Top Elementary Math Tutors serving Portage
Ben: Portage Elementary Math tutor
Certified Elementary Math Tutor in Portage, IN
...in both mathematic and theoretical concepts. I also have experience teaching musical lessons such as jazz bass, piano, and music theory to younger students. Experience in these different teaching environments has helped me cultivate a teaching style that identifies how to teach each individual student based on their learning style and personality. While working with...
Education & Certification
Oberlin College - Bachelor in Arts, Economics
ACT English: 33
ACT Math: 36
Jack: Portage Elementary Math tutor
Certified Elementary Math Tutor in Portage, IN
I'm a recent grad from Northwestern (B.A. in Theatre and Economics) who loves teaching and learning. I love helping other people achieve their goals and helping students find ways to be their best selves. Excited to meet and work with Chicagoland's students!... First sessions always start with discussion of a subject's foundations. If we nail these, the rest of the learning becomes ten times easier.
Education & Certification
Northwestern University - Bachelors, Economics/Theatre
ACT Composite: 35
ACT English: 35
ACT Math: 35
Mark: Portage Elementary Math tutor
Certified Elementary Math Tutor in Portage, IN
...which in my opinion is somewhat of a rarity among science and math teachers. Throughout my youth I coached a swim team and have always gained an immense satisfaction from helping others. Tutoring is a win-win situation for both parties. The student becomes fluent and develops interest in a subject they have struggled with in...
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University of Illinois at Chicago - Current Undergrad, Bioengineering
University of Illinois at Chicago - Current Grad Student, Bioengineering
ACT Composite: 34
ACT English: 33
ACT Math: 36
Alex: Portage Elementary Math tutor
Certified Elementary Math Tutor in Portage, IN
...us pass exams but to additionally give us enjoyment and perspective for life's ups and downs. I began teaching in earnest over a decade ago when I taught ESL in South Korea. During that time and since, I've been fortunate to tutor students of all ages and in a variety of subjects. I received a...
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University of Wisconsin-Madison - Bachelor in Arts, Economics
University of Wisconsin-Madison - Bachelor in Arts, International Relations
University of Southern California - Masters in Business Administration, Finance
University of Southern California - Masters in Business Administration, Real Estate
ACT English: 31
ACT Math: 35
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1400
Andrea: Portage Elementary Math tutor
Certified Elementary Math Tutor in Portage, IN
I currently attend the University of Chicago, where I major in Political Science and Biology. When I'm not spending hours reading Nietzsche, I'm doing improv comedy and graphic design. I'm currently pursuing a career in advertising/consulting, and in my spare time I eat mini tacos and watch Louis CK stand-up comedy. ... Teaching is about taking something complex and making it easy to understand. I like to focus a lot on students' questions, as they give...
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University of Chicago - Current Undergrad, Political Science/Biology
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1520
SAT Math: 720
SAT Verbal: 760
Zhaleh: Portage Elementary Math tutor
Certified Elementary Math Tutor in Portage, IN
...ideas, and it allows myself to see new ways to look at problems. While I'm not studying (or helping my friends study), I love to play music (piano, flute, guitar), take a walk through the forest preserve, draw, design/sew clothing, chat with friends, etc. I look forward to contributing to students' learning endeavors!
Education & Certification
Carnegie Mellon University - Bachelor of Science, Mechanical Engineering
ACT Composite: 34
ACT English: 34
ACT Math: 34
Ilana: Portage Elementary Math tutor
Certified Elementary Math Tutor in Portage, IN
...and love tutoring in the humanities. My teaching philosophy is one of guidance rather than direct instruction, helping students to discover answers on their own. I am very patient and understand that sometimes all it takes to understand a difficult concept is to explain it in a few different ways. We all learn differently, so...
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Northwestern University - Bachelor of Science, Cognitive Science
ACT Composite: 35
ACT English: 36
ACT Math: 34
Ali: Portage Elementary Math tutor
Certified Elementary Math Tutor in Portage, IN
...but often I learn something new, too! Effective learning stems from a true interest in the material and a desire to do well, and I have always been good at instilling my academic curiosity in others. Finding even one facet of a subject that really piques a student's interest can make them think of learning...
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Northwestern University - Bachelor in Arts, Theatre with Premed
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1580
SAT Math: 770
SAT Verbal: 800
Richard: Portage Elementary Math tutor
Certified Elementary Math Tutor in Portage, IN
...and rainforest ecology, and studied in Spain mastering my Spanish language skills. I can read and write Spanish with high proficiency and have tutored Spanish speakers, and received highest scores on the AP Spanish exam with listening. My favorite academic subjects are math and science, and I have received perfect scores on a variety of...
