Award-Winning Elementary Math Tutors for Students in Arlington Heights, IL

...My goal as a tutor is to create individualized plans to target strengths and weaknesses and foster academic success. Additionally, I want to give my students the tools to become problem solvers and gain confidence and interest in their studies. I believe that these goals can be accomplished through a positive and supportive environment conducive...

...to understand. I have several years of work experience educating the general public on topics in technology, environmental studies, earth science, and astronomy. I take genuine interest in increasing awareness and understanding of the world around us. Outside the classroom I enjoy amateur astronomy, photography, and outdoor adventures like hiking, biking, and traveling.... I believe that anyone can learn and understand anything. Given the right tools, a good mentor, a little time, and hard work, one...

...those of you familiar with those events)! I'm not a total athlete but I love badminton and played on my high school's team for three years, and also play on the club team at UIC. Other random facts about me are that I was in my senior year spring musical, can play piano, can knit,...

...had my bachelors in chemistry and biology, which solidifies my math and science background. I am eager to spread my knowledge and get challenged by students to stay up to date with current curriculum. My teaching style is individualized per student, depending on what works with them. I constantly refer to books myself, or to...

...Computer Science, and a Secondary (high school) teaching certificate. While at Loyola, I did a lot of tutoring for their tutoring center. Mostly as a result of this, some years later I became an adjunct professor there, and also at Northeastern Illinois University. I did my student teaching at Loyola Academy in Wilmette. Following that,...

...of mathematics. For the past ten years I have, in varying capacities, been involved with teaching or tutoring mathematics at the middle school to post-secondary levels. My 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...

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.

...with students, I present the material in a detailed and engaging manner so the students both thoroughly understand the topic and take an interest in it. My hobbies include reading, particularly books about ancient Rome and ancient, medieval, and modern Middle Eastern history, as well as consulting my Arabic, French, German, and Hebrew dictionaries and...

...professionally in Medical Device Sales and in Mortgage Lending. However, my true passion has always been education and at this point in my life I feel it is imperative to align my career satisfaction with how I dedicate myself professionally to society. I am extremely self-motivated, I enjoy working with young minds (because they're often...

My professional life has been spent helping young people reach their full potential in the fields of mathematics and physics. I am a full-time high-school teacher with nearly 20 years of experience. With a friendly and patient demeanor, I believe my tutoring will help build confidence and a strong academic foundation in struggling students.... With a growth mindset, there is nothing that a student can't accomplish.

...AED). I believe that success in any helping profession, from healthcare to primary education, requires the ability to meet people where they are with what they need. Over the years, I have worked hard to hone this ability and demonstrate a relentless flexibility in my instructional approach and teaching methods, always catering to the unique...

...Every student learns differently, and as a tutor, I create a positive, comfortable learning environment and address students' needs based on their personalities and individual learning styles. Within the next couple of years, I am planning to pursue a masters or doctorate degree in Anthropology with a focus on Social Institutions. I look forward to...

...being able to solve the problem, even if not initially exactly sure how, might be closer to the right answer than one who actually knows how, but who has to first overcome a threshold of intimidation before being able to start thinking about the question itself. Part of the tutor's job is to make the...

...on what makes tutoring effective. In addition to teaching the academics of the subject, I find it important to identify the obstacles to learning the child may be experiencing (such as anxiety, testing environment, interpersonal difficulties, learning styles) and focus on enhancing the child's strengths to build self-efficacy. I am also experienced in teaching relaxation...

...students K-12. I am a graduate of the University of St. Francis and Governors State University, obtaining masters degrees from both universities.Besides math, I have a wide range of interests, from music to sports to history, and am a die-hard Blackhawks fan. My philosophy is simple, I believe that math is the foundation life is...

...learner. I recently graduated from the doctoral program in Anthropology at the University of Arizona. I love what I do and I love to learn. I believe its important to be well-educated on a variety of subjects, to always be learning and open to new experiences, and to speak as many languages as you can!

...developed content for an Algebra 2 digital teaching platform. I believe that the skills I have developed over the years would be most helpful in tutoring students in math and life sciences. I would love to use my passion for those subjects to help students achieve their academic goals. Hopefully, along the way, I can...

...I use strategic questioning and visuals to guide my students through their struggle to help them realize with some hard work and focus, they can and will understand the material. Learning is fun and finally grasping that concept that has boggled your mind for so long is an extremely satisfying feeling! I look forward to...

...my Bachelor's Degree in Biology and I am on the Pre-Medicine track. I previously tutored students in my school district and often helped my peers. I currently tutor in Spanish one and two, and Mathematics from Elementary Math to Calculus one. When tutoring I like to make lessons relatable to the student I am tutoring...

...strengths and can learn how to maximize those strengths and improve on their weaknesses. My teaching style is strengths based and highly collaborative, always beginning by identifying what the student does know and working together to set goals. I take a team approach with students so that we are both invested in generating problem solving...