Award-Winning Linear Algebra Tutors serving Oak Park, IL

...IL and graduated from Neuqua Valley High School. I have lived in 7 different cities in 18 years and love to go on road trips! I love dark chocolate and Thai food anytime, any day. My favorite subject to teach is Math, because I like to work with numbers! I strongly believe in incentives. I believe that setting small treats for each goal you reach will motivate you to do better, as long as you...

...group/individual interactions for learning. While memorization is important for certain things, I always appreciated understanding the "why" and "how" in school and I try to help my students achieve that level of understanding as well. I prefer to guide students through their problems to help them learn the skills needed for their classes in the future, though I am certainly happy to explain things outright when necessary. Outside of academics I have passion for open...

...with no end in sight, is driven by my own passion for learning which I wish to instill in others. In the past, I have tutored everything from Kindergartners to college seniors in a potpourri of subjects. I enjoy teaching Math and Writing the 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...

...fluently Russian and English. I have MS in Physics from UIC and BS in Physics and Math from Moscow Fiztekh. My teaching approach combines the explanation of the fundamentals with practical problem solving techniques. I also ask a lot of simpler questions to make 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...

...the Illinois Institute of Technology. I am currently studying to become an actuary, having passed the first two exams. I am working toward the third exam, studying advanced calculus and probability theory. I began tutoring in 2013 while working on my bachelor's degree, and have been doing so ever since. I have tutored several students in a variety of subjects in math and physics, from algebra 1 up through college level calculus, including ACT test...

...worked with graduate students, collegiate students, and school students. Tutoring is one of the most satisfying ways I spend my time. I value and enjoy building a rapport with each student so I can challenge him or her to think critically about a given problem. On the flip side, I continually remind my students to critique and to question what I am presenting, especially if a point is unclear. This not only helps my students...

...minor in Education because I wanted to be better equipped for my roles as a mentor and tutor. During college I provided homework help and college preparation for high school students in Oakland and I worked as a literacy tutor for elementary aged children. Since graduation, I gained three years of experience as an after school program tutor leading educational games and computer-based tutoring. Even though I have a strong background in English, I can...

...of calculus. My main hobbies include reading, watching lectures, philosophical and economic discussion, and playing trivia and word games. As a very cerebral type who is constantly exposed to new and interesting information, I am passionate about sharing my knowledge and have a way of doing so in an engaging and sometimes quirky fashion. Also, I find that because of my passion for teaching, I am very thorough in my approach to ensuring that my...

...developing optimized designs from concept to final product. I like to use advanced engineering analysis tools. My career history includes about 2 years at Accuride Corporation as Product Engineer/FEA and 3 years at MSC Software as a Senior Application Engineer and also I was a contractor/consultant at EMD, CNH and Hendrickson where I specialized in design analysis. Earlier in my career I was CAE Group Leader directing a team of 5 analysts.

I like to learn new things and I also enjoy watching people learn new things as well. I enjoy running and cycling. I also like to play piano and cook too. I have experience using Mathematica and completed three courses in university that used Mathematica.

...subjects, but specialize in math, physics, and ACT Math and Science. I have a bachelors of science in Engineering Physics with a Minor in Informatics from UIUC and am applying for masters programs this fall in economics and/or computational public policy. I also have 4 years of experience in tech consulting and love working with people from all walks of life. I have lots of experience working with students of all ages including middle school,...

...at the Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine in the fall. Throughout high school and college, I have fallen in love with tutoring and seeing so many new faces in the process. I especially love to tutor in math, chemistry, MCAT, and chemical engineering topics, and have experience tutoring students of all ages - from elementary school to fellow college students. When I am not tutoring or in school, I am an avid lifter and...

...me to succeed. I like to make my tutoring lessons fun by using videos, songs, and games to advance learning. I believe students are more likely to succeed if they are enjoying the lessons and having fun while doing so but I also focus on the content needed for them to succeed. During my free time, I love playing all sports, especially soccer. When I'm not playing sports I am spending time with my family....

...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 subjects including calculus, mechanics, electromagnetism. Throughout my time at Cornell and as a teacher, I tutored subjects ranging from the SAT to AP Physics and Algebra II, which is where my true talents...

...India where I got the chance to teach students. I believe that teaching requires a lot of hard work and effort as it is very important for the teacher to look at things from the student's perspective. I absolutely love teaching Mathematics and I feel proud to share that most of my students have become Math's wizards even though they didn't like the subject earlier. My teaching pedagogy involves innovative hands-on exercises and discussions designed...

...particular expertise in standardized test preparation, working with students to achieve their best possible scores on tests such as the SAT, ACT, Selective Enrollment Exam, etc. Over the past 4 years, I have worked with students of all ages and backgrounds, from middle school students looking for additional assistance in math and reading to high school students preparing for college entrance exams. I have developed a personalized approach to tutoring, working closely with each student...

...communities in my local city for a nonprofit Chicago Hopes for Kids program and also privately for students in public schools. While I tutor a broad range of subjects, I am most passionate about English, Literature, Biological Sciences and History. I see education as a way to grow as a whole person and shape ones life, which is why I feel the journey is longer than the goal- it's only so as an opportunity to...

As a passionate Researcher Engineer and science enthusiast, I am excited to bring the wonders of physics, mathematics, aerospace and science to students. With more than 15 years of experience in solid background in cutting-edge technology and a love for all things STEM, My teaching approach is focused on making complex ideas easy to understand and exciting to explore, inspiring students to pursue their passion for science and engineering.

I am a seasoned tutor with over 5+ years of experience working with middle-school, high-school, and undergraduate college students on a multitude of subjects, as well as coaching potential applicants through the college search process.

Hello, I am Maggie! I recently graduated college in Biomedical Engineering. Throughout college I was a TA and tutor for Chemistry, Calculus, and MATLAB. I am passionate about helping others in their education. Learning is difficult yet extremely rewarding! I look forward to helping students on both content and reaching their academic goals. I am currently a PhD Student in Biomedical Engineering.