Award-Winning COMPASS Mathematics Tutors

...necessary for school success. I teach with the tenets of the Common Core State Standards in mind. As such, I do not aim to teach "tricks" for getting the right answer. Rather, I aim to wholly ingrain the skills, strategies, and overall thinking needed to fully understand how and why we can come to certain answers. My goal is not to help students to merely get a good grade on the next quiz, but to...

I just finished my freshman year at Northwestern University in Evanston, IL. I'm currently getting my degree in mathematics and economics with a minor in philosophy. I love learning and helping others learn! I have experience tutoring high school and elementary school students in math, Chinese, and English. My tutoring strengths are in math, but I can tutor in a wide range of subjects.

...and writing, I focus first on the students comprehension of the material at hand and then help the student construct an analytical argument. In subjects related to math, I review the foundational concepts in a certain topic before proceeding to assist the student with specific example problems. I always make sure to make my lessons enjoyable and relatable, so that the students attention remain on the subject matter. I am also very knowledgeable about standardized...

I am currently studying Biology at Saint Louis University, planning to attend medical school. I have experience tutoring college level Biology and Chemistry courses, among other courses as well. Please feel free to contact me regarding any questions!

...several years. I am comfortable tutoring in many subjects, including French, Math, English and standardized testing such as the ACT, SAT, ISEE and LSAT. I have significant experience as both a one-on-one high school tutor during college and teaching high school students after college. I find that I am always able to make the material simple and relatable for the student that I am tutoring - it is a question of presenting the material in...

...Math. I also enjoy helping students prepare for standardized exams for undergraduate and graduate school admission. In addition to my private tutoring activities, I was also a TA to an introductory science course at Cornell. In this position, I lectured weekly to a section of 15 undergraduate students and learned how to engage students in course material. In my free time, I enjoy cooking new recipes, competitive swimming, and tennis. Please feel free to reach...

...and drug education. I will also be serving as the Treasurer of the Honors College Advisory Board which is essentially the student government of the Honors College at UIC. Outside of academics, I am an avid golfer and volleyball player. I played each of the sports for all four years throughout high school, and I also played competitive golf during the summers. While I do not play these sports competitively in college, I enjoy participating...

...great passion for helping students succeed. I look forward to working with your son or daughter! A little bit about myself, I hold a B.A. in History and International Relations from Saint Josephs University. I am a member of the Phi Beta Kappa honor society, the Phi Alpha Theta history honors society, and the Sigma Iota Rho International Studies honors society. I am from upstate New York (Albany area). I am an avid Yankees, Football...

I am motivated in helping students learn the fundamentals of math in order to expand both knowledge and love for the subject. I am currently a junior at Western Kentucky University majoring in applied mathematics, and plan to further my career in graduate school. I love teaching others math and am devoted to facilitating the learning of math to individual students through means that are geared towards those specific students.

...Colorado with a double major in Geology and Mathematics. After graduating I worked for the Colorado Geological Survey before moving on to pursue my PhD in Geosciences at Virginia Tech. I enjoy teaching science and mathematics and showing how these subjects profoundly influence people's everyday lives. Students that I work with usually show immediate improvement in their subject areas. My students will have to work hard to master their material, but I like to be...

I have been a passionate math tutor for over 6 years. I hold myself to very high standards and I will make sure my clients experience a great tutoring session. I connect with my clients and make sure they are understanding the content they're studying. I'm a versatile tutor who tailors my tutoring method to fit my clients' learning style. I will go out of my way to make sure my clients leave fulfilled and...

"I love how my tutor really talked to me and made me feel welcomed." - Shondra "Very patient and very encouraging." - Jessica "She was really the best! Helped me a lot to my work and gives me a better understanding :)" - Unique "Sahithi is just so very sweet!" - Katie These are reviews from the kids that I've tutored in the past. One child at a time, encouraging me to better myself to better...

...student is coming from and remember what it was like to learn these subjects for the first time. Generally, my focus is on helping students understand the concepts and master the thought processes that lead to the right answer, rather than using rote memorization or oversimplified practice. My favorite subjects to tutor are Math and Physics, particularly Calculus (whose elegance made me love math again), but I'm happy to help with practically any high school...

I strive to help students understand concepts that are otherwise confusing and/or abstract for students to learn.

Hi! My name is Marina. I am a current sophomore at Haverford College and I am an Economics major. I was a peer tutor through out high school and I was also a teacher's assistant for younger students in summer school. I look forward to helping you!

...level of mathematics up through second year college courses for about two years now. In this time I have worked with a wide variety of students from many diverse backgrounds and skill levels. I take each student's success seriously, and do everything in my power to present material in a clear and easy to understand way, emphasizing conceptual understanding above memorization. Mathematics is my primary passion in life, and I enjoy little more than sharing...

...physics from the University of Georgia. This year I am beginning a masters in advanced mathematical research with the intention of later pursuing a doctorate degree. While I was studying at the University of Georgia, I worked with a quantum computation research group where I studied the intricacies of the controversial (at the time) D-Wave quantum computer. In addition, I have participated in biochemical and bioinformatical research as consultant and eventually as the computer programmer....

As a result of my experience in education, I appreciate the incredible impact that teachers have on the lives ofyoung people. I know that teachers provide knowledge and skills used by young people throughout life. Therefore, as a teacher, my greatest aim is to be a role model. I want to cultivate open minds, the knowledge and ability to look at the world critically, and students' belief in their own capacity to make positive contributions...

I have always enjoyed teaching/tutoring people no matter if it is math or sports. My favorite aspect of teaching is seeing the students succeed, and the happiness that follows their success. This is what I always strive for.

...had the opportunity to work with people of many cultures and travel extensively; I've been to every continent multiple times, even Antarctica. I have two masters degrees, an MA in Information Management as well as an MS in Aeronautical Science and Aviation Safety. My undergrad degree is a BA in zoology. I'm currently awaiting acceptance to Clemson for an MS in Biology Instruction and am doing a math review leading to a certificate in Math...