Award-Winning Algebra 2 Tutors serving Des Plaines, IL

I am a Computer Science Master's student at DePaul with a BS in Environmental Science from the University of Chicago.... Math builds on itself. Build a strong foundation.... Ask for past home works and tests.... By showing them that everything they learn can be used to build and create new things.

I strive to create a dynamic and inclusive learning environment that promotes academic excellence, critical thinking, and personal growth. With a strong commitment to differentiation, I aim to meet the diverse needs of each student, providing individualized instruction and support to ensure their success. By building strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues, I seek to create a collaborative educational community that maximizes student achievement and prepares them for future academic and personal endeavors.

20+ years of solid hands-on teaching experience as Math teacher and tutor for both 1-1 and big class (30 students) with enthusiasm and patience on different math topics, including: SAT(DSAT), ACT, calculus, trigonometry, Algebra, Math Olympiad Competition, Kangaroo Math Competition, and grade school math Pre-K to 12th grade. Explain problems by using a simple approach, and providing in-depth problems solving skills.

...from Caltech with a BS in Mechanical Engineering and am currently pursuing a Master's Degree in Sports Administration (Sports Analytics track) at Northwestern University. I played 4 years of basketball in college and am on the coaching staff for the Men's Basketball team at the University of Chicago. I tutored in high school and college and take pride in my ability to explain things clearly. I am excited to meet and help new students!... My teaching...

...it feels like to need guidance through a topic. Tutoring is more than just a reexplanation. It is a different perspective and conversation that will aid you toward mastery! For the not-so math people, I have tutored in Algebra I and II, Calculus I, and Geometry. For language learners, I have tutored Spanish I-VI. I have also tutored in Chemistry. All of my tutees have been peers or underclassmen. In my spare time, I love...

...desire to learn more about the world around me. How do computers work? How do mechanical products work? My desire to study Engineering stems from the practical application of math and Physics to real-world situations to enhance and improve them is a field that I find fascinating and perplexing. After partaking in different engineering-based experiences, I learned how varied and inclusive this subject is. I find math, chemistry, and computer science to be my expertise....

...thesis included a significant amount of physics knowledge, and all of these topics require a great deal of math as well. I specialize in the STEM fields- science, technology, engineering, and math. My time teaching high school also included one-on-one experience with students who have special education needs, and I have found that communication with parents is essential. It is my hope that I can continue to help others learn and introduce them to the...

...a mentor and tutor. During college I provided homework help and college preparation for high school students in Oakland and I worked as a literacy tutor for elementary aged children. Since graduation, I gained three years of experience as an after school program tutor leading educational games and computer-based tutoring. Even though I have a strong background in English, I can also tutor elementary to middle school math. My favorite subject to tutor is Math...

...in Special Education. I also completed endorsements in Educational Leadership at National Louis University and Director of Special Education at the University of St. Francis. I am an experienced Special Educator and Educational Coordinator with thirty-one years of experience with students of various academic abilities. I have a strong background in social sciences and am skilled in Microsoft Office, Google Suite, public speaking, leadership, Junior High and Secondary Education, communication with staff, districts, and families,...

I absolutely love to tutor. I have been tutoring math and science subjects for the past three and a half years, and I still find that I learn new intricacies of the material in conversations with my clients. I tutor because I am passionate about math and science literacy, fostering interpersonal relationships, and bolstering student independence.

...earn my Doctor of Pharmacy and want to practice as a clinical pharmacist after graduation. I have a few years of experience in teaching ESL, computer literacy skills, and math, among other subjects. Math and Life Sciences are my favorite subjects to learn and teach. Active learning is the best way that I have found to be a great student and tutor. I love being able to make connections between difficult classroom concepts and the...

...calculus to even real analysis. I can also help people with topics in computer science including data structures, algorithms, and many programming languages. I am also able to tutor English, as I have completed AP Lang and AP Lit, and four years of Latin has given me a good grasp of English grammar. I want to give students intuition behind subjects, as I believe understanding will prove to be more beneficial than pure memorization.

...was largely paid for by merit scholarships she earned by becoming a National Merit Scholar (selected based on PSAT performance) and scoring in the 99.9th percentile on the SAT. With two years of professional experience in finance, she has also worked as a math tutor at Mathnasium and a Business Finance Teaching Assistant at USC. Outside of work, Irene enjoys hiking, playing tennis, and cheering on the Green Bay Packers. A lifelong learner, she always...

...infinite patience with their students and the moral obligation to guide and be honest with them. 5. Mathematics is not a spectator's sport ( and, therefore, not always fun). On the contrary, you must continually practice it if you want to call yourself a master of it. 5. Tons of material in the subjects mentioned above were written by me to assist you in preparing for tests and exams. You are in for a long...

...or teaching in both subjects since college and I am excited to continue to do so after moving back to Illinois! I especially enjoy tutoring because it allows a closer connection with the student than in a large classroom setting. I enjoy sharing my experience and enthusiasm with student while also helping them progress toward their academic goals. Outside of my love of Biology and Spanish I also love playing tennis, rock climbing, watching movies...

I am a bioengineering masters student at Illinois Institute of Technology with a 3.83 GPA. In the future I plan on applying to a neuroengineering PhD program and eventually work on understanding the cause and providing new treatments for mental disorders. My greatest skills are in probability and statistics, chemistry, and physiology.

...others and give whatever knowledge I have gained over the years in every field. I also have experience dealing with situations in which students are not quickly or readily grasping concepts, and I have developed the patience to handle these situations. Teaching is just as rewarding for the student as it is for me, because I am thrilled when I see others achieve, and I would love to be part of the process. In addition...

...of the south suburbs of Chicago and currently live in Atlanta. I have a decade+ career as an analyst (financial and data) for the Federal Reserve Bank System. I've always had a strong interest in helping children reach their goals and volunteered for over a decade with the nonprofit Ladies of Virtue, NFP. I have 6 mentees and served as co-facilitator of the high school program for 3 years. I look forward to helping my...

...to empower the Learner in critical thinking to own then synthesize and apply. My role is to empower you to independent scholarship...in essence to put myself out of a job! I also tutor professional best practices in grant-writing, research, exposition, and theology and specialize in AP Psychology (90% Learner AP Test Scores 4+), AP Research (90% Learner AP Test Scores 4+), College Capstones, Masters Thesis Capstones and Doctoral Dissertations. Work Smart- Not hard!

...MBA in Marketing in 2011. While completing my undergraduate degrees, I was a teaching assistant for the Introduction to Engineering class. I enjoyed working with the students and seeing them master the material over the course of the semester. Professionally, I have worked both as a programmer and as a marketer. I believe my greatest strengths are in teaching math and helping students prepare for standardized tests, including the GMAT. In my spare time, I...