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

...to use the AVID (Advancement Via Individual Determination) tutoring method with small groups of students. In addition to working with middle and high school students, I regularly tutored fellow undergraduates in Geology, Astronomy, and Oceanography classes. I tutor a variety of subjects, including standardized test preparation. I am most passionate about earth science and astronomy,...

...Bachelors of Science in Biology. I volunteer as a substitute teacher as well as work as a teacher aide at times. I believe that education is a means of a better way of living. That is why I believe all children should receive the best education. In my free time I like to read, workout...

I currently teach High School Chemistry, Biology, Geometry, and Algebra I and 2. I enjoy witnessing student growth - particularly, what I refer to as "light-bulb moments" - and achievement.

...minoring in Computer Science. After graduation, I found myself working in the technology sector. I love history, sociology and at one time considered going to law school. After traveling to nearly 24 countries and living abroad for some time, I decided instead to do an MBA. Since my MBA I have been working in Data...

As a teacher, my primary objective is to create a safe and inclusive learning environment where all students feel valued and supported. I believe that every student has unique strengths and challenges, and it is my responsibility as a teacher to identify and address these individual needs.

I have wanted to be a teacher ever since I can remember, and that has become a reality as I graduated in December 2016 with my degree in Secondary Math Education. It is my passion and my goal to help as many students as I can and share my love of math with them!

As a teacher, my goal is to ensure that each students knows that I care about them, want them to succeed, and I will work to personalize their learning to ensure student growth.

...a safe environment, I have a proven record of exceeding my goals and expectations set. The use of both Data Driven Instruction and Data Driven Decision Making for planning and evaluation bring goal setting and actualization together in my teaching. I believe my use of effective verbal and non- verbal communication of goals and expectations...

...Science subjects, but I may be able to help in some others. I like to teach because I enjoy helping others in their academic journey. I am currently training at Northeastern Illinois University for a masters in teaching degree. I am also an after school teacher at a CPS school. Feel free to contact me...

I believe that every student can master any subject if they are given the right tools. I specialize in reading comprehension, essay writing and research papers. I care deeply about the personal goals of my students, and love to watch my students' progress!

...subjects in K-8 classrooms. I am most passionate about tutoring science, especially biology, as this is the field I have spent most of my time in. I believe all students have the potential to succeed if they are putting in their best effort and maintaining a positive attitude throughout the process. Therefore, I always encourage...

Hi. I'm Kathy and I have been a Special Educator since 1980. I absolutely love teaching! I especially love teaching literacy to K-4th Grade students. I spend my spare time with my dogs, Paco and Scrappy; taking road trips, and hanging out with friends and family.

I am a teacher that is very passionate about learning and teaching. I feel that even though I am teaching; I still learn something new everyday. This is my niche, and I love teaching math, science, and English. Teaching is a privilege and I hope to be able to help you achieve your goals.

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...students gain a fuller understanding of math and become successful in their math classes. I'm a certified math teacher for middle school and high school. I have 16 years of teaching and tutoring experience. I can explain math concepts in various different ways in order to help each unique student succeed.

...to raise a child." It is important that we work together as teachers, tutors, parents and family to ensure each child gets the best education possible. My role as a teacher and tutor is to discover each student's individual learning style and tailor the learning material and curriculum to meet the needs of that individual...

...manipulatives either virtual or tangible to help students learn. I have been involved with private tutoring for about six months now. This school year I have tutored students in groups of three. I am currently in the process of adding a mathematics endorsement to my teaching license. I will also be improving my practice by...

Throughout my tutoring experience, I have loved connecting with students to understand their best learning methods and to work with them to make their learning successful. I look forward to doing so to continue a student's improvement!

...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 subjects to teach are calculus and chemistry. I use these almost every day and know them well. My hobbies and interests outside of...

...are within my range as well. When I'm not tutoring, I like to play video games online with my friends, a few songs on the piano, and even meet up to play the occasional table top game like Dungeons and Dragons. I study chess rigorously, and hope to one day be a chess tutor as...