Award-Winning Algebra Tutors in Bartlett, IL

...ups and downs. I began teaching in earnest over a decade ago when I taught ESL in South Korea. During that time and since, I've been fortunate to tutor students of all ages and in a variety of subjects. I received a BA in International Relations and Economics from the University of Wisconsin-Madison, and more...

I have taught English at both high school and college levels. I have taught reading to children ranging between kindergarten and adulthood.

...on their academic ability. I also worked closely with my students’ math teachers and lead tutors to develop a curriculum for a group of accelerated students. Lastly, I implemented different organization systems to track academic progress. As my background suggests, I enjoy tutoring reading and math. I have a stronger preference for math and more...

..."tricks" for getting the right answer. Rather, I aim to wholly ingrain the skills, strategies, and overall thinking needed to fully understand how and why we can come to certain answers. My goal is not to help students to merely get a good grade on the next quiz, but to help build a foundation that...

...rather than direct instruction, helping students to discover answers on their own. I am very patient and understand that sometimes all it takes to understand a difficult concept is to explain it in a few different ways. We all learn differently, so I aim to develop an individualized approach for each student in order to...

...tutoring for the joy of helping others succeed in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math. I've been told I have a very calming and effective tutoring style, and I've never had a dissatisfied student. My plans for the future are to go into physics education, and help spread the love of science as my high school...

...range of subjects, I enjoy teaching English and standardized test preparation the most. I love helping my students find beauty in the English language in addition to helping them achieve their college goals. I also love working with students on their college essays because that's when I feel I get to know my students the...

...graduate of Goshen College--a liberal arts college in northern Indiana--where I studied English and Secondary Education. Since graduation, I have taught high school English, taught 5th and 6th grade Art, tutored elementary and middle school students, worked and taught at an orphanage in Cambodia, and am currently working in a 5th grade classroom. While I tutor...

...independently in the future. In June 2015 I graduated from DePaul University with a Bachelors Degree in Chemistry. I am currently pursuing a Master in Chemical Engineering at Illinois Institute of Technology, with an expected graduation date of May 2017. My favorite subjects to teach are calculus and chemistry. I use these almost every day...

...seeing my students realize that, while it is kind of intimidating at first, Calculus is just as easy as the math that came before it. I also enjoy helping students learn to get comfortable with standardized tests like the ACT. I keep both of us in a good mood so that the test doesn't seem...