Award-Winning Tutors from University of Chicago

Hola! Naci de El Salvador y se hablar el espanol perfectamente bien. Te puedo ayudar a aprender un espanol autentico y natural.Hello! I was born in El Salvador and know how to speak perfect Spanish. I can help you learn authentic, natural Spanish.

I'm a journalist and former teacher with experience teaching and tutoring middle and high school students. I earned a bachelor's degree from Yale University and a master's in teaching from the University of Chicago. I especially love working with students on their writing, from school assignments to college essays. It's exciting to see students go from feeling blocked to writing freely and learning to revise and polish their work.

I graduated from Augustana University with my Bachelor's Degree in English Literature and Religion/Philosophy in 2019. I then completed my Masters in Humanities from the University of Chicago in 2020 and Masters in English Literature from University of St. Thomas in 2025. I was an English, Social Studies, and Spanish I was an English/History Instructor at a 1:1 school for middle school and high school students with learning differences. I was previously a college advisor for a nonprofit organization that assists college students from low-income backgrounds. I love encouraging students to develop their own writing and feel confident in their written communication skills! I am also eager to expand my teaching skills into more English Literature to share my passion for and knowledge the power of reading. My ultimate goal is to become an English Literature professor and I'm so grateful to grow as an educator with Varsity Tutors! I look forward to meeting and working with you!

I recently graduated from the prestigious University of Chicago studying Germanic and Global Studies. I am therefore fluent in German, am well versed in the requirements of English language writing and in research skills. I have experience teaching children and adults, and I'm excited to share my knowledge with all of you!

I'm an expert tutor with 20+ years of experience. I make math understandable and easy for diverse learners. Some of my students who struggle with math eventually become math majors! I'm expert in SAT/ACT and other admissions tests. All of my students improve their test scores and some even get perfect scores. I'm a former research scientist who enjoys tutoring and have the gift of teaching.

A student at University of Chicago who scored a 1560 on his SAT, Jason loves sharing all the tips and tricks he has learned over the years doing and teaching the SAT. He can provide all the SAT mock tests that the student needs to practice and succeed in the actual exam. Conducted online, students can expect to go through problems step by step with Jason, using visual learning with customized drills to familiarize themselves with specific concepts. Generally, Jason will tailor his feedback to what the student should work on, both in English and math, and provide examples to show how the student should be working through the problems.

Sharing a love of math, science, and the natural world has always come naturally. Tutoring gives me the chance to help students not only excel academically, but also experience the clarity, confidence, and curiosity that come from truly understanding a subject. Whether we're working through calculus, chemistry, or physics, (or something else) my goal is for students to walk away feeling empowered ready to earn top grades and think critically in any classroom. I'm currently pursuing a Ph.D. in Molecular Engineering at the University of Chicago, with a B.S. in Materials Science and Engineering from Texas A&M University. My background spans both research and teaching, including authoring peer-reviewed papers in materials science and chemical ecology, as well as mentoring peers and younger students in STEM fields. I tutor a wide range of subjects across math, chemistry, and physicsat levels from foundational to advanced. I especially enjoy tutoring physics and chemistry because they help students connect abstract concepts to the real world, sparking the kind of "aha" moments that last. My tutoring style is grounded in building strong conceptual understanding first, then reinforcing it with practice problems and open-ended thinking. I aim to create a learning space where students feel comfortable asking questions, making mistakes, and ultimately developing both mastery and confidence. When I'm not tutoring or doing research, you'll probably find me outside: running, biking, swimming, or lifting weights. I feel most like myself when I'm in nature and around the people I care about. Lately, I've also been working on becoming a better piano player (slowly but surely!).

It is my sincere desire to teach and bring out the best in my students in their tests. My teaching method is very simple, built on patience and is completely stress free for the student to learn. I believe in bringing out the best through the most logical and simple approach to learning. Lets get it done.

