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Wayne: Burr Ridge tutor
Certified Tutor in Burr Ridge, IL
I enjoy the process of showing a student how a very few math rules has so much power the enables them to solve so many different types of problems.... Helping a student demystify math by getting them to see how using logic, overcoming their fear, and relying on even a small arsenal of math laws enables them to solve many more problems than they would expect.
Education & Certification
Miami University-Oxford - Bachelors, Accounting
De Paul University - Masters, Math Education

Rebekah: Burr Ridge tutor
Certified Tutor in Burr Ridge, IL
...am a graduate of Michigan State University, where I received my Bachelor of Arts in Elementary Education with minors in Biology and History. As a classroom teacher, I taught grades 5-8 with an emphasis in the Sciences. As a tutor, I love that I have the chance to give a student the undivided attention that...
Education & Certification
Michigan State University - Bachelor in Arts, Elementary Education
Michigan State University - Masters, Education:Curriculum

Aaron: Burr Ridge tutor
Certified Tutor in Burr Ridge, IL
...been teaching- either in front of a classroom or one on one with individual students- since 2003. Teaching is something I truly enjoy and a part of my life from which I derive a great deal of fulfillment and inspiration. My enthusiasm for teaching is definitely grounded in my passion for learning. Reading, writing, and...
Education & Certification
North Park University - Bachelor in Arts, English Literature/ Philosophy
Valparaiso University - Master of Arts, Chinese Studies

Sarah: Burr Ridge tutor
Certified Tutor in Burr Ridge, IL
I am a student at the University of Chicago, majoring in marketing and minoring in Business Analytics. I love tutoring and helping others. My specialties are in Business, Economics and test prep. I look forward to helping you reach your goals.
Education & Certification
University of Illinois at Chicago - Current Undergrad, Marketing
ACT English: 31
ACT Science: 34

Raunak: Burr Ridge tutor
Certified Tutor in Burr Ridge, IL
...am a graduate from Urbana-Champaign with a Bachelors in Computer Engineering and specialize in math at all levels, up to Differential Equations/Linear Algebra. I tutor because I enjoy making tough concepts, like math, simple and accessible. My foundation in math is solid, backed by top grades and a genuine mastery of the material. I've always...
Education & Certification
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign - Bachelor of Science, Computer Engineering Technology
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1500
SAT Math: 800
SAT Verbal: 700

Anna: Burr Ridge tutor
Certified Tutor in Burr Ridge, IL
...am a graduate of the University of Wisconsin - Madison in flute performance, and I have been teaching and tutoring since I was in high school. I love to teach and find different ways to explain concepts to make them understandable for students. I also tend to get very enthusiastic about the subject at hand....
Education & Certification
University of Wisconsin-Madison - Current Undergrad, Music Performance
ACT Composite: 31
ACT English: 35
ACT Reading: 36

Jeff: Burr Ridge tutor
Certified Tutor in Burr Ridge, IL
...am a life-long proponent of education and learning. I graduated from Princeton University with a B.A. in philosophy. After working for a few years, including in book publishing, I returned to school and completed my M.A. in history at the University of California, Berkeley. While there, I taught history and philosophy classes to undergraduates. I...
Education & Certification
Princeton University - Bachelors, Philosophy
University of California-Berkeley - Masters, History
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1550
SAT Math: 750
SAT Verbal: 800

David: Burr Ridge tutor
Certified Tutor in Burr Ridge, IL
...have tutored for many years and I have found that students may learn in different ways and all can excel. I like to present material in an engaging and relevant manner so that we can all learn and achieve success. One-on-one tutoring is an effective technique, particularly for explaining and modeling math, and I enjoy...
Education & Certification
Drake University - Bachelor of Science, Education, History
State Certified Teacher
ACT Composite: 32
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1400
SAT Math: 700

Michael: Burr Ridge tutor
Certified Tutor in Burr Ridge, IL
...am Biochemistry and Finance student at Washington University particularly interested in biotechnology. This past summer, I interned at Roche, a large multinational biotech firm, in San Francisco. I am originally from the Chicagoland area. I love to cook, play piano and run long distance. Survivor and Game of Thrones are my favorite TV shows, but...
Education & Certification
Washington University in St Louis - Bachelor of Science, Biochemistry
ACT Composite: 35
ACT English: 35
ACT Math: 35

Jaya: Burr Ridge tutor
Certified Tutor in Burr Ridge, IL
...am currently a senior at the University of Minnesota, Twin Cities, and I am double majoring in Genetics, Cell Biology, and Development and French. I am pre-med, so I do hope to go to medical school next year and am currently in the process of applying. I graduated from Hinsdale Central High School in 2012,...
Education & Certification
University of Minnesota, Twin Cities - Bachelors, Genetics & French
ACT Composite: 35
ACT English: 36
ACT Math: 34

Amanda: Burr Ridge tutor
Certified Tutor in Burr Ridge, IL
...name is Amanda Poythress, and I've been working in the Education field for three years, now. I graduated from UCF in Orlando, Florida in December of 2013 and I've been working in schools ever since. I almost accidentally fell into education--I always thought I would use my English Lit degree to do something like editing...
Education & Certification
University of Central Florida - Bachelors, English Literature

Nicholas: Burr Ridge tutor
Certified Tutor in Burr Ridge, IL
...am a recent graduate of the University of Minnesota, with a Bachelor's of Science in mathematics and computer science, and a current graduate student at the University of Illinois in mathematics. I am most passionate about mathematics, and I love helping others learn and master the subject. In the past, I have tutored Calculus 1...
Education & Certification
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities - Bachelor of Science, Mathematics and Computer Science
ACT Composite: 36
ACT English: 36
ACT English: 34

