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

...am a motivated, eager, curious individual with a passion for helping others learn. I bring a diverse range of experiences with over 4 years of tutoring experience, including ACT, SAT, PSAT tutoring, college essay editing. I have also worked for 2 years with America Read America Counts, and spent summer of 2016 tutoring 12-18 year...

...everyone, my name is Humza and I am currently a Junior at UIC. I chose to tutor because I myself was the beneficiary of tutoring when I was in middle school and high school so I know first hand how much help it can be. My favorite subjects are math and the social sciences such...

I have a passion for teaching and learning. I think math is fun. Doing math is like solving a puzzle.

...overview of a topic, work on specific material, and teach as we encounter new things! I always stop for a question. And I ask a lot of leading questions myself, like, "What if it were like this instead?" I've found that writing down everything we go over and reviewing it at the end helps knowledge...

...have a Bachelor's Degree in History. I am enthusiastic about education and have been teaching for several years. I have high scores on the math and science parts of the ACT and AP tests. In addition, I have strong reading comprehension and writing skills. Thank you for the opportunity to work with Varsity Tutors. All...

...am a junior at Case Western Reserve University in Cleveland, Ohio! I was raised in Lake Forest, Illinois, and I want to help people. My major is Biomedical Engineering with a Sports Medicine Minor. I excel at math and science, plus my experience with theater and entrepreneurial projects makes me an excellent presenter. I helped...

...Level 1 Trauma Center for a year. I have counseled Jr. high and high school students at summer camps and at a local youth group for two years, and I have tutored students non-professionally and by teachers' recommendations since high school. In my free time I play the piano, ukulele, and sing. I also join...

...offers. As for my tutoring career, I've been with VT for 5+ years now and tutor the stem disciplines. Chemistry, organic chem, biochem, and MCAT chemistry are my strengths. I also tutor calc 1,2, and 3, algebra, pre calc, and geometry. I'm proud to say I've maintained a 5 star review, and I'm confident I...

...reaching their long term goals in addition to just learning the material needed at the moment. I graduated from Purdue University with a BSEE degree and have worked at Motorola in technical roles as well as an Engineering manager where I managed and mentored junior engineers. I have taught all the subjects and test prep...

...my help and my advice to other students and since I am currently a student, I can relate to the hardships that they may go through as courses and exams can be difficult at times. Since I am an Accounting major, I have been taking accounting courses in college and in high school. Therefore, I...

...that, I taught a reading intervention program in Waukegan for middle schoolers. I was an aide in Deerfield School district for students with severe autism in a Life Skills classroom for 2.5 years. I student taught in a 2nd grade placement, followed by a 4th grade placement in Buffalo Grove. I have tutored before and...

...own. Repetition of this practice is key! Now I am working towards a Computer Science degree at Lake Forest College. I speak English, Russian, and Spanish. Previously, I tutored my peers and elementary students in Computer Science, math, and Spanish. Beyond these subjects, I tutor students in art and composition, edit essays for colleges, scholarships,...

...studied Operations Management for four years at Northern Illinois University to earn my bachelor's degree. After working as a supervisor for almost two years, I have realized my passion lies in teaching. My favorite subject has always been math, and I really love to help people grasp the various concepts and feel a sense of...

...knowledge gives me joy. This is why I have been tutoring since my undergraduate degree in Chemical Engineering. I hold a Masters degree in Chemical Engineering from the City University of New York. I tutor math (Pre-calculus, Calculus 1,2 , Trigonometry, Algebra, Statistics, Geometry), College physics 1 and 2, Chemistry 1 and 2 My goal...

...can be so beneficial. By working on an individual basis, getting to know their learning styles and interests, it makes the job so rewarding and beneficial for clients. I am never afraid of changing my approach or my content, if it isn't working for the student. I have found this approach to be the most...

...the world. Learners see relevance in realistic situations and are therefore engaged and motivated. Motivated and engaged learners explore complex situations, find connections, problem solve and deepen their understanding of the topics they are studying. These connections propel learners to branch out into other subject areas to explore and expand upon. While passing that test...

...am currently researching gardening techniques to increase my harvest. I began tutoring my fellow students while attending UW-Parkside. I enjoyed helping them understand chemistry concepts. Currently, I am a substitute teacher with a local school district. I work with middle and high school students. I tend to take assignments in the math and sciences. I...

...of previous mathematical courses. The success that I have had in mathematics was not automatic, in fact for many years I struggled. I was told by my high school geometry teacher that mathematics was not for me and I was dropped from the honors math program. When this happened I became incredibly motivated and made...

...teaching in the classroom for 35 years, I am newly retired, but not ready to give up working with children. Tutoring allows me to do one of my favorite parts of classroom teaching: work one-on-one with a child. It is in the one-on one situation I am able to assess, individualize lessons and adapt as...

...a current student at the University of Illinois at Chicago majoring in Neuroscience. I have four years of tutoring experience, and as a student myself, I connect well with other students to understand how they learn and develop the best plan of action. I believe that the best way to learn is by teaching, so...