Award-Winning ISEE Tutors serving Carol Stream, IL

...to meet them where they are at in their learning process and help them grow. I am a current programming teacher and am especially skilled in Scratch and Python. I believe all students can be successful and achieve their goals. I have over 17 years classroom teaching experience and over 10 of those years have...

...in any subject. I look forward to accompanying students through any challenges that 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,...

...students should be able to get the help they need. I'll do my best to make sure the student understands the material and would be happy to create additional resources. I have received numerous awards in programming for VEX Robotics, essay writing, and for my artwork. I also speak fluent Korean at home.

...people across the country. After her tours Haley spent two years in New York City acting and tutoring, but in 2018 she relocated to Chicago in search of a change of pace-- and more trees. The pace in Chicago has proven to be just right (and the trees are abundant!), and Haley looks forward to...

...I was an undergrad at Vanderbilt with a double-major in Neuroscience and Spanish and double minors in Business and English. I have tutored since high school and have experience tutoring middle school and high school, as well as college-aged students. My teaching philosophy is tailoring my approach to the individual needs of each student so...

...have an exceptional ability to teach math to students with severe learning challenges. I make all levels of math understandable and foster confidence in the student. I'm also expert in SAT/ACT test preparation and high school admission tests. I have a BA in Chemistry from The University of Chicago and a PhD from Northwestern University....

Teaching, for me, represents the chance to help students and peers find their way to new understandings. This might be as simple as a better way to find "x" or as complex as the next great thesis on Shakespeare. In the end, it's all about finding the heat in whatever subject is being explored.

I am an electrical engineer by profession and I love Math, Physics and geography. I usually have time in the evening to be able to tutor.

...on content for exams, I also program calculator programs for TI-84 calculators so that students can spend more time on problems that may take up more time. In my free time (when I have it), I work on curriculum for students, spend time with my friends and cat, and enjoy watching Frasier and Portlandia.... My teaching philosophy is that no two individuals learn the same way, and should not be treated as such. I work with...

...that it has the opportunity to surprise me at every turn while still maintaining a real Midwestern charm. Universities Attended: Butler University, Lancaster University (study abroad), Ball State University University Degrees Earned: B.A. in Theatre, Minor in History, M.A. in Secondary Education Certifications Earned: English/Language Arts in Secondary Education, grades 7-12; Drama/Theatre Arts, all grade levels

...had to work to find new intuitive ways to learn, I highly value the qualities of patience and out-of-the-box thinking to help my students succeed! I have tutored all fundamental subjects for students in K-12. However, as a student currently pursuing a degree in Secondary Education Math, my affinity for tutoring especially lends itself towards...

...in language learning. I have taught over 1000 students from all age levels. Making sure learning is engaging and student-oriented proved to better learning outcomes for enrichment or test prep. I believe learning a foreign language is a way to understand its culture and history. I am happy to bring this experience for you.

...New York. In addition, I worked as a journalist for three years in Illinois, Massachusetts, New Jersey, and New York. I believe my experiences make me an excellent listener and a proficient editor. I enjoy working with students on English, Spanish, and Writing. I have a thoughtful and patient approach. I grew up in a...

...scores as they increase towards their goal. When I tutor, I aim to lead students to an answer by example so that they can see the reasoning involved themselves, rather than me just telling them the answer. The more the students can come to their own solutions, the more memorable the lessons will be. In...

...University of Chicago. I attended the Horace Mann School in New York City. I love teaching and working with students because I feel that there is nothing more rewarding than being able to provide the extra push that students might need to be successful. I am passionate about helping students learn and making sure they...

...result was also made possible by the relationships that I developed with their families when sharing successes and challenges. Teaching in an international setting has made me an effective collaborator. The opportunity to develop instructional units with colleagues from diverse backgrounds has informed my own understanding and guided my growth as an educator. By remaining...

...test scores unlock a world of educational possibilities, and while they are not an absolute metric, students must be able to demonstrate their mastery of these puzzles. Whether in the ordinary academic curriculum, or in preparation for a larger evaluation, I have found that making learning not about rote memorization, but about seeing patterns and...

...In my spare time, I love to swim and am a member of the Evanston Wildcat Masters Swim Team. Also I love to travel in Latin America. During the summer of 2014 and 2017, I traveled in Costa Rica and got many chances to use my Spanish! Hopefully I will be able to do volunteer...

...what really matters: building confidence and a clear understanding of concepts. My teaching style is simple I make sure students fully understand the basics, then guide them step by step to solve problems on their own. I encourage lots of practice and always take time to clear doubts, so that no student feels left behind....

I believe in learning as the unlocking of fundamental human potential. I think that knowledge of the world as a whole allows you to be yourself more completely, to express yourself to others, and to make your developing dreams into reality.