Award-Winning HiSET Math Tutors
serving Chicago, IL
Award-Winning
HiSET Math
Tutors in Chicago
Private 1-on-1 tutoring, weekly live classes for academic support, test prep & enrichment, practice tests and diagnostics, and more to elevate grades and test scores.
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I'm not tutoring or buried in my textbooks, you will either find me rock climbing at the Triangle Rock Club, playing Ultimate Frisbee, working on my car, or enjoying the great outdoors (beaches, mountains, forests--you name it, I love it). On rainy weekends I enjoy tinkering with computers and old electronics, playing Pokemon, or picking at my guitar.

I am an interdisciplinary educator with an Ed.M. from the Harvard Graduate School of Education and a B.A. from Dartmouth College. My background is primarily in integrated arts learning and museum education and I specialize in visual arts, history and art history, and object-based learning. In all subjects, I take a creative, inquiry-based and learner-centered approach, designing opportunities for each unique individual to meet their learning goals.
I am a recent graduate from a masters program in biostatistics at Columbia University. I received my Bachelor of Arts in biological sciences, with a focus in neurobiology at Northwestern University. In August, I will be starting a doctoral program in biostatistics at NYU. I was a teaching assistant at Columbia University in my department and also have tutored graduate students and undergraduates privately as well. My primary areas of tutoring are math and statistics coursework in addition to math sections on standardized tests such as the GRE and GMAT. I am very passionate about helping students feel more confident and excited about math. In my spare time, I enjoy running, playing piano, and spending time with friends and family.
I am a graduate of Wesleyan University, where I received my Bachelor of Arts in Sociology with High Honors. With eight years of experience working in education, I've tutored students in math, science, history, and English, as well as helped students prepare for standardized tests. I've guided adults towards passing the US Citizenship Exam and taught English in India, where I lived for six months. Whenever I work with a student I personalize the lessons to fit their particular learning style, since I know every student is unique and having the right fit can make all the difference in making learning fun and effective. My strengths are tutoring the social sciences and humanities, as well as making math and standardized tests approachable to students that normally don't like those subjects. In my spare time I like traveling, spending time in the outdoors (climbing & backpacking), meditation, and playing soccer. Next fall I will be beginning my PhD in Education at Harvard University.
I am a rising sophomore at Harvard College and am about to declare as a Mechanical Engineering concentrator, working towards a Bachelor of Science degree. I've always enjoyed sharing my knowledge with my peers and those around me and have done so in both formal and informal settings. I've been a tutor for both Math and Spanish programs in high school and enjoyed the strides I made with students. I am willing to tutor any subject I have a background in, but am strong in mathematics, the sciences, Spanish, history, writing, and ACT prep. I enjoy teaching mathematics most due to the joy I can see in children once they master a topic and can answer even pointed questions meant to stump them, and maybe even put their knowledge to real world use. As a tutor, I like to give a strong foundation to orient my student, and then gradually grant them more freedom and independence until they can feel themselves grasp the concept, pointing out pitfalls or common errors along the way; teachers who used these methods on me always left the most lasting impressions. Outside of my studies, I really enjoy listening to music, both old favorites and new interests, reading classics, and gaming/playing basketball with my friends.
I'm Solange - a recent graduate from Harvard where I studied Sociology & Women's Studies. I've been tutoring for eight years now, and have worked with a wide range of ages and in a wide range of subjects. Some of my specialties are college prep/test taking II worked in the admissions office on campus); social sciences; and literature/writing.
I am a junior Mechanical Engineering major at Yale, and I hope to become a Naval Aviator after college. I am also a varsity sailor, and enjoy playing music with friends when I can get some free time. I have been tutoring my fellow students throughout my entire academic career, and I would best describe my tutoring style as one that adapts to each students' needs. For example, I have always tried to frame questions in a different way so that the student can better understand the question. Some students need visual representations of numbers and systems to understand them, and others benefit more by understanding the concepts behind each formula. I prefer to tutor in math and physics, and especially with real world application problems. I hope to help students improve their standardized test scores and their understanding of the math and sciences so that they can achieve their academic goals!
I am a graduate of Washington University in St Louis, where I received my Bachelor of Arts in History with minors in Humanities and Anthropology. Since graduation, I have worked as a tutor, teacher, and director of tutors at a charter public middle school in Boston. During this time I also received my Masters in Mild to Moderate Disabilities from Simmons College. I have worked extensively with students with a range of abilities, including students with specific learning disabilities, emotional impairments, dyslexia, and ADHD. My teaching experience has given me a deep understanding of the knowledge and habits essential to academic success and has given me the opportunity to hone a variety of strategies that ensure students at each level can achieve their academic goals. While I tutor a broad range of subjects, my favorite ones are Reading, Elementary/Middle School Math, History, and Test Prep. In my experience, tutoring is the most rewarding when a student has that "aha!" moment and achieves a new level of understanding and confidence in his/her abilities. I am a firm believer in the transformative power of education, and I see my role to be that of a facilitator and coach who is there to help the student reach his/her goals through individualized support and rigorous practice. In my free time, I enjoy reading, running, practicing my Spanish, and discovering new music. I am also an avid traveler and just got back from a 3 month trip to South America. I look forward to the opportunity to work with you!
