Top Elementary Math Tutors serving Burr Ridge
Nicki: Burr Ridge Elementary Math tutor
Certified Elementary Math Tutor in Burr Ridge, IL
...I hold all individuals under my tutelage to rigorous standards of achievement, I have been frequently praised by supervisors and students, for finding an ideal balance between strict and compassionate. After all, learning should be fun! Outside of the academic realm, I also have professional experience instructing and training individuals in the areas of health...
Education & Certification
College of William and Mary - Bachelors, Neuroscience
Virginia Commonwealth University - Current Grad Student, Public Health
ACT Reading: 34
SAT Verbal: 700
GRE: 314
Brad: Burr Ridge Elementary Math tutor
Certified Elementary Math Tutor in Burr Ridge, IL
...a year of tutoring other students I began to notice that my knowledge on the topics had increased substantially and therefore my skills as a tutor increased even more. It is well known that the best way to know if you understand a topic is if you are able to explain it to others. Tutoring...
Education & Certification
North Central College - Bachelors, Physics
Peter: Burr Ridge Elementary Math tutor
Certified Elementary Math Tutor in Burr Ridge, IL
...math, and I like to take a problem solving approach to teaching it. Many students struggle with word problems, but they are the only kind of problems that we ever run across in the real world, and with a good foundation of problem solving skills, the things that you learn in math can translate to...
Education & Certification
Roosevelt University - Bachelors, Special Education
ACT Math: 31
Tyler: Burr Ridge Elementary Math tutor
Certified Elementary Math Tutor in Burr Ridge, IL
...I dedicate myself professionally to society. I am extremely self-motivated, I enjoy working with young minds (because they're often the most creative), and lastly I enjoy great challenges. I intend to dedicate myself fully to finding the best way to teach each individual student and to never stop learning and improving myself.... My teaching philosophy is to always teach qualitative before quantitative in math and science. In other words, I believe that understanding the concepts behind...
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Indiana University - Bachelors, Biological Sciences
Brendan: Burr Ridge Elementary Math tutor
Certified Elementary Math Tutor in Burr Ridge, IL
...of Arts degree in Middle Eastern and North African Studies and Modern Middle Eastern and North African Studies respectively from the University of Michigan. In September 2014, I began working as a substitute teacher. I teach students, some of whom are bilingual Arabic/English speakers, a wide variety of topics, including Math, Science, English, and Social...
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University of Michigan-Ann Arbor - Bachelor in Arts, Middle Eastern and North African Studies
University of Michigan-Ann Arbor - Master of Arts, Modern Middle Eastern and North African Studies
Brenda: Burr Ridge Elementary Math tutor
Certified Elementary Math Tutor in Burr Ridge, IL
...preparation, and pronunciation for many years and have tutored all ages and levels in reading, writing, grammar, vocabulary, math, social studies, and ESL. I have also taught tutors how to teach literacy to adults. My teaching approach is to gently guide the student toward discovery and understanding of concepts through modeling, breaking down the process...
Education & Certification
Northwestern Michigan College - Bachelor in Arts, Psychology
Illinois Institute of Technology - Master of Science, Integrated Marketing Communications
GRE Quantitative: 167
GRE Verbal: 163
Harold: Burr Ridge Elementary Math tutor
Certified Elementary Math Tutor in Burr Ridge, IL
...helping others understand because I believe in reducing the frustration that students are already experiencing with subject materials and not adding to it. It is about developing a mutually beneficial relationship where both the student and myself enjoy learning from each other and students exceeding competence in understanding the subject they have difficulty in. In...
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University of Michigan-Ann Arbor - Bachelor of Science, Civil & Environmental Engineeing
Morehouse College - Bachelor of Science, General Science & Math Minor
Hannah: Burr Ridge Elementary Math tutor
Certified Elementary Math Tutor in Burr Ridge, IL
...the pre-medical requirements along with a major in Psychology and a minor in Women and Gender studies. After graduating I worked for a year as an Americorps fellow for a program called AVODAH: The Jewish Service Corps, and I am currently working with young adults with Aspergers at a social service agency. I have extensive...
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Washington University in St Louis - Bachelor in Arts, Pre-med/Psychology, Minor in Gender Studies
ACT English: 34
ACT Math: 31
ACT Reading: 31
Katelynn: Burr Ridge Elementary Math tutor
Certified Elementary Math Tutor in Burr Ridge, IL
I am a young, vibrant teacher with a strong passion for education. I believe that education is the most powerful tool anyone can have, and I am here to help your student find success and confidence! Motivating and inspiring students is my favorite (and most important) part of my job.
Education & Certification
Bradley University - Bachelors, Elementary Education
Northern Illinois University - Current Grad Student, Curriculum and Instruction with Teacher Leader Endorsement
ACT Composite: 31
ACT English: 32
ACT Reading: 32
Craig: Burr Ridge Elementary Math tutor
Certified Elementary Math Tutor in Burr Ridge, IL
...learn. Tutoring gives me the opportunity to not only be a teacher, but also be a role model and mentor. My educational philosophy is centered around adapting my teaching style to better meet the learning needs of each individual. Academically, I have a bachelor's in education (teacher certified) and history from Hope College, a master's...
