Award-Winning Algebra Tutors serving Crestwood, IL

Hello! I have been a teacher for the past 15 years with experience in both special education and general education. I have expertise across the content areas but have degrees in English and History. I am also very adept at making modifications and accommodations for students of various learning styles. I'd love to work with...

...exceptional ability to teach math to students with severe learning challenges. I make all levels of math understandable and foster confidence in the student. I'm also expert in SAT/ACT test preparation and high school admission tests. I have a BA in Chemistry from The University of Chicago and a PhD from Northwestern University. I'm a...

...Wisconsin - Madison in flute performance, and I have been teaching and tutoring since I was in high school. I love to teach and find different ways to explain concepts to make them understandable for students. I also tend to get very enthusiastic about the subject at hand. It is my strong belief that they...

Loyola University Chicago Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science

...students off of my help. I usually begin the session with an example of myself performing a problem, and then I walk my students through the problem. Towards the end of the session, I challenge my students to act as if I'm the student and have them lead me through a problem.... My philosophy is one in which the student understands the material to the point that he/she can teach the material. I often start a...

...to fifth grades there and was interested in the teachers technique of teaching young children. I had the opportunity at my second position at One on One Learning, to instruct my own group of pupils based on their weak subjects in the comfort of their homes. I was allowed to devise my own teaching methods...

...I use math every day at work. I use it to explain and define the characteristics and behavior of surface water and flooding. I have a Certified Therapy Dog named Kuku and she only has three legs. She is retired now but we used to visit patients in the hospital to cheer them up. Of...

...I did not finish my degree in animation, I did acquire some unique skills and experiences in the realm of fine art and drawing. I started pursuing subjects that interested me and was specifically pulled toward the sciences. I was lucky to have had several exceptional teachers and their guidance inspired me to obtain a...

...experience, a degree in classics from the University of Chicago, and a strong academic background in many subjects. I am very familiar with the wide range of resources, online and in print, which facilitate better language-learning. I have worked with students on poetry as well as prose and have developed methods to focus on vocabulary,...

...Engineering and currently planning on doing Masters. During my high school years, I worked as a volunteer teacher in different welfare schools. This experience developed my interest in teaching and since then, I have been involved in tutoring students of high school, college and university level. While I have helped students in variety of subjects,...

...wonders of physics, mathematics, aerospace and science to students. With more than 15 years of experience in solid background in cutting-edge technology and a love for all things STEM, My teaching approach is focused on making complex ideas easy to understand and exciting to explore, inspiring students to pursue their passion for science and engineering.

...Sciences, as well as college essay coaching and standardized test prep (SAT/ACT). My approach to teaching is centered on flexibility; I strive to tailor each lesson to meet my students' unique needs. I believe that every student can become a passionate learner, and I am committed to helping them achieve their academic goals while instilling...

...to investigate the impact of stress on neuronal connectivity. These positions have honed my analytical skills and deepened my understanding of the educational and psychological challenges students face. I have also gained valuable experience through internships and externships, such as at the Lakeside Community Committee in Chicago and Blue Shield of California. These roles have provided...

...generation Taiwanese American currently located in Illinois. I completed my undergraduate education in Social Studies at Harvard College. I also hold architecture and landscape architecture degrees from the NewSchool of Architecture & Design and University of Pennsylvania, respectively. I began tutoring high school students in the SAT and STEM subjects in 2005, furthering a lifelong...

...Bachelor of Fine Arts in Graphic Design. Previously, I attended Northern Illinois University majoring in Computer Science. While art is my passion, I have strong foundations in Math and English. There is nothing more triumphant than finally reaching that moment of understanding a subject. Tutoring often leads to those wonderful breakthroughs which is why I...

...Chicago, studying Health Systems Management, while concurrently pursuing a career in medicine. I have a passion for science which led me to accept an offer for medical college. I also have extensive experience in tutoring through Loyola University Chicago. My sessions encompass a diverse group of students, guiding them through many concepts of the basic...

...Utah with a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Ballet and a minor in Strategic Communication. During my time at the University of Utah, I received the Excellence in Research & Writing Award from my department; I love to help students find the joy in writing and literature studies! I also have a deep appreciation for...

...include examples of how you apply learning to life. I have taught all grade levels and most subjects. I find students learn best when motivated by meaning and applicability. I believe in active learning. When teaching, my philosophy is to embed thinking skills and common sense modeling, to teach students how to utilize resources and...

...help. Teaching at a residential treatment facility is an excellent example of how I worked towards meeting this goal. My teaching philosophy is basically the Socratic method. Among its many benefits, this method makes it easy to engage with students. I also like to stress understanding. I remember the 1973 movie, "The Paper Chase", and...

...learned quite a bit about human nature, when I received excellent tips from construction workers and poor tips from many high paid executives. I practiced not assuming things about people. For several years I delivered all day classes at Computer Workshop, where businesses sent their employees to learn various word processing and spreadsheet applications. The...