I am proud to be a part of Varsity Tutors! I am originally from San Antonio, TX; I completed my undergraduate education at Rice University in Houston where I received a bachelor's degree in Biochemistry and Cell Biology. Currently, I am in my second year of medical school at Baylor College of Medicine.
I am an aspiring applied mathematician, with particular interest in image processing and climate science. I graduated in May 2017 from Washington University in St. Louis with a bachelor's in physics and mathematics, and am beginning a PhD program in September 2017 at the University of Chicago in Computational and Applied Mathematics. I've tutored introductory physics students for three years and enjoyed it thoroughly, as a chance to help other students while revisiting fundamental concepts to enhance my own knowledge. I'm eager to continue reaching out and helping students of math and physics to succeed and, furthermore, to appreciate the beauty and power of these subjects.
I am a graduate of the University of Chicago where I received my undergraduate degree in political science. Right after graduation, I worked as an academic and test prep tutor as well as admissions consultant in Hong Kong. For the past two years, I worked with a number of students to help prepare them for college in the United States.
I am exploring my creativity by pursuing a double major in Asian Languages and Cultures with a focus in Korean, studying abroad in South Korea as a Benjamin A. Gilman Scholar, leading workshops that teach 3D printing and CAD for undergraduate students as the president of 3D4E, advocating for the first-generation and low-income student community as the Outreach Chair of the Quest+ Scholars Network, and getting involved with the Society of Women Engineers' outreach committee. I currently hold a work-study position as an administrative clerical aide in the Institute of Sustainability and Energy at Northwestern and was an undergraduate researcher in the John Rogers Lab. As I look forward with aspirations of applying to graduate school, areas of research in biomedical engineering and biotechnology that I am particularly interested in include biomaterials, pharmaceuticals, and drug delivery systems. Outside of the classroom, I enjoy learning on my own and sharing my experience and knowledge with my peers and other students. I hope to make use of my experiences with academics and learning in high school and so far in my undergraduate career in order to effectively tutor students who may be experiencing the same struggles in learning that I also experienced.
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Frequently Asked Questions
The HiSET Math subtest is scored on a scale of 0-20, and you need a minimum score of 8 to pass this section. However, if you're applying to colleges or competitive job training programs, you may want to aim higher. Personalized 1-on-1 instruction helps you identify which specific math concepts—whether it's algebra, geometry, or data interpretation—are holding back your score, then builds targeted practice around those gaps. Many students find that working through practice problems with expert tutors who can explain the reasoning behind each step makes a significant difference in both understanding and performance.
Word problems are one of the most common pain points for HiSET Math test-takers because they require you to translate real-world scenarios into mathematical equations. A tutor can teach you a systematic approach: identifying what you know, what you're solving for, and which operations or formulas apply. Rather than just showing you the answer, expert tutors help you develop problem-solving strategies and recognize patterns in different types of word problems—loan calculations, distance/rate/time, mixtures, and more. This builds confidence and helps you tackle unfamiliar problems independently on test day.
Multi-step equations require understanding both the procedural steps (what to do) and the conceptual reasoning (why you do it). Tutors help you move beyond just following a process to actually understanding how variables work, why you perform operations on both sides of an equation, and how to check your answer. This deeper understanding makes it easier to solve unfamiliar equation types and word problems that rely on algebra. Tutoring also addresses the specific algebraic topics covered on the HiSET—linear equations, systems of equations, and inequalities—with plenty of targeted practice and clear explanations of common mistakes.
In addition to word problems and multi-step equations, many Chicago students preparing for the HiSET struggle with graphing (plotting points, interpreting slopes, understanding the relationship between equations and graphs) and data interpretation (reading tables, calculating averages, understanding probability). The HiSET Math section tests your ability to move fluidly between different representations—equations, graphs, tables, and real-world contexts. Tutors help you see the connections between these representations so that when you encounter a graph, you can relate it to an equation, and vice versa. This pattern recognition is key to solving unfamiliar problems confidently.
Math anxiety is real and common, especially when you're preparing for a high-stakes test like the HiSET. Working with an expert tutor in a personalized 1-on-1 setting removes the pressure and judgment of a classroom environment—you can ask questions, make mistakes, and learn at your own pace. Tutors help you break math into manageable pieces, celebrate small wins, and show you that you're capable of understanding concepts that once seemed impossible. Many students find that as they see themselves solving problems correctly and recognizing patterns, their confidence grows naturally, which translates directly to better test performance.
The timeline depends on your starting point, how many concepts you need to strengthen, and how frequently you meet with a tutor. Some students make significant progress in 4-6 weeks of weekly sessions, while others benefit from a longer, more gradual approach over 2-3 months. What matters most is consistent, focused practice on your specific weak areas rather than trying to review everything. Varsity Tutors connects you with tutors who can assess your current level, create a targeted study plan, and adjust the pace based on your progress and test date.
Varsity Tutors connects you with expert tutors who have specific experience helping students prepare for the HiSET Math subtest. When you get started, you'll share information about your current level, your goals, and your learning preferences. Tutors are matched based on their expertise, availability, and teaching style—so you get personalized 1-on-1 instruction with someone who understands the HiSET curriculum and knows how to explain math concepts in a way that makes sense to you. If you'd ever like to work with a different tutor, you can make that switch anytime.
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