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Emory University - Bachelors, Biology and Spanish
Northwestern University - PHD, Biology and Public Health
SAT Math: 800
Marvin: Portage Elementary Math tutor
Certified Elementary Math Tutor in Portage, IN
...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 love reading and attack hard words never before tried is the best feeling in the world. I believe...
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The University of Chicago - Bachelor in Arts, Economics
SAT Verbal: 740
SAT Writing: 710
Molly: Portage Elementary Math tutor
Certified Elementary Math Tutor in Portage, IN
...in any elementary or middle school subject area. For the past three years, I have been working as a classroom Teacher in 2nd, 3rd, and 4th grade classrooms, teaching students with a variety of needs. I can also tutor students through high school and college in History and Spanish as I hold degrees in both...
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Columbia University in the City of New York - Bachelor in Arts, History
Northwestern University - Masters, Elementary Education
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1480
SAT Math: 700
SAT Verbal: 780
Ellie: Portage Elementary Math tutor
Certified Elementary Math Tutor in Portage, IN
...teaches juniors and seniors at a local high school about community engagement through the lens of philanthropy. Through this, I have the unique opportunity to empower students to become leaders in their community; to provide them a platform to change issues about which they are most passionate. This experience inspires my desire to educate young...
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University of Chicago - Bachelor in Arts, Economics
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1520
SAT Math: 740
SAT Verbal: 700
Jared: Portage Elementary Math tutor
Certified Elementary Math Tutor in Portage, IN
I am very passionate about tutoring and look forward to meeting new students with a desire to learn!... To not focus as much on the grade, but rather to focus on learning and mastery of the content for the student.... After introductions I would immediately give practice problems. That way I can visualize what the student's thought process is, and correct errors wherever they may be.
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Loyola University-Chicago - Current Undergrad, Molecular Biology
Levente: Portage Elementary Math tutor
Certified Elementary Math Tutor in Portage, IN
...Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, I held a few roles in academia. I was a class assistant for Differential Equations for 3 semesters, where I organized and led study 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...
Education & Certification
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign - Bachelor of Science, Industrial Engineering
GRE Quantitative: 170
Ignacio: Portage Elementary Math tutor
Certified Elementary Math Tutor in Portage, IN
I am a Computer Science Master's student at DePaul with a BS in Environmental Science from the University of Chicago.... Math builds on itself. Build a strong foundation.... Ask for past home works and tests.... By showing them that everything they learn can be used to build and create new things.
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University of Chicago - Bachelors, Environmental Science
DePaul University - Current Grad Student, Computer Science
Pedro: Portage Elementary Math tutor
Certified Elementary Math Tutor in Portage, IN
...younger members. While I specialize in Math and Science my favorite subject is Chemistry. I like Chemistry because it allows me to gain satisfaction by solving problems that others might consider difficult. Chemistry is a great challenge but is a prime example that even the most difficult concepts can become easy if they are broken...
Education & Certification
University of Illinois at Chicago - Bachelor of Science, Chemical Engineering
Ashley: Portage Elementary Math tutor
Certified Elementary Math Tutor in Portage, IN
...three years in college that I decided to continue doing so post graduation. Whether it is just extra practice or improving the understanding of academic topics, I seek to help all students gain self-confidence both in and out of the classroom. I tutor English, essay editing, writing, math, Pre-Algebra, and Algebra. The skills my students...
Education & Certification
Northwestern University - Bachelors, Communication Studies
Laura: Portage Elementary Math tutor
Certified Elementary Math Tutor in Portage, IN
...work hard to master the subject material. I understand the position of being a student working to understand a difficult concept and I think that helps me when tutoring students. I tutored high school and elementary students in high school and college. Outside of law school and tutoring I enjoy exploring our beautiful city, picking...
Education & Certification
Saint Mary's College - Bachelors, Political Science & Economics
Loyola University-Chicago - PHD, Law
Hannah: Portage Elementary Math tutor
Certified Elementary Math Tutor in Portage, IN
I graduated from Georgia Tech majoring in Industrial and Systems Engineering and Pre-teaching , and I just moved to Chicago to attend Chicago State University Pharmacy School. I have been tutoring a lot of students [K-12] in various subjects for more than ten years. ... Helping students to reach their goals.... I would talk about my background and share my past experience of studying. I also would ask what their goals are.
Education & Certification
Georgia Institute of Technology-Main Campus - Bachelor of Science, Industrial and Systems Engineering
Chicago State University - PHD, Pharmacy
Jonathan: Portage Elementary Math tutor
Certified Elementary Math Tutor in Portage, IN
...run the Math Center as Lead Tutor until I moved from Michigan to Chicago quite recently. I specialize in tutoring across the board in Mathematics; elementary math, middle school math, pre-algebra, algebra, geometry, statistics, and pre-calculus. I want to be a tutor to make a positive impact on the children's education. The next generation needs...
Education & Certification
Michigan State University - Bachelor of Science, Mathematics
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