Top Tutors serving The Island

Katherine: The Island tutor
Certified Tutor in The Island, IL
...by and feel passionate about working with individual students and small groups as a means of promoting educational equity. I am especially excited about providing engaging virtual sessions to work on targeted curricular goals that are aligned to state learning standards. As a tutor, I aim to make all of my students feel seen, valued,...
Education & Certification
Florida State University - Bachelor of Science, International Relations
Relay Graduate School of Education - Master of Arts Teaching, Early Childhood Education

Hiba: The Island tutor
Certified Tutor in The Island, IL
...global medical knowledge has led me to Lebanon, Canada, and the USA. Each location enriched me professionally and culturally. I have completed a bachelor's degree in science, a master's degree and a medical doctorate. Throughout my journey, I encountered great teachers and mentors, and I learned from their engaging teaching style. In addition, I honed...
Education & Certification
American University of Beirut - Bachelors, Biology, General
University of calgary and UOB - Masters, Biomedical technology and MD

Nicholas: The Island tutor
Certified Tutor in The Island, IL
...is Nick and I'm a recent graduate from the country's #1 MA program at the University of Chicago. As a University tutor, I've worked with every one from first graders to PhD students. I'm an expert in the humanities and anything that involves reading or writing -- including history, literature, philosophy, and more! I also...
Education & Certification
Illinois Wesleyan University - Bachelor in Arts, Philosophy and Religious Studies, General
University of Chicago - Master of Arts, Philosophy

Ameen: The Island tutor
Certified Tutor in The Island, IL
...find satisfaction in guiding students through the practice-oriented nature of Math, the continual discovery in Science, and the creative expression allowed by English My teaching philosophy centers on student-centric approaches, prioritizing conceptual understanding over memorization and fostering a lifelong love for learning. Outside of academia, I find joy in basketball and American football, which provide...
Education & Certification
Illinois Institute of Technology - Bachelor of Science, Computer Engineering, General

Janina: The Island tutor
Certified Tutor in The Island, IL
...to pick up students where they stand, spark passion and feed their curiosity. My approach to teaching is to help students help themselves and provide them with the scaffold they need to reach their educational goals. I understand that every student is different and this is one of the things that I most value about...
Education & Certification
Christian-Albrechts-University of Kiel - Bachelor of Science, Geography
Christian-Albrechts-University of Kiel - Masters in Education, Geography Teacher Education

John: The Island tutor
Certified Tutor in The Island, IL
...of biology and am especially fluent with any basic biology concept, as well as several advanced topics. I am a nice, very easy going person and really want to be there for struggling students. I remember those times in high school when Biology and Chemistry seemed like foreign languages, and the teachers did not understand....
Education & Certification
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign - Bachelor of Science, Cellular and Molecular Biology

Evan: The Island tutor
Certified Tutor in The Island, IL
I am a math and statistics double major. I am passionate about teaching and have a demonstrated ability to teach a variety of subjects, including standardized test preparation.
Education & Certification
University of Chicago - Bachelor of Science, Mathematics and Statistics

Aidan: The Island tutor
Certified Tutor in The Island, IL
...do love classical guitar, I also love to play electric! My metal band, Bachelor's Grove, is where I like to show off my creativity and expertise with electric guitar. After a year of teaching guitar in person, I've decided to use Varsity Tutors to give away my knowledge and experience to many more students. Teaching...
Education & Certification
Columbia College-Chicago - Bachelor in Arts, Music Theory and Composition

Samantha: The Island tutor
Certified Tutor in The Island, IL
...a Head Writing Fellow at the Barnard College Writing Center. I co-founded the Science Fellows Program to help science majors and pre-med students transfer writing skills from the humanities to the sciences. I believe I can help you succeed on your board exams and admissions essays. As someone who is working towards a career in...
Education & Certification
Barnard College - Bachelor in Arts, Biology, General
Saint Louis University-Main Campus - Doctor of Medicine, Premedicine

