Award-Winning Math Tutors in Evergreen Park, IL

...teaching philosophy is one of guidance rather than direct instruction, helping students to discover answers on their own. I am very patient and understand that sometimes all it takes to understand a difficult concept is to explain it in a few different ways. We all learn differently, so I aim to develop an individualized approach...

...individual academic support to suburban Chicago youth involved in mentoring programs. To me, tutoring is about really getting to know each student, their strengths, and those areas of weakness that are coming between them and their highest potential. My specialties are math, essay writing, and Spanish. I love algebra because it's so neat and there's...

...where I studied Public Health, Spanish, and Math. I tutor multiple levels of Math, ACT and SAT prep in Math and English, and Spanish. My philosophy as a tutor is that students know more than they think they do. I like to guide my students through solving problems by using their prior knowledge and experience,...

...area, I simply couldn't resist also enrolling at Columbia College Chicago to pursue studies in Acoustics. At Northern, I tutored various subjects for two years and grew to love the act of teaching and sharing knowledge. I especially enjoy working on test prep, mathematics and writing as these are, from my point of view, the...

...in. One word at a time and the piece will come together; I promise. I believe education comes in a variety of forms, and as a tutor I do my best to meet you where youre at. Working with a tutor doesn't have to be stuffy and dry, and it doesn't even have to feel...

...to business school I worked as an engineer for eight years in the semiconductor/electronics industry. I went to Cornell University in Ithaca, New York and received a B.S. degree in bioengineering. I have an MBA from Georgetown University. My role as a Teaching Assistant at business school was one of the best things I did...

...away with something from each session. I hold myself to high standards which constantly allows me to grow as a tutor. I am excited to hear from you and help you achieve whatever goals you may have! If you feel I'm the right tutor for you, don't hesitate to request me as your tutor!

...conceptual understanding in our clients. I believe that once a student understands something at the conceptual level, he or she will be much better prepared for the topic, not only in the specific test we are preparing for, but anywhere else it may come up. Memorizing words or equations might help somebody in the short...

...tutoring students at all levels in English (reading, writing, literature, and grammar), including English as a foreign language, and helping middle school and high school students with Algebra I as well. I have 31 years of experience teaching English and ESL in four US states, the Czech Republic, Oman, and Morocco.... I help students to become independent learners by resisting the temptation of too many leading questions and occasionally giving them tests which they need to complete completely independently. Also, after explaining a new concept and then leading them through a couple of questions, I sit back to let them complete questions on their own. Until the student can do the question without my help, they have not mastered the skill.

...fellow for a program called AVODAH: The Jewish Service Corps, and I am currently working with young adults with Aspergers at a social service agency. I have extensive experience tutoring and mentoring children, teenagers, and young adults, including those with developmental and/or learning disabilities. These experiences have taught me to approach every new student as...