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Hope College - Bachelor in Arts, Education and History
George Washington University - Master of Arts Teaching, Museum Education
State Certified Teacher
Hannah: Burr Ridge Elementary Math tutor
Certified Elementary Math Tutor in Burr Ridge, IL
I graduated from Georgia Tech majoring in Industrial and Systems Engineering and Pre-teaching , and I just moved to Chicago to attend Chicago State University Pharmacy School. I have been tutoring a lot of students [K-12] in various subjects for more than ten years. ... Helping students to reach their goals.... I would talk about my background and share my past experience of studying. I also would ask what their goals are.
Education & Certification
Georgia Institute of Technology-Main Campus - Bachelor of Science, Industrial and Systems Engineering
Chicago State University - PHD, Pharmacy
John: Burr Ridge Elementary Math tutor
Certified Elementary Math Tutor in Burr Ridge, IL
...of teaching. I have developed these beliefs over my career and like a good student, am always evolving philosophy thanks to new experiences. Since I was a child my passion has always been history. I love study of humanity that history allows us and it will be my favorite subject to tutor. The other branches...
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Millikin University - Bachelor in Arts, Secondary Education-History
Jennie: Burr Ridge Elementary Math tutor
Certified Elementary Math Tutor in Burr Ridge, IL
...of Arts degree in Anthropology and a Bachelor of Business Administration degree in Marketing. While at UI, I tutored fellow students in Writing and developed a passion for helping others to channel their strengths in areas where they may not yet excel. I have also worked heavily with ELL students on both academic and cultural...
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University of Iowa - Bachelors, Anthropology, Marketing
ACT Composite: 31
ACT English: 34
ACT Math: 32
Subash: Burr Ridge Elementary Math tutor
Certified Elementary Math Tutor in Burr Ridge, IL
I have been a tutor at multiple colleges and universities for about 4 years. My students have appreciated my efforts in helping them with their classes and that motivates me to continue tutoring.... To make a student understand something, you have to approach the problem from student's point of view. So, its very important to know how does a student understand the problem.
Education & Certification
Illinois Institute of Technology - Bachelor of Science, Computer Engineering
Jacqueline: Burr Ridge Elementary Math tutor
Certified Elementary Math Tutor in Burr Ridge, IL
...influenced me greatly to be an educator. My great grandmother taught herself how to read with an eighth grade education by studying the dictionary and doing the newspaper crossword puzzle daily. My grandmother holds a Ph.Din mathematics, a masters in counseling and held the position of a former assistant principal in a Chicago Public high...
Education & Certification
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities - Bachelors, Applied Economics
DePaul University - Masters, Public Service
Pedro: Burr Ridge Elementary Math tutor
Certified Elementary Math Tutor in Burr Ridge, IL
...out louds" so the student can get an idea how I would approach the problem. Secondly, I like to do the problem with the student to make sure they have grasped a concept before having them attempt problems on their own. Working together allows me to assess what concepts tend to be tricky for an...
Education & Certification
University of Illinois at Chicago - Bachelor of Science, Chemical Engineering
Alexandra: Burr Ridge Elementary Math tutor
Certified Elementary Math Tutor in Burr Ridge, IL
...degree in Biology. This semester I am also attending the School of the Art Institute to complete my minor in Visual Arts. Having this diverse educational background, I am able to assist students in multiple subject areas. I have had experience tutoring elementary aged students especially in reading and mathematics. I have also helped both...
Education & Certification
Lake Forest College - Current Undergrad, Biology, General
Gina: Burr Ridge Elementary Math tutor
Certified Elementary Math Tutor in Burr Ridge, IL
...and soaked in the culture, like a slice of baguette bread mopping up a delicious sauce. My tutoring style is direct but not overbearing: I know how to direct students to the right answer, but I will do so through leading questions, providing examples, or referencing rules or conventions that the student has learned previously....
Education & Certification
DePaul University - Bachelor in Arts, English and French
Gideon: Burr Ridge Elementary Math tutor
Certified Elementary Math Tutor in Burr Ridge, IL
...institution was when we "high-fived" after she got her test score. I transferred to Queens University after high school graduation; there I was offered a position as a physics and organic chemistry tutor my junior and senior year. I've always taken pride in helping students, and hold to the belief that anything worth doing is...
Education & Certification
Queens University of Charlotte - Bachelors, Biology, General
Walden University - Masters, MPH
Mike: Burr Ridge Elementary Math tutor
Certified Elementary Math Tutor in Burr Ridge, IL
I am a graduate from the University of Washington, holding a BA in mathematics. I have over 1800 hours of experience tutoring students in a variety of subjects, and have improved their grades by an average of 10 percentage points. I look forward to working with you.... There is no one method that works with every student, so adjustments need to be made on a case-by-case basis. There is one thing in common for all success...
Education & Certification
University of Washington - Bachelors, Mathematics
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