Ingrid: The Island tutor
Certified Tutor in The Island, IL
...experienced classroom teacher. My first experience was teaching third and fourth graders in Chicago. I also was a substitute teacher for a few years. My favorite opportunity was teaching Chinese students English. I currently teach in the AVID program at a local middle school. I look forward to helping you improve your reading, writing, and...
Education & Certification
National Louis University - Bachelor of Education, Elementary School Teaching
National Louis University - Masters in Education, Curriculum and Instruction

Wendy: The Island tutor
Certified Tutor in The Island, IL
...and Physiology, AP Biology, Biology, Chemistry and Honors Chemistry. I am very comfortable with teaching this material as well as helping students with study strategies. My teaching style aims to meet the student where they are at, develop a plan and utilize different learning modalities in order to achieve a student's perception of success. I...
Education & Certification
Eastern Illinois University - Bachelor of Science, Biological and Physical Sciences
Northern Illinois University - Masters in Education, Curriculum and Instruction

Kenya: The Island tutor
Certified Tutor in The Island, IL
Hi! My name is Kenya and I am an electrical engineer. Although, that is my day job, I have a passion for teaching and mentoring the younger generation. It is my goal to help students understand their material inside and outside of the classroom, and aid in any way possible to their growth.
Education & Certification
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign - Bachelor of Science, Electrical Engineering

Derek: The Island tutor
Certified Tutor in The Island, IL
...year of high school, I was a tutor for fellow students and I became a Kumon Instructor for math and reading, teaching between the age groups of four to sixteen. I am passionate about physics, because I believe that it provides the world necessary problem solving skills and the sphere of physics is so large....
Education & Certification
Pomona College - Bachelor of Science, Physics

Heather: The Island tutor
Certified Tutor in The Island, IL
I'm an electrical engineer from Illinois Tech. I have a strong background in math and would love to help you.... With positive encouragement.
Education & Certification
Illinois Institute of Technology - Bachelors, Electrical Engineering
ACT Composite: 31
ACT English: 32
ACT Reading: 31
Education & Certification
Open Poly Technic - Associate in Science, Finance

Trea: The Island tutor
Certified Tutor in The Island, IL
...Now, I'm a wife and mother of two, pioneering as a first-generation wealth builder. Although money is not the most important thing in life, it is a tool for economic opportunity, independence, and freedom that far too many people lack access to. While I can help students with a variety of topics, I am most...
Education & Certification
University of Michigan-Ann Arbor - Bachelor of Science, Economics
University of Notre Dame - Masters in Business Administration, Business Administration and Management

Sabrina : The Island tutor
Certified Tutor in The Island, IL
...identify the student's perspectives and prior knowledge in order for them to get a broader picture and understanding of the material. It is important to keep in mind that each student comes to class with their own history, perspective, and understanding of the material. For class activities, I look to find activities and discussions that...
Education & Certification
University of Miami - Bachelor of Science, Playwriting and Screenwriting
The Chicago School of Professional Psychology - Doctor of Philosophy, Applied Psychology

Madeleine: The Island tutor
Certified Tutor in The Island, IL
...aspiring educator eager to work with students of all ages and disciplines. I graduated in May 2017 with a Bachelor of Arts in History and Spanish, but I also have experience tutoring middle and high school math. In college, I spent a lot of time working with peers on their writing in my school's writing...
Education & Certification
Rhodes College - Bachelor in Arts, History
ACT Composite: 33
GRE Quantitative: 163
GRE Verbal: 164

Rose: The Island tutor
Certified Tutor in The Island, IL
...sophomore at UIUC studying agricultural and biological engineering. Eventually, I hope to work on environmental engineering related projects concerning the improvement of ecosystem management and reducing the harmful effects of pollutants in the environment. As an aspiring engineer, my favorite subjects to teach students are math and science. I've been working with kids as a...
Education & Certification
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign - Bachelor of Science, Biological/Biosystems Engineering
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1530
SAT Math: 770
SAT Verbal: 760

Jake: The Island tutor
Certified Tutor in The Island, IL
...been passionate about Mathematics, finding joy in problem-solving. I hold a Bachelor's degree in Science with a minor in Math and Physics, and math has always come naturally to me. During college, I began tutoring when some of my track teammates were struggling with their coursework. This experience allowed me to assist many of my...
Education & Certification
Elmhurst College - Bachelor of Science, Geography
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