
Sarah: Wheaton tutor
Certified Tutor in Wheaton, IL
...is someone to guide them to the next level. I want them to view being wrong as a valuable opportunity to learn, not something to be ashamed of. And I want them to know that being smart means asking questions, not answering them. As I work with students, I find it's most helpful to talk through the project, whether it's preparing for a test or writing an essay, to find out where the points of...
Education & Certification
Beloit College - Bachelor in Arts, English
Northwestern University - Master of Arts, English
Tutoring Subjects
ACT Writing
English
High School Level American Literature
College Level American Literature
+38 subjects
Ammar: Wheaton tutor
Certified Tutor in Wheaton, IL
...I have worked with many different types of students, from elementary to college graduates, from students with learning disabilities to those who make straight A's. Having earned a Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering (SMU) and a Master's Degree in Biochemistry (CCNY), I specialize in the various math and science subjects. In addition to complete mastery of the respective subject at hand, my tutoring experiences also show that listening, patience, and good communication are key for...
Education & Certification
Southern Methodist University - Bachelor of Science, Electrical Engineering
City College of New York (CUNY) - Master of Arts, Biochemistry
Tutoring Subjects
Geometry
Latin 1
Elementary Math
High School Chemistry
+28 subjects
Oscar: Wheaton tutor
Certified Tutor in Wheaton, IL
...students overcome their internal stereotypes of math is a black beast and I have never been good at it and discover their own abilities. To this end, I believe in providing explanation in which students develop and share their understanding of mathematics through constant interaction with their instructors and peers, in a safe, respectful, and collegial learning environment in which all students feel included. During teaching or tutoring sessions, I look forward to the opportunity...
Education & Certification
University of Abomey Calavi - Bachelors, Business Administration and Management
Roosevelt University - Masters, Mathematics and Actuarial Science
Tutoring Subjects
GED
Middle School Math
Algorithms
French
+53 subjects
Evan: Wheaton tutor
Certified Tutor in Wheaton, IL
...one of the Claremont Colleges located in east Los Angeles. At Pomona I studied Cognitive Science and Psychology, played varsity basketball, and worked as a Teacher's Assistant in the Linguistics and Cognitive Science department. I've worked for Varsity Tutors since moving back to Seattle last September, and love my job. As a tutor, I specialize in teaching SAT/ACT/GRE/ISEE prep, writing, English, Spanish, math, music, and psychology. If you need help in any of these areas,...
Education & Certification
Pomona College - Bachelor in Arts, Cognitive Science (Psychology Focus)
Tutoring Subjects
Essay Editing
ACT
Graduate Test Prep
Music
+34 subjects
Kevin: Wheaton tutor
Certified Tutor in Wheaton, IL
...experience in tutoring K-12 children in math and reading, and have personally succeeded in a large variety of standardized tests, including the ACT, the SAT, and various AP tests. I am especially passionate about teaching students optimal test-taking strategies for conquering standardized tests and honing their critical thinking skills. I believe that education is not only necessary for being successful academically and professionally, but also capable of enriching one’s life experiences. In my spare time,...
Education & Certification
Univeristy of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign - Bachelor of Science, Accounting
Tutoring Subjects
SAT Writing and Language
ASPIRE English
AP Human Geography
Writing
+66 subjects
Brian: Wheaton tutor
Certified Tutor in Wheaton, IL
...Epic Systems for a year after undergrad to gain some real world work experience and gain knowledge of healthcare administration. In 2013, I started medical school at the University Of Chicago Pritzker School Of Medicine. I am currently in my fourth year of school, and will be applying tointernal medicine residency programs in the fall. I find the most effective learning strategy is to understand the underlying concepts behind a subject, which facilitates the application...
Education & Certification
University of Chicago - Bachelors, Biology, General
University of Chicago - Current Grad Student, Medical Doctor
Tutoring Subjects
SAT Reading
ACT Reading
MCAT Psychological, Social, and Biological Foundations of Behavior
SAT Math
+14 subjects
Taryn: Wheaton tutor
Certified Tutor in Wheaton, IL
...in 2006 and fell in love with sharing my knowledge with others. I was the teaching assistant for several chemistry courses at Pepperdine and Northwestern Universities; as well as being involved in Science in the Classroom demonstrations for 3rd and 4th grades. I am eager to share my love of science with students. I am passionate about science and math at all levels and I am a down-to-earth and compassionate teacher. My tutoring style is...
Education & Certification
Pepperdine University - Bachelor of Science, Chemistry
Northwestern University - PHD, Chemistry
Tutoring Subjects
College Chemistry
College English
GRE Quantitative
SAT Math
+31 subjects
Nikolaj: Wheaton tutor
Certified Tutor in Wheaton, IL
...scenic design, and love working with my hands. My past tutoring experience is in both Mandarin Chinese and Shakespeare, but I'm also happy to tutor math up through single-variable calculus, and the ACT. Being a theatre major, I of course love teaching Shakespeare, especially since I've found that a lot of people don't really know how to engage with it. But there's a whole world of depth and complexity to explore in his works, and...
Education & Certification
Northwestern University - Bachelor in Arts, Theatre
Tutoring Subjects
Math
ACT Writing
SAT Subject Test in Mathematics Level 2
Differential Equations
+27 subjects
Sarah: Wheaton tutor
Certified Tutor in Wheaton, IL
...I love teaching math, especially since I know that it can be hard. While I specialize in working with middle and high school students, I have worked with students as young as kindergarten and those well into adulthood. For those of you based in the Chicagoland area, I am an experienced Test Prep tutor who has successfully helped several students gain admittance to selective enrollment high schools and highly competitive universities such as the University...
Education & Certification
University of Notre Dame - Bachelors, Psychology
Providence College - Masters, Secondary Education
Tutoring Subjects
7th Grade Math
Math
ACT Math
GRE Subject Test in Mathematics
+48 subjects
Jordana: Wheaton tutor
Certified Tutor in Wheaton, IL
...and Math). I believe that the ability to utilize the spoken and written word is essential to function in society and that there is no limit to what can be achieved with strong communication skills. My teaching philosophy is that any student can learn and that education does not have to be boring! Teaching requires discovering the student's strengths and passions and tailoring creative educational approaches that connect with the student's interests. My outside activities...
Education & Certification
Elmhurst College - Bachelor in Arts, History/Communications
Loyola University-Chicago - Masters in Education, Elementary Education
Tutoring Subjects
Gifted
SAT Writing and Language
6th Grade Reading
12th Grade Writing
+106 subjects