Carefully selected, highly-credentialed Elementary Math tutors in Des Plaines, IL
" Ever since I was a little girl, I have dreamed of being a teacher. I would play "school" with my little brother by helping him read, write, and complete his math homework. I decided to do the very best for myself by attending one of the nation's top schools for teacher preparation, Michigan State University. Through my schooling, I have learned an incredible amount regarding children, the way they learn, different methods for teaching, and strategies for helping young ones achieve. Outside of the college classroom, I have learned even more about how to work with children by getting to know students one on one." ...
My Education
- Michigan State University - BS, Elementary Education
Tutoring Subjects:
Writing, Elementary Math, Reading, Phonics, HSPT Prep, Essay Editing, College Essays, Middle School Math, Grammar and Mechanics
" I am currently a teacher/tutor at Hillcrest High School and Bremen High School in the south suburbs. I help in the field of math but also work with Science, English, and Social Studies. This is my 5th year teaching in the South Chicagoland area.
I chose a career in teaching because I have always had a knack for helping people understand difficult concepts."
My Education
- University of Illinois - Urbana-Champaign - BS with a Secondary Teaching Degree, Mathematics - Secondary Education
- State Certified Teacher
Tutoring Subjects:
ACT Reading, Statistics, ACT Math, ACT English, Middle School Math, Essay Editing, ACT, Grammar and Mechanics, Pre-Calculus, Geometry, Physics, Elementary Math, ACT Writing, Algebra, ACT Science, Trigonometry, College Essays, PSAT
"I am an experienced teacher and educational researcher with a deep-rooted passion for ensuring that ALL students are prepared for bright and successful futures. I believe that every student can succeed. Success in school is not a matter of innate talent but rather a matter of true effort. It can be difficult for students to feel motivated if they have experienced "failures" or consistently run into obstacles they do not feel equipped to overcome. That's where I find it critical to provide opportunities for students to experience success through small steps." ...
My Education
- Linfield College - BA, Education
- University of Oregon - MS, Educational Methodology, Policy, and Leadership
- State Certified Teacher
Tutoring Subjects:
Phonics, Grammar and Mechanics, HSPT Prep, Reading, Elementary Math, Essay Editing, Writing, College Essays, ISEE, Middle School Math
"I've been involved in multiple tutoring programs since my freshman year of high school. After completing my organic chemistry course at Loyola University Chicago, my professor hired me as a TA, and I maintained that job for one year until I graduated. I am also a certified MCAT/ACT instructor. Additionally, I've spent over one year as a tutor at the tutoring center at Loyola University Chicago."
My Education
- Loyola University Chicago - BS, Biology
- State Certified Teacher
Tutoring Subjects:
Physiology, Writing, College Essays, MCAT, Anatomy, Essay Editing, Biology, Chemistry, Middle School Math, Elementary Math, Algebra, Organic Chemistry
"I am currently pursuing a Master's of Education in math at Northwestern University, but my passion for learning and education long precedes my formal degree. Prior to returning to school, I worked in management consulting, where I often needed to explain complex quantitative analysis to clients unfamiliar with the math; this helped me develop the ability to understand and explain various approaches to quantitative concepts, which in turn enables me to identify and address causes of confusion. I love working with students in a one-on-one setting that allows me to adapt my explanations to fit a student's individual needs.." ...
My Education
- Penn State University - BS, Industrial Engineering, Economics
- Northwestern University - MSEd, Secondary Math (in progress)
Tutoring Subjects:
Economics, Spanish, Trigonometry, Statistics, Algebra, Calculus, Middle School Math, GRE, Geometry, Pre-Calculus, Physics, Elementary Math
"As a tutor and teacher, it is always my goal to present material as clearly as possible and, whenever possible, have students think out for themselves what the problem at hand is and what possible solutions are. I have worked with a wide variety of students including children and adults, native and nonnative speakers, with various goals for improving their English language abilities, foreign language, math skills and other challenges. I hope students find me approachable and that I will work hard to help them get through any obstacles in the topic they choose to have me teach or tutor them. I certainly can put myself in the place of others, ...
My Education
- University of Oregon - BA, French
- Northwestern University - PhD, Linguistics
Tutoring Subjects:
Algebra, French, College Essays, Writing, Latin, Phonics, Middle School Math, Elementary Math, Essay Editing, Reading, Grammar and Mechanics
"I have been in the teaching profession for over 13 years. I have a passion for teaching and helping students achieve their goals. Along with being a full-time teacher, I have also tutored students throughout my career."
My Education
- St. Xavier University - BA, Elementary education
- State Certified Teacher
Tutoring Subjects:
Elementary Math, Essay Editing, Writing, Geometry, Middle School Math, History, Reading, Grammar and Mechanics
"I have a degree in elementary school teaching, as well as a master's degree in reading. I have been an elementary school teacher for 4 yrs. Prior to teaching, I worked as a full time nanny during the week and a tutor on the weekends. I currently teach second grade in Chicago but have experience with students in kindergarten through 8th grade."
My Education
- University of Iowa - BA, Elementary Education
- Concordia University - MA, Reading Specialist
Tutoring Subjects:
HSPT Prep, Grammar and Mechanics, Elementary Math, Writing, Reading, Phonics
"“Develop a passion for learning. If you do, you will never cease to grow.” This quote from Anthony J. D'Angelo is one of my favorites, and is very closely aligned with my perspective on education. I have been afforded many opportunities to learn from passionate teachers, my enthusiastic parents, and other friends who share my interests."
My Education
- University of Illnois at Chicago - BS, Biological Sciences and French and Francophone Studies
Tutoring Subjects:
Elementary Math, Biostatistics, Middle School Math, Algebra, Biology, French
"I've tutored students ranging from elementary school students (think spelling) to college students (inorganic chemistry). From my experience, I know there are many ways to getting the right answer. But I think understanding and connecting ideas is more sustainable than "getting it right" one time. I think it’s important to empower students so they can become enthusiastic independent learners."
My Education
- Grinnell College - BA, Biological Chemistry
Tutoring Subjects:
ACT Science, Trigonometry, Pre-Calculus, Algebra, ACT, ACT Reading, Biology, Elementary Math, ACT Writing, ACT Math, ACT English, Middle School Math, Chemistry, Calculus
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