Top GRE Tutors serving Oak Park
Alex: Oak Park GRE tutor
Certified GRE Prep Tutor in Oak Park, IL
...pass exams but to additionally give us enjoyment and perspective for life's ups and downs. I began teaching in earnest over a decade ago when I taught ESL in South Korea. During that time and since, I've been fortunate to tutor students of all ages and in a variety of subjects. I received a BA in International Relations and Economics from the University of Wisconsin-Madison, and more recently completed my MBA program at the University...
Education & Certification
University of Wisconsin-Madison - Bachelor in Arts, Economics
University of Wisconsin-Madison - Bachelor in Arts, International Relations
University of Southern California - Masters in Business Administration, Finance
University of Southern California - Masters in Business Administration, Real Estate
ACT English: 31
ACT Math: 35
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1400
Ruthie: Oak Park GRE tutor
Certified GRE Prep Tutor in Oak Park, IL
...seniors who had not yet passed the Biology state test they needed to graduate. At the Noble Academy, I taught AP Biology ninth graders as well as all of our ninth graders with IEPs. Three ninth graders passed the AP Biology exam and the ninth grade grew 2.18 points as a whole on the ACT science section. I therefore am an incredibly flexible teacher, who can adapt lessons to a range of ability levels and...
Education & Certification
University of Pennsylvania - Bachelors, Biological Basis of Behavior
ACT Composite: 33
ACT English: 36
ACT Math: 34
Christopher: Oak Park GRE tutor
Certified GRE Prep Tutor in Oak Park, IL
...alcohol exposure on the developing hippocampal region of the brain. After graduating, I served a year, full time, as an Americorps member with City Year, tutoring and mentoring 7th and 8th grade students in the Englewood Community of Chicago in 1-on-1 and small group settings. I am currently working toward a TEFL certification that would allow me to teach English as a foreign language abroad. With Varsity Tutors, I tutor a wide range of subjects...
Education & Certification
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign - Bachelors, Psychology
ACT Composite: 32
ACT English: 35
ACT Math: 31
Steve: Oak Park GRE tutor
Certified GRE Prep Tutor in Oak Park, IL
...and Math) tutor for college students. I believe my strongest subject to tutor is Standardized Test Prep (SAT, ACT, and GRE). Performing well on these tests can truly bolster a student???s application for undergraduate or graduate education, and I truly enjoy helping him or her achieve their best. I am also passionate about tutoring Algebra, Geometry, Trigonometry, and Calculus. My teaching style is not set in stone; I understand that everyone learns differently and will...
Education & Certification
University of Notre Dame - Bachelors, Chemical and Biomolecular
May: Oak Park GRE tutor
Certified GRE Prep Tutor in Oak Park, IL
...on a personal level. I prefer to teach students the learning method and thinking process, rather than just the answer. I am good at guiding students and letting them come up with the answer by themselves. In college, I am a TA for a Calculus 1 class, helping students understand difficult concepts and prepare for tests. Last summer, I traveled back to China and tutored math for standardized testing such as the SAT Subject Math...
Education & Certification
Bryn Mawr College - Bachelor in Arts, Computer Science & Biology
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1490
SAT Math: 800
Peter: Oak Park GRE tutor
Certified GRE Prep Tutor in Oak Park, IL
...Radio, Television, and Film in the fall. My passion for projects that are unique and illuminate subjects in innovative ways ignites his passion for teaching, where the name of the game is to work with learners to find an approach that works for them. I have tutored in both the SAT and the GRE. In my free time I love to watch movies, follow and partake in sports, especially football, rugby, and running, and, when...
Education & Certification
Carleton College - Bachelors, Cinema and Media Studies
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1510
SAT Math: 760
SAT Verbal: 700
Mackenzie: Oak Park GRE tutor
Certified GRE Prep Tutor in Oak Park, IL
...health and human disease, global health, and a minor in French. I love reading, traveling, learning and helping others learn! I have experience tutoring high school and elementary school students in math, science, and English and I love tutoring in each subject equally. Eventually, I see myself going to medical school and researching topics related to viral diseases which I've been interested in since a very young age. I'm very passionate about the subjects I...
Education & Certification
Northwestern University - Bachelor in Arts, Economics
ACT Composite: 35
ACT English: 35
ACT Math: 33
Jacob: Oak Park GRE tutor
Certified GRE Prep Tutor in Oak Park, IL
...Master's degree, and will continue on from there. Though I am more than happy to help where needed anywhere from K-12, I am most experienced with test prep tutoring. The SAT and ACT tests can be an extremely stressful event for students, especially first time test-takers, so I do my best to go beyond the material covered by the tests and prepare students for the experience of taking the test itself, so that when the...
