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

...to tutor from my sophomore year of college and I love it! I find it beautiful how the student and I both grow from learning. Learning should be a fun and interactive experience. I hope to help all those who seek it in the most interactive way :) Let's get started and crush this!

...teachers, I've always enjoyed sharing my knowledge with others and helping them reach their goals in education. I believe teaching is an art form, and I am always working to improve every aspect of my teaching style; I've found success by carefully listening to each student's questions to gain an understanding of which methods will...

...Northwestern University with a B.S. in Materials Science and Engineering and Earth and Planetary Science. As a student, I pursued my passion for sustainability through research, volunteer work, and environmental policy development. In order to complete rigorous engineering coursework and pursue my interests, I developed strategies for effective studying and time management. After graduating, I...

...able to perform academically at their highest possible level. I also think it is important that learning is not just for one assignment or one test, but rather that it sticks with you to build a solid foundation of knowledge and confidence that you can carry forward. My favorite subjects to tutor include English, SAT...

...I truly love the city and envision staying here for a long time. As a tutor, I have had students ranging from sophomores in high school to adults transitioning into a new career. My Engineering curriculum at Northwestern was heavily centered around Math, Chemistry, Biology and Physics, so I can work with a student on...

...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 enjoy making the best of the experience. I was a National Merit Finalist for the PSAT. I am a firm...

...individual students. I view my job as helping you achieve your goals in a way that's informed by how you grapple with facts, concepts and tests. I am a 2009 graduate of the University of Chicago in Statistics and Political Science. I have been a tutor for test prep (including ACT, SAT, LSAT and AP...

...I began to write about things I was passionate about on an individual level, I was able to unlock a lot of creativity. If students write about what they know, rather than what they think someone would like to hear, they often become much more authentic writers. I love to watch football with my roommate...

...As I am continuing my education, tutoring is an enjoyable way for me to give back to the academic community and help other students achieve their goals! I thoroughly enjoyed learning anatomy in both undergrad and PT school, and it is definitely a strong suit of mine. I have accumulated lots of helpful learning diagrams over...

...students to remember and retain a lesson. I am a firm believer that every student has his or her own learning style, and that it is my role as a Tutor to specifically address those individual needs to maximize a student's learning and growth. In my spare time, I enjoy reading and writing, going to...

...Chemistry with Distinction in 2015. Since graduation, I was a physics/chemistry teacher and soccer coach at a private school in Virginia for a year, where I led the soccer team to an undefeated season. Before teaching and coaching professionally, I was a Teaching Assistant for the Cornell Math and Physics Departments, where I taught many...

...must be student centered. During my student teaching experience at Whitney M. Young Magnet School I learned the importance of establishing rapport with the students. A strong rapport helps to create a relaxed learning environment. I also keep my lessons interesting by intertwining current events, my own personal experiences, and technology together. By using multiple...

...grade classroom helping with Writing. While I have worked with 1st through 3rd graders, I like working with all elementary students. My favorite subject is Math but I also love Reading. Helping students in Math and Reading are my strong areas. I like to have fun with learning and help students relate the subject matter...

...take the SAT to be admitted. In my experience tutoring, I have worked at a temporary ACT tutoring program over the summer of 2015. My tasks involved those of a teaching assistant: proctoring practice exams, answering individual's questions on problems they missed, and providing one-on-one mentoring for students to analyze the trends in their errors...

...working in the pharmaceutical industry. I have taught business classes at the post secondary level in the UK, and have also tutored a wide variety of subjects to students at various skill levels back here in Chicago. I truly enjoy helping students reach their goals and maintain their motivation toward success, and I believe that...

...Education. I also received a Master's degree from St. Xavier University in Teaching and Leadership. For the past eight years, I have been teaching at a public high school. I have taught Algebra 1, Algebra 2, Geometry, Pre-Calculus, and AP Statistics. I have helped students prepare for the AP Statistics Exam. In my spare time,...

...history of WWII Japan. In my final summer at NYU I traveled to Japan 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...

...help them arrive at conclusions and realizations on their own by building on material with which they are already comfortable and confident, and working together towards a solution rather than giving the answer and expecting it to simply be memorized. Outside of academic pursuits, I enjoy many creatively-focused hobbies, primarily writing, acting, and even juggling!...

...public school teachers for one of the largest urban, public school districts in the country, Jefferson County Public Schools in Louisville, Kentucky. I specialize in standardized test prep, English grammar and essay structure, and all levels of EFL instruction. It's a pleasure to meet you, and I look forward to helping you achieve your academic...

...Chicago using the Balanced Literacy and Everyday Mathematics frameworks. I have also mentored teachers and been a professional speaker and facilitator for educational and civic organizations. My teaching and tutoring philosophy is simple: bridging the gap between student passions and areas of improvement, and create lasting and powerful learning experiences. I always find relevant, hands...