I am a book author and cultural anthropologist with college classroom teaching experience in the social sciences. I have helped academics and college and graduate students with essays, theses and papers with a focus on bringing out their strongest ideas and making their writing accessible and clear to the reader. I have experience working with people whose first language is not English and recently helped turn papers that had been rejected for publication into articles published in the best journals in their field.I enjoy empowering students to do their best work by breaking down the work of writing into achievable steps. It's exciting to help them discover and bring to light the ideas that are often buried in their notes and thoughts.

Reading and writing are my lifelong hobby, passion, and career. I have taught high school and college students for the past 20 years, and I would enjoy helping you with these subjects. I have plenty of skills and practice with enabling students to read more efficiently and effectively and to communicate their ideas.Literature and persuasive essay writing are some of my favorite topics, but I also excel at personal writing, reading for comprehension, research writing, and many other topics.

I graduated from the University of Chicago in 2014. I majored in philosophy and was also a pre-medical student, and am currently applying to medical school. I tutored throughout high school for several hours a week, and when I became a senior I supervised other tutors as president of the National Honor Society. Throughout college I was involved in the Emergency Medical Services as a first responder. I've taken many different courses in many different areas, from computer science to Japanese. I believe it's important to have a solid education in today's world, and as a tutor I emphasize the importance of being prepared for tests. I want to make sure the students themselves can rehearse what they have learned, and that they themselves feel confident in what they are learning. In my spare time, I love learning languages, in particular, Japanese, Mandarin, Spanish, French and Hindi. I also am an anime lover.

I am an aspiring applied mathematician, with particular interest in image processing and climate science. I graduated in May 2017 from Washington University in St. Louis with a bachelor's in physics and mathematics, and am beginning a PhD program in September 2017 at the University of Chicago in Computational and Applied Mathematics. I've tutored introductory physics students for three years and enjoyed it thoroughly, as a chance to help other students while revisiting fundamental concepts to enhance my own knowledge. I'm eager to continue reaching out and helping students of math and physics to succeed and, furthermore, to appreciate the beauty and power of these subjects.

I'm a rising Junior at the University of Chicago studying Computational Neurosciences and Fundamentals: Literature & Philosophy. I've tutored 7th and 8th graders in Basic Algebra and essay construction and taught undergraduates Biostatistics and the literature of Valdimir Nabokov, so I'm prepared to work with any age or skill level. When I'm not tutoring this summer, I'll be doing electrophysiological research at NYU's Center for Neural Science and preparing to write my BA on James Joyce's Ulysses. I'm extremely versatile with expertise in a range of subjects and really enjoy helping students learn. I also excel at standardized testing and am excited to share the strategies that made me successful. In my free time, some of my favorite things to do are act, play guitar, and bike along the river.

I am multi-media artist and educator working at intersections of audio documentary, performance, and media literacy. I have worked with middle and high school students in a variety of settings and contexts, teaching visual and performing arts, journalism, politics, and art history in classrooms, museums and other non-profit organizations, and in community-based mentorships in New York, Chicago, and Vienna. Through these experiences, I have developed a diverse skill set to address challenges to individual learning and growth.Dedicated to supporting differences in learning styles and abilities among individual students, as well as differences in life experiences and cultural identities, I have experience working with students from a wide variety of backgrounds, including students speaking and writing in English as a second or foreign language. I am particularly passionate about working with students on writing, and helping them develop as critical readers and listeners. I love sharing resources with students, and helping them expand and deepen their interests.As a 2014-2015 Fulbright Fellow I participated in the Masters in Critical Studies program at the Academy of Fine Arts, Vienna. I received a BA from the University of Chicago in Visual Arts and Anthropology in 2012.

I am about to begin graduate school as a PhD Student in Condensed Matter Physics. I am currently working at an experimental physics lab at the University of Maryland, College Park.My tutoring style is pretty relaxed. In my experience, if someone knows what question to ask then they are already pretty close to the answer; they just need a push in the right direction. I like to help people talk through the problems. My job is to steer you in the right direction and help you reach that "ah-ha!" moment.

Dalton Class of 2021, UChicago Class of 2025Experience tutoring students in Algebra, Competition Math, Reading, and Writing.

