Award-Winning Elementary Math Tutors for Students in Hanover Park, IL

...is with students age 5-12. I currently teach fourth and fifth grade special education. As a special education teacher, I have experience adapting text for students, using multiple types of questions to build student success, and using technology to practice skills my students are acquiring. Tutoring can be an intensely rewarding experience for students and...

...to apply them, rather than simply accumulate information. I believe in students capabilities to learn and excel in math. During tutoring sessions, I do my best to break down the math problems into simpler ones, allowing the student to figure out the solution for the problem by him/herself. That way, I ensure that the student...

...feel confident in their ability to solve forthcoming academic challenges. I absolutely love helping students grasp writing mechanics. Being a confident writer can definitely help with one's confidence in their public speaking skills. In my spare time I enjoy playing basketball, learning about user experience and design, exploring the donut shop scene, and watching the...

...subject-specific information, but also improves the experience and thus the results of tutoring in general, even on standardized tests. In most circumstances, students are not excited about taking standardized tests, and many are intimidated. Instead of reinforcing that fear, I aim to help students understand standardized tests as the puzzles that they are. By emphasizing...

...as ACT and GMAT. I have tutored athletes throughout college and also tutored in high school. My tutoring style mostly involves asking leading questions so a student can figure out the correct answer on their own with some guidance. Outside of academia, I love to cook, hang out with friends and watch sports.... I would give the student practice problems to see what topics they may be struggling with the most so that we can focus...

...learn, explore and wonder. Lecturing does not engage the student in learning, and will hinder their progress, so I make it a point to provide discussion-based instruction, where the student has an active role in his/her own learning. I have an eclectic taste in music, enjoy reading and swimming, and will never say no to...

...am a firm believer in the motto "It takes a village to raise a child." It is important that we work 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...

...strong areas. I like to have fun with learning and help students relate the subject matter to real life situations for better retention. At home I love spending time with my 3 boys. A few things we like to do are go for bike rides, read books and go to the park. I also love...

...reachable given enough time and a breakdown of the material into small pieces. When both parties are willing to put in effort, it’s hard to fail. And if the student doesn’t truly want to learn the material, then it’s important to ask why that is, and how to change that mindset—because as “useless” as many...

...and I shared, and I believe they enjoyed it as well. Often times my students would come to me and ask for extra practice problems. My experience in rural Malawi taught me the importance of QUALITY education and that is why I want to continue exchanging ideas as a tutor. During my free time, I...

I enjoy working one on one with students to increase their understanding, learning and confidence. I like to use different methods of teaching, depending on the individual and their strengths. I am an advocate for determination, organization, and hard work in approaching learning and achieving success in school. ... In a first session, I talk with students about what they are struggling with most and any concerns they may have initially.

...tutoring. During a college math course I was asked by a fellow student to explain the concepts we were going over in class. She later told me about failing 3 consecutive exams and was on the verge of quitting. After our third session together she began to see improvements in her homework grades and was...

...sincere desire to teach and bring out the best in my students in their tests. My teaching method is very simple, built on patience and is completely stress free for the student to learn. I believe in bringing out the best through the most logical and simple approach to learning. Lets get it done.... Simple, logical and patient. I believe math, science, and any other subject follow simple rules. If applied patiently and with logic it...

I am currently a school teacher. I teach both special education and general education elementary and middle school students. I am able to break down skills in a way that children can understand. I love it when everything clicks for the student. ... My teaching philosophy is that every person can learn; it is just a matter of finding out how they learn.

...have tutored students in virtually every subject from Kindergarten through 8th grade, and I have served as a mentor to many high school and undergraduate students on Chicago's north side. Along the way, I have learned from my students just as much as they have learned from me. Simply stated, Science is a difficult subject....

...years as an ESL teacher at Shanxi Agricultural University in Shanxi, China. After my 8 years as a tutor, teacher and mentor, my students have been adult learners, first grade beginning readers, and each grade level in between. I enjoy finding that balance between challenge and support that is unique to each student.

...University of Illinois at Chicago. All of this was due to committed and memorable teachers! As a result, I was inspired to become an educator. As a teacher, my job is to help students tap into their incredibly unique potential. This means that I will work to help students complete their assigned material with their...

...teach Kindergarten through 4th grade students how to read and comprehend text. I have most recently taught second, third, and fourth grades and will be teaching 5th grade during the 2016-2017 school year. I enjoy to teach yourng students mathematic because I enjoy using manipulatives either virtual or tangible to help students learn. I have...

...students in Chicago, Ecuador, and Colombia. While I tutor a number of subjects, I particularly enjoy helping students with standardized test strategy and following their scores as they increase towards their goal. When I tutor, I aim to lead students to an answer by example so that they can see the reasoning involved themselves, rather...

...teaching certificate from Northeastern Illinois University and am now a 6th grade teacher. Prior to teaching, I have worked as a zookeeper, dog trainer and as a lab technician. As a teacher and a tutor, I am passionate about helping students improve their understanding of science, math and writing. I enjoy reading, swimming, politics and...