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

...navigate the academic waters, so to speak, and to make learning into a fun and rewarding experience. In my spare time, I enjoy playing sports (especially soccer), playing the violin, solving Rubik's cubes, and playing old video games. As well, I have had the privilege of being a camp counselor during the summer and working...

...Also, as a tutor, I have grown to love the experience of teaching students new strategies to help them reach their goals. From my perspective, all students have the ability to learn, but they just need to be given the appropriate tools to further their knowledge base and understanding of the material.

...in your future. Throughout journey of your education there will be issues that arise and it is important to ask for help when you have trouble. When I was in high school, I did not like asking for help, I felt that I need to learn things on my own; however, this only made it...

...been a time in the last 12 years that I wasn't studying math. At Illinois State University I was involved in the Circus on campus and took on a leadership role my senior year. It was so rewarding to teach people that had no experience with circus arts and see them performing in front of...

...undergraduate degree is in Economics from the University of Chicago, and I did a lot of statistics, too! I like having kids how to read, write, and do math. Because I loved doing those in school, and I'll be teaching that this up coming school year. To have a struggling reader all of a sudden...

...you cannot quite remember how to graph an equation, at one point you thought through how to present information in a form that is easier to visually interpret. The exact meaning of "prestidigitation" might elude you some day, but if you ran across this word on the SAT or the GRE, you likely had to...

...sessions, graded assignments, etc. At different points in my college career, I also worked as a mentor for Calculus 1-3 and a project manager for a higher level engineering course. Currently, I work as a derivatives trader in Chicago, so I'm constantly using and refining my knowledge of statistics, mathematics, finance, and economics.... The best way to learn is by accepting the challenge and having genuine interest. A great teacher will present a student with both...

...Development. Beyond these classes, I also had a healthy, eclectic interest in a wide range of subject areas including Multivariable Calculus, Physics, and Film. It is also worth noting that I was able to accomplish all of this in three years, rather than four, due to my focus and success on AP tests. As for...

...the Common Core State Standards in mind. As such, I do not aim to teach "tricks" for getting the right answer. Rather, I aim to wholly ingrain the skills, strategies, and overall thinking needed to fully understand how and why we can come to certain answers. My goal is not to help students to merely...

...students make goals for their next level of education; I am happy to help students prepare for these exams. I enjoy students of all ages and am excited to tutor a wide range of subjects, although my first loves are math and English (especially grammar). I truly believe my sincere energy and enthusiasm can help...

...and Essay Writing. My favorite subject to tutor would be Math. I love seeing students have that "aha!" moment when a math problem finally makes sense. I also have experience with ACT Test Preparation. I have a love for learning, and I try to instill this passion in all of my students. In my spare...

...also captained an award-winning collegiate mock trial team for several years, which involves mentoring younger students in oral and written communication skills. In addition to my experience, standardized testing has always been a forte of mine. I am enthusiastic about sharing the skills and strategies that I have picked up along my way. If you...

I have a bachelor's of arts in mathematics, and am enjoying life in reno Nevada before I go onto grad school. In my free time, I like to make mathematical animations and do creative writing.... I believe that when I am teaching it is important for me to balance the rigor of the content with the accessibility of how I present the information to the student. As a tutor I try to communicate as effectively as...

...I studied abroad for three years. Upon returning to America I graduated summa cum ladue from Yeshiva University with a degree in Biology. In college I ran a program of over 120 college students who tutored at public schools in Washington Heights. I recruited tutors, coordinated the program with the principals of the schools, and...

...spending weekends there with my family. I'm planning on attending doctoral school for a PhD in Neuropsychology after a few years of working and traveling. I fell in love with Italy while studying abroad in Rome and will take any chance I can get to go back! When I'm not working, I enjoy visiting art...

...United States and Europe, and worked on political campaigns and immigration research. My tutoring experience has included working with underprivileged children as part of an after school program, and acting as a teacher's assistant and after school tutor at a private college preparatory school. While I tutor in many different areas, I would say that...

...school students). My favorite subject to tutor is Math because it was my favorite as a child and adolescent. I love interacting and getting to know those students with whom I work because I believe that having a good connection and feeling comfortable is a key first step in a successful tutoring relationship. I enjoy...

...and Science. I started out tutoring Algebra to middle school students and was a peer tutor at my university as well as a volunteer tutoring program coordinator. I would love the opportunity to continue to enrich your proficiency in Spanish, Math and Science. I love sharing tips and tricks to remembering certain grammar concepts or...

...I'm in the process of transitioning into a career in software development, and am currently attending a coding bootcamp downtown. When I'm not wrestling with Ruby and JavaScript, you can find me exploring Portland parks or hanging out reading and playing video games. I think I'm a great tutor because I genuinely love learning, no...

...North Hunterdon High School with a 3.8 GPA and a 2140 composite SAT score. My best subject on the SAT was math, although I also scored highly on both the reading comprehension and writing sections. I also took the LSAT this year, scoring a 168 (96th percentile), which I actually found frustrating because it was...