Award-Winning Middle School Math Tutors for Students in Chicago Heights, IL

...and 4th grade in Detroit. I absolutely loved working with my students in the classroom! As a teacher, I feel that a strong rapport with a student is essential to quality learning. I believe that a thorough education is a basic human right. In my spare time, I love to read (poetry, fiction, essays), write,...

...surface. With government, it's interesting learning the methods laws that are established and impacts they have on its citizens. No matter how far a person goes in life there's always something new that can be learned. Adults can even learn from the youth just as we all learn from our elders. Growth only comes when...

...that a tutor's principal mission is to teach a student how to teach themselves, how to problem solve, and how to work in an organized fashion. Although I believe that learning should be taken seriously, I cultivate a low stress environment in my tutoring sessions so that my students feel at ease and can work...

...reading, writing, and test preparation. I believe every student can excel when they have access to the best resources and support, so they can fuel creativity and excitement about learning! I want to provide the best one-on-one time to give students this support so they can prosper and achieve their personal goals with academics. I...

...in middle school math and physical science. I also carry an algebra endorsement. Math courses I have taught include Pre-Algebra, Algebra, Trigonometry, Geometry, Linear Algebra, Pre-Calculus and Calculus. Science courses I have taught include Earth and Space Science, Life Science, and Physical Science. I have served as both a Math and Science Department chair, and...

...regards to tutoring is that all students have their own specific goals and unique ways of learning, and that it is my job to recognize these different ways and adjust my instructing methods to best work with individual students and help them reach their desired goals. I strongly believe that having a solid understanding of...

...to me, especially math. Math is vital to our society, especially today in the technology we employ, and our ability to understand it helps us find rewarding and profitable careers. Math is universal. I also completed a degree in history and I enjoy getting to explore the past. When I tutor, I like to focus...

...the University of Illinois At Chicago, majoring in Computer Science and double minoring in Business Administration and Communications. I have experience tutoring in Math Classes like Algebra, Pre-Calculus, Trigonometry, and Geometry. With regards to computer science - I am proficient in Python, C++, MIT App Inventor and Scratch! I have also participated in computer science...

...influenced by many teachers so I would like to be an influence to someone. I have had about 3-4 years of tutoring my fellow students in high school and college. Most of all I am a diligent and hard worker who strives to do the absolute best in whatever endeavor I undertake.

...style closes mathces how I teach myself material, and will facilitate students learning independently in the future. In June 2015 I graduated from DePaul University with a Bachelors Degree in Chemistry. I am currently pursuing a Master in Chemical Engineering at Illinois Institute of Technology, with an expected graduation date of May 2017. My favorite...

...something that I have always loved first with the books then the movies. Everyone learns in a different way and it is up to the teacher to find what way works for that student. Learning should not be boring it should be exciting and having the learner want more. I have taught K-8 and now...

...series of engaging puzzles. I believe in creating a supportive learning environment where mistakes are seen as opportunities for growth. My approach involves tailoring lessons to connect with students' interests, making complex concepts relatable and accessible. I have had the privilege of working with younger students through programs like Teach for America's Ignite, and I...

...math, Spanish, ACT/SAT prep, and some English. I think that tutoring is not about teaching but about learning. The student needs to be gain interest via examples, questions, and humor in order to become proficient. A combination of written, visual, and visual aids the learning; advancement occurs over several stages, but should end with the...

...worked as a tutor at my university for both Spanish and Business classes, and I also volunteered as an ESL tutor in the community. While I tutor several subjects (English, ESL, math, Spanish), I enjoy Spanish the most. I love languages, particularly Spanish, so I enjoy helping students understand it better. I strive to present...

...one day be a chess tutor as well. Picking the right tutor is important, but can be a tad tricky. A tutor is best served as both an educational guide and a friend. Because of the one on one nature, it's important that the tutor is someone you can look up to and trust as...

...even more. It is well known that the best way to know if you understand a topic is if you are able to explain it to others. Tutoring has allowed me to better understand my own topics and has given me the ability to teach them in several ways. Beyond tutoring, I also enjoy video...

...analysis and multi body dynamic analysis for 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,...

...describe my tutoring philosophy as one where I do less talking than necessary--it's my belief that engaging my student in this way will improve their learning exponentially, while also making the session considerably more enjoyable! I am now working towards my Ph.D. in Chemistry at the University of Chicago and tutoring part time. I am...

...While I strive to forge a career as a writer, I am looking, not only to break out of the solitary confines of the process, but to assist others along the way. One of my favorite parts of my writing sequence that I completed last year was the opportunity to cultivate and grow the ideas...

...I tutor biology, physics, english, and standardized test preparation. My tutoring style involves student-directed and collaborative learning. I am flexible to students' needs and goals, and prefer to teach in a way that encourages students to think independently. I also enjoy visual learning, mnemonics, and other active ways to remember complicated concepts. Part of what...