Award-Winning Economics Tutors in Des Plaines, IL

...they just understood a concept that had eluded them. Most of my teaching experience has been at the college level, teaching and tutoring business classes in finance, financial accounting, marketing and economics. My first job out of college was teaching a GED class at Cook County Jail, with a focus on math and English. I am a strong believer in making what seems to be dry or boring subjects pop to life, using real-world examples...

...I became a swim instructor during sophomore year and discovered that I love teaching students. I enjoy seeing my students improve and achieve new goals as I work with them. Moving away from the swimming environment, I started to tutor students for math and science. I quickly realized that I enjoyed teaching in this environment as well, particularly because I enjoy math and science and their relevance to my everyday life. This projected my teaching...

...aspiring to performance-based advancement. My interest is in business, investments, and tax and finance. In keeping with this interest, I have developed a strong work ethic, which is 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...

I believe that education is a basic human need. For that reason, educating and helping others has always been my passion. I completed a Bachelor's Degree in Social Sciences with with a concentration in Psychology. Currently, I work as a Service Coordinator at a Social Services Organization.

...a Communications & Culture minor at Fordham University. I'm a lifelong learner eager to share the spark of knowledge with everyone. I have been a volunteer educator since high school, teaching mathematics, geography, English, and history at grade schools in Chicago. Most recently, I worked as a senior health educator with the peer health exchange in high schools across New York City. I can't wait to keep the ball rolling with you!

...is with students 6th grade through 12th grade, but the majority of my classroom teaching time occurred at a local, public high school. I have two undergraduate degrees. One is in English and one is in Journalism. I also have a master's degree in Secondary Curriculum and Instruction. In addition, I have been tutoring for over 20 years! I have worked with ages 5-45. I am a kind and patient tutor who thoroughly enjoys working...

...a student myself, I understand the many struggles of other students like me and I tailor my teaching styles to meet these needs. As someone who feels very strongly about our current education system, I've become strongly motivated to change the status quo by reaching as many students as I can through tutoring/teaching. As an aspiring physicist, mathematician, or maybe both, I wish to make these subjects fun and interesting like how I perceive them...

...windy city. I have been in education 12 years. I have been married for 10 years, have two children and a fish. My favorite hobbies are cooking, traveling and reading. I am passionate about helping students reach their full potential. My teaching philosophy is preparing the next generation for the future. I think learning should be engaging and fun and enjoy finding new creative ways to teach students. I look forward to working with you.

...age in math and love working one on one with students of varying abilities. I am able to tutor math from elementary math to Calculus. I earned my Bachelors of Arts in Economics at the University of Illinois in Champaign. I earned my Masters in Education at North Park University. My teaching philosophy centers on a student centered approach. My tutoring style is laid back, allowing the students to show me what they know already...

...have preformed well on many standardized exams. I strive to help other students to do the same! I have three years of experience tutoring peers at high school, college, and privately, primarily in English, Math, and SAT prep. Though I tutor a range of subjects, I am most passionate about helping students conquer Standardized Tests (specifically the reading and writing sections) and English. I want to help students excel on Standardized Exams so they can...

...in the Chicago Public School system. In conjunction with teaching, I am a developing health professional whose fervor for academic reform stems from my belief that eliminating the education gap is a critical step in combating widespread health disparities, promoting individual health and well-being, and ensuring the future prosperity of all Americans. I received my Masters in Public Health from the George Washington University, where I conducted and published research on strategies to improve the...

...My educational journey has equipped me with a robust understanding of both the mind and brain, allowing me to offer unique insights and strategies to my students. My experience working with students spans several roles and diverse environments. As a Research Assistant in the Education Department at Grinnell, I conducted comprehensive research on racial incidents in schools and communities, contributing to recommendations for addressing racial disparities in education. Additionally, my role as a Research Assistant...

After many years in the accounting profession (I'm a CPA), I became an accounting and business math TEACHER. Recently, I've tutored middle school students in all academic subjects. With 20+ years of teaching (and hundreds of students), I look forward to helping you gain skills and gain confidence!

...for a diverse range of public companies, for which I won multiple awards in the field of investor relations. Beginning in 2000, I decided to work exclusively with students (from elementary to graduate school) to help them better conceptualize, draft and complete a wide range of papers, essays and other writing assignments. For the past eight years, I've also worked as a reading skills and comprehension tutor at Glen Flora Elementary in Waukegan, and currently...

...my undergraduate in neuroscience at Oberlin College, where I worked in a lab for two years programming Virtual Reality applications to study the senses. I also worked as a tutor and grader in the philosophy department. With my liberal arts and interdisciplinary background, I have familiarity with a range of subjects from the life sciences to the social sciences to the humanities. I have tutored essay writing to professional students and undergrads, symbolic logic to...

...senior year working on an honors thesis studying the relationship between campaign finance laws and redistributive economic policies in the developed democracies (awarded highest honors). Through this experience and my classes and extracurricular activities in college and high school, I've learned that the best path to knowledge comes through doing, failing, and doing again until one succeeds. Consequently, I use my tutoring sessions to allow students to do just that. I focus my teaching around...

...the University of Puget Sound. I have been a physical therapist in the outpatient setting for 21 years. I have owned my own practice for 15 years. Since graduating from PT school, I have earned 2 nutrition certifications (Institute for Integrative Nutrition and Human Potential Institute) as well as an MBA from Quantic University. I love the learning process, and have always considered myself a life-long learner. I have a strong desire and intention to...

My name is Yajing Ni. I immigrated from China to America at the age of 11. Through this experience I was able to speak fluently in Chinese Mandarin and English. I have taught Chinese to native American student for past two years. I enjoy bringing Chinese language and culture to the students through interactive and fun interactions.

...to assist others as they discover new things about themselves through writing, opening creative vistas to their future potential. Writing is the basis for all education: it develops critical thinking skills, encourages "big picture" thinking, and preps students for life in "the real world." Every student has something to offer through their inherent abilities to tell stories. My job is to help a student to be their best self, using writing as that conduit to...

...performance in school and beyond is very fulfilling to me. Each student brings a unique set of resources and ambitions to the table and I embrace the challenge of trying out different approaches and strategies until the student finds out what "clicks." That is the point at which the student has developed a method for taking in, synthesizing and manifesting understanding of virtually any topic and sets a path for academic and professional success.