Award-Winning Computer Science Tutors serving Carol Stream, IL

I am a math and statistics double major. I am passionate about teaching and have a demonstrated ability to teach a variety of subjects, including standardized test preparation.

...skills to help students understand and do well in STEM classes, as well as be prepared for standardized exams, including the AP exams and the ACT. I think every individual learns differently, so my biggest goal is to individualize every session to the best approach for each student. Anyone I tutor, I am fully invested...

...evidenced by the fact that I have maintained a part-time job during my years in college. This included operating my own successful small business and working in other positions and internships. I function equally well working independently or as a member of a team, and feel confident that given the opportunity I can make a...

...students in a wide range of subjects. I believe people learn best when they are engaged, so I prefer a balanced mixture of probing questions combined with straightforward lecturing. Furthermore, having watched thousands of hours of educational Youtube (e.g. TED-Ed, Schishow, 3Blue1Brown), I can often approach conventional topics in unconventional ways, illuminating hidden connections to...

...to work with you! I have a degree in electrical engineering from Northern Illinois University ('13) as well as five years experience in the embedded software industry (C and C++ programming languages). I can tutor most STEM at the high school level and specialize in ACT tutoring. With my degree I am proficient in electrical...

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

...program in these languages. As a tutor, my strategy to helping students is to act more as a coding partner instead of a teacher. I look to work together with students to reach a solution or desired output in their code as opposed to lecturing them on programming fundamentals. Aside from working as a tutor,...

...routes to explanation, should the more common ones not work well. This interests me greatly, as it broadens my own understanding of the topics in math and physics I find so interesting. An added bonus is being able to help someone meet their classroom goals. I recently earned a B. S. in Physics with Distinction...

...programming languages. I am also able to tutor English, as I have completed AP Lang and AP Lit, and four years of Latin has given me a good grasp of English grammar. I want to give students intuition behind subjects, as I believe understanding will prove to be more beneficial than pure memorization.

...University of Minnesota, with a Bachelor's of Science in mathematics and computer science, and a current graduate student at the University of Illinois in mathematics. I am most passionate about mathematics, and I love helping others learn and master the subject. In the past, I have tutored Calculus 1 and 2 and helped prepare students...

Hello, My name is Mary Mickelson and I'm currently a math teacher in Aurora, IL. I'm certified to teach math to grades 6-12 and have experience with a little bit of everything from 7th graders to AP Computer Science. I've also been an ACT and SAT test prep tutor for more than 5 years.

...as writing because I intuitively understand the questions and my middle school teachers gave me a rigorous grounding in grammar. I believe that good tutoring is based on a clear understanding of the student's objectives, current knowledge and learning style. The rapport between the tutor and student builds success based on those three elements. Outside...

I am willing to tailor my tutoring to the needs of any students interested in pursuing subjects of my expertise and improving their overall retention of knowledge and academic skills.

...tutoring experience, I specialize in Video Game Design, where I focus on nurturing creativity and technical skills in my students. I have developed and published five games across various formats, including VR and 2D experiences, which I incorporate into my teaching to provide practical, hands-on learning. My approach centers on fostering a supportive environment where...

...UIC. I am also a tutor at my University and help students with their everyday assignments and hold office hours for students who have any questions regarding the homework. While I tutor a broad range of subjects, I am most passionate about subjects relating to Computer Science. I am a firm proponent of education, believing...

...Sciences. I'm passionate about Data Science and the surrounding disciplines. I enjoy working through linear algebra with my students because developing a deep understanding of the basics creates an easier experience for future courses. I believe everyone can benefit from a STEM education. I focus on the foundation of math so that it can be...

...at DigiPen Technical Institute for a year, topics including software engineering and artificial intelligence. I also do android apps for games and open science projects. I have collaborated on a robot of a wormlike creature that is on display currently at Ars Electronica in Linz Austria. See https://github.com/portegys and tom.portegys.com/programs.html for code projects. See tom.portegys.com/research.html...

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.

...I learned in those experiences in my tutoring. My philosophy when it comes to teaching is truly tailoring the lessons to each individual student and their learning style. I hope to start with each new student by determining goals for our time together then finding ways to grow together and reach those goals. I am...