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

It is my belief that students are sponges; given the proper tools and resources, their abilities are endless!... To teach is to touch lives!... Ice-breakers and learning through play.... Through repetition and teach backs.... Positive reinforcement and encouragement.... Take the lesson to where the student understands it, and begin to rebuild towards the new skill.... Repetition and encourage reading each night, aside from the tutoring sessions. Get the family involved with asking questions about stories that...

I am a college student looking to get more experience in the teaching field. I am a highly motivated individual who truly enjoys working with children in different topics. I love the feeling of getting the correct answer on math problems and I would love to help students feel that as well.

...and I'm excited to be your tutor this year! I'm passionate about Math as an engineer, and I'm here to help you discover the joy of learning and achieve your academic goals. In our sessions, I aim to make learning interactive and enjoyable. Whether we're tackling complex concepts or preparing for exams, I'm here to...

I am a certified high school math teacher who is looking for summer tutoring opportunities. I have experience teaching and tutoring math through the elementary- high school level, and I especially enjoy the opportunity to work one-on-one with students.

...on critical thinking and study skills in an underserved rural secondary school. I especially enjoyed teaching math because it was a language my students and I shared, and I believe they enjoyed it as well. Often times my students would come to me and ask for extra practice problems. My experience in rural Malawi taught...

...students realize that, while it is kind of intimidating at first, Calculus is just as easy as the math that came before it. I also enjoy helping students learn to get comfortable with standardized tests like the ACT. I keep both of us in a good mood so that the test doesn't seem as frustrating...

...mandolin. I think my studies have given me a unique perspective on what makes tutoring effective. In addition to teaching the academics of the subject, I find it important to identify the obstacles to learning the child may be experiencing (such as anxiety, testing environment, interpersonal difficulties, learning styles) and focus on enhancing the child's...

...step from years as lead teacher, assistant teacher, tutor, and curriculum designer. I also publish my own journalism, poetry, essays, and criticism in various print and digital outlets. Please allow me to be of any service to you or your family that I can! Tutoring and academic enrichment fills me with a sense of purpose....

...hurtful or rude in any way. The students would ask to be paired with me because they felt I never rushed them, instead I was there to teach them valuable concepts that would build a foundation on to further more difficult education. I do not like to move on until a student feels they have...

...walks of life. What I love about Chicago is that it has the opportunity to surprise me at every turn while still maintaining a real Midwestern charm. Universities Attended: Butler University, Lancaster University (study abroad), Ball State University University Degrees Earned: B.A. in Theatre, Minor in History, M.A. in Secondary Education Certifications Earned: English/Language Arts in...

...when and how would I ever use this Mathematics, I wish to learn the latest developments in interdisciplinary studies in the fields that I am interested in. In the processes of imparting this knowledge to others, learners will make the connection and see the relevance of Mathematics in their everyday situations. I will feel content...

...disabilities. I know that each student is an individual and I will meet students where they are at and try my best to tailor their learning to their needs and interests. I love creating real connections with students and helping them feel confident in who they are and what they can achieve!

...in subjects such as algebra, physics, calculus 1, and chemistry. I later was fortunate enough to obtain a Supplemental Instructor position at my university's math department. I attended Concordia University Chicago and was the Supplemental Instructor for a Fundamentals of Math course. I was able to tutor students and build activities that would help them...

...As a tutor, I find it my responsibility to not only help students understand material, but also act as a guide in order to equip students with the right study skills and advice for them to be prepared and self-sufficient for future classes. In my free time, I enjoy playing basketball, listening to music (mostly...

...but I have also worked for over 10 years helping Middle School and High School students become more competent, clear writers and more efficient readers. I am passionate about assisting students develop their potential to communicate well. Through extensive interaction with people from many cultural and racial backgrounds, I believe I can connect with a...

...freshman neuroscience major at the University of Illinois at Chicago in the B.S./M.D. GPPA Medicine Program. I am a member of UIC's Speech/ Forensics Team, a writer for Journal for Pre-Med Affiliated Students, and a research assistant in the neurobiology department at the University of Illinois College of Medicine. I tutor all sections of the...

...my learning are huge passions of mine. I have 8+ years of experience in tutoring K-12 education, 4+ years in tertiary studies with an emphasis in the collegiate business curriculum, and experience tutoring the ACT. My priority is guaranteeing your understanding in the course work. I am versatile in my teaching approach and strive to...

...Neuroscience and Italian. Since the beginning of my college career, I have tutored junior high students who live within the Boston area, where I mainly help with the sciences and math courses they take. I also am a health coach for other Boston College students on campus. Education and personal growth are my two main...

...notice that my knowledge on the topics had increased substantially and therefore my skills as a tutor increased 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...

...college physics graduate with both formal and informal experience tutoring in math and science. I am currently enrolled in grad school physics courses and intend on start my PhD in physics this fall. I am a person who's passionate about learning, and loves to help facilitate learning in others. There's nothing that brings me greater...