Award-Winning Algebra 2 Tutors serving Harvey, IL

...few songs on the piano, and even meet up to play the occasional table top game like Dungeons and Dragons. I study chess rigorously, and hope to one day be a chess tutor as well. Picking the right tutor is important, but can be a tad tricky. A tutor is best served as both an...

...live music in Chicago and playing mandolin. I think my studies have given me a unique perspective on what makes tutoring effective. In addition to teaching the academics of the subject, I find it important to identify the obstacles to learning the child may be experiencing (such as anxiety, testing environment, interpersonal difficulties, learning styles)...

...tutor by focusing on standard core subjects such as mathematics and reading. I enjoyed the opportunity to teach older children as the lessons were more tightly structured so that a better understanding could be attained. I am now certain that it is the education of the elementary age group that I would like to specialize...

...(high school and college). I have a great love for learning and teaching. I enjoy helping others further their education and reach their academic goals. I feel that everyone is capable of learning and I am able to help students at each step in the learning process. My other hobbies include music and photography.

...with a double major in Applied Math and Physics. Some of my favorite subjects to tutor are calculus and differential equations since they are the most applicable. I have been tutoring for the past 2.5 years college students, and I have developed a variety of techniques. My philosophy consists of visual learning, e.g. plots and drawings,...

...through a problem and seeing the pride in a student's achievement when they master a new skill. While in high school I was a member of my school's Academic Decathlon team that twice won our division at Nationals, and part of my role on the team was teaching math concepts to help fellow teammates lift...

...my community through strategic, well-researched, and intentional means. Beyond the social sector space, I still have quite a few friends in the high school and college age group. As such, I've been tutoring them in writing papers (term papers and application essays included!). Needless to say, I enjoy helping others in writing, reading comprehension, and...

...subject. As a tutor, I hope to provide my students with the tools and problem solving abilities they need to reliably solve the problems they may face in class. Rather than simply telling the answer to a question, I prefer to walk the student through the thought process behind the answer, and then allow them...

...practices to help students understand computer science. I strongly believe every student is truly capable of developing independent critical thinking and problem solving skills necessary for them to succeed in whatever they want to pursue. Having a strong positive belief in a student is the foundation for developing the necessary qualities lifelong.

I am passionate about learning; therefore I am also passionate about teaching. I had many great teachers in the past. Hopefully I can do that for you!

...students to think beyond the content presented is crucial for the development of critical thinking skills and curiosity. Beyond all else, however, I believe that one learns best when he or she finds meaning in the material that extends beyond textbooks or assessments. I hope I can be the bridge between the objective content presented...

...student. Once I motivate that student to want to learn more about the subject matter, it is a matter of time before my student masters that topic and want to learn about another topic. It is a great confidence booster and a lesson for life. The student believes that if they can conquer the most...

...my passion for automobiles(they are more similar than people think). I worked as a repairer until 2017. I was a substitute Teacher in Illinois from 2001-2005. I am, at present, an active Substitute teacher in Georgia. I want to spend the rest of my working life helping others realize their opportunities for success. I did...

...to problem solve independently, thus gaining confidence as well as academic and leadership capabilities. The homework for subjects I am most confident tutoring include writing, grammar, Chinese to English and vice versa, as well as math up to pre-calculus/trig. **Please note: I do not tutor SAT test prep. It is not a strength of mine.**...

...September 2015, I have been a volunteer tutor at Waukegan to College, a non-profit organization in Waukegan, IL, that helps first-generation students with the process of getting into and through college. I tutor 5th to 12th grade students one-on-one, in-person and online, and work with them on mathematics (5th grade math to Calculus I), writing,...

...so we can (and will) adjust to what fits your needs. About Me: I am a medical student at Rush Medical College in Chicago, IL. I am originally from the Washington, DC area. I received a BS in Neuroscience from Bucknell University and was a post-bacc researcher at the NIH for 3 years. I have...

...ACT prep course. I currently teach classroom SAT prep courses with a local Chicago organization. While I have expertise in a variety of subject areas, I take particular pleasure in demystifying college Economics and teaching math to those who are "just not math people." I believe that the best teachers spend more time asking questions...

...old reach their potential in their targeted areas. Being a lifelong learner myself, I have recently pivoted to a career in cybersecurity where I work as a cybersecurity analyst. I am proof that one is never too old to pursue their interests, and I am happily learning daily about the never-ending rabbit holes of exploration...

...I will ask the tutee to try and solve a problem, in these problems I will ask guiding questions to gauge their understanding and weaknesses. Then finally, I ask the tutee to solve problems on their own as I supervise. This approach typically works for most students, however, I have learned to tweak my methods...

...and 4th grades. I am eager to share my love of science with students. I am passionate about science and math at all levels and I am a down-to-earth and compassionate teacher. My tutoring style is adapted to each student to focus on the specific areas of improvement. One size does not fit all, so...