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

...for two years as a foreign language instructor at the University of Washington, conducting my own class of undergraduate and graduate students, while completing my Masters Degree there. Most recently, I worked as a Teaching Assistant in the Graduate School of Arts and Sciences at Columbia University in the City of New York while working...

...abilities and to encourage them to utilize these abilities in interpreting and interacting with the world around them. I believe that liberal education is one of the great pillars of democracy and civil society. If I can help young people understand and assess academic material, achieve their academic goals, and appropriate what they learn to...

...test preparation for GRE, ACT, SAT as well as state-mandated tests in Illinois and Michigan. Finally, I majored in and am pursuing a Master's Degree in the field of social science. The Master's in Education program at Depaul is preparing me to teach students from a variety of cultural and linguistic backgrounds at the secondary...

...even greater privilege of honing my pedagogical methods over the last four years working with high-needs youth in New York City. I have also tutored all sorts of students from ages 5 to 45 both at schools and at homes. I believe that these experiences have shaped me into a very versatile educator. My past...

...I also tutor in English grammar and mechanics, essay writing and editing, and study skills and organization. I am a firm believer that organized writing is an invaluable lifeskill, regardless of academic area of interest, and love helping students realize their full writing potential for success in the classroom and beyond. I also believe students...

...most because of my comprehensive knowledge of the former, and my love of the latter. I don't believe everyone needs to love a subject like Writing, yet they do need to be effective in it no matter what career they eventually pursue. To push that philosophy, my teaching style is Socratic. Students learn best by...

...teaching students how to solve problems. I received my undergraduate degree from Northwestern University and my law degree from DePaul University. I love all things Chicago, especially the lakefront. I try to read at least two books a week and write in my free time. I have tutored high school students, college students, graduate students,...

...make them understandable for students. I also tend to get very enthusiastic about the subject at hand. It is my strong belief that they key to success in academics is true understanding. When a student understands why something works, memorization becomes a tool that is only rarely needed. Students who understand concepts can also tackle...

...you solve the problem on your own. I pay close attention to your learning characteristics: -Do you like to follow a set of direct instructions to get the result? Or -You like to find a quickest way to solve the problem on your own, or -You like to understand the material on a deeper level...

...tutor at a community college and loved the experience. I mostly worked with non-traditional students ranging in ages 17-70, many of whom use English as a second language. While I tutor a broad range of subjects, I am most passionate about Writing and Literature. In my experience, a lot of people fear writing because they...

...and Oratorical Declamation (for those of you familiar with those events)! I'm not a total athlete but I love badminton and played on my high school's team for three years, and also play on the club team at UIC. Other random facts about me are that I was in my senior year spring musical, can...

...understanding of academic topics, I seek to help all students gain self-confidence both in and out of the classroom. I tutor English, essay editing, writing, math, Pre-Algebra, and Algebra. The skills my students learn will provide them with excellent writing and math foundations that will allow them to feel confident in their ability to solve...

...the college level, and I have also worked with high school students during that time in such areas as Composition, College Essay prep, Grammar, Spelling and Literature. I also have a degree in French with a minor in Translation, and I have taught creative writing in both fiction and poetry. In my spare time, I...

...I think that helps me when tutoring students. I tutored high school and elementary students in high school and college. Outside of law school and tutoring I enjoy exploring our beautiful city, picking up interesting books at book fairs and used book festivals and taste testing cider. I'm a laid back and patient tutor which...

...in their writing. Essays are essentially portraits of your character and logical flow, which is often where students are lost, is crucial towards creating a compelling voice. Mathematics is similar; it requires a practiced hand and a clear mental map. I am happy to guide students at any level and tailor lessons to their needs....

...to best match each of my students learning styles and needs. It is important to me to get to know my students and figure out the best way to help them achieve their goals! Although I tutor in a variety of subjects, I am most passionate about math. It fills me with pride every time...

...English. I enjoy teaching, and throughout my studies at University I taught private lessons to junior high school students in various subjects. Since my minor subject for teaching is English, I know how to teach languages. I understand challenges and struggles of language acquisition and it is my goal to explain grammatical rules in different...

...in Elementary Education. For the past three years, I have worked as an elementary school Teacher, working closely with students from ages five to twelve. I tutor all elementary subjects and middle school math. My favorite subjects are Math and Science. I believe that every student can learn and it is my job as an...

...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 relocated to Seattle. I am currently conducting multi-hazard risk assessment for Washington state coastal regions with the Department of Natural Resources.

...trade, where I frequently used German and other languages to do internet research for the clients I served. Although I am now retired from that position, I continue to use German extensively to follow current events in the German-speaking world and for my own personal enrichment. I can honestly say that my knowledge of German...