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

...me, especially when it comes to writing and reading. Since high school, I have always found ways to reach out and further my love for mentoring and teaching. Throughout the school year, I am a mentee for a Chicago Public school child which has definitely benefited my teaching skills. As a military kid, I understand that every child grasps concepts in diverse ways and has a unique set of skills. That is why I am...

I have a passion for learning new things and teaching fun and new and different things to others. I love to read and to share that love. After struggling with math in 3rd and 4th grade, but then excelling after some help, I love to help other kids through that struggle because the sense of accomplishment is amazing and they learn that they can solve any problem if they break it down into manageable chunks!

Hello, my name is Nicole and I am just finishing my 10th year of teaching. I've had a variety of teaching experiences including teaching middle school reading and writing, all subjects for 1st and 2nd grade, supporting students with an ELL background from grades 3-8, and teaching an English language class to adults. I have a great love of education and look forward to helping others succeed!

...adapt to your student's needs. To help overcome this challenge I utilized my strength and ability to think outside of the box to provide the assistance and instruction necessary for success. With this ability, I have been able to look at the big picture and adapt myself so not to conform to the saying "one size fits all". Instead I have been able to adapt myself and think outside of the box to help those...

...so I have lots of experience working one on one with kids to figure out how they learn best. Some kids need to make it kinesthetic, while other really need to slow things down. Its hard to imagine not being able to do addition in your head, but its that kind of intellectual empathy that makes me think I can help students. I was a biochem major at Grinnell College (ranked 19th best national liberal...

...fear through consistency. As an alumnus of the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, majoring in Molecular and Cellular Biology has exposed me to a rigorous curriculum that has prepared me to take on the challenges most young students have academically. Aside from that, I have over 4 years of tutoring experience in the sciences, math, and reading between elementary, high school, and even college environments. Thank you for taking the time to read my statement....

...educated in subjects ranging from Pre - Algebra to Calculus, it is my sincere desire to continue to add value to the world as a tutor and teacher. This is the level of passion, expertise, and hard work that I will deliver to your students. I truly believe that no child should be left behind when it comes to mathematics. For this reason, I have dedicated my life to searching for and implementing the best...

I love math and want to develop an ever-growing passion and constant curiosity for math in my students.

...I'm currently taking classes in Educational Psychology at the University of Illinois at Chicago. Since receiving my BA, I've also worked in a variety of marketing roles, along with helping educate middle and high school students in reading comprehension, economics, and career skills through Junior Achievement and AT&T Aspire. I'm excited to tutor a variety of subjects, but I'm most passionate about helping students improve their reading and writing skills, whether for their school coursework...

...moved back to my hometown of Brookfield, WI to pursue my master's in social work part time at the University of Wisconsin-Madison (Go Badgers!). In college, I worked as a peer writing tutor for both undergraduate and graduate students, helping them plan and edit papers in every subject. After graduation, I worked as an AmeriCorps service member in an after-school academic and enrichment program for elementary school students, and eventually rose to manage the program....

I am a former high school teacher and current PhD student. I have many years of experience tutoring middle school and five years of experience teaching a variety of high school subjects. I am passionate about education and hope to get to work with you!

I have been teaching and tutoring students for more than 15 years in Chicago-area high schools and elementary schools. I have experience in elementary mathematics, algebra, algebra 2, trigonometry, geometry, college algebra, chemistry, physics, and biology.

Hi, I'm Lindsey! I have a bachelor's degree in biology and I love science and math! One day I'd like to work in a research lab. I'm passionate about learning, education, and helping others.

...ages with a diverse range of needs, including those associated with Dyslexia, ADHD, Autism, learning disabilities, emotional and behavioral disorders, cognitive delays, and general literacy troubles. I excel in differentiation and the creation of successful learning plans for students. While I work in the field of Special Education, I also have experience in general education classrooms. I have tutored English and taught various classes (literature, composition, phonics) at elementary through high school levels. I have...

I'm passionate about helping others succeed in the classroom and in life. Learning quickly and effectively is not only a skill that is useful in school, but is directly applicable to any path you choose to pursue.

Hey guys! My name is Quinn McCarthy and I am going to be a sophomore at the University of Southern California. I am a computer science and business administration major and also have a minor in Chinese. I have a very strong background in math and science. I am also a strong test taker and can definitely help with standardized testing. Hit me up if you wanna get those grades or scores up!

...tutor for about two years. Later during my Ph.D. work at University at Buffalo, I continued tutoring, but this time in an unofficial capacity and focusing on helping my international student friends with their scientific writing. More recently I was a volunteer Chemistry tutor at one local college while teaching Chemistry at a second college. I enjoyed teaching at the college level, so I earned my teaching license and have been teaching middle school and...

...I graduated from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign (go Chiefs!) in 2016 where I studied English and Biology. I'm currently applying to graduate school. And I went to high school at Loyola Academy in Wilmette, IL. I try not to lecture! Instead, I give a quick overview of a topic, work on specific material, and teach as we encounter new things! I always stop for a question. And I ask a lot of leading questions...

...and I want to help people. My major is Biomedical Engineering with a Sports Medicine Minor. I excel at math and science, plus my experience with theater and entrepreneurial projects makes me an excellent presenter. I helped raise my four younger siblings and have worked as a counselor multiple times. Plus, some of my friends at college needed a bit of help, and I was happy to if they asked. I want to help your...

...College completing the Pre-Medicine program there. Now I am pursuing my Bachelor's at Trinity International University in Biblical Studies. That being said my most comfortable subject to tutor is math. I am a licensed EMT in Illinois and have worked in an Emergency Department with a Level 1 Trauma Center for a year. I have counseled Jr. high and high school students at summer camps and at a local youth group for two years, and...