Award-Winning Pre-Calculus Tutors in Darien, IL

...is Mike Hennelly and I am a sophomore at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign where I study Mathematics and Computer Science. I'm originally from Downers Grove, Illinois where I attended Downers Grove South High School. I have always been an active person. I love sports, the outdoors, and travel. Above all I like trying new...

...trying to learn both French and Spanish and every month I try to read a book about a completely new subject. On my free time - oh wait I have no free time (LOL). That's right, I'm a bit of a workaholic so that means that my schedule is full at all times. I recognize...

...teaching, and have real-world experience is in finance, real estate, and government. I am truly a person who "uses that stuff we learn in school in real life." I have literally used geometry, trigonometry, report writing, economics, and history at work. So, I am always passionate about the why of things, and will always start...

I am currently at freshman at Northwestern University majoring in computer science. I tutored students in math throughout high school and would love to continue doing so!

...economics - focusing on microeconomics including AP microeconomics. While tutoring and teaching, I am a huge advocate for not understanding just how to solve the problem, but realizing why we are doing the steps in order to achieve the final solution. Not only am I trying to get the person to understand the problem, but...

...prep to homework help and everything in between! I am comfortable working with any student, regardless of their mathematical background and ability, and I strongly believe that deep understanding of abstract mathematical concepts is attainable by anyone - all thats needed is curiosity and willingness to learn. That being said, its part of my goal...

...the concepts, so they can apply their knowledge to unique situations. In a world of increasing automation, it is critical students are versatile and can adapt to new situations on the fly. To that end, I will teach them how to solve a problem rather than state the solution to the problem. Often times, students...

...during group assignments. While I specialized in teaching mathematics, I can tutor most high school level subjects, especially those related to the SAT or ACT. My teaching style will be adapted to an individual student's needs. For example, with a kinesthetic learner, I would have have them do practice problems, assisting with explanations as needed....

I was introduced to VT by a friend. I love interacting with students and share my knowledge with them, watch them learn subjects and succeed. I enjoy the results that we get out of our shared effort.