I am a current senior at the University of Chicago about to graduate with a BA, double majoring in Anthropology and Philosophy. My interests have always been pretty diverse, from both stem to the humanities, and I am comfortable teaching in a variety of different subjects.Tutoring has long been an important part of my life and I take a lot of joy in being able to teach others. I started on a volunteer basis during high school, where I taught middle school Math and English, and I have continued tutoring middle and high school students while in college. I definitely have the most experience teaching Math, and I think I have seen the most immediate improvements while teaching Math. However, I particularly take joy in teaching English, especially critical reading, as many students are surprised by how much they can improve in the long-term.Thank you for reading through my personal statement and I look forward to teaching you or your student soon!

I am a graduate of the University of Chicago, with a bachelor's degree in psychology and linguistics. Currently, I am pursuing a master's degree in speech-language pathology at Teachers College, Columbia University. In the past, I have worked as a teacher's aide in a public school classroom, a mentor to middle school girls, an instructor and tutor at the literacy education organization 826, and a summer camp counselor. I tutor a diverse range of subjects, and I find that I especially enjoy tutoring language arts, reading, and writing at all levels, from elementary school all the way up to college/grad school test prep. As a tutor, I am committed to helping students reach their full potential as learners. Throughout my years as an educator, I have seen firsthand the remarkable academic growth that can occur when tutors provide students with the individualized support that they need. In my spare time, I enjoy reading, journaling, and learning about other languages and cultures.

I'm a scholar and educator with a Master's degree in English, having specialized over the years in topics ranging from medieval literature to nineteenth-century classics. I'm passionate about getting to know students on an individual level and meeting them where they're at in order to help them achieve their goals!

Hey! I'm a rising sophomore at UChicago studying economics. I've been helping out people study for exams and school for several years now. Last summer, I helped teach several SAT classes as a TA for Ivy Global. During my time at Stuyvesant High School, I spent two years editing opinions columns and tutoring underclassmen in math and English. I love helping out people seeing them have their "aha!" moment makes my day!I know what it's like to be in your shoes. During my first semester at Stuy, I had a really hard time with physics. I was fortunate enough to have a kind upperclassman walk me through concepts like projectile motion and practice questions. He was a huge reason why I ultimately did well in the course. Having a patient and understanding tutor can make all the difference now that I'm in a position to help people, it's only natural I give back just like that upperclassman did all those years ago.

I am currently a Master's student in Public Policy at the University of Chicago. I graduated from UChicago with a degree in Human Rights with Honors and a minor in Creative Writing. In high school I took AP European History, AP US History, AP English Literature, AP Environmental Science, AP Statistics, AP AB Calculus, AP BC Calculus, and AP French so I'm happy to help with any of those (my French is a little rusty though).

Hello! I am a native of western Pennsylvania. This is where I grew up, attended high school, and began my college career. I completed my Bachelor of Arts at the University of Pittsburgh in 2011. I left Pittsburgh to attend the University of Chicago, from which I graduated in 2013. I stayed in Chicago to teach at the college level for 2.5 years, before returning to the Pittsburgh area. Underlying my academic experience is my passion for education. I am a first-generation college graduate (or as I like to call it, an "academic immigrant"). This means that I've learned on my own, and often the hard way, about the ins and outs of higher education, so I can understand how challenging - and truly rewarding - it can be. A solid education is as important today as ever, and it really can change your world for the better. I look forward to hearing from you and helping with your studies!

Tutoring is the best kind of learning experience. We are all different. We learn differently, we are interested in different things, and we have different goals and dreams. What I like about tutoring is that you can learn more about how your subject relates to individuals. You can see growth up close, and the success of your students is a wonderful thing. That's why I like tutoring so much.When I'm not tutoring, teaching, or reading (a huge hobby of mine), I try to be outdoors. I love mountains and hiking. Since Illinois lacks mountains, I try to make the most of the hiking. I also like to explore city neighborhoods. Chicago has no shortage of things to do!

Hello! I am a current graduate student at the University of Chicago receiving a dual masters in Global Social development and Social Service Administration. Much of my career has been dedicated to working for nonprofits, including many tutoring positions and curriculum design experience. My very first tutee was my little sister but in the times since I have worked with kids of all ages in Connecticut, Chicago, New York, Vietnam, Malaysia, and Mexico. I am an avid reader and writer, always excited to recommend a good book or hear any recommendations you might have! As a tutor I strive to help you find the questions to ask that make learning fun, productive, and empowering.

