Award-Winning Pre-Calculus Tutors serving Lockport, IL

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...graduating from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign with a degree in math and an Illinois teaching certificate, I taught high school math for 5 years and tutored all sections of the ACT for a national standardized test preparation company. Now I'm a stay-at-home mom looking to tutor during the evenings and weekends. I have...

Hello! I am a freshman in college and I am excited to tutor in subjects I excelled in throughout my high school career.

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I am a graduate of Amherst College. I received my Bachelor of Arts in Computer Science & History with a focus on Latin America. Since graduation, I have traveled...

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...My name is Rachel and I am a recent graduate from the University of Chicago. I have a wide variety of academic interests and academic pursuits and love to share my love and excitement for learning with others. I believe in every individual's ability to achieve academically and I always focus on meeting students where...

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...had the most experience teaching it, and I've seen some interesting problems and applications. Learning about math has always been enjoyable for me, and I think I started tutoring to share in that. But, as I've had more experience, I think the part I really try for now is the moment when students who are...

...have a B.S in Biomedical Engineering from IIT and a Master's degree in Bioinformatics. I have been working as a tutor at a community college for a year and a half now, and I'm CLRA certified. I tutor pre-algebra, intermediate algebra, college algebra, geometry, trigonometry, calculus I, and statistics (Including statistics tests on TI83/84). My...

I strive to engage students through effective communication, hands-on lessons, and a strategic method of breaking down problems into their most simple form.

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...am a recent graduate from the University of Illinois at Chicago, where I obtained my Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering. In the past, I have tutored primary, secondary, and post-secondary students. My tutoring in the past has included, but not limited to the following subjects: Math (High School and College Level), Science (High School...

Hello my name is JaVion Holman. I am a student teacher that is so close to becoming a full time teacher. I am willing to tutor because the nation is going through something, and I see this as a chance to help.

I am a german-born physicist. After my PhD at the University of Pittsburgh I spent almost 4 years doing cutting edge research at Argonne National Lab in Chicago, IL in theoretical particle physics. I love teaching, passing on knowledge and inspiring people to find their footing in math and physics!

I recently retired from full-time work. I am a state-certified teacher with eight years of experience in the classroom with students in grades 6 through 12. I have five years of experience as a one-on-one tutor of math and physics for grades 6 -12, AP, ACT and SAT. I obtained a bachelor's degree in engineering...

I currently work as an academic researcher, mentor, and teacher. I have taught multiple college level biology and science courses. Also, I have tutored middle and high school students in math and science. I truly enjoy working with students and I believe that everyone can understand math and science with the right instruction.

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...name is Florence Twu. I'm a first generation Taiwanese American currently located in Illinois. I completed my undergraduate education in Social Studies at Harvard College. I also hold architecture and landscape architecture degrees from the NewSchool of Architecture & Design and University of Pennsylvania, respectively. I began tutoring high school students in the SAT and...