Award-Winning Math Tutors for Students in Justice, IL

...their thesis statements and then assisting them in writing a high quality essay. Many of my students used their work as part of the entrance requirements to colleges and universities in the United States. My philosophy is to do what will meet my student's needs the best. For example, one of my students is studying...

...my degree, I also occupy teaching roles for an undergraduate machine lab course for which I instruct on the theory, operation, and simulation of electric machines. I am always eager to see that my students understand the basics or background of the subject I teach as well as the math behind the engineering problem being...

I am a graduate student studying Natural Resources and Environmental Science at the University of Illinois. My education background also includes an undergraduate degree in Political Science with a focus on US government and public policy.

...I was a part of the Mentorship program at Women in Electrical and Computer Engineering at my University and tutored classmates and my sibling during high school. I've volunteered at church for several years and tutored elementary and middle schoolers. While I tutor a variety of subjects, I am most passionate about math and college...

...Electromagnetism), and Biochemistry. My favorite subject to tutor is biochemistry - it is the subject I most enjoyed in school and what spurred me to pursue a career in medicine. My teaching philosophy can be summed up with two quotes: "work smarter not harder" and "practice makes perfect." I believe that practice is important, but...

...learn and I encourage them to be themselves. There is power in struggle, it can help shape growth mindsets and that is when light bulb moments happen. I make sure my students feel both seen and heard. They will not only gain knowledge on academic subject areas but also their self esteem will elevate.

I aim to increase understanding and retention of information as well as developing not just the skills to solve a specific problem, but the mindset needed to then solve all future problems. Also, I try and make the process as enjoyable as possible!... I like to take my time to understand how each individual student learns and change my teaching style to suit their needs.

I am determined to teaching everyone in the way they learn best, not just one way.

...science and other subjects, which reinforced my passion for mentorship and education. Beyond academics, my leadership roles, such as President of the Beta Kappa Chi National Scientific Honors Society and co-founder of BLACK BLEADS, highlight my commitment to community service and advocacy. These experiences have shaped my teaching philosophy, which emphasizes critical thinking, collaboration, and...

...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...

...at Universidad San Francisco de Quito, Ecuador) - Professional Educator's License for Middle Grades Literacy - National Merit Scholar - Rochelle Lee Teaching Awardee - 4 years of experience teaching middle school English classes After receiving my MA in Teaching, I began working as a teacher in Chicago Public Schools. I witnessed how the standard...

...test. In addition to working with high school peers, I have also enjoyed teaching private piano and violin lessons for elementary students. Helping people knock down their roadblocks is a passion of mine. Standardized tests and basic education may feel removed from our passions, but developing those foundations are essential for opening up opportunities and...

...binge watching shows sometimes on Netflix. I found my passion for tutoring when I became a tutor at Kumon Math and Reading for three years in high school, teaching students of all ages. I was also a geometry tutor, so I have extensive experience with mathematics. I found both jobs to be extremely rewarding, and...

...students shine! I am freshly graduated from UNC-Chapel Hill with a major in Anthropology and a minor in Business. Focusing on economics, algebra, writing/reading, and college applications, I am currently a graduate student at Northwestern's Medill School of Journalism. Tutoring through high school and my undergraduate experience, I am familiar with students in middle school...

...in the school of Education at Loyola Chicago, I have spent each semester of my education classes in middle school and high school math classes aiding teachers in teaching and facilitating the classroom. This has involved one-on-one, small group, and full class teaching, experience that I consider to be as hands on as tutoring.

...have done well in math courses well beyond calculus. I have tutored mathematics and taught voice lessons on a freelance basis for the past year. I have enjoyed the experience of helping students achieve their goals. Over the summer, I helped an adult student dramatically improve her math skills on very short notice, which allowed...

...not only as a tutor, but also as a course assistant, teaching assistant, and Physics Olympiad instructor. Additionally, some of my undergraduate research has consisted of work in physics education and student cognition. Teaching helps me fortify my own understanding of material; being able to explain something effectively is the ultimate test of one's own...

...to incoming Freshmen for the last 3 semesters and I think my favorite part about teaching code and math is that there is a specific point that every student gets to where they put the last puzzle piece together. There's a eureka moment when it finally clicks and I don't think there's a word to...

...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...

...improve their grades and craft successful college essays. Following my graduation in 2012, I worked for two years as an ESL teacher at Shanxi Agricultural University in Shanxi, China. After my 8 years as a tutor, teacher and mentor, my students have been adult learners, first grade beginning readers, and each grade level in between....