Award-Winning Tutors from Northern Illinois University

Hello, my name is Brendan and I'm excited to work with you!I have a degree in electrical engineering from Northern Illinois University ('13) as well as five years experience in the embedded software industry (C and C++ programming languages).I can tutor most STEM at the high school level and specialize in ACT tutoring.With my degree I am proficient in electrical circuits, boolean algebra and programming at the university level.If you're interested in STEM vocations and are in high school, if you are in college and need some help, or if you just want to learn how to use Windows- Just let me know!

Since I was a little girl, history has been in my blood, although being a historian was never my plan (I wanted to be an actress). Growing up I was fascinated with Abraham Lincoln and the untimely passing of such a prominent public figure. I loved every trip to the Chicago Historical Society (known today as the Chicago History Museum) as a child. I enjoyed reading about the Puritans and the Native American culture.At this point I'm comfortable classifying myself as a historian although it took me awhile to get to this point in my life. In 1999, I received my B.A. in History from Loyola University Chicago and in 2002, I received my M.A. in Public History from the same school. I then went on to earn my Ph.D. in American History from Northern Illinois University in 2011.I teach college history online full time and I have taught numerous survey and upper-division American history classes at local "traditional" colleges and universities. When I teach, I don't necessarily focus on the facts of history, but on the larger transitions. I want students to understand how history has changed over time. I also try to convey to students that history can be fun to learn.In my personal life, I am the mother of two small children and I have been married for fifteen years. I workout regularly, but I also enjoy being a couch potato. I love being with my kids and husband. Oh and I love Doctor Who! I also enjoy spending time with my friends, debating current issues, history, and historiography.

I hold a Bachelor's degree in Elementary Education with a minor in Mathematics. I have endorsements to teach up to 9th grade in English, Social Studies, and Science. I hold a Master's degree in Early Childhood Administration. I have been a child care provider for the past 8 years and have taught children from ages 6 weeks to 10 years old in physical, emotional, cognitive, and social development.

I am a graduate of Northern Illinois University. I received my Bachelors of Art in Sociology. After I graduated I decided to work full time as a manager in Retail Store but with that I have started to tutor my cousins. I am dedicated to helping students develop critical thinking skills and a deeper understanding of their subjects. My sociology studies have equipped me with insights into human behavior, social structures, and learning dynamics, allowing me to tailor my teaching methods to each student's unique needs.

I received my Bachelor of science in Biology from Roosevelt University. I received my Master of Science in Biology and Doctorate in Adult and Higher Education from Northern Illinois University. Teaching Biology is my passion. I currently teach Biology at Fayetteville Technical Community College in North Carolina. During my 7 years here, I have taught Anatomy & Physiology, microbiology, biochemistry, organismal biology and general biology. My approach as a tutor is: 1. To identify and tackle the topics where students need the most understanding. 2. To help build students skill set and confidence by teaching study strategies for success in their discipline. 3. To engage the student in practice to prepare for assessment. My goal is to enhance student learning and performance, resulting in higher grades. I believe in the power of education to transform lives and families for generations. I am grateful for the opportunity to be part of a student's journey toward achieving their goals.

I completed my PhD in Economics at NIU, my MA in Economics At SUNY Buffalo. During my time in graduate school, I worked as an adjunct instructor in Economics at 3 different colleges. After graduation I worked as a Visiting assistant professor at a university. I have taught microeconomics, macroeconomics, money and banking, managerial economics. We all apply economic principles everyday without paying attention. I am passionate about teaching student to better understand the world around them and how their decision making, government policies affect the global economy. I love to teach college students as well as high school seniors. The next generation's understanding of economic principles will greatly help the nation's economy.

I'm extremely passionate about helping students grow and achieve their academic goals. I truly enjoy education and try to instill that love in all of the students I work with.

As a dedicated mechanical engineer with a PhD from Virginia Tech, I have over two years of experience in teaching and tutoring, specializing in AP Physics, Calculus, Linear Algebra, and various mechanical engineering courses. My teaching philosophy is grounded in the Socratic method, fostering a dialogue that encourages students to explore concepts independently rather than relying solely on memorization. I find that grasping fundamental principles, such as vectors in statics or tensors in material behavior, is crucial for students to apply their knowledge in diverse contexts. My extensive industry experience, ranging from automotive to medical imaging, allows me to bridge theoretical concepts with real-world applications, enhancing my students' learning experience. I am passionate about creating a supportive environment where students can cultivate a genuine interest in engineering and mathematics. Outside of tutoring, I enjoy exploring technological advancements and engaging in hands-on projects that deepen my understanding of mechanical design.

