Top Elementary Math Tutors serving Blue Island
Joe: Blue Island Elementary Math tutor
Certified Elementary Math Tutor in Blue Island, IL
...was really one of the first long-term computer programming teachers there, and taught both Introductory Programming and AP Programming. At some point, the classroom format began to change. There was a substantial increase in different kinds of technology incorporated into everyday teaching. Our department chairman utilized the concept of the "flipped classroom," where he would...
Education & Certification
Loyola University-Chicago - Bachelors, Math and Computer Science
Loyola University-Chicago - Masters, Computer Science
Samantha: Blue Island Elementary Math tutor
Certified Elementary Math Tutor in Blue Island, IL
...of students in Spanish, English literature, and writing. I have also continued to help many high school seniors with college application essays. While I tutor a variety of subjects, I am very passionate about helping students improve their reading and writing skills, and I really enjoy helping students with Critical Reading and Writing portions of...
Education & Certification
Northwestern University - Current Undergrad, Political Science & Legal Studies
ACT Composite: 32
ACT English: 35
ACT Reading: 34
Meggan: Blue Island Elementary Math tutor
Certified Elementary Math Tutor in Blue Island, IL
...together as teachers, tutors, parents and family to ensure each child gets the best education possible. My role as a teacher and tutor is to discover each student's individual learning style and tailor the learning material and curriculum to meet the needs of that individual student so that they are able to achieve personal success.
Education & Certification
University of Iowa - Bachelor in Arts, Communications/Art
Quincy University - Master of Science, Educaiton
Roberto: Blue Island Elementary Math tutor
Certified Elementary Math Tutor in Blue Island, IL
...Before this, I taught 5th Grade Math and Science in West Palm Beach, FL. Before that, I taught Geometry and Living Environments for 2 years in the South Bronx (I am a native of New York). If you like humor, high energy, and tons of patience, then hopefully I can help :-)
Education & Certification
SUNY College at Oneonta - Bachelors, Childhood Education (Grades 1-6), concentration in Mathematics
Fordham University - Masters, Special Education Grades 7-12 Generalist
Kelly: Blue Island Elementary Math tutor
Certified Elementary Math Tutor in Blue Island, IL
...teacher in order to focus on meeting the individual needs of specific students. I am also beginning classes for my Learning Behavior Specialist endorsement. I am patient, prepared, and always working to find new, fun ways for students to understand challenging concepts. If you are looking to boost your child's academic achievement or enhance their...
Education & Certification
Indiana University-Bloomington - Bachelors, Elementary Education
Nicholas: Blue Island Elementary Math tutor
Certified Elementary Math Tutor in Blue Island, IL
...sessions. Along with my mission, I bring with me my experience as a YMCA camp counselor. I spent summer 2012 guiding and leading 10-15 children, ages 5-12, at summer day camp while finishing my final two courses to complete my Economics degree at Michigan State University. Throughout the summer, I successfully maintained a supportive and...
Education & Certification
Michigan State University - Bachelors, Economics
Hannah: Blue Island Elementary Math tutor
Certified Elementary Math Tutor in Blue Island, IL
...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 new student as a unique individual with her or her own...
Education & Certification
Washington University in St Louis - Bachelor in Arts, Pre-med/Psychology, Minor in Gender Studies
ACT English: 34
ACT Math: 31
ACT Reading: 31
Matt: Blue Island Elementary Math tutor
Certified Elementary Math Tutor in Blue Island, IL
...setting and non-traditional settings to children and adults. Being fluent in Spanish, I have experience teaching Spanish to English speakers and English to Spanish speakers. I have a huge passion for music, and have been playing guitar for 12 years. I truly believe that everyone can learn and succeed given the right support and structure...
Education & Certification
Saint Xavier University - Bachelor in Arts, Mass Communications
Loyola University-Chicago - Master of Arts, Elementary Education
Minu: Blue Island Elementary Math tutor
Certified Elementary Math Tutor in Blue Island, IL
...different cities in 18 years and love to go on road trips! I love dark chocolate and Thai food anytime, any day. My favorite subject to teach is Math, because I like to work with numbers! I strongly believe in incentives. I believe that setting small treats for each goal you reach will motivate you...
Education & Certification
Saint Louis University-Main Campus - Current Undergrad, Biology, General
ACT English: 34
ACT Math: 32
Margaret: Blue Island Elementary Math tutor
Certified Elementary Math Tutor in Blue Island, IL
...my Master's Degree in the Media and Cinema Studies program (or, as I like to describe it, getting a masters degree in watching movies). This program picks up my particular interests in American and World history, popular culture, and writing. While I am comfortable working with older children in my particular areas of expertise (history...
