Award-Winning Elementary School Science Tutors serving Oak Park, IL

...Saint Louis University with a major in Neuroscience and a minor in Public Health. I am from Bolingbrook, IL and graduated from Neuqua Valley High School. I have lived in 7 different cities in 18 years 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...

I believe that every student can master any subject if they are given the right tools. I specialize in reading comprehension, essay writing and research papers. I care deeply about the personal goals of my students, and love to watch my students' progress!

...find them to be the most engaging, but I enjoy and can help with nearly all content areas. When I was in school, I was (and still am!) a self-described "nerd" who really enjoyed expanding my knowledge base and taking on academic challenges. I hope to impart the idea that tackling new concepts can be fun and rewarding at the same time. Additionally, as a generally "good test taker," I enjoy helping students hone their...

...novels since I was in elementary school, and reading remains one of my most beloved hobbies to this day. Whilst in school, writing was a strength I could always count on. Essays were a constant requirement of classes, especially after high school, but over time I came to enjoy the process of research and writing, and even took pride in getting my paper back and seeing that "A". In addition to my relative success in...

I am determined to teaching everyone in the way they learn best, not just one way.

...in ESL and Mandarin. During this past fall, I teacher aided a fourth grade class at Bower Elementary School. I taught social emotional learning to the whole class. In addition, I worked with students who needed extra assistance in math and reading. These diverse experiences have helped me to develop a passion in tutoring elementary school students primarily in reading and writing. I have especially enjoy sharing and learning cultural experiences from students who come...

I am a current Sophomore at Saint Louis University studying economics on the pre-medicine track. I have a passion for service, spending time volunteering for Special Olympics Missouri, L'avenir tutoring, and Kids Vision for Life. I have a lot of fun tutoring and watching students grow and understand the subjects we work on together. I am comfortable tutoring many subjects but most enjoy tutoring economics, biology, and psychology.

My name is Hira Saleem and I am a certified science teacher with PhD Environmental Chemistry. I specialize in Earth Sciences, Chemistry and Biology. I am passionate about teaching science and helping my students gain a better understanding of the fundamentals of science. With my years working in the classroom, I understand the student's needs and strive to find the best approach to boosting their grades and confidence. I enjoy using technology to make learning...

...addition, I was a teacher's assistant to provide more opportunity for one-on-one learning. Even during COVID, I was able to use the BookNook platform to tutor young children remotely, and the lessons I learned from my tutees are as valuable to me as the subjects they mastered. I believe that the relationships between tutors and students are two-way streets, and the most successful tutors are open to learning as much from their students as they...

...of being able to fully grasp an academic subject, having an "ah-ha!" moment. As someone who has benefited from being tutored, I hope to share what I've learned as a tutee and student with other students in bringing about success. I am an aspiring physician and love being able to help others. I hope through tutoring, I will be able to continue to help others in a setting outside the medical field! I graduated from...

...a musician of over 15 years, and LOVE to teach and spread the joy of music! In general, I think learning is best done when the teacher fully understands their student and the way they learn. It is important for me to recognize when a student isn't grasping a concept so that I can immediately change my teaching strategy. A student who grasps things by reading a book will learn different from a student who...

...closely with diverse learners and helping them build confidence in subjects like biology, chemistry, and general science, all at different learning levels. As a tutor, my goal is to create a welcoming and supportive learning environment where students feel comfortable asking questions, making mistakes, and exploring ideas. I believe in meeting students where they are and guiding them with patience, encouragement, and clear explanations tailored to their learning style. Whether a student is struggling to...

...is one of the most satisfying things I've done. I take an interest in my students, and it's important to me to see them succeed. Helping them reach an understanding of something new, or of something they used to struggle with, really makes me feel great. Everyone is different, with a different cultural background, personality, and learning preference. I enjoy getting to know each one of my students, and I use a variety of methods...

...to ultimately, allow students to be their own tutor, to gain independence as a learner. You can teach someone to fish and they will be full for life. I worked with students of all ranges, from middle school to adult learners in multiple settings, classroom, online, in between. I obtained an undergraduate in Biology with teaching at Temple University in Philadelphia, and I'm currently getting a masters in environmental engineering at Illinois Institute of Technology...

I've been tutoring for several years and love helping my students. I have worked with elementary, middle, high school, and college students in a range of subjects. I'm particularly enthusiastic about teaching writing, philosophy, and math. If academics ever wear on you, I'd love to help you learn how to play piano!

I am a Senior at Illinois Institute of Technology. I major in physics and astronomy and minor in political science. I'm curious, creative, and passionate about learning and mentorship; helping every star shine bright! I adored the 3 years I have spent tutoring students ages 5-50 in subjects ranging from computer science to swimming!

...pre medical track. Over the summers, I tutor students between the ages of kindergarten through 5th grade and created engaging games to help them actively learn. At Cornell, I serve as Math TA for Algebra. My main goal in these tutoring sessions is to create a safe learning environment to encourage growth and success. I want every student to feel comfortable enough to ask questions when they are confused. I want to help you learn...

Hi my name is Meghna and I am currently attending medical school to get my DO degree. I enjoy tutoring and helping students in any way I can to make school easier. I am all for listening to the student and adjusting my tutoring techniques based on the individual student's needs.

...same background. I began volunteering with my mom when I was in elementary school. I loved helping out at Special Olympics and working with students who had various disabilities. Once I was in high school, I continued volunteering and started to use my knowledge of the Spanish language to communicate with younger children in a program for students at-risk. It was a wonderful mentoring program. My students and I loved having fun together. As an...

...obtain a Bachelor's Degree in Atmospheric Sciences. My major involves daily scientific discussion, research, and forecasting. I've lately been interesting in atmospheric modeling and forecasting techniques, and I'm looking to get into some hands-on research within the next couple of years. I believe that the importance of understanding physical sciences has never been greater, and that an everyday concept like the weather can be an excellent way to connect with people in that regard. I...