Education & Certification
Vanderbilt University - Bachelors, English Literature
ACT Composite: 35
ACT English: 36
ACT Math: 34
Rebecca: Oak Park GRE tutor
Certified GRE Prep Tutor in Oak Park, IL
...believe that critical thinking is important both academically and in our personal lives; the ability to reason through a problem and understand the flow of an argument will help any student inside or outside the classroom. As a teacher, I aim to build confidence in my students and decrease anxiety about any difficulties that may arise with the subject matter. There are no bad questions (questions give me insight into how someone is viewing the...
Education & Certification
University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus - Bachelors, Philosophy
Illinois Institute of Technology - Masters, Applied Mathematics
LSAT: 169
GRE Verbal: 170
Mark: Oak Park GRE tutor
Certified GRE Prep Tutor in Oak Park, IL
...in my opinion is somewhat of a rarity among science and math teachers. Throughout my youth I coached a swim team and have always gained an immense satisfaction from helping others. Tutoring is a win-win situation for both parties. The student becomes fluent and develops interest in a subject they have struggled with in the past and I gain from helping them improve and succeed. I like to make learning fun and strive to make...
Education & Certification
University of Illinois at Chicago - Current Undergrad, Bioengineering
University of Illinois at Chicago - Current Grad Student, Bioengineering
ACT Composite: 34
ACT English: 33
ACT Math: 36
Gabriel: Oak Park GRE tutor
Certified GRE Prep Tutor in Oak Park, IL
...and subjects (in particular, I have the most experience tutoring for the PSAT, SAT and college admissions essays, as well as math, English literature and Spanish to middle school students). My favorite subject to tutor is Math because it was my favorite as a child and adolescent. I love interacting and getting to know those students with whom I work because I believe that having a good connection and feeling comfortable is a key first...
Education & Certification
Harvard University - Bachelor in Arts, History and Literature
University of Chicago - PHD, Comparative Human Development
SAT Math: 800
SAT Verbal: 710
Mike: Oak Park GRE tutor
Certified GRE Prep Tutor in Oak Park, IL
...students develop their critical thinking abilities and to encourage them to utilize these abilities in interpreting and interacting with the world around them. I believe that liberal education is one of the great pillars of democracy and civil society. If I can help young people understand and assess academic material, achieve their academic goals, and appropriate what they learn to apply it to their own lives and the world around them, I will be well...
Education & Certification
The University of San Francisco - Bachelors, European History
The University of Chicago - PHD, History (History of Ideas and Modern German History)
ACT English: 35
ACT Reading: 35
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1460
Masooma: Oak Park GRE tutor
Certified GRE Prep Tutor in Oak Park, IL
...learning process for each subject that my students now face as well, and so I know what that feels like, and love to help guide others through it. Likewise, I truly understand where those confusions often lie, and--most importantly--how to best overcome those obstacles to reach the a proper understanding of the material at hand. A little bit more about me! I'm an avid reader of a plethora of genres, and my other hobbies include...
Education & Certification
University of Illinois at Chicago - Bachelor in Arts, Political Science and Government
ACT Composite: 34
ACT English: 34
ACT Math: 34
Ben: Oak Park GRE tutor
Certified GRE Prep Tutor in Oak Park, IL
...view my job as helping you achieve your goals in a way that's informed by how you grapple with facts, concepts and tests. I am a 2009 graduate of the University of Chicago in Statistics and Political Science. I have been a tutor for test prep (including ACT, SAT, LSAT and AP testing), academic and creative writing, and general academic assistance for three years. When I am not tutoring, I am doing data science for...
Education & Certification
University of Chicago - Bachelors, Political Science and Government
Levente: Oak Park GRE tutor
Certified GRE Prep Tutor in Oak Park, IL
...at Urbana-Champaign, I held a few roles in academia. I was a class assistant for Differential Equations for 3 semesters, where I organized and led study sessions, graded assignments, etc. At different points in my college career, I also worked as a mentor for Calculus 1-3 and a project manager for a higher level engineering course. Currently, I work as a derivatives trader in Chicago, so I'm constantly using and refining my knowledge of statistics,...
Education & Certification
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign - Bachelor of Science, Industrial Engineering
GRE Quantitative: 170
Adrianne: Oak Park GRE tutor
Certified GRE Prep Tutor in Oak Park, IL
...I have tutored math up to Calculus AP; English Writing, Reading Comprehension and College Essay instruction; Science through AP Physics; and test preparation for GRE, ACT, SAT as well as state-mandated tests in Illinois and Michigan. Finally, I majored in and am pursuing a Master's Degree in the field of social science. The Master's in Education program at Depaul is preparing me to teach students from a variety of cultural and linguistic backgrounds at the...
Education & Certification
University of Michigan - Bachelors, Social Science, Latin American Studies
DePaul University - Masters in Education, Bilingual Education/Secondary Education
ACT Composite: 34
ACT English: 35
ACT Math: 31
Darya: Oak Park GRE tutor
Certified GRE Prep Tutor in Oak Park, IL
...passionate about helping others and it is fulfilling to see my efforts have a positive effect on another person, whether it be in a medical or educational setting. My favorite part about being a tutor is helping students gain confidence and become excited about subjects they have struggled with in the past. I enjoy tutoring Mathematics and Science because there is typically more than one approach to understanding concepts. In Mathematics, there are multiple methods...
