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

...to work to help students develop their critical thinking and problem solving skills. In addition to this, I also strive to help the students think analytically about major concepts or situations. Working one on one with students is one of the best ways to achieve this. In fact it is my preferred method of teaching....

In high school and college I've joined clubs that emphasize tutoring and helping kids gain interest in science and math topics, ranging from elementary to high schoolers. It's been an experience I really enjoy and look to continue with going forward.

...my degree. While I tutor and assist a broad range of subjects, I am most passionate about Math and passing the knowledge that I've gained through my educational experience down to my students. I love to balance work and fun throughout my time with my students by folding math games into my sessions. I strongly...

...peer tutoring. I feel the most confident tutoring ACT preparation. During my time as a high school student, I worked from an ACT score of 25 to a 36 and developed many effective strategies that I will tailor to the students I tutor and understand the ins and outs of the test. In addition to...

...worked as a math tutor for various ages. I enjoy helping students understand concepts that they may be struggling with. I am kind and patient which allows me modify my teaching methods to better suit the students. Additionally, I am a fluent Spanish speaker and can teach lessons in Spanish if that is preferred by...

...Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. Since being at University, one of the things that I've come to love is tutoring. I've tutored Java 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...

...Math (Pre-Algebra, Algebra, Geometry, and Statistics), Elementary and Middle School Math and Language Arts; English, Grammar, and Writing of all ages. I have experience teaching Social Emotional Skills to fourth and fifth grade students via my service year with Americorps. If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to reach out. Thank you.

...Having worked with students of all ability levels, and now raising a special needs child, I can truly relate to the importance of differentiating instruction. My hope is that students can learn, through my tutoring, that there is not a "one size fits all" solution to their problems. I will engage your student in whatever...

...gaming. I also taught at DigiPen Technical Institute for a year, topics including software engineering and artificial intelligence. I also do android apps for games and open science projects. I have collaborated on a robot of a wormlike creature that is on display currently at Ars Electronica in Linz Austria. See https://github.com/portegys and tom.portegys.com/programs.html for...

...Biology with a minor in Chemistry from Carthage College in Kenosha, WI. Throughout my schooling I have had experience tutoring/teaching my colleagues in both group and one-on-one settings. What I have learned is no student learns material the same way. It takes dialogue between tutor, students, and parents to determine the best plan of action...

...favorite hobbies are cooking, traveling and reading. I am passionate about helping students reach their full potential. My teaching philosophy is preparing the next generation for the future. I think learning should be engaging and fun and enjoy finding new creative ways to teach students. I look forward to working with you.

...math, science, and Spanish. My favorite subject to tutor is Calculus because I have so much fun with the songs and illustration I use to learn and teach. I meet students where they are and use illustrations and several resources to help the student the best I can. Outside of school, I enjoy running, martial...

...a concept that had been confusing before. I coach volleyball at the eighth grade level, and have done so for more than ten years - it's a great activity to develop confidence and teamwork. I come from a large family- -12 brothers and sisters - and like to make people laugh. Even when we are...

I love working with students who want to learn! I aim to explain concepts using real-world examples, and I cater my examples to my students' interests. I'm excited to meet you and get started!

...just as important as the material itself. No one method works for everyone, and figuring out approaches to critical thinking that best serve the student will provide important skills for long term learning, grit, and perseverance. As a tutor, I hope to start small and share what I have found helpful in order to succeed...

...and negative associations students might have with a given subject. I want my determination to work hard to be an example for my students. I graduated from Wheaton College with a degree in Music History with a minor in Mathematics. I have a track record of excellence in academia overall, and have done well in...

I am a very passionate learner and I would be delighted to share that love for learning to other students. My empathetic mindset, work ethic, and persistence for success is what I value most about myself and how it can positively impact others.... My philosophies behind teaching are that there is not a single method to learn a subject, but multiple approaches to learning it. My belief is that using all the resources acquirable will lead...

...I realized not everyone has the same background. I began volunteering with my mom when I was in elementary school. I loved helping out at Special Olympics and working with students who had various disabilities. Once I was in high school, I continued volunteering and started to use my knowledge of the Spanish language to...

...students in small groups, as well as one on one, and believe that all students need to feel their learning is relevant in order to help them comprehend the content. I believe students should feel comfortable voicing their concerns, and discussing their frustrations and fears in order to achieve the best results. I believe in...

...challenging material, preparing for exams, or reinforcing core concepts. I especially enjoy tutoring math, English, and history because they offer opportunities to strengthen both problem-solving and critical thinking skills. My tutoring style is structured, encouraging, and focused on long-term understanding. I aim to make complex ideas clear and manageable while supporting students in becoming independent learners....