I am a graduate of Northern Illinois University. I received my Bachelor's in Child Development in 2016. Since graduation, I have had many memorial teaching experiences! I have served as a Lead PreK teacher, Kindergarten teacher, and First Grade teacher! While I have experience tutoring a range of elementary subjects, I am most passionate about reading and phonics. I love to read books for leisure, and I love how we can go on adventures in the classroom, using books alone.I firmly believe in active, engaging, education because learning should be fun and memorable! In my spare time I love to practice yoga, read, embroider, and crochet!

I am an Indiana University Bloomington graduate with a Bachelor of Arts degree in English and a concentration in creative writing. I recently completed the coursework for English teacher licensure at Northern Illinois University, and I am beyond excited to provide individualized learning opportunities for students all over the country! I am passionate about working with students to specifically satisfy their personal needs. No student is exactly the same, and it is imperative for educators and students to establish a system of trust and create a positive educational experience together. I'm very calm, patient, and open-minded. I have experience with a large range of age groups in a large range of subjects. I've worked in classrooms of ESL elementary students, middle school students, and all different grades of high school students. I am flexible, adaptable, and confident that I am a good fit for anyone looking to improve their reading, comprehension, and/or writing skills.

I appreciate my students and want them to succeed. I have many years of experience assisting students of all ages. I received my PhD in English at Northern Illinois University and currently work as a professor at an Atlanta university. I have taught middle school, high school, and college English. I have expertise in all language arts areas and test prep, such as the SAT, ACT, and GRE tests. I also have experience helping students prepare for the SSAT and ISEE exams. I think an added benefit is that I get along well with students of all kinds. My goal is to assist all students with their test objectives so they can achieve academic success now and in the future.

My name is Alexander Cumbo and am a 22 year old undergraduate student studying both Math and Computer Science at Northern Illinois University. I am very passionate about math and programming and hope to share the joy of learning it with others. I am also half Japanese and have been studying it for about 5 years now. Although I am not as good as a native, I am more than comfortable teaching beginners and helping people get started.

I obtained my Bachelor of Arts in Spanish Translation & Business from Northern Illinois University in May 2013. I have worked professionally as a translator and interpreter for over six years, and I also spent a portion of my undergraduate studies in Madrid, Spain. My formal education in Spanish is what sparked my passion for language in general, but it is my many memories and experiences living and experiencing Spanish culture that drove me to carry out my fervor for the language.I tutored students at the high school level throughout my undergraduate career, and I believe that as a person who learned Spanish formally myself, it is easier for me to communicate the concepts of the language in an effective manner that is more receptive to the student. My formal education in the language not only allows me to communicate Spanish language principles efficiently, but also gives me the tools necessary to show the connections between all Latin based languages and word origins, which provides a better overall understanding of the way language functions.Outside of academia, I thoroughly enjoy the arts and am an avid fan of a wide variety of music. I was vocally trained for many years, and have also studied some music theory, as I come from a very musically inclined family. I have always linked my passion for music and the Spanish language together, because in a way, music is just another language.As a person who has discovered their true passion, I will do everything within my abilities to ensure that my students develop a fundamental aptitude for the Spanish language.

I graduated from Northern Illinois University with a B.S. and M.S. in Probability and Statistics. Afterwards, I went into education and earned an M.A.T. from National-Louis University in Secondary Education. I have worked for 15 years as an Actuary (a retirement plan mathematician), eight years managing a bookstore and teaching youth in a church, and six years as a public school Math teacher.I tutor Middle School Math, Pre-algebra, Algebra, Geometry, Pre-calculus, Calculus, Statistics and ACT/SAT Math. My favorites are Algebra because it is logical, useful in everyday situations, and flexible enough to have more than one way to solve many problems, and Statistics because it uses data to help decide on the best course of action. My tutoring style is laid-back and intense at the same time: laid-back because I am quiet; a musician, not an athletic coach. My style is also intense as I am very serious about solving Math problems and being sure that my answer is right.I love Math and I love teaching. I especially like to show students that they already know Math, that they can learn more of it, that Math is fun, and that Math is valuable. So I build on their skills, support their ideas, and encourage their ambitions. I would like to give all students the best opportunity to develop their potential.When I am not teaching, I like to read history and fiction, advocate for renewable energy, play music with my wife, learn other languages and go camping and canoeing.

I would love to help your little one excel and thrive! Hope we can connect soon!