I graduated from the Bronx High School of Science and am a current student at the University of Chicago, majoring in mathematics with a minor in visual art. Throughout high school, I tutored both on a volunteer and private basis. I love tutoring because of the ability to help students understand difficult concepts they're struggling with, and I enjoy trying to find different ways to break down ideas. My favorite subjects to tutor are calculus, chemistry, and physics, although I tutor other types of math as well. I am a very patient tutor who tries to understand exactly where the student is struggling and how they can improve. Outside of the classroom, you can often find me baking or drawing!

I am passionate about supporting students to accomplish their goals and thrive. Over the course of my 20 years of working in education, I have served both as a classroom teacher and a college counselor and career counselor. I am a strong listener who goes the extra mile to understand each student's individual needs.

Hello,Having gone through some tough schools and classes (and even ones where I didn't have the attention and interest that may have helped), I know that that reality is that you will not understand every subject quickly.Did Einstein understand relativity in an hour, or did he have to work years to get it?I was an assistant to a Nobel Prize winner when younger. You know I did not get everything right away. But he was a great teacher and empathetic person and it worked!So I know that anyone can learn almost anything even if they think the subject is hard, or the others are "too smart".Our school system is not always perfect about motivating learners on all subjects. Nor does it deal with pressures and expectations from other classmates, people and what society expects of you. SO WHAT! I truly love to see the smile when someone says, "I get it".As a public school JHS and HS teacher, my license is in Biology 7-12 and have taught other sciences. I also have advance degrees in other areas and have taught it on a college level.I have a BA in Economics from Queens College (but had more courses in science), an MA in Economics from Northwestern University, and MBA in Marketing and Finance from the University of Chicago, and an MA in Teaching from Relay Graduate School of Education.I do not have a "favorite" subject to tutor. A lot of learning is seeing the value in the subject, and the beauty of utterly understanding it.My teaching philosophy(s) are many but boil down to a few things: 1 What does the student need to understand? 2 What does the student understand at this time? 3 How does the student learn (visually, via reading, examples, etc.) and 4 Teaching to reach the student's goal for what they need to learn. And 5 make sure the student understands before proceeding. (Another way of saying - to not waste time and finding the source of the misunderstanding.I look forward to doing learning with you that you feel good about and results in you "getting" what you want to know.Thank you for reading this.

I received my Masters degree in Humanities with a focus in Cinema and Media Studies from the University of Chicago. Before earning my Masters degree, I attended the University of Louisville, where I received my Bachelors of Art in Humanities with a minor in Film Studies. During my time at the University of Louisville, I pursued a variety of different majors, in French, Philosophy, Math and Physics due to the diverse range of my passions, and finally settled on the Humanities because it allowed me to study all of them at once. I am most passionate about teaching anything within the Arts (e.g. Literature), French language and culture, and the purer side of Mathematics, where the abstractions of numbers give us the freedom to do with them what we will. I also love helping students work their way through the daunting task of preparing for standardized tests. I have often found that my past students have gotten tangled in the problems that have been set out for them, and I have always found success in teaching the conceptual framework behind these problems, so that they learn to find solutions by whatever means they prefer. As indicated by my degrees at the beginning, I am incredibly passionate about film and film studies I am a huge movie buff. But perhaps the most important thing I can say about myself is that I don't believe that any subject is out of reach for any student. It's just about finding a way through the jargon to something that makes sense.

Highly accomplished financial professional with over 15 years of diverse experience in investment analysis, strategic finance, and consulting. Chicago Booth MBA (Finance) and CFA Charterholder (2013).

Having graduated from the University of Chicago with a double major in Mathematics and Statistics, I now work as a software developer. Many of my day-to-day responsibilities involve training or tutoring coworkers, which I enjoy. In addition, I have experience tutoring from my college and high school days.I love to facilitate the learning journey of my students and trainees, and I like to take a Socratic approach where I guide students to come to the answer through their own reasoning.

