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

...on one. I am passionate about Math and Reading because without a solid foundation in these two areas, students may struggle their entire educational career. I have written and published a children's picture book and am working on writing another one. I spend most of my free time with my three boys. We enjoy hiking,...

...a research scientist in biomedical research labs. During this time I worked with visiting scientists, teaching them about the research we were doing and also spent 1.5 years mentoring two MD/PhD students from the NYU School of Medicine who were working in the lab. In the summer of 2015, I wrote and developed content for...

...since graduation, I have lived and tutored in various regions of the country including but 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...

...I am also a published writer, with essays and articles appearing in Foreign Policy Magazine, the Oxford Encyclopedia, and other publications. In addition, I worked for two years as a foreign language instructor at the University of Washington, conducting my own class of undergraduate and graduate students, while completing my Masters Degree there. Most recently,...

...enjoy painting, fitness classes such as Zumba and Turbo Kick, and I never miss a chance to go to a symphony concert! During my undergraduate studies I tutored children grade 3 through 12 in various subject areas: math, science, English, writing. I worked both with students who needed additional help to comprehend a subject area,...

...subjects I have experience teaching are middle school mathematics, Pre- Algebra, Algebra, Geometry, Algebra 2 Trigonometry, and Pre- Calculus. I presently teach High School Geometry. I enjoy teaching mathematics because it was the one subject I could always explain how to do to anyone. I have been tutoring for about 10 years. I enjoy tutoring...

...the qualities of a great teacher include accountability, creativity, and exceptional management skills. Students' views of education are shaped by their early experiences in school. A teacher is one of the first people to develop a child's passion for knowledge. Students enjoy the learning experience when they feel their academic curiosity and well being are...

...and love to go on road trips! I love dark chocolate and Thai food anytime, any day. My favorite subject to teach is Math, because I like to work with numbers! I strongly believe in incentives. I believe that setting small treats for each goal you reach will motivate you to do better, as long...

...to be able to encourage others to then overcome obstacles that prevent them from being the best that they can be; sometimes, we all just need another person to talk to in order to process and find a solution for our struggles in life. I want to then help you become a better you!... My teaching philosophy is that anyone can learn if they not only put in the effort, but also start at a comfortable...

...native and nonnative speakers, with various goals for improving their English language abilities, foreign language, 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...

...a graduate of Harvard College with a concentration in History of Art and Architecture. I love math and design, and I believe an understanding of both can help us appreciate our surroundings. My favorite subjects to tutor are algebra and geometry because it is so easy to make use of them in everyday life. When...

...question why they are studying what they are so they can foster a deeper understanding of the material. To aid in this, I draw from my extensive knowledge of the subject of mathematics and expand upon what they are studying. This allows me to call on different approaches and methods to solve problems, and I...

...to articulate robust reasons for favoring a specific approach to finding the answer or solution to a problem. A good instructor can make these reasons intelligible and abstract from them lessons that students can then apply independently. Since there are usually at least two ways of finding the right answer to a multiple-choice problem, it...

...making music, maybe you'll find me eating tacos or pasta. When it comes to tutoring, I feel comfortable working with both higher and lower levels of math. Whether it's calculus or elementary number facts, I can break things down to make them easy for students of any level to understand. I like to focus on...

...tutor, substitute teacher, teaching assistant, Big Sister Mentor, and Peer Coach. By working with so many different individuals, Ive learned to personalize my tutoring methods to best match each of my students learning styles and needs. It is important to me to get to know my students and figure out the best way to help...

...yet excel. I have also worked heavily with ELL students on both academic and cultural understanding, and continue to enjoy working with students of all backgrounds, ethnicities, and ages. Every student learns differently, and as a tutor, I create a positive, comfortable learning environment and address students' needs based on their personalities and individual learning...

...their interests inside and outside of school. When I am not teaching or tutoring, I enjoy volunteering through Habitat for Humanity, traveling around the world, and enjoying the Chicago life. I look forward to the opportunity to assist your child in anyway that will help them to feel successful in their work.... I encourage students to play a very active role in their own learning. I provide opportunities for students to make their own choices, solve...

...the University of 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...

...with students as young as kindergarten and those well into adulthood. For those of you based in the Chicagoland area, I am an experienced Test Prep tutor who has successfully helped several students gain admittance to selective enrollment high schools and highly competitive universities such as the University of Michigan, Georgetown University, Northwestern and the...

...from Urshan Graduate School of Theology. I have been tutoring since 2014, where I started as the Teaching Assistant for Urshan's English department and writing center. My main subjects revolve around ELA (English and Language Arts) and include Reading, Grammar and Syntax, Writing, Essay Writing and Editing, College Essay Writing, Application Essay Writing, High School...