Award-Winning Calculus Tutors serving Joliet, IL

My name is Spencer. I began tutoring while going to college at University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign and I really liked it. Besides tutoring I love basketball, hanging out with my dog, and playing board games with friends.... I believe learning should be fun! Learning in every subject can be fun and engaging, given the proper presentation. I believe that if you are having a good time while you learn, you learn more effectively. Also, learning...

...year I taught 9th grade geology and 10th grade chemistry at Tilden High School in Chicago and volunteered to serve as a tutor for underprivileged students in Revive’s Homework Help Program. I graduated from the University of Michigan with a B.A. in Economics in May 2013 and am currently a graduate student in the Master...

...plan accordingly - just as my father did for me. I do my best to understand how my students natively approach problems and where they get confused, and start from there. I believe in building strong foundations before tackling advanced topics, and I emphasize conceptual understanding rather than mere memorization. This method has proven particularly...

...instructor for whatever subject you might need. Since I'm just a college student, I might be 18, but mentally I'm still just like you. I understand what it's like to be a student and crave academic success. I'll always be there for you as both an instructor and a mentor for anything you might need.

...goal for my students is for them to question why they are studying what they are so they can foster a deeper understanding of the material. To aid in this, I draw from my extensive knowledge of the subject of mathematics and expand upon what they are studying. This allows me to call on different...

...and responsibilities throughout career. Have worked within investment and actuarial consulting firms. Able to analyze market data to support valuation conclusions primarily related to equity and debt investments. Several years of experience performing valuation of pension liability amounts based on projected future cash flows. Excellent communication, presentation and interpersonal skills. Comfortable being a part of...

...math because I know what it's like to have a lot of questions and feel like I know nothing about what is going on. I want to help light that little lightbulb in students' minds so that they feel better about their ability to tackle their math assignments. I want them to feel better about...

...on a life as an overseas professor in South Korea, I have always been a passionate educator who enjoys every aspect of teaching and in helping students both young and 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...

...I was yesterday. Although currently in college, I would see that as an opportunity to improve. A teacher is only as good as their student. Many of the best teachers never stop learning and improving. I know I can do a great job tutoring students. I have the determination and dedication. I find school very...

...ensure I stay motivated, engaged, and having fun so that my students will (hopefully!) feel the same. Simply put, I try to make learning and assignments not feel like a chore and pay attention to respond to the personality of the student so they feel that I am personally invested in their successes.

...all abilities in algebra and geometry. I am always willing to help students improve in their studies. I can tutor grade school to college-level students. I am patient and willing to work with students at their own pace. My main goal is to have you succeed in your studies! I am knowledgeable in various math...

...sciences, those are the areas I like to focus tutoring in! With experiences in tutoring, but also being a camp counselor for many years, I am passionate about tutoring others to help them reach their goals and pursue their dreams. Other than tutoring, I love to travel, play tennis, hike, and hang out with my...

...the Socratic method. Among its many benefits, this method makes it easy to engage with students. I also like to stress understanding. I remember the 1973 movie, "The Paper Chase", and the memorable performance by John Houseman, as Professor Kingsfield. I always thought that portrayal, in terms of teaching style, was something I admired, and...

...see the students that I help be successful. I have been influenced by many teachers so I would like to be an influence to someone. I have had about 3-4 years of tutoring my fellow students in high school and college. Most of all I am a diligent and hard worker who strives to do...

...for a biology and political science double major. I have a passion for learning and working to help students achieve their goals. I believe education and knowledge to be paramount for one's success in life. Only through a supportive and focused tutoring environment can this be achieved. While I tutor a broad range of subjects,...

...am an example of that. I used to struggle with math when I was much younger, yet through my dad's guidance, I learned to love and excel in the subject. I aspire to act as such a mentor to other students as well. My tutoring style is typically a four step process. I will go...

I have been a tutor at multiple colleges and universities for about 4 years. My students have appreciated my efforts in helping them with their classes and that motivates me to continue tutoring.... To make a student understand something, you have to approach the problem from student's point of view. So, its very important to know how does a student understand the problem.

...mine have been for all learning types in various academic subjects. While my tutoring students gain much from their experiences from me, I equally gain so much insight and knowledge from the students I tutor. I have a passion for learning and my goal is to help every student I tutor to cultivate their own...

...I've found that the most satisfying moments have come when I am able to share my expertise with someone else. Similarly, I very much enjoyed the four semesters in the graduate school when I was a teaching assistant. It gave me the opportunity to work with students and help them develop an understanding for the...

...students. My tutoring in the past has included, but not limited to the following subjects: Math (High School and College Level), Science (High School - Chemistry, Physics, Biology and College Level- Chemistry), English with a specialization in essay editing, and more. My favorite subjects to tutor are all aspects of math and science, which I...