rigorous academic pursuit led me to BioEngineering...

My philosophy of education is that each student is unique and has various opportunities to reach their potential. To do that, they need an educational environment where they can grow mentally, emotionally, physically, and socially. I must create this type of education environment where they are motivated to learn something new every day. Students control their decision-making. However, motivating them to make the decisions...

...College (BA), Case Western Reserve University (PhD-STEM and MS-Engineering), University of Illinois at Chicago (MPH- Epidemiology) and Clayton College of Natural Health (ND). I was a pre-medical student and received my Bachelor of Arts in Communication Theory with a focus on neurological speech disorders associated with brain injuries. Upon graduation, I was fortunate to have the opportunity to integrate my studies in communication theories and the sciences as an environmental scientist and engineer working for...

...middle school math teacher in the northern suburbs of Chicago. I received my Bachelor of Arts from Northeastern Illinois University in Middle-Level Education and Elementary Education, with minors in TESL (Teaching English as a Second Language) and Math and Science Concepts. I am designated as "highly qualified" by the state of Illinois to teach mathematics, science, social sciences, and language arts. I believe that math is the "language of the universe", and it is imperative...

...Finance in 2010 and a BS in Physics in 2012. I currently split my time between the city (Lakeview/Lincoln Park in Chicago) and the west suburbs (Addison, IL). When I am tutoring a student, I look to make a problem applicable to the student's experiences. I look to show them the parallels between things they are familiar with and the problem in question. Seeing a student's realization that they can solve a problem brings me...

...am very excited to be a new tutor with Varsity Tutors and I look forward to meeting you! I have a Bachelors Degree in English with a minor in Psychology from Monmouth College and a Master's Degree in Teaching from National Louis University. I have taught or tutored students ages 3 through adult in a wide variety of settings and subject areas, including prep for standardized tests. I am currently an Elementary School teacher at...

...University Chicago in the Education program. I am studying Bilingual/Bi-cultural and Elementary Education as a major. I truly believe the key to a bright future begins in the classroom, and that each student deserves the chance to succeed in school and beyond. I strive to do all I can to give students the confidence, skills and knowledge they need to be the best versions of themselves they can be. I have taken classes in teaching...

...a teacher for the past 41 years. I graduated from St. Cloud State University in Minnesota with an Elementary Education degree, and a math minor. I earned a Master of Science degree in Curriculum and Instruction, with a Math Specialist focus from Black Hills State University in South Dakota. I taught elementary grades 3, 5 and 6 for the first 8 years of my career. When I started teaching Middle School, I was able to...

...a graduate of the Columbia University in 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 try to impart discipline and motivation to study in all my students.

...get to know you and tailor my instruction to your individual needs. A little about me: I have been teaching in various capacities for about a decade, and have the experience and skills to help students reach their full potential. I have tutored professionally at a couple of different universities and private companies, dating back to 2009. My Master's Degree is in physics, and it is just about my favorite thing to teach. I have...

...currently pursuing a Master's in Teaching at the University of Chicago and also have a B.A. in Political Science from the University of Chicago. I have experience tutoring in and out of schools, as well as experience as a student teacher in classrooms, and love working with students! I specialize in reading and writing support (standardized testing/academic support). I am also pursuing an algebra certification, and am endorsed in middle school math and English education.

I am a first-year at the University of Chicago studying for a biology and political science double major. I have a passion for learning and working to help students achieve their goals. I believe education and knowledge to be paramount for one's success in life. Only through a supportive and focused tutoring environment can this be achieved. While I tutor a broad range of subjects, I am most passionate about tutoring math and biology.

...State University, where I received my Bachelor of Arts in Elementary Education with minors in Biology and History. As a classroom teacher, I taught grades 5-8 with an emphasis in the Sciences. As a tutor, I love that I have the chance to give a student the undivided attention that they are often unable to receive in a busy classroom. My goal as a tutor is to help students take ownership over their own learning...

I am a very passionate learner and I would be delighted to share that love for learning to other students. My empathetic mindset, work ethic, and persistence for success is what I value most about myself and how it can positively impact others.... My philosophies behind teaching are that there is not a single method to learn a subject, but multiple approaches to learning it. My belief is that using all the resources acquirable will lead...

...Biological Sciences at the University of Illinois at Chicago, and have been admitted to medical school. I took many upper-level biology, general chemistry, organic chemistry, and biochemistry courses throughout my undergrad. I am passionate about tutoring students in science (biology, chemistry, and physics) and math (algebra). I am also keen on helping students master the math section on the ACT/SAT. I like to make sure that my students have completely understood any given concept to...

...student at University of Illinois at Chicago College of Medicine. I graduated Magna Cum Laude from Saint Louis University in 2019 with a B.S in Biochemistry and a Minor in Biology. I have had a lot of tutoring experience and teaching experience as a Supplemental Instruction leader in Chemistry and Organic Chemistry, as well as Biology. My main tutoring focuses are for the MCAT, which I studied and took in 2018. I also tutor topics...

I'm a 4th year at the University of Chicago, and I love teaching. I'm elated to help others learn and gain confidence in subjects that may not be their strong suit today. Also, I want to give students the tools to succeed in subjects outside of what we directly cover. ... When I teach someone something, I want them to know the material well enough that they feel comfortable teaching it to someone else.... We would...

...Association (NTA) certified professional advanced level tutor, 1 of only 3 in Illinois, and a Purdue University graduate with a Bachelor's in Business Management and Information Systems. Since September 2015, I have been a volunteer tutor at Waukegan to College, a non-profit organization in Waukegan, IL, that helps first-generation students with the process of getting into and through college. I tutor 5th to 12th grade students one-on-one, in-person and online, and work with them on...

I enjoy helping people of all ages reach their educational goals. For younger students, I want to encourage curiosity and love of learning. For pre-graduate school test takers, I want to make sure that a four hour test does not get in the way of your dreams. ... Get to know them! I'm a firm believer that people learn better when they can connect with their tutor.... I help students stay motivated by focusing on the...

...at Concordia University Chicago. I am working towards receiving a Bachelor of Science as well as an endorsement in language arts. I am an elementary education major and am really looking forward to getting into a classroom and tutoring is a great way to get an early start. I have always been passionate about helping students even as a high school student, where I would spend my free period as well as my lunch period...