Award-Winning ACT Math Tutors for Students in La Grange Park, IL

...terms of teaching style, was something I admired, and I used that memory as a guide, as I strived to develop my style. However, where he was strict, I am not. I believe in relaxing some restrictions to meet the needs of my students, so long as I maintain fairness. And, where he was stern...

...excited about subjects they have struggled with in the past. I enjoy tutoring Mathematics and Science because there is typically more than one approach to understanding concepts. In Mathematics, there are multiple methods to solving problems and relating their applications to the real world. With Science, there are many ways to explain processes, including through...

...I have both a passion and talent for imparting knowledge upon others. I am very excited for the opportunity in helping students achieve their potential. I have found that teaching is very rewarding for myself as well as my students. It helps cement my knowledge of the material and sometimes I can learn a little...

My professional life has been spent helping young people reach their full potential in the fields of mathematics and physics. I am a full-time high-school teacher with nearly 20 years of experience. With a friendly and patient demeanor, I believe my tutoring will help build confidence and a strong academic foundation in struggling students.... With a growth mindset, there is nothing that a student can't accomplish.

...successful, and this work ethic has helped me in any venture I've pursued. I also learned how to deal with not being successful. Even the smartest people struggle in some areas/subjects, but what's important is developing the ability to admit when you don't know and seek help. Working one-on-one, whether with a teacher or mentor,...

...with those tests, I've grown really fond of them, and consider them my favorite thing to tutor. I work with my students patiently and try to bring a full smile of energy to every session. What is most important to me is that my students feel confident in their skills and encouraged to learn more,...

...as if I am contributing to society by passing on my knowledge and preparing the younger generation, as they are the future. My favorite subjects to tutor is English and Writing, Chemistry, and ACT prep. I have always been passionate about helping others more than myself, and I have proven that through the years and...

I graduated from the University of Missouri-Columbia with a bachelor's degree in Communications, but have shown an aptitude for math and science throughout my academic career. There are so many resources available online that one could get lost in the breadth of information. I'm here to hone in on what makes you want to learn...

As a practicing patent attorney, I use my attention to detail, work ethic, diligence, flexibility and critical thinking skills to help me succeed in legal writing and in the courtroom. However, I have also used these skills successfully in the classroom, and when I have tutored students individually and in a classroom setting in the...

...is strengths based and highly collaborative, always beginning by identifying what the student does know and working together to set goals. I take a team approach with students so that we are both invested in generating problem solving strategies and practicing academic skills in order to reach the goals to which we are committed.... I believe that teaching and learning are both collaborative processes. Both parties need to be engaged and active in the process. I...

...based highly on the individual I am working with. I like to get know my students style of learning and try to make it more meaningful through a personal connection. I believe less in memorization and more in creating foundations of knowledge that one can continue to build upon and rely on in moments of...

...student I have realized how important it is to have individuals that are able to help as you progress through school, especially when you are struggling. To this end I want to be a great academic resource for students and help them solidly the concepts which will help them succeed in their academic endeavors and...

Greetings! I am Lizbeth Alanis I am 24 years old and I am an elementary education teacher to be. I am so excited to help you with anything that you need!

...learn a foreign language. Therefore, I am always ready to help students with great patience. I have tried various ways to explain problems to my students, so I am quite familiar with what students may be confused with. I love tutoring. It is always amazing to help students grow up. Every time I see students...

...and building our RSO's homecoming float and for making interactive builds for UIUC's Grainger College of Engineering annual Engineering Open House. I'm also a member of the Illini Formula Electric Car team. My favorite hobbies and interests include playing football, playing the drums, learning more about STEM, and hanging out with my friends.

...in my German tutoring especially, I'm very systematic, so that my students have a strong grammar foundation on which to build further skills and concepts. I have also lived in Germany for a year, and am able to bring world-life experiences into tutoring sessions, so that I can instill in my students a desire to...

...ACT for a national standardized test preparation company. Now I'm a stay-at-home mom looking to tutor during the evenings and weekends. I have experience and enjoy working with all types of students, including students working on remedial and advanced material and students with learning difficulties. My thorough explanations help students understand their work, rather than...

...questions that are meant to draw test takers into doubting themselves, when the majority of questions are simply asking for a pair of synonyms or antonyms. Students have a n advantage when preparing for the test, in that the questions will come in the same format as the study materials and the concepts being tested...

I've always enjoyed tutoring as a way to express my love of writing and math. I'm excited to help and meet some families in my neighborhood!