Award-Winning Science Tutors serving Oak Lawn, IL

...Science in Business Administration and a minor in Consumer Behavior. Irene's college education was largely paid for by merit scholarships she earned by becoming a National Merit Scholar (selected based on PSAT performance) and scoring in the 99.9th percentile on the SAT. With two years of professional experience in finance, she has also worked as a math tutor at Mathnasium and a Business Finance Teaching Assistant at USC. Outside of work, Irene enjoys hiking, playing...

...son received a perfect Upper SSAT score, leading to his admission to Choate Rosemary Hall and Milton Academy, followed by a 35 on the ACT and enrollment at Northwestern University. He is currently pursuing his Ph.D in Chemistry at UCLA. My daughter earned a 33 on the ACT and attended Oberlin College; currently a research associate at Harvard Medical School. I am grateful for the Varsity Tutors platform, which allows me to share my knowledge...

It is my sincere desire to teach and bring out the best in my students in their tests. My teaching method is very simple, built on patience and is completely stress free for the student to learn. I believe in bringing out the best through the most logical and simple approach to learning. Lets get it done.... Simple, logical and patient. I believe math, science, and any other subject follow simple rules. If applied patiently and...

...first realized I enjoy teaching when I became preceptor for Anatomy in undergrad. I find it to be incredibly rewarding. As I am continuing my education, tutoring is an enjoyable way for me to give back to the academic community and help other students achieve their goals! I thoroughly enjoyed learning anatomy in both undergrad and PT school, and it is definitely a strong suit of mine. I have accumulated lots of helpful learning diagrams...

...obvious during each tutoring session. Through engagement, inquiry, modelling, scaffolding, reciprocal teaching, games, mnemonics, videos, images, and a variety of other methods, I will do everything I can to help my students achieve any goal. As an educator, my own goal is to figure out the best approach for each student to learn for their own particular style, transcend the content we are approaching, and observe the world through the logical lens of science. My...

...custom PowerShell scripts. I will be returning full-time to this position. I have been tutoring online and in person for seven years. I tutor 30+ topics, including various Math, Physics, and Computer Programming subjects, as well as Test Prep and Productivity. I have taken advanced physics, computer science, hardware design, and mathematics courses. I have experience tutoring at a well-known math tutoring center for two years before college. I worked in person and online tutoring...

...aid to teachers who taught in the ESL program where I worked with students to strengthen their Reading, Writing, and Mathematics skills. I am most passionate about Organic Chemistry although I enjoy teaching all other sciences as well. In my experience helping college students with Organic Chemistry, expressing complex ideas in a couple sentences or diagrams is the most rewarding part of my work since it yields the most excited responses. I am a firm...

...something new. These results didn't stem from rigorous rote learning. Too often, educators focus on raising test scores with tips and tricks, forgetting to acknowledge that the students taking those tests are individuals. How can you expect a student to do well on a standardized test when that student feels like they're "no good" at that subject, and no one has shown them otherwise? And the number of hard-working parents who know what their children...

...bachelor's degree in education, a master's in Curriculum and Instruction, and recently earned my ESL endorsement. I enjoy tutoring students at the elementary level and strive to make each child feel confident as they learn. I have been tutoring for the last three years and recently started tutoring online. Since I spent over a year teaching first grade online during the pandemic, I have a wide range of strategies to get kids involved and learning.

I'm a WashU student who loves to help people help themselves! I believe one of the most crucial foundations for society is education and knowledgeable individuals, so I'm excited to play a role in strengthening our community. Besides tutoring, I spend my free time hiking, knitting, reading, playing tennis, and being engaged with music. I also regularly volunteer with kids through multiple community service groups!

...will allow me to demonstrate my strong academic performance as well as share my passion with students. Through working with students, I have learned that reviewing problems step-by-step and understanding the core fundamentals of the problems are some of the most effective ways to be engaged in different content materials. I believe that patience is one of the key features as a tutor in order to encourage the students to follow through their work and...

...so wonderful to be with a student when all of a sudden a complex problem clicks for them. My undergraduate degree is in secondary biological sciences. My graduate degree is in secondary mathematics education. I've homeschooled, taught thousands of students from countries all around the world, and am currently teaching at a college-preparatory school. I excel in working with middle school and high school students. I look forward to working with you soon!

My professional life has been spent helping young people reach their full potential in the fields of mathematics and physics. I am a full-time high-school teacher with nearly 20 years of experience. With a friendly and patient demeanor, I believe my tutoring will help build confidence and a strong academic foundation in struggling students.... With a growth mindset, there is nothing that a student can't accomplish.... I would get to know the student a little bit,...

...a medical career today thanks to a few very special mentors in my academic life. My goal as a tutor is to instill in my students an excitement for learning that encourages them to reach higher goals on their own. I believe math is the gateway subject that allows students to build confidence and tackle virtually every other subject. I also love learning and speaking new languages, which is a cultural window to a world...

...time I love going to live music in Chicago and playing mandolin. I think my studies have given me a unique perspective on what makes tutoring effective. In addition to teaching the academics of the subject, I find it important to identify the obstacles to learning the child may be experiencing (such as anxiety, testing environment, interpersonal difficulties, learning styles) and focus on enhancing the child's strengths to build self-efficacy. I am also experienced in...

...with diverse populations ranging from elementary school children to college students and prison inmates in their twenties. I believe everyone has the ability to write and that it is my job to help them articulate their ideas as clearly as possible. I am comfortable working with native and non-native speakers of English with their writing skills. I have assisted with interview prep for private school, college essay coaching for high school students, graduate admission personal...

...Success is a path paved with many overcame failures. My goal is to help you help me to be foot stool to overcome the failures. I could be an aid in public speaking, placement test prep, computer/robotic help, digital design, world and U.S. history, and much more. Every core high school and elementary topic can be not just passed but be excelled in. With our partnership, the investment in your future will sprout success. Where...

...on cutting-edge 3D printing technologies to leading integration projects for electric vehicles, allowing me to bridge the gap between theoretical knowledge and industry practices. My goal as your tutor is not just to help you understand the material, but to inspire your curiosity and creativity in engineering. I believe in fostering a supportive learning environment where questions are encouraged, and complex ideas are broken down into manageable components. Whether we're discussing mechanical principles, CAD design,...

...physics, with minors in math and philosophy. In addition to working with Varsity Tutors, I volunteer with Math Mentors teaching 3rd graders at a public school in Tulsa during the school year. I can help you with a lot of subjects, but SAT prep and AP/college physics and calculus are my best areas. My teaching method is flexible, but I default to learn-by-doing, first having you narrate your work on an example, then talking through...

...in journalism. I graduated with summa cum laude honors and completed two minors and a legal studies certificate. My love for teachings stems from my experiences as an educational mentor. I love teaching high school and middle school students in writing and other topics because I think it's important to impart wisdom onto the younger generation. My teaching style centers around one concept - the desire to learn. If you are willing to learn I...