I have always been a huge fan of helping others and computer science, so I thought that I might as well combine the two! I have always been looking for opportunities to help others around me, including tutoring and volunteer activities. This has been a part of me for as long as I can remember, and I have been tutoring students that surround me since before High School.I'm currently is college as a freshman, going towards a major in computer science, software development, and a minor in sociology. I love the wide range of uses that computer science can be implemented into, and I absolutely enjoy learning how others see problems before them and how they proceed in getting through that problem.With all of that being said, I will be tutoring a variety of computer science languages and subjects, such as Java, C++, and Ap computer science classes.I tend to take the first quarter of the very first tutor session to get to know who I will be tutoring in order to gear lessons towards something they can easily digest. I like to include activities or subjects that they may enjoy into lessons in order for the students to more accurately, and actively, learn their lesson. This also helps keep the student focused on their subject and even make the tutoring session enjoyable!

I have been a resident of Arizona for the past 20 years and am married with 3 grown sons. My first spoken language is German since I am a native of Austria. I grew up in Chicago and attended and graduated from Northern Illinois University Teachers College with a B.S in Elementary Education and a M.S. in Curriculum and Instruction graduating cum laude. I also am a gifted certified educator K-12th grade and teach online philosophy classes for the University of Phoenix. As a teacher and seasoned educational professional, I will provide a quality educational experience for your child through individualizing the learning experience for each student. This includes working with their strengths and particular learning styles to meet academic success. My teaching background has primarily been in public education as a gifted educator, working with special needs students K-12th grade for the past 15 years. I am comfortable and adept working with special needs students of any age. I will provide learning tools and strategies in the learning process to support study skills to enable academic success. As a high school teacher I taught Career Technical Education classes which were oriented towards technology and career development for college. As a faculty member of the University of Phoenix I currently teach creative problem solving and critical thinking skills. Most important I love working with young people and will provide a positive supportive approach to meet the student's educational needs in mathematics, language arts and test prep. I look forward to working with you and your student.

Hello! My name is Eric and I am kind of a geek when it comes to math. I love teaching math and finding the right way to get math to click for you. I have been teaching math for 6 years. I taught middle school math for 3 years and high school math for 3 years. I can't wait to work with you.

For most of my life, I've been split between the Arts and the Sciences. I recently graduated from Northern Illinois University with a Bachelors in Music, and although I now sing and play flute around the Chicagoland area, I simply couldn't resist also enrolling at Columbia College Chicago to pursue studies in Acoustics. At Northern, I tutored various subjects for two years and grew to love the act of teaching and sharing knowledge. I especially enjoy working on test prep, mathematics and writing as these are, from my point of view, the essential skills towards navigating today's world. I also have extensive background in the higher levels of music theory, which I'm always happy to share. In tutoring, I am very insistent on simplifying and strategizing. There are only so many ways of approaching any given problem - together, we'll work to find the best one.

I have had the pleasure of being an Early Childhood Special Education teacher, with a background in Speech and language pathology for the past ten years. I am an enthusiastic, versatile, and compassionate educator, and advocate for my students. I strive to promote the development of all learning styles, by meeting students where they are, and providing them with developmentally appropriate, engaging, and hands-on activities. I believe in helping students become confident in who they are, so that they can achieve the growth in their area(s) of need. My objective is to provide my students with a safe, secure, and nurturing learning environment, so that they can develop a love for learning and acquire the skills to become lifelong learners.

I am a certified teacher with a master's degree in Education which I received from Long Island University, Brooklyn Campus. My specialization is in TESOL (Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages), but I also teach elementary school subjects. I studied Elementary Education and Anthropology in my undergraduate studies. Since I have a love for travel and learning about other cultures, I have lived and worked in three foreign countries; I taught English to university students in Kyrgyzstan through the United States Peace Corps and high school students in Guadalajara, Mexico and studied German while working as an au pair in Germany. While working on my master's degree, I taught adult immigrants in Flushing, Queens who wanted to improve their English. After graduating with my master's degree, I taught academic ESOL, essay writing, and adult continuing education at a city college in Queens, NY. Following that, I taught ESL to predominantly Egyptian, Arabic speaking, students at a high school and elementary school in New Jersey. I enjoy working with students of all ages. Working one one one with students is especially rewarding. Throughout my teaching career, I have provided private lessons to students in standardized tests, reading, writing, study skills and math. I believe in student-centered, hands-on learning. I help all of my students with study skills and overcoming barriers to study such as vocabulary and skipped gradients. I have traveled throughout Europe and love to learn about other cultures and lands. I also enjoy interior design, cooking and traveling. I am happy to be a part of Varsity Tutors and I look forward to meeting new students!

