Award-Winning Math Tutors in Lyons, IL

...University and then got my Master's degree in Elementary Education from Vanderbilt University. Although I always thought teaching sounded exciting, it was not until I began volunteering in a third grade classroom that I was sure I wanted to pursue education as a career. Since making this decision I have had experience with students of...

...the oldest son in a family of four children and took great pride helping my younger siblings with their homework while I was in high school. In my free time, I enjoy being active. I played collegiate lacrosse and also enjoy surfing, running, and playing soccer when I have some extra free time.... I first make sure my students have a fundamental understanding of the basic topic. Then, through example problems and my questioning, I help guide my student to extrapolate the applications.

...of humor. I believe that studying a nation's literature provides perhaps the strongest insight into that nation's culture, and understanding the literature is simply fascinating! In simplest terms, my teaching philosophy is that students do well if they can. It can be difficult as a student to balance academic struggles with the various trials of...

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...a graduate of Pomona College, one of the Claremont Colleges located in east Los Angeles. At Pomona I studied Cognitive Science and Psychology, played varsity basketball, and worked as a Teacher's Assistant in the Linguistics and Cognitive Science department. I've worked for Varsity Tutors since moving back to Seattle last September, and love my job....

...the graduate school level. I taught statistics for one year. I held office hour and exam review sessions, and provided one-on-one help for those students in need. Prior to going 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...

...on understanding the main idea and purpose behind the material in order to eliminate memorization whenever possible. In particular, I enjoy teaching science because it fascinates me. Other areas that I tutor are : ACT preparation, math (through pre-calculus), English language and writing. I take pride in watching my students truly understand the material and...

...youth soccer coach and tutor of my little brother and his friends has further bolstered my love of teaching. Given my extensive experience and longtime passion for math and applied math subjects, I feel I can best help students seeking help in these areas, though I have experience in a broad range of subjects. Outside...

...than his in-class lessons, and he was able to raise his scores two letter-grades before that semester ended. During college, I also often found myself eager to help-out fellow college peers with coursework that I had already learned. It seemed like chemistry, math, and proofreading were the subjects students struggled with most. I am very...

...I saw my parents change the trajectory of their lives as immigrants to this country through education. I fully recognize the importance of learning. For the past two years I taught mathematics at the middle and high school level as a Teach For America corp member in the Dallas Independent School District. I know that...