Award-Winning Middle School Math Tutors for Students in Illinois

...allows me to gain satisfaction by solving problems that others might consider difficult. Chemistry is a great challenge but is a prime example that even the most difficult concepts can become easy if they are broken down into its simplest pieces. This coincides with my tutoring philosophy. I believe teamwork is the most powerful tool...

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!

...AP Physics; and test preparation for GRE, ACT, SAT as well as state-mandated tests in Illinois and Michigan. Finally, I majored in and am pursuing a Master's Degree in the field of social science. The Master's in Education program at Depaul is preparing me to teach students from a variety of cultural and linguistic backgrounds...

...outdoors; hike; play with my two dogs, Skippy and Lily, and my cat, Gracie; and watch crime shows and horror movies. My tutoring style is very personalized, and I love finding creative ways to motivate and help my students really understand their work. It is very important to me that I give my students a...

...algebra, geometry, trigonometry, pre-calculus, calculus, physics and chemistry. Test prep for ACT, SAT, GMAT and GRE are also included. I'm extremely patient and will always take the time to ensure students understand the concepts in a way that is clear to them. I'm available to meet anywhere my students would like, whether it be their...

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.

...learning in general. I am currently studying pure mathematics and political science at DePaul University. I have been a tutor for four years now! I love helping students achieve their goals and gain confidence in their abilities. I am especially passionate about helping students learn to appreciate and comprehend math and its importance.

...UN, ACE, NHS (Vice President), Happy Club, and played on the soccer team (varsity junior and senior year). In my high school and college year I have had experience tutoring/teaching others in many age and subject ranges. I consistently help my little sister out with all subjects (currently in high school) and also tutored middle...

...at Urbana-Champaign studying Computer Science, as well as a National Merit Finalist. I also have experience working with kids ages 6-13 because of a history volunteering at a diverse range of locations, including the Park Ridge Public Library and Picture Us Different Dance Studio. I am most passionate about Math, because of its close relationship...

...concepts to make them understandable for students. I also tend to get very enthusiastic about the subject at hand. It is my strong belief that they key to success in academics is true understanding. When a student understands why something works, memorization becomes a tool that is only rarely needed. Students who understand concepts can...

...the Bridge to College Specialist. I have experience working with Elementary through High School aged students. I received my undergraduate degree from the University of California Santa Barbara in Environmental Science and Anthropology. Throughout college I played on a soccer team and I danced with the dance majors ( I adore dance!). My first passion...

...gets the aha moment, it makes me feel like I have accomplished what I needed to do. I am very patient with the students and always tell them not to be afraid to tell me that they don't understand what I am explaining. I will find a different way to explain things until they understand...

...at University of Illinois at Chicago and I will be pursuing a career in Anesthesiology. In college I was a chemistry and biology major and had the opportunity to tutor chemistry. What I enjoy most about tutoring is helping students realize their potential. Each student's learning style is unique and I am excited to help...

...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...

...me, tutoring is about really getting to know each student, their strengths, and those areas of weakness that are coming between them and their highest potential. My specialties are math, essay writing, and Spanish. I love algebra because it's so neat and there's always a right answer, and I enjoy helping students realize that it's...

...have found that students may learn in different ways and all can excel. I like to present material in an engaging and relevant manner so that we can all learn and achieve success. One-on-one tutoring is an effective technique, particularly for explaining and modeling math, and I enjoy seeing students attitudes toward school brighten when...

...a swim team and have always gained an immense satisfaction from helping others. Tutoring is a win-win situation for both parties. The student becomes fluent and develops interest in a subject they have struggled with in the past and I gain from helping them improve and succeed. I like to make learning fun and strive...

...the goals in them. I have spent considerable time working to prepare my students for standardized tests required by the state or district. While taking classes towards my certification I worked as a one to one aide in two different school districts in Chicago's northwest suburbs. While I taught all subjects, I am most comfortable...

...student to make sure they can produce success in their classroom. I have taught for 3 years! I tutor K-8 students in Reading and Math. I also sing and can teach the basics of music. My tutoring style is simple: to enable your student to independently find a solution to their problem(s). Upon engaging with...

...Engineer. I graduated in 2015 from the University of Illinois at Urbana Champaign. While I was there I also received a math minor, which helps me understand math at a more basic level. In high school I worked as a tutor and enjoyed helping those students. I loved the subjects I studied in college and...