Hello! My name is Sarah. I received my Masters in Arts in Sociology from Northern Illinois University and currently earning my Ph.D Sociology at Georgia State University. I have more than 8 years of tutoring/teaching experience in many different subject areas in different age groups.***PLEASE NOTE***I do NOT know R or SAS statistical programs.*****************I mostly focus on Statistics (proficient in SPSS and STATA, intermediate in Excell), but also excited to tutor sociology, psychology, gender studies, and criminology. I can't wait to help you with your academic challenges and together we can accomplish anything!

I am an experienced tutor in English, composition, reading, and social studies. I am available to tutor levels from elementary through college.

I'm passionate about teaching because I love working with students from diverse backgrounds. Each learner brings something unique, and it challenges me to be creative and adaptable. What inspires me most is seeing the growth in each individual, whether it's overcoming a challenge or achieving a goal, that progress fuels my passion. My goal is to ensure that both students and parents are satisfied with the learning experience, and I strive to create an environment where everyone feels supported.

I have undergraduate degree in Economics and a law degree I have tutored over 400 students in the last 10 years in all subjects including ACT, Geometry, Algebra, Pre-Algebra and Trigonometry. I have taught all these students one on one and have learned how to identify each student's special way of learning and adjust the content and the teaching style to match their way of learning. Every students learns differently and the highest rate of success comes when you match the teaching with their learning style. I love teaching students and it something that stumbled upon accidentally just my helping my neighbor's son. Now teaching is the thing I most passionate about as a profession. And I feel blessed that over 10 years ago my neighbor asked for a little help or I would have never found out how much I love teaching.

I have a natural ability to connect with and educate people of all ages, which I have been doing for more than 16 years. My personal foundation is my enthusiasm for helping others. My mother taught early childhood development, and I just inherited her love of pouring into little people. Since my college days, when students still carried books, I've had experience working with students. I would assist my classmates while they worked on their class presentations, and it was simple for me to see how the content should be arranged. As soon as I learned something, I would impart it to someone else. Then people started coming to me for advice, so I decided to make it my career in 2006 and started teaching postsecondary nutrition science courses. I rapidly rose to the position of top professor at the school, and there was always a waiting list for my classes. My education began long before I entered a traditional school because my mother worked in early childhood development, but I formally began in an elementary magnet school, continued on to Morgan Park High School, then graduated and attended Northern Illinois University and completed my degree in four years. I went on to earn my master's degree in public health and finished my dietetic coursework to become a Registered dietitian. At Northcentral University, I'm finishing up a doctoral degree with a focus on executive function development, persistence, early college transition, and social capital principles. I can tutor in the areas of nutrition science, food service math, executive functioning development, and dietetic exam preparation, public speaking, writing; but I am most passionate about executive functioning development (time management, organization, attention, and self-control) because there are so many resources, tools, and strategies that can be shared with everyone. My approach to teaching is to make the classroom a welcoming and comfortable place where students may explore their interests and learn more about their interests while turning those interests into information that will help them in their chosen goals. I firmly believe in providing pupils with structure and standards so they can develop with support and interdependence. I provide useful information and technologies that extend learning outside of the classroom. Students need to feel confident that what they are trying to learn is doable and attainable; this is why my tutoring approach is friendly and accountability focused.

I am currently a second grade teacher with 24 years of teaching experience in grades K-8. I've taught self contained classes, as well as ESL resource. I'm a mom of 2 sons and 4 dogs, and I can't wait to work with you!

I hold a Master's and a Bachelor's in Vocal Performance, and have had training in conducting as well. My passions include mathematics and the physical sciences, and I have had education in these topics as a part of my early undergraduate education. I hope to create an environment where a student is able to ask questions and get alternate explanations until they are confident in the subject material. I have been a leader for the City of Eugene Dept. of Recreation in both their BEST after school program, providing enrichment and engagement for students gr. 2-5, as well as for their Fun-For-All summer program which provided activities and creative opportunities for participants under 18 years of age.

I enjoy meeting new people and enjoy what they have to say, i have always loved math and sciences; I know!! I am a nerd but people says i don't look like one. I enjoy video games, sports (I play soccer three time a week) good food and social hours.

