Top Tutors serving Oakland

Yasser: Oakland tutor
Certified Tutor in Oakland, IL
I started working with an after-school program in late 2012. I tutored K-8 in various subjects. I then moved on to tutor adults, and I currently tutor freshman and sophomores in the Chicago Public High School setting. I believe education is vital to advance in life and I want to make it fun for whoever...
Education & Certification
Loyola University-Chicago - Bachelors, Psychology

Lea: Oakland tutor
Certified Tutor in Oakland, IL
I believe that every student can master any subject if they are given the right tools. I specialize in reading comprehension, essay writing and research papers. I care deeply about the personal goals of my students, and love to watch my students' progress!
Education & Certification
University of Illiniois at Chicago - Bachelors, Theatre Design (minor: Art History)

Alex: Oakland tutor
Certified Tutor in Oakland, IL
...ACT. As a tutor, my main goal is to make sure the student feels comfortable with whatever problem they have to tackle. In every subject, there are generally multiple ways to solve problems, and I like to challenge the student to know each way to fully understand and master the concept. That way, the student...
Education & Certification
University of Maryland-College Park - Bachelor of Science, Mechanical Engineering
ACT Composite: 34
ACT English: 34
ACT Math: 36

Emily: Oakland tutor
Certified Tutor in Oakland, IL
...own passions for learning, in any subject. I look forward to accompanying students through any challenges that stand in the way of that connection and leading students to their own version of success. I've worked across various sectors and have always maintained a love for one-on-one teaching, especially working with children and teaching languages. My...
Education & Certification
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign - Bachelors, 1) Spanish 2) History
The New School - Masters, 1) International Affairs 2) Environmental Policy

Gabe: Oakland tutor
Certified Tutor in Oakland, IL
...experience includes teaching middle school, high school, and college students in both subject specific review and test preparation. I have an approach that is centered around finding the root cause of a students struggles, be it misunderstanding of content, time management, or any other reason, and offering multiple specifically-tailored methods for the student to employ...
Education & Certification
Wesleyan University - Bachelors, Neuroscience and Behavior
ACT Composite: 35
ACT English: 36
ACT Math: 35

Victoria: Oakland tutor
Certified Tutor in Oakland, IL
...and what they will experience when they try to learn a foreign language. Therefore, I am always ready to help students with great patience. I have tried various ways to explain problems to my students, so I am quite familiar with what students may be confused with. I love tutoring. It is always amazing to...
Education & Certification
College of DuPage - Current Undergrad Student, Finance
Illinois Institute of Technology - Current Undergrad Student, Computer Science

Amy: Oakland tutor
Certified Tutor in Oakland, IL
I am currently a school teacher. I teach both special education and general education elementary and middle school students. I am able to break down skills in a way that children can understand. I love it when everything clicks for the student. ... My teaching philosophy is that every person can learn; it is just a matter of finding out how they learn.
Education & Certification
Indiana University-Bloomington - Bachelors, Theatre
National Louis University - Masters, Teaching
State Certified Teacher

Laura: Oakland tutor
Certified Tutor in Oakland, IL
...and elementary students in high school and college. Outside of law school and tutoring I enjoy exploring our beautiful city, picking up interesting books at book fairs and used book festivals and taste testing cider. I'm a laid back and patient tutor which I think helps when working with a student who is struggling in...
Education & Certification
Saint Mary's College - Bachelors, Political Science & Economics
Loyola University-Chicago - PHD, Law

Brian: Oakland tutor
Certified Tutor in Oakland, IL
...the most effective learning strategy is to understand the underlying concepts behind a subject, which facilitates the application of this knowledge to a wide range of novel problems in a testing environment. Additionally, by helping a student find a personal connection to the material, I can foster a passion for the subject that motivates independent...
Education & Certification
University of Chicago - Bachelors, Biology, General
University of Chicago - Current Grad Student, Medical Doctor
ACT Composite: 33
ACT English: 31
ACT Math: 35

Benjamin: Oakland tutor
Certified Tutor in Oakland, IL
...power of intuition and curiosity, so I try to teach in a way that nurtures both. I find that it is important not only to know how to get from problem statement to solution, but also to have some understanding of why the pieces fit together the way they do. Besides math and teaching, I...
Education & Certification
Johns Hopkins University - Bachelor in Arts, Mathematics
Johns Hopkins University - Bachelor of Science, Electrical Engineering
Johns Hopkins University - Master of Science, Electrical Engineering
Drexel University - Doctor of Philosophy, Mathematics

