Award-Winning Pre-Calculus Tutors in Grayslake, IL

...others. I also have a huge passion for math. I have loved and excelled at it since elementary school. I'm doing a minor in mathematics at college because I enjoy the subject so much. I try to make sure my students walk away with something from each session. I hold myself to high standards which...

...me. I firmly believe that success in any field lies in first understanding the concepts fully and then applying them to different problems. Hence, in my tutoring sessions, I first explain the concepts, which are followed by examples. All my sessions, however, are tailored to every student's need and I welcome suggestions and constructive criticism.

...fun and strive to make the information relatable to my students. This way we can become excited about the subjects which makes learning that much easier. Mostly I am interested in tutoring math and math-related subjects including economics. Throughout sessions I will always try to convey exactly how important it is to learn the information,...

...I worked as a tutor at a private learning center as well as University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign academic services centers. Currently, I volunteer as a writing advisor and tutor at a local nonprofit organization focused on expanding creative writing skills through workshops and after-school programming. In my tutoring experiences, I have found that the...

...they study best. I tailor my teaching style and methods to each individual, and sometimes I find that the most effective way to learning is to have the student teach it back to me. I always end up learning a lot in unexpected ways from my students, and that's why I love tutoring.

...the first to pick up on any new concept but struggled through each one to understand. I still remember the conceptual hoops one needs to jump through in order to learn the material. I have a more personal approach and like to explain things so they are simple. Working with me will be a process...

...am most passionate about Biology and Writing. Also, I have helped prepare many students for standardized exams such as the PSAT, SAT and ACT, and enjoy making the best of the experience. I was a National Merit Finalist for the PSAT. I am a firm proponent of peer-to-peer learning and the importance of a strong...

...passion for being a tutor comes from my family. I am the oldest son in a family of four children and took great pride helping my younger siblings with their homework while I was in high school. In my free time, I enjoy being active. I played collegiate lacrosse and also enjoy surfing, running, and...

...of fun with the sciences, and experience shows that inciting enthusiasm in a student is as important as making sure they pass the next test. I think the greatest barrier to learning is the avoidance of the unknown, so I concentrate on building strong foundations. My hobbies include engineering, snowboarding, most sports, and reading.

...Math. Math is usually the reason people are afraid to choose majors and avoid taking some classes. The look on a student's face when he understands a concept is priceless. The power a student feels when she is able to understand and solve problems is unlimited. I believe that people learn best when they can...