Hello! Thank you for viewing my profile! I am eager to share with you the knowledge and skills I have acquired through a diverse and multi-faceted background. Just recently, I returned to school to complete a graduate program in Public Administration, with a concentration in financial reporting and management. The focus of my master's degree reflects my enthusiasm for the fields of economics and accounting. In the first area, I have designed university-level, standardized test questions for an educational assessment firm, and have edited for final publication the questions drafted by my colleagues. I also have served as an accountant and treasurer on the board of a non-profit organization incorporated for educational purposes. Consistent with these pursuits, I have completed many academic courses in financial analysis, tax accounting, and business organizations. During the next year, I intend to continue the path toward formal designation as a certified public accountant by earning high scores on each of the requisite four-hour exams.However, youand the challenges you discover as you engage in learningdetermine the emphasis of our work together. I will inquire about and remain attuned to your needs and preferences regarding the content we study, and the manner in which we explore it. If our efforts involve more than one session, we will identify attainable short- and long- term goals to chart your progress. We will adapt resources and modes of conveying information, including my contributions as a tutor, to optimize your comprehension (e.g.'s, visual models, audio "readings," current event articles, real-life simulations, etc.). Further, to the extent possible, your input will establish the pace at which I introduce new material.And, I hope, you will enjoy the process! Education need not be a predominately stressful endeavor. I welcome the opportunity to reinforce and encourage the positive associations you make with your studies. I look forward to tutoring you soon!

I attended Northern Illinois University. I earned my Bachelor of Science in Education degree in 2004, where I graduated on the Dean's List. While attending college, I worked at the child care center on campus.Since I was a young child, I knew that I wanted to work with children. I have taught preschool, kindergarten, first grade, and second grade in various schools. One fun fact about me is that for my first teaching job, I taught in the same school that I attended as a child. It was strange teaching with some of my former teachers at first but then I was able to learn so much from them.I have 20 years of education experience. I have tutored students from age 4 to 40 in reading, phonics, writing, math, study skills, homework support, and ACT and SAT prep. My favorite subject to tutor would be language arts. I love working with students on reading, writing, phonics, spelling, etc.

As a passionate and experienced special educator, I am eager to help future teachers prepare for their content exams or basic skills exams and begin the next chapter of their lives!!

I studied Operations Management for four years at Northern Illinois University to earn my bachelor's degree. After working as a supervisor for almost two years, I have realized my passion lies in teaching. My favorite subject has always been math, and I really love to help people grasp the various concepts and feel a sense of accomplishment. I enjoy tutoring algebra, pre-algebra, geometry, and ACT or SAT prep for the math portion.I absolutely love music. I listen to music all the time, I go to concerts as much as possible, and I even create music with other talented musicians. I play the drums and I practice every day to keep improving.

As a dedicated educator, my passion for instruction and learning burns brightly within me. It's not merely a profession; it's a calling deeply rooted in my desire to ignite curiosity and foster growth in every student I encounter.

As a passionate educator, I am committed to helping students build confidence in their mathematical and writing abilities. With experience facilitating educational programming and tutoring peers in various subjects, I strive to create a comfortable and non-judgmental learning environment. My approach focuses on meeting students where they are, using engaging methods to demystify math concepts and foster a growth mindset. I believe that anyone can excel in math, writing, and education, in general, with the right support and encouragement.

I have a Masters in Economics and a Masters in Statistics, both from Northern Illinois University. I love learning, and I love teaching, which also gives me chances to learn, whether about others, or about how to better understand and present knowledge to others.

I have spent my career working with high school students. I enjoy working with my students and sharing my love of science with them. I stress good study habits and design lessons that incorporate various learning styles. I get to know my students and develop lessons and materials that support them and their different needs. This past year with Varsity Tutors I worked with several students that were taking AP Biology. We worked on a schedule to prepare for the exam as well as keeping up with the in class work. I have 34 years of teaching experience and have my Bachelor's of Science in Biology and my Master's of Science in Secondary Education.

I graduated with a degree in Biological Sciences, a minor in chemistry and a Masters in Curriculum and Instruction. I have been teaching science for 15+ years. II am passionate about helping students learn how they learn best and to give strategies for success. I have worked with all levels of students and develop a learning approach catered to the individual's learning style.I have taught and tutor Anatomy 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 like to use humor, real life examples and have a good balance between working hard and enjoying the subject. Outside of school, I enjoy spending time with my four kids, outdoor activities, and reading.

Hello,My name is Attorney Chris Slaughter, I have represented clients in the practice of law since 1998. I have practiced in several different disciplines including but not limited to criminal defense law and real estate transactions. I am an entrepreneur having started and run different business, I have taught on the college level and published an award winning book. I have rehabbed houses, sold real estate and insurance. I am a people person who likes to talk, teach and learn.Motto: "Find a way or Make a way!"

I teach students to write with clarity and grace on the level of the sentence, paragraph, and essay. I like to think of what I do as helping students make meaning and learn the finer points of writing well. I enjoy teaching students to comprehend what they read and write about it with style and flair.