Award-Winning AP Physics 1 Tutors serving Western Springs, IL

...economic discussion, and playing trivia and word games. As a very cerebral type who is constantly exposed to new and interesting information, I am passionate about sharing my knowledge and have a way of doing so in an engaging and sometimes quirky fashion. Also, I find that because of my passion for teaching, I am...

...master subjects like Algebra, Precalculus, Calculus, SAT Math, and AP Physics. My tutoring philosophy is centered on building strong conceptual foundations and using visual learning techniques to make abstract material more intuitive. I adapt each session to the student's unique learning style, fostering both confidence and independent problem-solving skills. Outside of tutoring, I'm involved in...

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!

...regardless of their language fluency and subject expertise. Since graduating, I have been attending a post-bac program at the University of Toronto in intensive Spanish and Arabic, before continuing on to medical school. I have also been tutoring numerous subjects for over 10 years, including Math, French, and Biology. I truly believe that it is...

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I'm Elizabeth, a rising junior at Stanford University. I'm studying the History and Philosophy of Science with minors in Film Studies and Creative Writing. I love to learn and love to teach -- I work with students of all ages across many subjects!

I currently work as an academic researcher, mentor, and teacher. I have taught multiple college level biology and science courses. Also, I have tutored middle and high school students in math and science. I truly enjoy working with students and I believe that everyone can understand math and science with the right instruction.

...Applications come from all sorts of places: geometric progressions relate to growth of money in a bank account, Newtons laws of mechanics can be related to baseball and combinations and permutations used in probability have applications in gambling, investing, and believe it or not, deriving the ideal gas law, used in chemistry, physics and thermodynamics....

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.

...My style of tutoring is very much question based. I first like to gauge where my pupils are and try and rebuild the foundation that they are lacking. I will take as much time that is needed to get my students to understand the topics that I feel they are lacking on.

...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 Advanced Placement math and science courses such as Statistics, Biology, Chemistry, and Physics. I am very science-oriented, so I have...

...I have had the privilege of presenting my research at several conferences, including those at the Medical College of Wisconsin and the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse. I am extremely passionate about learning and enjoy teaching the subjects that have had such a profound impact on my academic journey. Beyond the content, I take...

...is Chris Kokkines. I am a rising sophomore at Indiana University studying finance and business analytics. On campus, I am involved with Microsoft Excel peer tutoring, the Sales and Financial Services Clubs, and the university's Hutton Honors College. I am originally from Vernon Hills, Illinois, where I have additional past tutoring experience at Mathnasium and...

3rd year at the University of Illinois at Springfield double majoring in Computer Science and Information Systems Security GPA: 3.93 I look forward to working with you

...2.5 years) but I especially enjoy working with high school students in math and physics classes as well as ACT math and english. I try to create a chill tutoring environment and want to make students feel comfortable to ask any questions-- no question is a stupid one! Additionally, I believe in learning by doing...

...and Calculus. My teaching philosophy centers on fostering a deep understanding of concepts by starting with the foundational "why" behind each topic. I believe that connecting complex ideas to students' interests enhances their learning experience. My goal is to create a supportive learning environment where students feel comfortable asking questions and exploring challenging concepts. I...

I'm an engineering major who is passionate about teaching and loves to work with kids.... My teaching philosophy is learning by doing. It's important that students practice the skills they learn right away through guided and unguided practice problems. Students should be given the chance to figure out the problem for themselves before help is given.

I am a teacher that is very passionate about learning and teaching. I feel that even though I am teaching; I still learn something new everyday. This is my niche, and I love teaching math, science, and English. Teaching is a privilege and I hope to be able to help you achieve your goals.

...student has the opportunity to succeed, and I understand that the path to success varies from person to person. In addition to my background in foreign languages, I really enjoyed all of my math courses, and a major part of my job at DGS is helping students with their math of all levels.

Throughout my life, I have been thankful for the quality of education I have received. As a tutor, I plan to continue this tradition of excellence in instruction, working diligently to provide my students the best opportunity to succeed in their coursework.