Carefully selected, highly-credentialed Elementary Math tutors in Highland Park, IL
"My fiancee and I just moved to the Chicago area. My passion for physics and math distinguishes me as a tutor because I explain the "why" behind the "how".
My Experience:
I have extensive experience with leading study groups while in school at Georgia Tech. Studying with such a diverse group of people allowed me insight into the different ways people learn and think about studying. Also, a deep understanding of physics and mathematics was fundamental to mastering the engineering subjects I studied every day."
My Education
- Georgia Institute of Technology - BS, Mechanical Engineering
Tutoring Subjects:
Calculus, ACT Science, Geometry, Physics, Pre-Calculus, Algebra, Statistics, Elementary Math, Trigonometry, Middle School Math
"Academically, I specialized in social sciences, languages, and writing in undergrad and in law and legal research and writing in law school. Professionally, I am a licensed attorney. I bring a wide range of educational and professional experiences to my tutoring sessions and dedicate myself fully to engaging with students in a fun and interesting manner. Working with students of all ages to achieve their goals and reach the ever-important "aha!" moment draws me to tutoring."
My Education
- Purdue University, West Lafayette - BA, Political Science; Spanish Language and Literature
- Indiana University Maurer School of Law--Bloomington - JD, Law
Tutoring Subjects:
Middle School Math, College Essays, Writing, Economics, Elementary Math, Essay Editing, Spanish, History, Grammar and Mechanics
" The other part of tutoring I really enjoy; seeing the students I help gain a significantly better understanding of the math and earn much better grades. My approach to tutoring is one of patience. Learning cannot be rushed, and a student who feels stressed will have a more difficult time learning. Math should be taken seriously, but should not be stressful.."
My Education
- Eastern Illinois University - BA, Math with Teacher Cert.
- State Certified Teacher
Tutoring Subjects:
Geometry, Middle School Math, Elementary Math, SAT Math, ACT Science, ACT English, Pre-Calculus, Algebra, ACT Reading, ACT Writing, ACT, ACT Math, Calculus, Statistics, Trigonometry
"I love it! Studying math has given me an understanding of the relationships between quantities and how they change as well as logic and sound thinking. I moved to Chicago, IL in February 2013 leaving the heat of Arizona for the cold. In my short time here I have already tutored students in different levels of math and have made great connections with my students and their families. I have experience teaching students of widely different levels from beginners in elementary school to advanced students studying for AP exams."
My Education
- Arizona State University - B.M. in Jazz Studies and B.S. in Economics, Music/Jazz Performance/Upright Bass and Economics/Math Minor
Tutoring Subjects:
Pre-Calculus, Middle School Math, Geometry, Algebra, Economics, Calculus, Elementary Math
"I LOVE science, and its applications with math, and am very excited to be helping students in these fields! In my free time, I play in three softball leagues and love watching professional sports. I love running for exercise, and in 2011 ran an 8k, a 15k, 3 half marathons, and the Chicago Marathon. I look forward to meeting you!."
My Education
- The University of Vermont - BS, Biochemistry
- Northwestern University - MS, Secondary Education
Tutoring Subjects:
Statistics, Chemistry, Middle School Math, Microbiology, Physiology, Organic Chemistry, Physical Chemistry, Algebra, Biology, Physics, Elementary Math, Geometry
"I majored in chemistry and general/statistical mathematics, and am capable of teaching up to abstraction subjects in the latter. I have also studied literature, specifically post-modern American, British Renaissance, and poetry throughout my IB high school and college years. I'm very familiar with US and Comparative Government due to having worked as an outliner for the AP books. Teaching is a personal endeavor and a necessary passion in my particular field. On one hand, science is a small community and relies on personal, one-on-one apprenticeship in order to train the next generation of researchers and explorers." ...
My Education
- University of Miami - BS/BS, Chemistry/Mathematics
Tutoring Subjects:
Calculus, ACT Reading, ACT, Writing, Pre-Calculus, SAT Verbal, ACT Writing, ACT Math, SAT Writing, SAT Math, Geometry, Microbiology, Algebra, Physics, Elementary Math, Physical Chemistry, Middle School Math, Chemistry, ACT Science, Organic Chemistry, ACT English, Statistics, Trigonometry, SAT
"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:
Writing, Middle School Math, Essay Editing, Grammar and Mechanics, Reading, History, Elementary Math, Geometry
"I have always felt that my credibility as a teacher would increase should I have other career experience under my belt. Hence, my insurance job! However, I absolutely love math and cannot wait to have my job where I get to teach it every day. I feel that the best way to help someone learn is to make sure that they actually understand how to do something and why they are doing it, so that they will be able to apply the method to more than one single problem. I also feel that everyone learns differently; I am very sensitive to that and adjust my teaching methods accordingly. It is very important to me that the student thoroughly understands the concepts ...
My Education
- University of Illinois at Chicago - BS, Mathematics
Tutoring Subjects:
Elementary Math, Statistics, Algebra, ACT Math, Trigonometry, Middle School Math, ACT Science, Pre-Calculus
" I continued at college by volunteering during homework time at a local homeless shelter and working at the college writing center. After graduation, as jobs and family commitments allowed, I continued to volunteer, again at a homeless shelter through a Chicago Public School program. Currently, I work with the wonderful children Varsity finds for me, devoting my energy and imagination to making their learning as productive as possible.."
My Education
- University of Illinois - Chicago - BA, History
- DePaul University - MA, Media and Cinema Studies
Tutoring Subjects:
Phonics, ACT Writing, ISEE, ACT Reading, SAT Writing, ACT English, Grammar and Mechanics, Essay Editing, College Essays, Elementary Math, Reading, HSPT Prep, SAT Verbal, Writing
" I believe mentoring a student in this manner is just as crucial as teaching the concept itself. This strategy has been very effective in my teaching experiences, and I am certain that it will be effective with anyone who wants to do better in a subject area. My background in Biology began in 2004 and stretches through my time at Loyola University Chicago. I took Biology at an Honors and Advanced Placement level in high school and majored in it in college. But my level of expertise does not stop there--I have tutored students in virtually every subject from Kindergarten through 8th grade, and I have served as a mentor to many high school and ...
My Education
- Loyola University Chicago - BS, Biology
Tutoring Subjects:
Reading, Phonics, Chemistry, Middle School Math, Elementary Math, Algebra, Biology
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