Award-Winning Tutors serving Downers Grove, IL

I am a 6th year teacher who is dedicated to helping students be engaged and interested in their learning.

...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 hobbies include sports of all sorts, guitar, drawing/painting, cooking, gaming, and I myself am learning Spanish and how to carve wood.... To teach a student...

...chase specific goals discussed and set together between tutor and student. Foundational skills (such as writing for your target audience or guitar scales) are critical and aren't always fun, but they feed into long-term goals and can be paired with smaller, more achievable goals to hold interest and find small wins for the student's encouragement. If you want to grow in your communication or musical expression, I'd love to partner with you on your journey!

...studies and developed teaching guides with objectives, essential questions, activities, ongoing assessments, and state standards alignment. For the past several summers, I offered SAT prep tutoring at Mini Ivy in Lower Manhattan, working with students in the age range of 13-18, primarily on preparation for the SAT but also in essay writing. I have taught literature, history, jazz studies and women's studies at a plethora of the nation's ivy league universities and best liberal arts...

...Secondary Education-Mathematics from Depaul University, a master's in Mathematics from Roosevelt University, and master's in Finance from University of Illinois at Chicago. I have been tutoring mathematics for 10 years (6 years professionally). I have been teaching mathematics for 6 years (high school and college). I have a great love for learning and teaching. I enjoy helping others further their education and reach their academic goals. I feel that everyone is capable of learning and...

...changes in a script) and quickly organize that information so that I can convey it to someone else. I enjoy and excel at condensing and re-communicating facts or tasks, so that they become comprehensible to someone who may not understand them the first time around. It is not just my success at standardized tests or in my classes that will make me a great tutor, but also this skill and enthusiasm about learning. I understand...

...don't. I firmly disagree. I want to push my students to discover an idea or even a word that piques their curiosity in everything they read. Then, I show them how they can bring this same excitement to their own writing. Generating this enthusiasm can create a powerful domino effect for students: As their arguments become more interesting to them, they become more willing to revise their writing to make it as lucid and coherent...

...I play guitar, sing, and occasionally make my own beats. If I'm not making music, maybe you'll find me eating tacos or pasta. When it comes to tutoring, I feel comfortable working with both higher and lower levels of math. Whether it's calculus or elementary number facts, I can break things down to make them easy for students of any level to understand. I like to focus on both current needs and classroom expectations for...

I'm an elementary school teacher with a passion for education! I enjoy tutoring in my free time, because I love being part of the learning process. In my lessons, I try my best to make sure my students feel relaxed, confident, and eager to do their best work.

...such as color-marking. As a Political Science major, my coursework included courses on the U.S. system, political thought, and international politics. Part of the fun of tutoring is exploring concepts with students through their questions and particular interests. As a Varsity Tutor, I am also excited to share my study tips and tricks. It is hard to keep track of so many classes and projects! An organized workload always seems more manageable, and I am...

...techniques, particularly in Business Statistics. My approach is centered on active engagement, where I tailor my lessons to meet each student's unique needs and learning styles. I believe in fostering a supportive environment that encourages questions and curiosity, which not only helps students grasp complex concepts but also builds their confidence. I find immense satisfaction in watching students succeed and apply their knowledge in real-world scenarios. Outside of tutoring, I enjoy exploring data-driven insights in...

I believe that education is a basic human need. For that reason, educating and helping others has always been my passion. I completed a Bachelor's Degree in Social Sciences with with a concentration in Psychology. Currently, I work as a Service Coordinator at a Social Services Organization.

...habitat restoration. It was while I was at Fermilab when I realized that I wanted to become a professor. I am most knowledgeable in: Ecology, Biology, Public Speaking, U.S. History, and Life Sciences. I am a very enthusiastic person and I strive to help others succeed. My teaching style is very flexible, but personally I like to use visuals when I teach. I believe that the best way for a student to learn a new...

I am a junior at the University of Notre Dame majoring in American Studies and minoring in Digital Marketing. I am very passionate about helping students, and I have been tutoring since my freshman year of high school. I use a high energy, personalized approach to tutoring in order to help students gain confidence in their abilities!

...of my expertise. However, I know what it takes to achieve high scores in all sections of standardized tests. I developed a passion for helping students achieve their academic goals after tutoring students in my mother's fifth grade classroom. This experience has also led me to tutor high school and college students. Therefore, I enjoy tutoring students of all ages and abilities. In my opinion, problem solving is a learned skill that is widely applicable...

...can provide treatment to women of color. I also head started an initiative that is dedicated towards raising awareness about the rates of African American women in the city of Chicago. I enjoy tutoring because I get a chance to help young girls and boys who may not have been afforded the same opportunities in education. I started tutoring while attending Augustana College in undergrad. There, I volunteered as a tutor at a liberal arts...

I am currently a student at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign majoring in Computer Science + Economics with a minor in Business. I have 3 years of experience teaching swim lessons to individuals of all ages, from infants to adults. I also served on the Advisory Board for a non-profit that introduces middle school girls to the topic of technology by teaching them through...

...been teaching in one form or another since I was a teenagerfrom Kung Fu to chemistry labs to mentoring PhDs in clinical settingsand I've learned that if you can't explain something clearly, you probably don't fully understand it. I hold a B.S. in Chemistry and an M.S. in Biochemistry from DePaul University, and I bring a practical, patient, and interactive approach to tutoring. Whether it's chemistry or biology, I focus on real-world connections, clear thinking,...

I am a graduate student with an academic background in French, linguistics, and social work, and I have a passion for language and communication. When tutoring, I like to meet students where they are, tailoring my lessons to their specific goals and preferences. If this sounds like a good fit, I look forward to working with you! Together, we can ensure you achieve your learning goals in an encouraging environment.

...the SAT prior to my college years, as my boarding high school, IMSA, required applicants to take the SAT to be admitted. In my experience tutoring, I have 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...