Laurie: Burr Ridge tutor
Certified Tutor in Burr Ridge, IL
Hello, I am a recent graduate with a Liberal Arts degree with a major in Biology, a minor in Spanish, and a concentration in pre-medicine. A multidisciplinary education has taught me to be well versed in all subjects, including writing intensive courses.... By teaching effective study techniques, and providing resources, I can help a student become an independent learner.
Education & Certification
Carthage College - Bachelors, Biology minor in Spanish

Chika: Burr Ridge tutor
Certified Tutor in Burr Ridge, IL
...believe that everyone learns differently. So it makes sense that a one size fits all approach to teaching is problematic. People can fall behind or may not preform to their full potential if they do not have access to individual attention, and programs tailored to their needs and talents. That is the service that I...
Education & Certification
St Marys University - Bachelors, Biology, General
International American University - Doctor of Medicine, Medical Doctor

Levente: Burr Ridge tutor
Certified Tutor in Burr Ridge, IL
...to make sure you, the student, succeed in your coursework and achieve a higher understanding of the material. You will improve. Despite the fact that tutors get compensated, I'm not working with this fantastic company for the money; I'm working with Varsity Tutors to help you grow academically. While attending the University of Illinois at...
Education & Certification
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign - Bachelor of Science, Industrial Engineering
GRE Quantitative: 170

Veronica: Burr Ridge tutor
Certified Tutor in Burr Ridge, IL
...was born and raised in San Juan, PR. This makes me a native Spanish speaker with an academic background in the language. It also means that, to this day, I do not enjoy our cold Chicago winters. I moved to Chicago to attend college. I have a B.A. in History from The University of Chicago...
Education & Certification
The University of Chicago - Bachelors, History
Northwestern University - Masters, Elementary Education

Pedro: Burr Ridge tutor
Certified Tutor in Burr Ridge, IL
...am currently a senior at the University of Illinois at Chicago. I am in my last semester in pursuit of a Bachelors of Science in Chemical Engineering. I have had tutoring experience through my service fraternity Beta Kappa Zeta. During my time as a fraternity member I tutored Math and Chemistry to younger members. While...
Education & Certification
University of Illinois at Chicago - Bachelor of Science, Chemical Engineering

Jessica: Burr Ridge tutor
Certified Tutor in Burr Ridge, IL
...am a part of the University of Chicago class of 2020, where I plan to pursue a major in economics and possibly biology, and a medical degree afterwards. I’ve had about 3 years of tutoring experience, and I tutor SAT, ACT, English, math, biology, and chemistry. As a tutor, I believe that each student has...
Education & Certification
University of Chicago - Current Undergrad, Economics, Cancer Biology
ACT Composite: 36
ACT English: 36
ACT Math: 35

Moe: Burr Ridge tutor
Certified Tutor in Burr Ridge, IL
...discovered that I am for tutoring immediately after I graduated from university; my friends who had not yet graduated asked me to tutor them! That experience gave me the passion for teaching and the teaching process. I hold a bachelor degree in Electrical Engineering, an MBA, and I'm currently weighting my choices for my PhD....
Education & Certification
Kuwait University - Bachelors, Electrical Engineering
Kuwait University - Masters, Business Administration and Management

Ilana: Burr Ridge tutor
Certified Tutor in Burr Ridge, IL
...am a graduate of Northwestern University, where I completed a BA in Cognitive Science (Neuroscience concentration) as well as a BMus and Masters degree in Voice and Opera Performance. I tutor test prep for the SATs and ACTs, as well as math for all ages. I excel particularly in writing and editing and love tutoring...
Education & Certification
Northwestern University - Bachelor of Science, Cognitive Science
ACT Composite: 35
ACT English: 36
ACT Math: 34
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Burr Ridge is a suburb of Chicago, and is only 16 miles south-west of the city. It is one of the wealthiest towns in Illinois, and is the birthplace of Ernest Hemingway.
Although there are no high schools in Burr Ridge, there are great educational opportunities in the nearby towns of Darien and La Grange. Lyons Township High School is located in the town of La Grange, and the school's campus is only six minutes away. It is the only school in the Lyons Township High School 204 District. Hinsdale South High School is another great place for your student to attend. It is located in Darien, and campus is only ten minutes away from Burr Ridge. If you are looking to further your education, you may be interested in attending the University of Chicago. This university is ranked fourth best in the nation. In-home or online private tutoring in Burr Ridge, IL, for both subject instruction and test prep might help you get into the best schools. If you are falling behind, online tutoring in Burr Ridge is one way to potentially get caught up in your classes or test prep.
Burr Ridge is right out of Chicago, which means that endless fun activities exist for the whole family. The Museum of Science and Industry is a great place to visit for people of all ages. Most exhibits are interactive, and all are educational. The museum has every subcategory of science imaginable, including airplanes, submarines, weather, and robotics. The museum is an excellent way to get your family interested in different fields of science. Chicago is also terrific for sight-seeing. There are many famous places to visit, including Cloud Gate, commonly known as "The Bean." you can also visit Lincoln Park Zoo, where you can see many animals, like lions, giraffes, otters, chimps, and camels. Shedd's Aquarium is a nice place to see different aquatic life. There are an abundance of exotic marine and freshwater animals to learn about. The aquarium has lung fish, stingray, octopus, seahorses, and whales. You will be able to observe these creatures and how they interact with each other. To get a bite to eat after a long day exploring, you can head to Giordano's Pizza for authentic, deep dish, Chicago-style pizza.
Private tutors in Burr Ridge can provide you online or in-home tutoring instruction to assist with your challenging course or test prep. Burr Ridge, IL, tutors might help students gain admittance into the school of their dreams.
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