Award-Winning SAT Math Tutors for Students in Hoffman Estates, IL

I am a graduate from the University of Washington, holding a BA in mathematics. I have over 1800 hours of experience tutoring students in a variety of subjects, and have improved their grades by an average of 10 percentage points. I look forward to working with you.... There is no one method that works with every student, so adjustments need to be made on a case-by-case basis. There is one thing in common for all success...

...worked at a temporary ACT tutoring program over the summer of 2015. My tasks involved those of a teaching assistant: proctoring practice exams, answering individual's questions on problems they missed, and providing one-on-one mentoring for students to analyze the trends in their errors and give suggestions on key words or problem structures that improved their...

...caring she showed to each individual student is something that I strive to provide each of my students with. I currently work at Downers Grove High School as a paraprofessional in the Special Services Department. I strive to make sure that every student has the opportunity to succeed, and I understand that the path to...

I am passionate about teaching and mentoring. I have been teaching students from middle school to college and covered many different subjects including but not limted to pre-algebra, algebra, geometry, statistics, admision exams such as SAT and GRE, various languages such as Korean and Mandarin.

Hello, My name is Mary Mickelson and I'm currently a math teacher in Aurora, IL. I'm certified to teach math to grades 6-12 and have experience with a little bit of everything from 7th graders to AP Computer Science. I've also been an ACT and SAT test prep tutor for more than 5 years.

...love working with students and am passionate about motivating students by unlocking their love of learning. I have experience TA upper-level classes and have tutored a variety of subjects. I attend Wheaton College and am working toward a degree in Chemistry and Spanish on a Pre-med track. I tutor math, science, and Spanish. My favorite...

...tutoring philosophy is based on listening to students work through problems and helping them to spot their confusions or incorrect assumptions. I believe students learn much better when they aren't simply told the right answer or right reasoning; they need to get there on their own. Outside of academia, I love to sing. I'm classically...

...and college, and am very excited to continue doing so through Varsity Tutors! While I offer tutoring in a broad range of subjects, my passions lies with languages: Latin, and of course English writing/grammar. I was very lucky to have teachers in middle school who showed me how fun language can be, and I take...

...the Austin neighborhood. Finally, I also enjoy dance and have assistant taught at Transcendance Studios in Oak Park, as well as taught a technique class to middle school aged dancers at Steppin' Out Dance Studio in Grinnell, Iowa. Please refer to my areas of expertise; I am enthusiastic to tutor in a variety of subject...

...and learning styles. Whether simplifying complex concepts or providing extra practice, I'm committed to supporting each student on their educational journey. Outside academics, I'm a passionate basketball enthusiast who enjoys outdoor activities like hiking, camping, and exploring nature's wonders. I'm eager to bring my passion for education and dedication to student success to my role...

I'm an engineering major who is passionate about teaching and loves to work with kids.... My teaching philosophy is learning by doing. It's important that students practice the skills they learn right away through guided and unguided practice problems. Students should be given the chance to figure out the problem for themselves before help is given.

...everyone! I've been in Education for almost 18yrs as both an Academic Interventionist and High School English teacher. I've taught primarily 9th and 12th grade English with several English and humanities electives and AP English Literature. Writing and speaking have always been passions of mine and I hope I can help you to love them...

...while studying these subjects and I feel that, with the proper instruction, not only will people get better at those subjects; but they will become more confident in themselves. I believe that understanding something conceptually is ten times more valuable than knowing how to use an equation and I like using real world examples when...

...want to use my knowledge and skills to help students understand and do well in STEM classes, as well as be prepared for standardized exams, including the AP exams and the ACT. I think every individual learns differently, so my biggest goal is to individualize every session to the best approach for each student. Anyone...

...is about a lot more than studying, tests, and knowledge. I believe the interpersonal relationship involved with teaching greatly benefits both parties. Learning is fundamental to life- and turning otherwise cumbersome and difficult tasks like passing a hard class into a lightbulb moment is where I find my satisfaction. Turning such a familiar struggle into...

...college and I've enjoyed each of my experiences thoroughly. I really believe in making students understand the concepts and being able to understand why something is the way that it is, rather than just loading students with overwhelming information to memorize. I'm a pre-medical student doing a gap year before medical school so I'm in...

...am a graduate of the Columbia University in New York. I graduated with a master's degree in mechanical engineering with a focus on Robotics and Digital Control Systems. I am very passionate about teaching, particularly math from elementary through high school, Competition math, and standardized tests (both math and reading/writing sections). I believe that a...

Teaching, for me, represents the chance to help students and peers find their way to new understandings. This might be as simple as a better way to find "x" or as complex as the next great thesis on Shakespeare. In the end, it's all about finding the heat in whatever subject is being explored.

...I'm a student studying Data Science and Public Health at the University of California, Berkeley. Tutoring has always been a huge passion of mine. I enjoy helping students navigate challenging subjects, particularly in mathematics, computer science, and test prep. My teaching philosophy centers on fostering independent problem-solving skills by guiding students to discover solutions themselves,...

...learns differently and what works for one person may not work for another. This has taught me to flexible and modify my tutoring approach based on the tutee. Since I just graduated high school, I can empathize better with other high school students and build a personal connection that can aid in creating the perfect...