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

...Given that I graduated high school recently, I have taken several Standardized Tests and high school subjects myself, so I have a comprehensive understanding of not only how to tutor these subjects and exams, but also what it is like to take them. While I have a wide range of interests and am able to tutor various subjects, I am most passionate about tutoring in Standardized Test preparation (including ACT, SAT, SAT Subject Tests, and...

Experienced finance professional with dual Master's degrees, including an MS in Finance from the University of Iowa and MBA from Symbiosis. Possessing over 11 years of adeptness in financial planning, forecasting, and analysis. Demonstrated success in implementing strategies to drive business growth and enhance profitability. Proficient in analyzing financial data, developing models, and delivering insightful reports to facilitate decision-making.

...medical student at the Chicago Medical School. I tutor for a variety of grades and classes but specialize in tutoring middle, high school, and college students in math and basic sciences. My past experience as a neuroscience major and research assistant give me an edge in teaching biology, chemistry, and physics. I love sharing my knowledge of sciences and math with students. My aim with every student I meet is to better equip them with...

I enjoy the process of showing a student how a very few math rules has so much power the enables them to solve so many different types of problems.... Helping a student demystify math by getting them to see how using logic, overcoming their fear, and relying on even a small arsenal of math laws enables them to solve many more problems than they would expect.... Getting to know the student personally. Ask the student what...

...sense! I received my bachelors degree from Valparaiso University with a double major in mathematics and computer science. After that, I went back to school to get my teaching certificate. My past experience in the education industry has included substitute teaching, working as a special education teacher assistant, and tutoring at various tutoring/learning centers. I love mathematics and have a passion for helping others understand mathematical concepts. I have worked with students of various ages,...

...graduate of the University of Notre Dame. I received my undergraduate degrees in Computer Science and Theology in 2005 and my MBA in Marketing in 2011. While completing my undergraduate degrees, I was a teaching assistant for the Introduction to Engineering class. I enjoyed working with the students and seeing them master the material over the course of the semester. Professionally, I have worked both as a programmer and as a marketer. I believe my...

...the University of Missouri - St. Louis where I received my BS in Elementary Education. Currently, I am working on my Master's degree in Autism and Developmental Studies as well as an ELL certification. I also hold a teaching certificate. I love working with students of all ages, but specifically the elementary level. I have been a teacher and am used to working with students at all levels in all subjects. I believe everyone has...

...attending Cornell University. I 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 to encourage growth and success. I want every student to feel comfortable enough to ask questions...

...in an interactive way. While I mostly enjoy helping kids with Chemistry, I also help younger kids with Mathematics. I believe tutoring is always a two way process, wherein the teachers learn from their students. The thing I like most about teaching is my students. I love interacting with them, helping them understand the content of the course. In the time left after tutoring, I enjoy doing yoga, reading or taking a stroll in nature.

...I graduated from Loyola University with a Bachelor of Science in Biology. Aside from work, I am a dancer teacher and love to teach core school subjects well! Specifically Math and sciences I strongly believe in education. You are always a student, no matter the age, you are always learning. As a tutor, I strongly believe in incentives. Setting small goals and rewards will definitely motivate you to do better as long as you set...

...in Mathematics. I have a track record of excellence in academia overall, and have done well in math courses well beyond calculus. I have tutored mathematics and taught voice lessons on a freelance basis for the past year. I have enjoyed the experience of helping students achieve their goals. Over the summer, I helped an adult student dramatically improve her math skills on very short notice, which allowed her to pass a job-related math test.

I love working with students who want to learn! I aim to explain concepts using real-world examples, and I cater my examples to my students' interests. I'm excited to meet you and get started!

...begun tutoring through Varsity Tutors. I am a recent college grad who loves teaching and working with students and hopes to give people the wonderful collegiate experience that I have received at Wesleyan University. In my spare time I love to run and am currently training for a marathon. I'm also a passionate visual and auditory learner so I love to see shows, listen to music, and watch movies, all of which help keep me...

...played a central role in my life, from early youth until today. The first lesson learned was how to be disciplined. I learned how to put in the time and mental effort to be successful, and this work ethic has helped me in any venture I've pursued. I also learned how to deal with not being successful. Even the smartest people struggle in some areas/subjects, but what's important is developing the ability to admit when...

...residents, both academically and managing personal stresses. I was involved in undergraduate research. I was a part of the Mentorship program at Women in Electrical and Computer Engineering at my University and tutored classmates and my sibling during high school. I've volunteered at church for several years and tutored elementary and middle schoolers. While I tutor a variety of subjects, I am most passionate about math and college applications. I particularly enjoy tutoring students for...

...Reiken and I am so excited to be rejoining the Varsity Tutors team! I am a 7th grade math teacher in the Indianapolis Public School System. I have my Bachelor's from Butler University in Elementary Education (K-6) with Licensure in STEM education and 5-9 Mathematics. I have experience teaching ENL (English as a New Language) learners as well as teaching students with learning disabilities. I know that each student is an individual and I will...

...at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign Grainger School of Engineering. I am working 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 in a way that meshes well...

...and understand the magic by which authors can transform marks on a page into what seem in our minds to be living, breathing persons. In his classroom teaching at Roosevelt University, Chris likes to focus on genre fiction (such as sci-fi, romance, or westerns) and introductory courses, but he's particularly fond of tutoring, because it's the style of teaching in which an instructor gets most clearly to see students improve. In his free time, Chris...

...understanding is incredibly rewarding and continues to drive my passion for working with students. While I tutor various subjects, I specialize in math, finance, and economics, and I particularly enjoy helping students with problem-solving and analytical thinking. My favorite subject to tutor is math, as I find its logical structure both challenging and deeply satisfying. Watching a student go from frustration to confidence in a subject they once struggled with is an experience I never...

...like personal attention. The ability to assess and react on a one-on-one basis can prevent the largest pitfall of all; boredom. By adjusting one's teaching style to match a student's learning style, the information can flow smoothly, as can a passion for the subject. Achieve this, and learning becomes not only empowering but fun! My past experiences include a recent semester as a student teacher at the middle school age level. I also have many...