My tutoring philosophy centers on active learning, critical thinking, and personalized mentorship. Having guided students through complex coursework and competitive university and graduate admissions, I tailor my approach to each learner's distinct voice and goals. I help students master nuanced essay writing and build compelling applications by demystifying expectations and encouraging self-reflection. Beyond test scores, I aim to foster authentic confidence and lifelong independence.

As a passionate mathematics tutor with a Bachelor's degree from the University of Chicago, I have over 5 years of tutoring experience in subjects ranging from Algebra to Calculus and Linear Algebra. My teaching philosophy centers on creating a supportive learning environment where each student feels empowered to explore mathematical concepts at their own pace. I strive to connect with my students by using real-world applications to make abstract ideas more tangible, fostering both understanding and confidence. I am dedicated to helping students achieve their academic goals and develop a genuine appreciation for mathematics, as I believe that a strong foundation in math opens doors to future opportunities. In my free time, I like literature, video games, and swimming.

Hi! I'm Dylan and I'm a rising junior at the University of Chicago. I'm planning on double majoring in Statistics and Economics with a specialization in Business. I have tutored since my freshman year of high school and have lots of experience helping others with schoolwork. Don't hesitate to reach out, I love helping others to reach their goals, especially in the classroom!

I am a sophomore at the University of Chicago pursuing a B.A. in Sociology with a minor in Inequality, Social Problems, and Change. I also hold an IB diploma and particularly enjoyed my psychology and environmental systems and societies courses. I have experience tutoring students of all ages from 3-18 in Spanish, math, environmental science, essay writing, and more. I'm passionate about equitable access to education, and am currently working as an Americorps VISTA for a nonprofit devoted to environmental science education. I have been a camp counselor (and a camp kid) my whole life, and believe strongly that learning should be fun and exciting!

I am from a small town in Iowa and currently a fourth year student at the University of Chicago studying economics. During my time here I have studied abroad twice. Two years ago in Beijing, China and last spring in Athens, Greece. I can speak English and Spanish fluently and can speak a little Mandarin Chinese. After graduation in June, I will be working in finance and specifically financial markets. On the weekends, I enjoy spending time with my friends and cheering on the Iowa Hawkeyes during the fall football season.

I'm a sophomore at the University of Chicago. I'm a student-athlete with a great background in math, computer science, and standardized tests. I'm the oldest of 6 kids and have always helped my younger siblings with these subjects. I look forward to potentially tutoring you.

My name is Sydney Jones and I'm a second year at the University of Chicago. In my free time, I compete on the women's varsity soccer team and am involved in a Political Consulting group on campus. I am double majoring in Political Science and Psychology and plan to attend law school. I am very outgoing and I have tutored since I was a junior in high school, making me a very approachable and qualified tutor. In addition to tutoring, I have also worked as a Counselor in Training at my community's summer camp, babysat and nannied, and have vast experience volunteering at my local elementary as well as middle schools. Being fresh out of high school, I understand and have accurate knowledge of the current curriculum. Additionally, having gone through it less than two years ago, I am well versed in the college admissions process and understand what it takes to get into a top tier school. My absolute favorite subject to tutor is math, but I enjoy helping in every subject possible.

As a dedicated language tutor with several years of experience, I bring both expertise and enthusiasm to every lesson. I specialize in Chinese, Japanese, and basic Arabic, and I have had the privilege of guiding students of diverse ages and backgrounds through their language-learning journeys.

I currently attend the University of Chicago, where I major in Political Science and Biology. When I'm not spending hours reading Nietzsche, I'm doing improv comedy and graphic design. I'm currently pursuing a career in advertising/consulting, and in my spare time I eat mini tacos and watch Louis CK stand-up comedy.

I am a Professor of English Literature and Composition at a small liberal arts college, where I have been teaching for over twenty years. I received my Ph.D. and M.A. from the University of Chicago and my B.A. from The Johns Hopkins University.In addition to tutoring all aspects of writing and literature, I have expertise in advising on college essay writing and the overall college admissions process