Award-Winning Algebra Tutors serving South Elgin, IL

...students seeking to improve their grades and craft successful college essays. Following my graduation in 2012, I worked for two years as an ESL teacher at Shanxi Agricultural University in Shanxi, China. After my 8 years as a tutor, teacher and mentor, my students have been adult learners, first grade beginning readers, and each grade...

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!

...at the University of Chicago and also have a B.A. in Political Science from the University of Chicago. I have experience tutoring in and out of schools, as well as experience as a student teacher in classrooms, and love working with students! I specialize in reading and writing support (standardized testing/academic support). I am also...

I'm an actuary born and raised in Illinois. I went to school in Chicago and majored in Applied Mathematics. I have learned the value of learning the lessons of those that have traveled paths before me. I hope to carry their tradition. For fun, I play strategy games and ultimate frisbee.

...valuable thing in the entire world. That is why I traveled to a developing country to provide an education for the children here. I believe that everyone has the right and deserves an opportunity to learn, that is why I want to tutor, to help others learn. **at this moment in time, I can only...

...experiences in science courses but I am most passionate about Math. Mathematics has always been one of my stronger skills with emphasis on Algebra, Geometry, Trigonometry, and Statistics. I am currently studying for the GRE which allows me to review these concepts every day. As a Kinesiology major, these skills are essential to me when...

I am determined to teaching everyone in the way they learn best, not just one way.

...to improve academic performance by setting semester-long and weekly academic goals, social-emotional learning goals, and improving study habits. Throughout the year, the students I tutored and I tracked progress and saw that students improved academic performance as a result of gaining social-emotional and academic tools. I have tutored and graded college students' work with the...

I am willing to tailor my tutoring to the needs of any students interested in pursuing subjects of my expertise and improving their overall retention of knowledge and academic skills.

I firmly believe in the idea of a growth mindset and that anyone has the capacity to reach their academic goals, especially in the context of standardized testing.

...I was also a writing and technology tutor on campus as well as working with the technical support desk. Since graduation, I have continued tutoring technology at my local library and volunteering at elementary schools in Waukegan. While I tutor a broad range of subjects, I am most passionate about English, Math, and Music. In...

...my undergraduate experience thus far, I have been approved to tutor many subjects including general Chemistry, Biology, Organic Chemistry, Anatomy (clinical human and gross), Psychology, among other subjects. Because I am a student, I find ways to relate to the students that I tutor that makes learning a positive experience while also effective.

...Science from University of Illinois Urbana Champaign in 2017. Apart from studying, I enjoy traveling, playing tennis and dancing! I have had many years of tutoring students of all ages. In high school, I spent 3 years tutoring high school students in math, reading and science after school and during lunch periods. In college, I...

...more than 6 years and also have professional experience teaching computer science to both beginning and advanced students. I have a developed interest in the role of games in the course of education, with both nonprofit experience developing educational games as well as academic experience researching the merits of interactivity in education.

...k-8th grade from 2023-2024. I also taught Spanish speaking students English or English speaking students Spanish due to my bilingual background. I am proficient in Spanish due to it being my first language and taking four Spanish classes throughout high school. I have an associates in liberal arts with a concentration in English literature and...

...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 problem solve.

...statistics, reading comprehension, writing, ACT/SAT preparation (all subjects), pre-algebra, algebra I, and advanced algebra. My style of tutoring is to not take on the traditional "lecturer" role, but to allow students to take an active part in their learning. With this style, I help students to reason effectively and to become autonomous life-long learners.

...in mathematics. I am very proficient in elementary math up to calculus 3. I have a passion for helping people understand mathematics. I am easy to understand, fun to work with and can relate to those who don't understand math by taking the time figuring out their fear and weaknesses in math.... My teaching philosophy is making sure the person I'm teaching leaves my presents knowing a little more than they came to me with.

...Northwestern University in 2019, majoring in both Biological Sciences (concentrating in Genetics and Genomics) and in German. I have experience working with students of all ages, including elementary, middle, and high school. I am consistently energized by the opportunity to see students grow and develop! I also love to run, travel, and write!

...to be a part of the learning process for students. I try to make the learning process fun and engaging, and really hone in on which style works for each student. I am goal-oriented, and I like creating a plan with students and parents to take proper steps in reaching those goals. I spend my...