Award-Winning Elementary Math Tutors for Students in Western Springs, IL

...stems from the continuing divide I see in our current education system. As an intern in the New York City Teaching Fellows program, I worked with underserved students in the Bronx. In the summer of 2009, I returned to the Midwest with a new appreciation for the teaching profession and a desire to make a...

...will help you recognize and communicate your difficulties, acquire the skills and perspective to overcome them, and finally learn to apply your new-found insight at a deeper level. Using my experience in both mathematics and education, I foster an environment that allows students to explore their own thoughts and ideas, without the pressures of an...

I am a certified teacher and have been teaching all subjects for the past ten years. I specialize in mathematics and social sciences!... I believe that all students can learn! I believe that teachers must create meaningful lessons that excite and engage students.

...Northwestern University where I received a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology with a minor in Religious Studies. I am currently pursuing a masters degree in social work at the University of Chicago's School of Social Service Administration. I am passionate about tutoring because I want everyone to be able to perform academically at their highest...

...Computer Science from MIT, 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...

I bring over five years documented tutoring experience in math and the physical sciences. I've tutored for the University of Maryland and Georgetown Tutoring, LLC and have been a teaching assistant at both the University of Maryland and the University of Chicago. I look forward to working with you!... Patience and empathy. It's important to acknowledge the challenges the student is facing, to reassure them of the challenges, and then to develop an effective strategy to...

...Grinnell College, a private liberal arts college located in Grinnell, Iowa. I have a Bachelor of the Arts in Computer Science from Grinnell's Department of Math and Computer Science. Since graduation I have tutored students of a wide variety of ages and background in a number of subjects. I have tutored middle school students in...

...- from High School Math (Algebra I) to first grade phonics. I enjoy helping students discover they can understand a concept that had been confusing before. I coach volleyball at the eighth grade level, and have done so for more than ten years - it's a great activity to develop confidence and teamwork. I come...

...school of Education at Loyola Chicago, I have spent each semester of my education classes in middle school and high school math classes aiding teachers in teaching and facilitating the classroom. This has involved one-on-one, small group, and full class teaching, experience that I consider to be as hands on as tutoring.

...understanding how things work, and then sharing that information. It makes me happy to connect what seem like disparate pieces into a new understanding. I've tutored continuously for the past two years (as well as while I was in high school), and I've found that helping students see these connections vastly increases their curiosity and...

...been a tutor for a long time at different types of tutoring venues over the years. I have bachelors degrees in chemical engineering and chemistry and a PhD in chemical engineering. I am a life-long learner. For the purposes of tutoring, my main proficiency is in chemistry, physics, math, Spanish, ACT/SAT prep, and some English....

...I've been working with children since I taught Sunday school in High School. I continued at college by volunteering during homework time at a local homeless shelter and working at the college writing center. After graduation, as jobs and family commitments allowed, I continued to volunteer, again at a homeless shelter through a Chicago Public...

...the University of Illinois at Chicago where I received my Bachelor of Science in Neuroscience with a minor in History with Honors. I am currently in my last year of medical school at Midwestern University. I started tutoring students in high school and continued during college. While I tutor a variety of topics, I especially...

...Arts from the University of Wisconsin Whitewater as a double major in Speech and Journalism. Right after graduation, I did a news writing internship at WGN working on the 9 P.M. and 5:30 P.M. newscasts. While I was briefly able to perform my dream job, this was 2008 when the job market across the country...

...Institute of Technology Physician Assistant Program in 2012 with a bachelor's degree in science and a minor in Psychology. After graduating, I moved to Boston, where I worked as a Physician Assistant in the Cardiac Surgery Unit at Massachusetts General Hospital. Medicine is an amazing profession, but my favorite part of the job was when...

...and college level course for over a decade. I believe that there are common themes that students posses that can impede their learning. A key element is self confidence in their ability to learn. I believe in building up a student's confidence as they learn a subject so they can retain the information and can...

...most people just call me RJ! I am currently a 4th/5th Grade Math Teacher in Miami, FL. Before this, I taught 5th Grade Math and Science in West Palm Beach, FL. Before that, I taught Geometry and Living Environments for 2 years in the South Bronx (I am a native of New York). If you...

...Michigan State University, where I received my Bachelor of Arts in Elementary Education with minors in Biology and History. As a classroom teacher, I taught grades 5-8 with an emphasis in the Sciences. As a tutor, I love that I have the chance to give a student the undivided attention that they are often unable...

...current third year medical student who is pursuing a medical career today thanks to a few very special mentors in my academic life. My goal as a tutor is to instill in my students an excitement for learning that encourages them to reach higher goals on their own. I believe math is the gateway subject...

...the natural and social sciences in a way that's easy to understand. I have several years of work experience educating the general public on topics in technology, environmental studies, earth science, and astronomy. I take genuine interest in increasing awareness and understanding of the world around us. Outside the classroom I enjoy amateur astronomy, photography,...