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

...love with the wonderful language, the rich history and the colorful culture of the many Spanish speaking countries. My dream was to enrich the lives of students with my own knowledge and inspire them to learn and appreciate something that has become so special to me. I am very familiar with grammar concepts, conversational Spanish,...

...Illinois and Florida and also hold my gifted endorsement in Florida. I am passionate about tutoring in biology and environmental science, as well as helping to prepare students to take the science section of the ACT. I help my students make relevant and meaningful connections to help increase engagement and retention. I provide a wide...

...stand in the way of that connection and leading students to their own version of success. I've worked across various sectors and have always maintained a love for one-on-one teaching, especially working with children and teaching languages. My experience includes living, working, and traveling abroad, and I rely on this intercultural perspective when presenting language...

...I also tutor students in math. I have tutored students ranging from middle school to college. Most of my students show dramatic improvements in their grades and test scores after receiving my help. I like to tailor my teaching style to the individual student because I know that everyone has a different learning personality. I...

...Throughout my undergraduate career, I served as a Peer Mentor which included providing formal tutoring services and academic advice to peers. While I tutor a broad range of subjects, I am most passionate about Biology and Writing. Also, I have helped prepare many students for standardized exams such as the PSAT, SAT and ACT, and...

...In high school, I was a big nerd and competed on Math Team and Scholastic Bowl, and graduated on the Honor Roll. I was also was super involved in my school's Speech and Acting Team, particularly in Prose Reading, Dramatic Duet Acting, and Oratorical Declamation (for those of you familiar with those events)! I'm not...

...study abroad program in Guadalajara, Mexico where I was able to develop my Spanish skills. As a service project in college I worked as an ESL tutor serving the working Latino population in Milwaukee. After college I participated in a yearlong volunteer teaching program called WorldTeach. I was sent to South America and worked as...

...where I studied Japanese, traditional music, and Wartime film. I offered my academic services both in high school and college, often to my peers, primarily in writing and mathematics. I work carefully with students to bring out clarity and richness of expression in their writing. Essays are essentially portraits of your character and logical flow,...

...work with each student's strengths to find the best strategies. I also have experience with subject tutoring for elementary, middle, and high school students. If a student is behind or struggling in class, I'll help him or her gain a solid understanding of the material. I truly enjoy helping students reach their academic and testing...

...to struggle through material-- I hate memorizing things, I found reading textbooks tedious, and I lost interest in things I didn't understand. So, in order to be a successful student and future physician, I developed some great learning tactics that I want to pass on to you! The Game Plan: Since every student is different,...

...I am a compassionate lifelong learner with years of experience in the areas of training and personnel development, who understands the significance of connecting life experiences to the acceptance of new information. I have a bachelor's degree in finance from DePaul University and over 14 years of management experience. Thus, my ability to identify problem...

...as I enjoy the intuitiveness of the former and the real-world potential of the latter. During classes in middle and high school, I developed a reputation of being a good source of help within my classes in a non-tutor capacity, and grew that into a peer tutor role a couple times a week during lunch...

...schools ever since. I almost accidentally fell into education--I always thought I would use my English Lit degree to do something like editing for a publishing company (which I have done!) or writing my own novels (which I am currently working on!). I ended up substitute teaching in Florida for a few months and I...

...have worked as a research assistant at the American Bar Foundation, served as a private editing consultant for start-ups needing assistance with their business proposals and a writing coach for high schoolers and undergraduates working on admissions essays, and tutored high school equestrians and other world-class athletes through a private tutoring company. It is most...

...of Mathematical Teaching from Illinois Institute of Technology. I have taught math in grades 6-12. The 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...

It is my belief that students are sponges; given the proper tools and resources, their abilities are endless!... To teach is to touch lives!... Ice-breakers and learning through play.... Through repetition and teach backs.... Positive reinforcement and encouragement.... Take the lesson to where the student understands it, and begin to rebuild towards the new skill.... Repetition and encourage reading each night, aside from the tutoring sessions. Get the family involved with asking questions about stories that...

...the corporate tax department. Through that position, I learned the tax compliance process for both federal and state returns. Eventually, I decided to broaden my accounting experience outside of tax and went on to work at Hyatt Hotels in the corporate office. I was responsible for journal entries, account reconciliations, and the monthly close process....

...a particular subject. So how can you prepare for a test made up of unknown content? The answer is to study the way the that test is written, administered, and scored. Put succinctly, the Graduate Records Examinations (GRE) is challenging because the test tries to make you uncomfortable. The testing environments are tense. Computer testing...

...Also, we can find available resources online or at the library. The more you learn from other available resources, the more you can establish your style to learn and remember the material. Towards the last session, we will set a goal you would like to meet after your success. I am currently a middle school...

I am very dedicated to helping students excel in school and in helping them develop study methods and styles that work best for them and that will serve them throughout school. I previously tutored with Boys Hope Girls Hope in Evanston, IL....