Award-Winning Elementary Math Tutors for Students in Mokena, IL

...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...

...from the University of Michigan with a B.A. in Economics in May 2013 and am currently a graduate student in the Master of Arts in Mathematics Education (Ma.M.Ed.) program at Depaul University. My background in math, along with my teaching and tutoring experience, will allow me to help my students understand the content of their...

...a teacher, a mother, an avid reader, a long distance runner, an actress, and crossword puzzle lover. I think creativity is the key to learning, so I promise to work with you to find the methods of learning that are going to help you the most. My mom was an English teacher and librarian, so...

...up in math and test prep for more than 6 years and also have professional experience teaching computer science to both beginning and advanced students. I have a developed interest in the role of games in the course of education, with both nonprofit experience developing educational games as well as academic experience researching the merits...

...Chicago youth involved in mentoring programs. To me, tutoring is about really getting to know each student, their strengths, and those areas of weakness that are coming between them and their highest potential. My specialties are math, essay writing, and Spanish. I love algebra because it's so neat and there's always a right answer, and...

...has been crucial to my success as a teacher. Demonstrating genuine respect for my students has led them to attain self-confidence and a growth mindset. After a student entered my classroom insisting that she would never succeed in Mathematics at the beginning of the year, I relentlessly encouraged her by giving her consistent and positive...

...math skills and other challenges. I hope students find me approachable and that I will work hard to help them get through any obstacles in the topic they choose to have me teach or tutor them. I certainly can put myself in the place of others, as I have in the past relied on tutors...

...at the University of Nebraska, I worked as a writing tutor at a community college and loved the experience. I mostly worked with non-traditional students ranging in ages 17-70, many of whom use English as a second language. While I tutor a broad range of subjects, I am most passionate about Writing and Literature. In...

I am a graduate from the University of Washington, holding a BA in mathematics. I have over 1800 hours of experience tutoring students in a variety of subjects, and have improved their grades by an average of 10 percentage points. I look forward to working with you.... There is no one method that works with every student, so adjustments need to be made on a case-by-case basis. There is one thing in common for all success...

...Chinese students looking to improve their conversational English skills as well as American elementary school students in basic reading and reading comprehension skills. My favorite subject to tutor is reading and writing because I am passionate about sharing the rich heritage and nuances of my native tongue with others. Outside of languages, I enjoy traveling,...

...English, Math, Economics, Political Science, and History. I am also interested in helping you edit any of your essays and/or applications. As an editor of the daily newspaper at my college, I did this on a regular basis and very much enjoy helping to improve writing. I am a big believer that anyone can learn...

...began tutoring in 2013 while working on my bachelor's degree, and have been doing so ever since. I have tutored several students in a 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...

...have worked with K-12 students at a variety of ability levels as well as transition aged students in a specialized program. I love bringing my clinical skills to my work as a tutor because it allows me to break skills down to their fundamental levels. Working with students to understand the concepts at play helps...

...not limited to Atlanta, California, Connecticut, Michigan, and New York. I have worked with various ages from small children in elementary school to older persons returning back to college to obtain a degree. In my experience, many people struggle with STEM subjects (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math), and sometimes they just need a different view...

I'm a 4th year at the University of Chicago, and I love teaching. I'm elated to help others learn and gain confidence in subjects that may not be their strong suit today. Also, I want to give students the tools to succeed in subjects outside of what we directly cover. ... When I teach someone something, I want them to know the material well enough that they feel comfortable teaching it to someone else.

...am always interested in hearing what the learner is thinking because I think a lot can be learned from listening to how an individual is arriving at a given perspective. I taught for several years through an organization called Teach For America, and I later earned my master's in education from Harvard University. I was...

...and have tutored all ages and levels in reading, writing, grammar, vocabulary, math, social studies, and ESL. I have also taught tutors how to teach literacy to adults. My teaching approach is to gently guide the student toward discovery and understanding of concepts through modeling, breaking down the process into steps, lots of practice --...

...individual level, I was able to unlock a lot of creativity. If students write about what they know, rather than what they think someone would like to hear, they often become much more authentic writers. I love to watch football with my roommate and friends (Go Texans!) and have started getting into basketball since I...

...for people, it helps you to be more compassionate and concerned with their individual needs. Since students come from various backgrounds and environments, an outstanding teacher must be able to adapt to each students individual personalities and needs. I am a firm believer that students may not always remember what you teach them, but they...

...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 and it would be my pleasure to have the opportunity to assist you in reaching your academic goals.