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

...strategies, and writing. I strongly believe that each student has his unique way of learning and it is my responsibility as their tutor to figure it out and prepare my lessons to fit their needs. I am generally available to tutor in the evenings during the weekdays. Weekends are a bit more flexible. I can travel to students or set up an online session. I look forward to hearing from you and helping make a...

I have taught math at 8 different colleges. I have taught every course in a math major as well as lower level courses such as pre-algebra. I have written math textbooks for junior high and high school. I have also taught math at a boarding school for high school students with ADD.

...courses in Newtonian physics, special relativity, and electricity and magnetism. I also participated in physics outreach programs focused on facilitating interest in Physics for local middle and high school students. I believe that if a student has the desire and patience to learn, no branch of mathematics or physics is out of reach for them as long as they have, or are willing to work on developing a firm basis of earlier subjects.

I currently teach High School Chemistry, Biology, Geometry, and Algebra I and 2. I enjoy witnessing student growth - particularly, what I refer to as "light-bulb moments" - and achievement.

...teaching. Here, the product I am "selling" to my student is science. I believe I have what it takes to connect with my students, make them excited about the different scientific concepts and lastly how they can apply this to their lives. Additionally, I believe in teaching and motivating from the most basic of life's lessons: success and failure. I think the students should know that it is OK to fail, because at least you...

...and assignments. My background is in management, forensic, counseling, play therapy, and business psychology. My professional experience centralizes on being empathetic, patient, creative, and identifying different strategies to obtain the best end result. In the most recent class that I taught, I was able to institute new and creative assignments to engage students both virtually and on ground in the classroom. Students enroll and come to class to get an education in a specific subject....

...including elementary math, pre-algebra, algebra and American History, with a particular emphasis in the American Revolution time period. I have worked with many different types of students ranging from middle schoolers, high schoolers and even some graduate level students. My philosophy behind tutoring is that everyone is capable of learning, however not all students learn the same way. Each student must have an educational plan tailored to their strengths and needs in order to truly...

I was a classroom teacher for 35 years. I have a BS in Elementary Education and a MEd in Curriculum & Instruction. I have experience teaching/tutoring in all grade levels preschool through 7th grade. I specialize in helping young children in reading using Science of Reading principles.

...science and math teachers. Throughout my youth I coached a swim team and have always gained an immense satisfaction from helping others. Tutoring is a win-win situation for both parties. The student becomes fluent and develops interest in a subject they have struggled with in the past and I gain from helping them improve and succeed. I like to make learning fun and strive to make the information relatable to my students. This way we...

...grades to the maximum. I adjust my tutoring style to each student, but I always focus on understanding the main idea and purpose behind the material in order to eliminate memorization whenever possible. In particular, I enjoy teaching science because it fascinates me. Other areas that I tutor are : ACT preparation, math (through pre-calculus), English language and writing. I take pride in watching my students truly understand the material and reach their goals and...

...peers and teaching ESL online. I am a recent college graduate, so I remember very well the process of learning new material. My 4 year degree was earned at Grand Valley State University where I majored in Biomedical Science. This degree drew upon many disciplines where I have consequently gained a holistic and integrative understanding of the sciences. When it comes to turoring, I strongly believe in not just teaching the "whats", but also the...

...the Praxis exam was and how much information it covered. I offer personalized Praxis exam tutoring that breaks down complex content into manageable, practical concepts rooted in evidence-based practice and test-taking strategy. My goal is to support future SLPs with clear, focused guidance to build their confidence and help them pass the exam with success. I also provide middle school reading comprehension tutoring. I am a speech-language pathologist in a middle school with experience working...

I love helping students with their work! I have 5 years of tutoring experience, two of which are in the classroom. I attended Connecticut College and received by BA in English Literature. I tutor middle and elementary school math and reading, however math is my favorite!

...addition to the Writing Center, I was also a Teaching Assistant for MicroEconomics and Intro to Political Science and worked closely with students in both roles to clarify class material. I have also helped high school seniors develop their common application and worked with a middle schooler to learn to become more comfortable with writing. I am someone who loves to explore different subject matters and then help others to gain a deeper understanding of...

...the web platform. Finally, my responsibilities also included the building of the strategic roadmap and associated budget for the Operations area. I have also worked at for-profit educational institutions where my organization was responsible for the various technical functions on the campuses. Lastly, I have also worked at small boutique software firms building various solutions on multiple platforms ranging from mainframe to the web across a variety of industries. Teaching I enjoy teaching because I...

I am a mechanical engineering grad and current law student passionate about helping those interested in the STEM field

...this was very rewarding for me as I had the opportunity to share the knowledge that I had gained over my college years and pass that information on to students that were currently taking the class. It was this experience that caused me to realize that I really had a passion for teaching. To see how grateful students were to have me help them understand Chemistry was more fulfilling that any other employment experience that...

...every age group. I received my Bachelor's in Spanish from the University of Alabama, and have done Spanish tutoring, as well as ESL tutoring and teaching throughout my college years. I am currently a 6th and 7th grade Spanish teacher, so I am familiar with all things espaol! With that, my favorite subjects to tutor are Spanish and ESL, and I really enjoy teaching Spanish Literature also! I hope to help students succeed, and to...

...mathematics, as well as the many applications of math and the inherent beauty of the subject. I strongly believe that education is crucial in order for society to advance, which is a large part of why I chose a career in education. In my spare time, I enjoy playing classical piano, taking in the natural beauty of the outdoors (particularly by riding my bicycle on nearby trails when the weather allows), and reading philosophical literature...

I am truly invested in helping people to further understand and enjoy Mathematics! I know that I enjoy teaching and using it and I want to spread that love to others.