Award-Winning Pre-Calculus Tutors serving South Elgin, IL

...science. I also carry an algebra endorsement. Math courses I have taught include Pre-Algebra, Algebra, Trigonometry, Geometry, Linear Algebra, Pre-Calculus and Calculus. Science courses I have taught include Earth and Space Science, Life Science, and Physical Science. I have served as both a Math and Science Department chair, and a Science Instructional Coach. I am...

...school. Taking a human physiology class in the spring semester of my junior year of college was the initial catalyst that led to my decision to become a doctor. I had been following my interests up to that point, and my interest in studying the human body started me on the path that I am...

I am a sophomore studying Mechanical Engineering at Purdue University. I love being able to help students learn since I know everyone can use a little help to be their best selves. I want to get to know everyone I tutor a bit better so I can tailor my help more specifically for them.

...fourth year medical student at Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine. I am an alumnus of Northwestern University where I was part of the Honors Program in Medical Education (HPME) and majored in Molecular Biology and Genetics. I graduated in 2016 Magna Cum Laude with Honors in Biological Sciences. I have had a number of...

My name is Jessica, I am a mom studying Electrical Engineering. I love everything math and science, and will try to help anyone that wants it in the best way I can!

...range of subjects, I am most passionate about chemistry, physics, biology, and math. In my experience helping struggling students is a matter of time and mentoring before they dominating a topic. I am a strong believer in preparing students in the science, technology, and engineering fields. In my spare time, I enjoy reading journals and...

...suburbs (Addison, IL). When I am tutoring a student, I look to make a problem applicable to the student's experiences. I look to show them the parallels between things they are familiar with and the problem in question. Seeing a student's realization that they can solve a problem brings me satisfaction. In my free time,...

...around them. I explain every concept in straightforward and totally plain language to describe the relationships between all of the moving parts in math and science subjects. I use familiar analogies as needed to paint a picture of the models students should imagine to successfully solve problems and wrap their heads around the concepts. After...

...science, including both biology and chemistry. These are by far my favorite subjects to teach because they are subjects that many students struggle on, and I have a strong sense of empathy in the learning process. This means I find it easy to determine exactly what students are struggling with in order to tackle those...

...as a middle school student back in California and have continued to tutor every year since. So many years of practice has allowed me to become versed in tutoring individuals of all ages in a wide variety of subjects. For the last two years I have focused on working with students with learning disabilities such...

...that each student has the potential to learn any subject as long as they’re taught in a way that suits them and they want to learn. Different students have different needs, so tutoring one-on-one can be a lot more beneficial than classroom learning simply because the teacher can personalize their lessons to fit each student....

...impression that you either "get" reading and writing, or you don't. I firmly disagree. I want to push my students to discover an idea or even a word that piques their curiosity in everything they read. Then, I show them how they can bring this same excitement to their own writing. Generating this enthusiasm can...

...career. My Engineering curriculum at Northwestern was heavily centered around Math, Chemistry, Biology and Physics, so I can work with a student on more than one class at a time. I also have a lot of experience with test prep and love working with students who need help with standardized tests. I'm a laid back...

...that kind of individualized instruction to help students prepare for and succeed in all of their scholastic endeavors. One of the reasons I majored in English was that every subject is of interest to me, and language is the primary tool with which we share knowledge and ideas about all of them. While my primary...

...struggle. By collaborating with colleagues, an effective teacher is able to continually gain methods for explaining topics to students. This is extremely helpful when students are finding a concept to be difficult and creates the possibility for differentiation within the classroom. Curriculum development is also more successful when it is created collaboratively with other colleagues....

...rather than trauma. In each lies a means of expression and an opportunity for dialogue. Physics, for example, offers us a completely new vocabulary for describing our natural world. My goal is for you to develop a comfortable rhythm using unfamiliar vocabulary and the ideas behind them. Patience, young one, and you will feel empowered,...

...part of my life and I take a lot of joy in being able to teach others. I started on a volunteer basis during high school, where I taught middle school Math and English, and I have continued tutoring middle and high school students while in college. I definitely have the most experience teaching Math,...

I am willing to tailor my tutoring to the needs of any students interested in pursuing subjects of my expertise and improving their overall retention of knowledge and academic skills.

...math and software programming subjects from pre-algebra to calculus 3 and C++. It's very important to create a strong foundation to be able to continue learning more complex ideas or problems. This is why I focus on starting with learning and studying the simplest idea until it is mastered before moving on.

...on one and larger group settings. During my PhD I was awarded a teaching fellowship which allowed me to continue teaching while I continued to perform research and carry out my dissertation work. I have always enjoyed teaching and particularly enjoy helping students where they are struggling and to help them work their way through,...