Award-Winning IB Mathematics: Analysis and Approaches Tutors for Students in Joliet, IL

...high school and working as an Outdoor Educator a few years ago, but I believe that what really allows me to connect and engage with students is my experience from actually being a student and tutee. I find that a personalized approach based on communication and individual learning style empowers students to not only improve...

...students with learning disabilities such as ADHD. My teaching style focuses on reframing academic struggles as hurdles with simple and practical solutions rather than insurmountable hurdles. While I tutor in many subject areas, my passion and joy is in the sciences and mathematics. I have always seen education and learning as some of the most...

My passion is biology and I hope to aid others in pursuing their own scientific knowledge.

...a poet and a performer. I hold a Bachelor of Arts degree in Theatre Performance, in addition to two minors in Music and Creative Writing, from Bradley University. I've loved reading and writing my whole life, and I especially enjoy proofreading and editing. I believe learning should be fun! In my experience, if something is...

...and relatable examples -Reinforce learning with custom practice problems and positive, real-time feedback -Foster confidence through encouragement and trackable progress updates My approach is structured yet adaptable, combining proven study strategies (like guided practice and spaced review) with an encouraging, supportive environment. Let's work together to ignite curiosity, strengthen skills, and set your child up...

...My approach to teaching is to help students help themselves and provide them with the scaffold they need to reach their educational goals. I understand that every student is different and this is one of the things that I most value about being a tutor having the opportunity to meet young people and get to...

Hello, I'm Sam! I have a scientific background in education, but love to read and have a knack for English and writing. I'm looking forward to helping all types of students unlock their potential through education!

...direction of Mr. Ben Wahlund, Dr. Tom Tallman, Mr. Lee Kesselman, and Dr. Kenneth Paoli. Her accomplishments include receiving the Research, Engagement and Academic Diversity Grant for her performance web series, "Percussion Works by Women, BIPOC, and LGBTQ+", receiving the 2022 Maude Nicholson Dean's Award for outstanding artistry, contributions, and academic achievement in Northern Illinois...

...to ALL STUDENTS: Please COMMUNICATE anything that deals with our relationship as tutor-student. Make sure you remain cognizant of your scheduled session(s) and specifically clarify what you want to cover within our sessions. Also COMMUNICATE to me any changes to your scheduled session(s) in ADVANCE. And lastly, please SPECIFY what you want to cover in...

I am a graduate of both Northwestern University and the University of Chicago with over four years of experience teaching and tutoring at the high school, undergraduate, and graduate levels.

...Chicago) and the west suburbs (Addison, IL). When I am tutoring a student, I look to make a problem applicable to the student's experiences. I look to show them the parallels between things they are familiar with and the problem in question. Seeing a student's realization that they can solve a problem brings me satisfaction....

...my strong areas. I like to have fun with learning and help students relate the subject matter to real life situations for better retention. At home I love spending time with my 3 boys. A few things we like to do are go for bike rides, read books and go to the park. I also...

...looking for the next opportunity to meet people and learn new skills. Surrounding myself with inspiring and intelligent people is how I aim to live, and I have been fortunate enough to meet incredible people from all over the world, through my travels. I am an avid cyclist and runner, hoping to complete my first...

...on meeting the individual needs of specific students. I am also beginning classes for my Learning Behavior Specialist endorsement. I am patient, prepared, and always working to find new, fun ways for students to understand challenging concepts. If you are looking to boost your child's academic achievement or enhance their learning, please contact me!... I believe that all students have the potential to be academically successful. It is up to us, as educators, to tap into...

...which makes sense to students. I love students of all ages, I enjoy watching the "lightbulbs" go one when they understand a difficult concept, or when they are elated because they remember a fact they couldn't before. I am young and I am still learning, and I can't wait to become an even better tutor!

...I find satisfaction in guiding students through the practice-oriented nature of Math, the continual discovery in Science, and the creative expression allowed by English My teaching philosophy centers on student-centric approaches, prioritizing conceptual understanding over memorization and fostering a lifelong love for learning. Outside of academia, I find joy in basketball and American football, which...

...with a learning disability myself and have only ever wished for someone to be patient with me and my learning. I have experience teaching students with disabilities, different learning preferences, faster and slower learning paces, and all over the USA! You will find I am flexible with my schedule also and can personalize lessons plans...

...students develop and achieve greatness in their academic careers. I have experience helping classmates at the High School and Collegiate level with Biology and Statistics courses. I graduated from Connecticut College in May and I'll be pursuing my Masters at Columbia University in the fall. I believe in adjusting my teaching style to the one...

...as a tutor, TA and an instructor. Every student has a personality and my teaching experience has given me the confidence of managing different personalities, a challenge that I relish and use it to fuel my future learning and that of my students. Apart from research, I enjoy improvising, acting, dancing and volunteering.