Education & Certification
University of Illinois - Chicago - Bachelor in Arts, History
DePaul University - Master of Arts, Media and Cinema Studies
ACT Reading: 36
SAT Verbal: 760
Brigette: Blue Island Elementary Math tutor
Certified Elementary Math Tutor in Blue Island, IL
...success. Outside of tutoring, I enjoy spending time with my family and friends. I have five sisters and three brothers, some of which are half and step siblings. Having a large family has given me a lot of patience, which has helped me in my career thus far. I also love to exercise. When I...
Education & Certification
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign - Current Undergrad, Elementary Education
Bryan: Blue Island Elementary Math tutor
Certified Elementary Math Tutor in Blue Island, IL
...track) at Northwestern University. I played 4 years of basketball in college and am on the coaching staff for the Men's Basketball team at the University of Chicago. I tutored in high school and college and take pride in my ability to explain things clearly. I am excited to meet and help new students!... My teaching philosophy involves breaking down a concept to building blocks that the student is confident with and then building up from...
Education & Certification
California Institute of Technology - Bachelors, Mechanical Engineering
Northwestern University - Current Grad Student, Sports Administration (Specialization in Sports Analytics)
ACT Composite: 34
ACT English: 33
ACT Math: 34
Matthew: Blue Island Elementary Math tutor
Certified Elementary Math Tutor in Blue Island, IL
...self-confidence. I love tutoring students in English and Math and I reserve a special spot in my heart for History, including preparation for AP tests. My teaching philosophy is one that focuses on understanding and perceiving the individual needs of a student and understanding how to reach them in an effective and impactful way. I...
Education & Certification
George Washington University - Bachelor in Arts, International Affairs
Tony: Blue Island Elementary Math tutor
Certified Elementary Math Tutor in Blue Island, IL
...own beats. If I'm not making music, maybe you'll find me eating tacos or pasta. When it comes to tutoring, I feel comfortable working with both higher and lower levels of math. Whether it's calculus or elementary number facts, I can break things down to make them easy for students of any level to understand....
Education & Certification
Roosevelt University - Current Undergrad, Mathematics
ACT English: 33
ACT Math: 34
Rebecca: Blue Island Elementary Math tutor
Certified Elementary Math Tutor in Blue Island, IL
...Engineering class. I enjoyed working with the students and seeing them master the material over the course of the semester. Professionally, I have worked both as a programmer and as a marketer. I believe my greatest strengths are in teaching math and helping students prepare for standardized tests, including the GMAT. In my spare time,...
Education & Certification
University of Notre Dame - Bachelors, Computer Science, Theology
University of Notre Dame - Masters in Business Administration, Marketing
GMAT: 710
Brandee: Blue Island Elementary Math tutor
Certified Elementary Math Tutor in Blue Island, IL
It is my belief that students are sponges; given the proper tools and resources, their abilities are endless!... To teach is to touch lives!... Ice-breakers and learning through play.... Through repetition and teach backs.... Positive reinforcement and encouragement.... Take the lesson to where the student understands it, and begin to rebuild towards the new skill.... Repetition and encourage reading each night, aside from the tutoring sessions. Get the family involved with asking questions about stories that...
Education & Certification
Kaplan University-Davenport Campus - Bachelors, Human Services
Asma: Blue Island Elementary Math tutor
Certified Elementary Math Tutor in Blue Island, IL
...trigonometry, calculus I, and statistics (Including statistics tests on TI83/84). My tutoring experience has been rewarding, as I have had the opportunity to meet many students with diverse cultural and academic backgrounds. It's my goal as a tutor to help students grasp the concepts and learn how to apply them, rather than simply accumulate information....
Education & Certification
Illinois Institute of Technology - Bachelor of Science, Biomedical Engineering
University of Illinois at Chicago - Masters, Bioinformatics
Kim: Blue Island Elementary Math tutor
Certified Elementary Math Tutor in Blue Island, IL
...of mine and something that I excel at. Coupled with my well developed English, reading, and writing skills, it seemed only natural to me to pursue tutoring students in those subjects in addition to math. I've found that patience is the best tool in your arsenal when working with kids. I always encourage them to...
Education & Certification
University of Wisconsin-Whitewater - Bachelor in Arts, Speech/Journalism
Ally: Blue Island Elementary Math tutor
Certified Elementary Math Tutor in Blue Island, IL
...University. My teaching philosophy is student centered and provides students with hands-on activities to engage in. I am consistently displaying the highest level of personal and professional standards. I am passionate about being a life-long learner. My professional goal is to be the spark to light the fire of learning for others. When I am...
Education & Certification
Millikin University - Bachelor in Arts, Early Childhood Education
National Louis University - Master of Arts, Curriculum and Instruction
Kelsey: Blue Island Elementary Math tutor
Certified Elementary Math Tutor in Blue Island, IL
I am a math enthusiast, a music artist and a lover of written language. I am here on this earth to learn, grow, overcome challenges and help others to do the same.
Education & Certification
University of Michigan-Ann Arbor - Bachelors, Computer Engineering
ACT Composite: 32
ACT English: 35
ACT Math: 34
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