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

...love of science with students. I am passionate about science and math at all levels and I am a down-to-earth and compassionate teacher. My tutoring style is adapted to each student to focus on the specific areas of improvement. One size does not fit all, so why teach that way! There is nothing better than seeing a student's eyes light up when problems come together, which is partially why I especially love word problems. In...

I am currently earning my Masters in Civil Engineering in Chicago and hoping to help others with their work along the way.

...games. I do believe in reward based learning not punishment based learning. In other words, result-based evaluations and student self-evaluations are all a student needs to be motivated to do better, and obviously not receiving the reward is punishment enough. My biggest tool in the classroom is affirmation I've come to understand confidence is key to success and performance. Unfortunately, many children have not had confidence built in them to express what they know or...

...to take a hiatus from tutoring to focus on school. During the previous semester, my roommate had introduced me to Varsity Tutors. I was curious but I had to wait until a point in my life where I could handle the commitment. Starting this new year, I will be working in Fermi National Laboratory in a Co-op position and this provides me the perfect opportunity to revitalize my tutoring career/hobby. I have always been adamant...

...concepts and explain them in simpler terms for my students to gain a complete conceptual understanding. I tend to use many analogies and consider my tutor sessions as "discussions." My overall goal is to provide a thorough explanation of difficult concepts, as well as make learning a fun experience for my students so that they're better motivated to learn in the future. Currently, I'm a 19-year-old undergraduate studying biology at Lewis University.

Hi! I'm Emily. I'm working on my Master's Degree in International Relations. I studied Art History and Political Science in college, and I'm fluent in Spanish. I love all things art and art history, and I love going to art museums across the country. I have a lot of experience with tutoring of all ages, and I can't wait to help you learn!

I have taught math at 8 different colleges. I have taught every course in a math major as well as lower level courses such as pre-algebra. I have written math textbooks for junior high and high school. I have also taught math at a boarding school for high school students with ADD.

Loyola University Chicago Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science

...non-native English students improve their language skills, but I have also worked for over 10 years helping Middle School and High School students become more competent, clear writers and more efficient readers. I am passionate about assisting students develop their potential to communicate well. Through extensive interaction with people from many cultural and racial backgrounds, I believe I can connect with a wide variety of learners, motivating them to become the best they can possibly...

...students on all sorts of assignments such as college essays, rhetorical analysis papers, opinion pieces, etc. However, we also 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...

...currently working in higher education. I have a Bachelors Degree in Mass Communications from Saint Xavier University, and a Master's Degree in Education from Loyola University. My extensive experience in education ranges from teaching in a traditional classroom setting and non-traditional settings to children and adults. Being fluent in Spanish, I have experience teaching Spanish to English speakers and English to Spanish speakers. I have a huge passion for music, and have been playing guitar...

I am a tutor studying applied math at Columbia University. I am interested in discussing various math topics, approaching problems with creativity, and sharing study techniques. I have experience tutoring 3rd - 12th grade math as well as college math, including Algebra, Trigonometry, Calculus, Geometry, and SAT math.

...I'm studying Elementary Education and Special Education, so I have a strong passion for teaching and helping children in any way that I can. My favorite part of teaching is what I like to call "lightbulb moments", which are moments when a student finally understands something they've been struggling with, and it's as though a little lightbulb goes off in their minds. These moments are what motivate me to do my job and put a...

My goal is to make sure the student will understand the material and to be successful in the classroom while being an independent thinker.

...upon myself to provide a constructive and fulfilling educational experience for my student. I've worked for over four years with students from the USA, China, Taiwan, Japan, Russia, Argentina, Mexico, Colombia and Canada. My background includes to professional credentials in English as a Second Language and STEM. I have the Foundational and Advanced TESOL certifications as the TEFL certificate. Additionally, I'm in my final year of a Master's of Science in Chemistry (Infochemistry) degree. My...

I enjoy teaching and tutoring people and to become great. It's my passion to always help other become successful.

...a classroom teacher, I have previous experience as a substitute teacher, both per diem and long term. I also taught adults with disabilities for 8 months, specializing as the Health and Wellness Instructor. I spent a year as a one-to-one for a sophomore with special needs, and after that began my pre-practicum and practicum in technical high school. I have worked for Princeton Review and PrepNow as an SAT tutor, and did private tutoring in...

...law school. Last year, I graduated with a B.S. in Biological Engineering at The Ohio State University. Throughout my undergrad, I tutored a variety of students mostly in math and science from grade 4-12. I had a tutor during grade school that helped me fall in love with science and math, so I hope I can do the same for you! Outside of academia, I love to golf, play board games, and read!

I have been a student for the majority of my life and I don't believe I will ever stop learning. I hope I can be a great tutor to someone once in my shoes!