Norma: Oakland tutor
Certified Tutor in Oakland, IL
...more thn 10 years and part of my job is been helping kids with homework and tutoring for subject like math, Spanish. I love to work with children and I would like to keep doing it in a different way by being a tutor. My native language is Spanish that why I'm very confident in...
Education & Certification
Honduras University - Unknown, Pharmacy
DeVry University - Unknown, Network-Telecommunication

Roshani: Oakland tutor
Certified Tutor in Oakland, IL
...at Loyola, I tutored high school students in an after school program at a local private school. While I tutor a broad range of subjects, I am most passionate about biology and math because of my Pre-Health background. I am a firm advocate for education, believing it is necessary in order to be successful in...
Education & Certification
Loyola University-Chicago - Bachelor of Science, Biological Sciences

Patrick: Oakland tutor
Certified Tutor in Oakland, IL
...subject in which they typically perform poorly. The scoring methodology of the GRE also makes preparation a focus. That is because, students will be offered more difficult (thus worth more points) questions to students who perform well in the initial sections. In this way, getting just 10% more questions correct in a typical 20 question...
Education & Certification
Loyola University-Chicago - Bachelors, Latin and History
ACT Composite: 32
ACT Math: 34
ACT Reading: 33

Samantha: Oakland tutor
Certified Tutor in Oakland, IL
...and tutors throughout my medical school career. With these past experiences, I understand how important it is for a student to have solid academic mentorship and support to succeed in their journey towards becoming a Doctor of Medicine. I also have three years of experience as a trained writing tutor, working as a Head Writing...
Education & Certification
Barnard College - Bachelor in Arts, Biology, General
Saint Louis University-Main Campus - Doctor of Medicine, Premedicine

Eddie: Oakland tutor
Certified Tutor in Oakland, IL
...learners from all over the world and at every level of English. I graduated from the University of Wisconsin-Madison in 2009 and double-majored in Theatre & Drama and German. I studied abroad in Bonn, Germany, and then lived in Hamburg for four years. While in Germany, I was certified German Level C1 from the Goethe...
Education & Certification
University of Wisconsin-Madison - Bachelors, Theatre & Drama / German

Caitlin: Oakland tutor
Certified Tutor in Oakland, IL
...and study skills and organization. I am a firm believer that organized writing is an invaluable lifeskill, regardless of academic area of interest, and love helping students realize their full writing potential for success in the classroom and beyond. I also believe students get out of their education precisely what they put into it, and...
Education & Certification
Willamette University - Bachelor in Arts, French

Johnathan: Oakland tutor
Certified Tutor in Oakland, IL
...break down complex topics into clear, manageable steps. I specialize in identifying each student's learning style and tailoring sessions to match their pace and goals, whether they're brushing up on algebra, mastering data sufficiency, or aiming for a top percentile GMAT score. What sets my tutoring apart is my commitment to growth beyond just test...
Education & Certification
Indiana University-Bloomington - Bachelor of Science, Mathematics
Northwestern University - Masters in Business Administration, Business Administration and Management
Northwestern University - Doctor of Business Adminstration, Business Administration and Management
GMAT: 740

Michael: Oakland tutor
Certified Tutor in Oakland, IL
...a MA in the Humanities. My specialties are tutoring in test prep, writing, and reading. I am more than happy to spend time on my students outside of our organized sessions to ensure everyone meets their goals. Please do not hesitate to reach out if you have any questions. Looking forward to our tutoring sessions!
Education & Certification
University of Chicago - Bachelor in Arts, English Language and Literature
University of Chicago - Master of Arts, Humanities
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1470
SAT Math: 700
SAT Verbal: 700

Rebekah: Oakland tutor
Certified Tutor in Oakland, IL
I am currently studying elementary and middle school education at Wheaton College! I've tutored several students before but I'm currently looking for my first student in the Varsity Tutors platform! Teaching is my passion! I love working to heighten motivation and understanding surrounding schoolwork!
Education & Certification
Wheaton College (Illinois) - Bachelor in Arts, Elementary School Teaching
ACT Composite: 31
SAT Math: 700

Sarah: Oakland tutor
Certified Tutor in Oakland, IL
...was a language my students and I shared, and I believe they enjoyed it as well. Often times my students would come to me and ask for extra practice problems. My experience in rural Malawi taught me the importance of QUALITY education and that is why I want to continue exchanging ideas as a tutor....
Education & Certification
University of Central Florida - Bachelor of Science, Molecular Biology and Microbiology
Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science - Master of Science, Physician Assistant Studies
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