Award-Winning Engineering Tutors serving Burr Ridge, IL

...minor in Psychology. I believe that in math and science you need to understand what problem you are trying to solve and why you are trying to solve it, and once you can grasp the big picture, you can then focus on solving problems by focusing on the more technical aspects of it. In college...

...I was the Head Teaching Assistant for the Accelerated General Chemistry courses for the undergraduate freshman and am continuing my passion for teaching by tutoring! Also, as an engineer I like to teach the practicality of the subjects that the student is learning and show them how it would apply in the real world.

...especially when it comes to math and physics. I love to share my knowledge and experience with others. I hope I can help with a difficult class, exam, or learning for the sake of learning. After overcoming many academic challenges I have accumulated a lot of knowledge to share and have learned how to communicate...

My name is Allison, I am 22 years old and a recent graduate from Georgia Tech. I majored in Industrial and Systems Engineering and graduated with a 3.5. I specialize in Math, Computer Science, Languages, and Standardized Testing.

...and a Bachelors of Arts in Dance/Theatre Performance. During my senior year I got a contract to be apart of a professional dance company after graduation, thus being the reason why I relocated to Chicago. On the side, also teach dance to children from elementary to high school and occasionally adults. I am proficient in...

...teaching at the college level as a TA in many chemistry courses and have privately tutored high school chemistry, algebra, geometry, physics, financial literacy, and test prep (ACT, SAT, SAT Chemistry Subject Test). When I am not conducting research or tutoring, you can find me being a mentor for Science Club at the Boys and...

Recent PhD graduate in Mechanical Engineering from Northwestern University with extensive tutoring and engineering experience

...to us, allowed children who otherwise would have never have had a chance to step foot on a boat, the opportunity to learn how to sail and have an amazing summer. After that summer, I knew I wanted to get involved helping students who do not grow up with the same privileges that I did.

...and Mathematics) and music, and find that I am especially good at guiding students through some of the tougher conceptual work that goes into understanding topics in these fields. If you feel like you don't understand what the point of studying a certain subject is, why it matters, or just can't seem to grasp the...

...I want to use what I know and my skills to help my students reach their goals. Through my experiences in tutoring and teaching, I have developed my ability to create individualized lesson plans and earn the trust of my students. It is important to me that we are able to communicate openly and freely...

...which is the study of Latin and ancient Greek. Prior to that point, I taught high school Latin for two years. I have also tutored college students in writing. I am available to tutor most subjects, though my specialties are foreign language (German, Spanish, and Latin) and test prep. I teach by asking students the right...

...to promoting conceptual understanding and strengthening problem solving skills across all levels of mathematics. I graduated from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign with Bachelors of Science in Electrical Engineering. I was on the College of Engineering dean's list twice (top 20% of students) and was an active member of Illini Solar Car, Women In...

...be written or spoken, living or dead, poetry or prose. I have a B.A from the University of Chicago in Theater and Performance Studies and a minor in Classics and I most recently finished a year abroad at the Bristol Old Vic Theatre School's International Acting MA. Above all, I believe in the power of...

...and biology through small learning groups. I also have experience tutoring children with Autism, intellectual disabilities, ADHD and OCD. My goal is to understand the individualistic learning strategies associated with those I tutor. It's important to figure out what works best for a particular person so that they're truly grasping the information they need to...

...I learned to build relationships and work well with students, parents, and teachers to meet student goals. In response to the pandemic, I quickly learned ways to adapt my educational youth work to a virtual setting. My social work background helps me connect with students on a personal and social-emotional level, which lays a trusting...

Teaching students is my greatest passion. I strive to help every student achieve his or her best; the happiest moment for me is when I see the student's understanding of the subject becoming clearer and his or her confidence restored.

As an RA and camp counselor, I have been fostering students' success for a few years now. I am passionate for the sciences, specifically biology. Tutoring helps me directly engage with students in a way that is both fulfilling for the student and myself.

...the University of Illinois College of Medicine in Chicago. I have always loved studying the complexities of mathematics, especially when it comes to applying it to the physical world. Working with others has also been a passion of mine for a very long time. During my time as an undergraduate student, I was involved on campus...

...English as a Second Language. I moved to the US in 2011 and shortly afterwards taught Western Civilization to 1500 to undergraduates at the University of Notre Dame as a teaching assistant. I worked one-on-one with many students to help them succeed in the class. Since then, I have worked in various positions in higher...

As a student who is truly passionate about Math and Science, I seek to help others understand Calculus, Physics, Chemistry, etc, so that their foundation in the sciences is strong enough to take on more complex topics. I believe in letting my teaching style be dynamic in order to teach different students successfully.... My philosophy is that I should teach my students how to reason, not how to use a formula. Truly understanding a concept better...