Award-Winning Algebra Tutors serving Oak Forest, IL

...from Carthage College in Kenosha, WI. Throughout my schooling I have had experience tutoring/teaching my colleagues in both group and one-on-one settings. What I have learned is no student learns material the same way. It takes dialogue between tutor, students, and parents to determine the best plan of action for the student to attain their...

...that forward in your studies. I do that by connecting the content to what is familiar and what matters to you so that the experience is meaningful and the learning sticks. I have my doctorate in Industrial-Organizational Psychology from the Chicago School of Professional Psychology. I was an adjunct professor there and at several other...

...it is OK to struggle with it sometimes. The way that we learned math when we were in school years ago is drastically different from how I run my classroom and tutoring sessions. I encourage conversations about math, use of manipulatives and games, and I even encourage productive struggle! I use strategic questioning and visuals...

...Kade and I'm currently a second-year at Northwestern University studying biology and chemistry on the pre-medical track. Outside of school/tutoring, I spend time volunteering for my university's annual Dance Marathon fundraiser, a member of Camp Kesem, working as a study group mentor, and I'm also into running and hiking. I look forward to tutoring y'all!

...years since I've been in the classroom. I am a current 1st grader teacher and have also taught 2nd, 3rd and 4th grade math and ela. I have tutored students in middle school while in Washington DC and loved it! I am passionate about math and reading. I know learning can be hard so I...

...I absolutely loved my academic career, and I owe finding my own path to a very special teacher I had while in high school. The effort she put in to each of her lessons and caring she showed to each individual student is something that I strive to provide each of my students with. I...

...the best tool in your arsenal when working with kids. I always encourage them to try things on their own first, and then I offer guidance and instruction to help them reach conclusions. Seeing their sense of pride and accomplishment is always rewarding. In my experience, sometimes confidence is the only thing preventing a struggling...

I have been a student for the majority of my life and I don't believe I will ever stop learning. I hope I can be a great tutor to someone once in my shoes!

...help students understand them. Math is my favorite subject to tutor because it offers a unique combination of logical problem-solving and critical thinking, which I find both stimulating and rewarding. I enjoy helping students establish a strong foundation in mathematical concepts because this foundational knowledge is crucial for their success in other academic areas.

...important it is to be well prepared in academia. From receiving tutoring myself, to helping my own family members and students at my former grammar school. Standardized testing, English, literature, reading, and history and political science are subjects I am most passionate about. However, I am here to help in any way. Together we can...

...University, one of the things that I've come to love is tutoring. I've tutored Java to incoming Freshmen for the last 3 semesters and I think my favorite part about teaching code and math is that there is a specific point that every student gets to where they put the last puzzle piece together. There's...

...School and Middle School Math, where I strive to ignite a passion for math and problem solving in my students. I believe in creating a supportive learning environment that encourages open dialogue and exploration of ideas. By employing personalized learning strategies and engaging discussions, I aim to help students enhance their critical thinking and communication...

...that help get people out of poverty. I've held several positions on varying levels of law/government. However at the end of the day I have always gone back to working with students. I did several mentorship/tutoring programs in high school and helped teach an ESL class for adults. In college I served as a Resident...

Throughout my tutoring experience, I have loved connecting with students to understand their best learning methods and to work with them to make their learning successful. I look forward to doing so to continue a student's improvement!

Hi, my name is Sydney Turner. I went to the University of Illinois at Chicago for undergrad and got my Bachelors of Science in Mathematics and Computer Science in May 2020.

...really, really enjoy tutoring STEM-related subjects, although I also have a keen interest in preparing students for standardized tests. The ACT and SAT are a lot like puzzles and you simply need a few tricks and important building blocks for the puzzle to fall into place. Due to my age, I am able to relate...

...delivered may not fit the learning style that best serves you - this is where I feel tutors can provide assistance in order to keep up your confidence and progress. I greatly enjoy teaching and tutoring in the biological and physical sciences, many levels of math, and Spanish. Also,I have taken many standardized examinations on...

...understand the concept. I am a firm believer of taking my time with the student and taking the steps as slow as possible as well as giving them many practice problems, as that is the best way to drill the concepts. In my free time, I dance, paint and draw, bake, and be active outdoors.

...to become a practicing doctor. I have worked through many obstacles to reach my academic goals. In high school I was the graduations class salutatorian and obtained numerous awards. I gained tutoring experience while in high school after participating as a Hawk tutor and Hope leader. A hawk tutor took time out of their lunch...

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.