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

...am a 2015 graduate of Oberlin College, where I majored in biology and minored in chemistry. Having gone to small schools my whole life, I believe in the power of small group/individual interactions for learning. While memorization is important for certain things, I always appreciated understanding the "why" and "how" in school and I try...

...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 satisfaction....

...Chicago. I decided to move here because of the vast career opportunities in accounting. I became a tutor because I have always enjoyed helping my fellow classmates with their homework. My personal goal in tutoring is to not only aid students in learning material, but also teach them how to learn material on their own.

...grade math for 21 years and 8th grade math for 6 years. The last three years of my teaching career I was a part-time math interventionist and an Online Math instructor, utilizing the Edgenuity Online program. I believe all students can learn. It is the responsibility of the instructor to provide opportunities for success and...

I am a math and statistics double major. I am passionate about teaching and have a demonstrated ability to teach a variety of subjects, including standardized test preparation.

...am a 7th/8th grade math teacher (at least 6 years) and before that taught 6th/7th grade math for 8 years. I tutor students from 3rd-college age in math and love working one on one with students of varying abilities. I am able to tutor math from elementary math to Calculus. I earned my Bachelors of...

...many anchoring visuals. Such student success has also come through a gradual release method that I use as a framework for my lessons. This includes modeling, guided practice, independent practice and a wrap-up closure. Working 1:1 gives me the opportunity to deeply differentiate to my students' specific needs. I have experience teaching students with dyslexia...

...things I find most rewarding is explaining math. My career goal is to become a college professor, teach math, and do research. I am currently a Senior with a math major at Loyola University Chicago and have been accepted to their masters program. I also like playing tennis, whiffle ball, and writing poetry.

...working towards my Chemistry degree at the University of Oklahoma, I worked as a chemistry, biology, and Spanish tutor both through the University and via self-employment. It has always been my greatest passion to help someone navigate with ease a subject which they have previously regarded as difficult or stressful. I would describe my tutoring...

...Arts. I love coaching teachers on how to best differentiate their lessons to meet their students' needs. Along with coaching and teaching, I am pursuing my PhD in Curriculum and Instruction. I am excited to use the Varsity Tutor platform to continue to make learning fun and hard concepts easy to grasp.

...name is Justin Gustafson. I am currently a Special Education Teacher in Racine Wisconsin. I teach at a Math intensive school. Due to the requirements of my job I supplement multiple courses, Pre Algebra, Algebra 1, Algebra 2, Geometry, Biology, and English. I have done countless interventions in Math and English. I love building a...

...earned my bachelor's degree in K-12 special education and my master's degree in educational neuroscience, as well as a Certificate in E-Learning and Adult Learning. I am Orton Gillingham trained. For over twenty years, I have served as a K-12 teacher and learning specialist. I'm currently a university instructor. Specialties: e-learning, ESL, ELL, K-12 education,...

...high school, working at a tutoring center my senior year, and providing in-home private tutoring throughout college. I strongly believe in teaching each student specifically to their educational needs, but also tailored to their individual learning habits. I personally always find that I learn the most when the topic is related to my life outside...

...friendly, warm, understanding mathematician. I love working with students and finding the best ways to help them understand something they struggle with or dislike. I find it very rewarding to be able to share my love of mathematics with others. I am a great communicator and can quickly adapt to different students' needs. Finding out...

...Academy for Urban School Leadership (AUSL) as a Math+ tutor. Math+ was a math intervention program for Chicago Public Schools focusing on third through fifth grade students. As a Math+ tutor, I provided data-driven, small group math classes. After my stint with AUSL, I worked for By the Hand Club for Kids (BTH) as the...

...of Science in Psychology, passed the licensure exam for teachers and completed the academic requirement in Master of Arts teaching Special Education. I have been in the teaching service for 26 years. I used to teach English and Science. Respecting individual differences, patience, commitment and love for what you are doing is the key for...

...to learn more about the world around me. How do computers work? How do mechanical products work? My desire to study Engineering stems from the practical application of math and Physics to real-world situations to enhance and improve them is a field that I find fascinating and perplexing. After partaking in different engineering-based experiences, I...

...am a senior financial manager with over 7 years of experience working at top companies. I hold a Bachelor's in Business Administration from the University of Notre Dame and am currently pursuing a Master's in Energy & Sustainability at Northwestern University. I am passionate about using my financial expertise to drive profitability while reducing environmental...

...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 that benefit them academically is the key to successful education. I want to motivate them to attack any...

I am a Neuroscience major and pre-nursing student. I would love to share some of my knowledge as a resource and guide to other students out there (irrespective of being pre-health or not) in order to work together to strengthen understanding and comprehension.