Award-Winning College Algebra Tutors serving Des Plaines, IL

...the NFL. My tutoring specialty is the ACT and SAT. I developed my own custom problem sets, practice tests and videos for my students. I teach knowledge, not tricks and I believe that consistent practice is the only way to achieve a high score. I often get students that score in the teens and I...

...and I enjoy helping people reach that feeling of satisfaction and pride in themselves for accomplishing a task that may have seemed like a challenge. I spent many years working as a sports camp counselor for elementary and high school aged children and have thoroughly enjoyed those experiences. The same energy and passion I brought...

I am an occupational therapy assistant looking to put my math skills back to work by tutoring. I began tutoring as a high school freshman and continued throughout my college years in subjects ranging from pre algebra up to physics 1.

...believe in utilizing strategies of learning from my backgrounds in Communication Studies, Women's Studies Gender Studies, and Social Work. I believe in the potential for any student to achieve an A in every course and in every assignment. More so than a grade, my goal is to help students fall in love with the process...

...helping students understand mathematics and science. It's so wonderful to be with a student when all of a sudden a complex problem clicks for them. My undergraduate degree is in secondary biological sciences. My graduate degree is in secondary mathematics education. I've homeschooled, taught thousands of students from countries all around the world, and am...

...I have always been very passionate about the subject. I am an enthusiastic tutor, always striving to help students master their course content and ultimately be successful in their coursework while enjoying the learning process; beyond that, I emphasize to my students the importance of the critical thinking and logical reasoning skills obtained from the...

...Textbooks, I have written a self-paced Internet Course for Industry Technicians who wish to improve their positions with their Employer. I have written more than 100 Technical Articles for Industry Publications. I served two (2) years as an enlisted soldier at the US Army Aberdeen Proving Grounds optimizing the 105mm Howitzer for the US Army....

I am strong believer that any student can and will be successful if they work hard and be persistence and there are times that one might need help understanding a concept and this is where I believe I can help them to understand concepts better and be able to apply them in real life.... I believe everyone can learn/master the subject, though with the help of a good teacher/tutor.

...Forensics, Environmental Science, Earth Science, Physics, Algebra and associated labs. I feel that my perspective on Math and Science is well grounded from 15 years as an engineer with GE, Kawasaki and Zeon Chemicals in several different capacities in manufacturing, design and business development. Working with students to 'get the light bulb to turn on'...

...personally succeeded in a large variety of standardized tests, including the ACT, the SAT, and various AP tests. I am especially passionate about teaching students optimal test-taking strategies for conquering standardized tests and honing their critical thinking skills. I believe that education is not only necessary for being successful academically and professionally, but also capable...

...hardworking and constantly learning to be better than 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...

...for designing and building our RSO's homecoming float and for making interactive builds for UIUC's Grainger College of Engineering annual Engineering Open House. I'm also a member of the Illini Formula Electric Car team. My favorite hobbies and interests include playing football, playing the drums, learning more about STEM, and hanging out with my friends.

...my undergraduate career, I served as a Peer Mentor which included providing formal tutoring services and academic advice to peers. While I tutor a broad range of subjects, I am most passionate about Biology and Writing. Also, I have helped prepare many students for standardized exams such as the PSAT, SAT and ACT, and enjoy...

...at my college in math and physics. After a year of tutoring other students I began to notice that my knowledge on the topics had increased substantially and therefore my skills as a tutor increased even more. It is well known that the best way to know if you understand a topic is if you...

...as an Americorps fellow for a program called AVODAH: The Jewish Service Corps, and I am currently working with young adults with Aspergers at a social service agency. I have extensive experience tutoring and mentoring children, teenagers, and young adults, including those with developmental and/or learning disabilities. These experiences have taught me to approach every...

...Ordinary Differential Equations. Ever since middle school, I have always been helping and tutoring my friends and younger siblings in various subjects, but I mostly excel in math. I like to make sure that the student is able to grasp the concept before we work on any problems together. But I have also experienced some...

...about the Spanish and Greek languages and well, being a native speaker of Greek and having taken many classes in Spanish, as well as extensive travel in Latin America. I have tutored my peers in college in their lower-level math classes and Spanish. Additionally, I have volunteered as a reading tutor for children in elementary...

...we as educators make it simple to understand, they will be more likely to retain the information. Another attribute I believe is necessary to be an outstanding teacher, is to never stop learning yourself. We as educators have to continue to develop professionally and work on our "craft". Since our world is constantly evolving with...

...in Energy & Sustainability at Northwestern University. I am passionate about using my financial expertise to drive profitability while reducing environmental impact. In addition to my career, I love helping students succeed in business-related subjects, including finance, supply chain management, and Excel. I have also worked as a director for SAT prep and provided support...

...at Johns Hopkins University in Baltimore, Maryland. Then, I completed an AmeriCorps program working in a hospital in Los Angeles, California. I then attended graduate school at DePaul University in Chicago, Illinois. While in graduate school, I was a TA and helped several undergrads in biology. I have found that several students have the potential...