Award-Winning Elementary Math Tutors for Students in Lake in the Hills, IL

...the best of the experience. I was a National Merit Finalist for the PSAT. I am a firm proponent of peer-to-peer learning and the importance of a strong education. I hope not only to assist with your academic needs, but also to inspire critical thinking and challenge you to become a better student! Outside of...

...was for them, medical students working on their clinical rotations, or new hires learning the ropes, getting the chance to sit down with people and share my knowledge and love of the material was consistently the highlight of my day. I've always had an aptitude for math and science and have been unofficially tutoring my...

...graduate from Washington University in St. Louis, I completed the pre-medical requirements along with a major in Psychology and a minor in Women and Gender studies. After graduating I worked for a year as an Americorps fellow for a program called AVODAH: The Jewish Service Corps, and I am currently working with young adults with...

...examples. This will lead to a better understanding of what he or she is learning and will allow the student to build a foundation for further learning outside of my 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,...

...them. We all come from different backgrounds and connect with material in different ways. Together we can develop this as a strength so that you have your own set of tools that you can apply to any problem. This, ultimately, is the test of any academic pursuit. I am comfortable reaching out and adapting the...

...Reading are my 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....

...and out of the classroom. I tutor English, essay editing, writing, math, Pre-Algebra, and Algebra. The skills my students learn will provide them with excellent writing and math foundations that will allow them to feel confident in their ability to solve forthcoming academic challenges. I absolutely love helping students grasp writing mechanics. Being a confident...

...am so excited about the opportunity to help students of all ages connect to their own passions for learning, in any subject. I look forward to accompanying students through any challenges that stand in the way of that connection and leading students to their own version of success. I've worked across various sectors and have...

...has fostered greater ability to develop clearer directions, clearer expectations, and to be able to more strongly model what I wanted my students to learn and to produce in both world history and government. Personally, as a professional, I find it very important to involve myself in some of type of leadership or volunteer role...

...before it. I also enjoy helping students learn to get comfortable with standardized tests like the ACT. I keep both of us in a good mood so that the test doesn't seem as frustrating as it used to be for them. The change in a student's outlook when they start enjoying what they are doing...

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.

...graduated this past May from Illinois State University with a degree in Elementary Education. I have experience working with students from kindergarten through eighth grade. I am specifically endorsed in reading, language arts, and social studies. I will soon be endorsed in science as well. I enjoy tutoring because of the one-on-one interaction that does...

...I tutored high school students in an after school program at a local private school. While I tutor a broad range of subjects, I am most passionate about biology and math because of my Pre-Health background. I am a firm advocate for education, believing it is necessary in order to be successful in life, and...

...I took tutoring sessions myself when I was in high school to prep for AP and ACT exams. Those sessions really helped me, and that is what inspired me to become a tutor and help others. I also have a huge passion for math. I have loved and excelled at it since elementary school. I'm...

...graduated from Wheaton College with a Bachelor of Arts in Philosophy as well as a minor in Bible/Theology. Since graduation, I have been teaching English overseas in South Korea and the nation of Georgia. In those roles, I was especially proud of the improvements my students made towards clear self-expression in speaking and writing (which...

...language my students 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...

...currently live and work in the city of Chicago while I apply to medical school. I completed my B.S. in Molecular and Cellular Biology at the UIUC in 2013. I completed a M.S. in Biomedical Sciences at RFUMS in 2017. I have decided to tutor because I have had my own struggles in certain classes...

...I like employing methods that make these complex subjects more simple to understand by utilizing visuals, mnemonics, and different problem solving strategies. I currently work as a neuroscience research assistant and my research focuses on trying to better understand how long-term memory and learning is employed in the adult brain. Thus, I am greatly interested...

...and am passionate about helping others! Learning has always come easy to me, and it's something I want to pass on to those around me. I was also the Valedictorian of my high school in colorado and was a top10 all-purpose football player at MIT. Everybody learns differently, and I want to help you achieve...

...variety of subjects in math and physics, from algebra 1 up through college level calculus, including ACT test prep. Working one on one with students to help them achieve their academic goals has been a deeply rewarding experience for me. I cherish the opportunity to share my skills and experience with my students, and I...