Education & Certification
Loyola University-Chicago - Bachelors, Biology, General
ACT Reading: 31
Ignacio: Oak Park GRE tutor
Certified GRE Prep Tutor in Oak Park, IL
I am a Computer Science Master's student at DePaul with a BS in Environmental Science from the University of Chicago.... Math builds on itself. Build a strong foundation.... Ask for past home works and tests.... By showing them that everything they learn can be used to build and create new things.
Education & Certification
University of Chicago - Bachelors, Environmental Science
DePaul University - Current Grad Student, Computer Science
Najla: Oak Park GRE tutor
Certified GRE Prep Tutor in Oak Park, IL
...published writer, with essays and articles appearing in Foreign Policy Magazine, the Oxford Encyclopedia, and other publications. In addition, I worked for two years as a foreign language instructor at the University of Washington, conducting my own class of undergraduate and graduate students, while completing my Masters Degree there. Most recently, I worked as a Teaching Assistant in the Graduate School of Arts and Sciences at Columbia University in the City of New York while...
Education & Certification
The University of Texas at Austin - Bachelor in Arts, Biology, General
University of Washington , Columbia University - PHD, History
SAT Math: 700
SAT Verbal: 720
Jessica: Oak Park GRE tutor
Certified GRE Prep Tutor in Oak Park, IL
My background is in teaching composition, creative writing and analytical writing to college students. I have a PhD in Comparative Literature and I've published essays, stories, and plays. I taught at the University of Notre Dame for nine years. I am happy to be tutoring now because it gives me the opportunity to have an impact on students' lives from an early age. ... Every student is different. Their attention is different, their enthusiasms are different,...
Education & Certification
Barnard College - Bachelors, French, Women's Studies
New York University - PHD, Comparative Literature
Private GRE Tutoring in Oak Park, IL
Our interview process, stringent qualifications, and background screening ensure that only the best GRE tutors in Oak Park, IL work with Varsity Tutors. To assure a successful experience, you're paired with one of these qualified tutors by an expert director - and we stand behind that match with our money-back guarantee.
Receive personally tailored GRE lessons from exceptional tutors in a one-on-one setting. We help you connect with the best tutor for your particular needs while offering flexible scheduling to fit your busy life.
Oak Park GRE Tutoring FAQ
The GRE, or Graduate Record Examination, is a standardized test which is administered to college undergraduates that are seeking admission to graduate school. It is an important exam that graduate school admissions boards use as an element of their process for determining who they should admit for their schools and who they shouldn't. Which means that doing well on the GRE really can be the difference between gaining acceptance into your dream school or not, so it is very important to plan for the exam to the best of your abilities. If you are getting ready to take the GRE, and wouldn't mind some extra help, one great way to get that help is through signing up to work with a private tutor. Luckily, Varsity Tutors' educational directors in Oak Park, IL, could locate a GRE tutor who might help you pursue your goals and potentially excel on your exams.
Once you sign up to work with a tutor, you'll get access to a professional educator that is an expert on the GRE. This means you can actually ask whatever questions you have about the test right away, and will receive an answer instantly. Not needing to spend your valuable study time looking for those answers yourself either online or in a textbook can save you lots of time. Additionally, your tutor will work with you to recognize your weaknesses and then will establish a targeted learning plan to try to help you overcome them. Both these factors are element of what makes studying with a tutor a more efficient process versus studying for the GRE alone. If that sounds good for your requirements, our directors will match you with a great GRE tutor in Oak Park who might help you to meet your academic and test score goals.
Another great part about working with a tutor is that you may be able to choose the schedule that works best for you. Not only can Varsity Tutors find you a seasoned GRE tutor in Oak Park with expertise and a depth of information in the subject who can try to help students at all levels, but we are going to also connect you with someone who can accommodate your schedule. This means you're going to be able to get the help that you might want getting ready for the GRE without having to rearrange the rest of your life. You are able to even choose to meet with your tutor online, in the form of a face-to-face study session.
Through individualized attention and a flexible schedule, your private tutor could give you assistance with many benefits that could help you do your best on your GRE exam. The educational directors at Varsity Tutors could help you see Oak Park, IL, tutors who can give you your best chance at getting accepted to your ideal graduate school.
Your Personalized Tutoring Program and Instructor
Identify Needs
Our knowledgeable directors help you choose your tutor with your learning profile and personality in mind.
Customize Learning
Your tutor can customize your lessons and present concepts in engaging easy-to-understand-ways.
Increased Results
You can learn more efficiently and effectively because the teaching style is tailored to you.
Online Convenience
With the flexibility of online tutoring, your tutor can be arranged to meet at a time that suits you.