Award-Winning Algebra 2 Tutors serving Shorewood, IL

I am a graduate of both Northwestern University and the University of Chicago with over four years of experience teaching and tutoring at the high school, undergraduate, and graduate levels.

...child, I had the privilege of having a private tutor, so I thought it was my responsibility to tutor my younger cousin while his parents were busy working as I am a strong believer in education as a right. I have a strong focus on math and science subjects, ranging from elementary level mathematics to...

...have also twice co-taught an intensive one-month long German 101 course, where I designed the lesson plans, and graded homework, quizzes and tests. I am a great tutor because of my broad experience in tutoring many different subjects, so that I have a wide variety of approaches to help all types of students master the...

...a one size fits all approach to teaching is problematic. People can fall behind or may not preform to their full potential if they do not have access to individual attention, and programs tailored to their needs and talents. That is the service that I aim to provide. I enjoy working with students, and enjoy...

...of background math skills. If a student does not remember those skills from the past, tutoring is a great way to refresh the student's memory and bring them back on the right track. Lastly, tutoring is enjoyable because I get to make a tough subject like math easier for students to comprehend. If I do...

...and techniques that we encountered throughout the contests we participated in. It is one of my favorite memories from high school. In college, I've written papers that explain advanced mathematical topics for an undergraduate audience. That said, I have had numerous struggles in my academic career, particularly in math, and I understand the difficulty that...

...member of UIC's Speech/ Forensics Team, a writer for Journal for Pre-Med Affiliated Students, and a research assistant in the neurobiology department at the University of Illinois College of Medicine. I tutor all sections of the ACT, high school Biology, Chemistry, and Physics, English/Reading, Literature, essay/college application editing, and middle school/elementary school tutoring. I enjoy...

...curricula appropriate for first grade students. I began the summer session by assessing each student in order to identify appropriate starting points and attainable learning goals. I then developed differentiated lesson plans suitable for each of the two student groups I formed. As the summer session progressed, the averages for homework and tests followed a...

...positive relationships is essential in engaging a student in academic work. Math can be a tough subject to master, I like helping students see that arithmetic is not so scary. In fact, they can love it like Cady from Mean Girls, because it's the same in every language. When it comes to language arts, I...

...math and science and their relevance to my everyday life. This projected my teaching philosophy by giving students connections to their studies. I believe these connections are the best way to improve your attitude towards learning and understanding of any subject area. In my spare time, I enjoy swimming, playing basketball, and producing music.... To explore unique connections between students and studies to further understanding of any given area.

...these experiences show that I have a passion for learning about a broad variety of topics, and I continue to push the boundaries of my knowledge everyday. I will pass my love for learning to the best of my ability to the best of my ability. So not only will the student learn the material,...

It is my belief that students are sponges; given the proper tools and resources, their abilities are endless!... To teach is to touch lives!... Ice-breakers and learning through play.... Through repetition and teach backs.... Positive reinforcement and encouragement.... Take the lesson to where the student understands it, and begin to rebuild towards the new skill.... Repetition and encourage reading each night, aside from the tutoring sessions. Get the family involved with asking questions about stories that...

...get a prefect grade all the time. I said yes, and he told me the way to do it is by teaching the material to others. Then, my geometry teacher recommended me to the director of our peer tutor program. I became a peer tutor of geometry to help my classmates with homework and test...

...mathematics. I have taught math in public schools and also through the Russian School of Math. I have also taught SAT Mathematics. I love seeing the ties between math and computer programming and using this to bridge student understanding. I like to show the logic behind problems and help students to become more independent thinkers....

I am currently studying at DePaul University for my bachelor's degree in Secondary Education with a concentration in math. Outside of school, I am a huge romance junkie and spend my time either reading a romance book or watching a romance movie. I also have an interest in poetry and self reflecting memoirs.

I aim to increase understanding and retention of information as well as developing not just the skills to solve a specific problem, but the mindset needed to then solve all future problems. Also, I try and make the process as enjoyable as possible!... I like to take my time to understand how each individual student learns and change my teaching style to suit their needs.

...the learning process and the meta-process of learning how to learn. From my experiences, academic leadership can have a positive impact beyond the explicit retention and application of classroom materials. Respectively, it has been my great privilege to contribute to others' journeys as they develop skillsets to live better personal, professional, and academic lives that...

...addicting! As a product of tutoring programs, I think that tutors can be extremely helpful if they build on what the student currently understands to introduce new topics or skills. From my own experience and grasp of what my instructors are telling me now, I believe that students are extremely diverse learners, and it is...

...in technology by teaching programming fundamentals to girls and non-binary students in the Greater Boston Area. Through CodeIt, I have been able to continue growing my teaching skills and my passion for youth STEM access. Outside of teaching, I enjoy sewing, reading, and am on the MIT Cheerleading team (go tech!) I can't wait to...

...interest 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.