Award-Winning Pre-Calculus Tutors serving Vernon Hills, IL

...student-tutor for the university which gave me experience instructing others both online and in person. I believe that everybody is capable of success in Math, given proper instruction and an individualized approach. I hope to be able to give students the extra push they need for success as well as build their math confidence and...

...resiliencequalities I bring into every tutoring session. I began tutoring after years of helping classmates and friends in school, always motivated by the moment when something finally clicks. That spark of understanding is incredibly rewarding and continues to drive my passion for working with students. While I tutor various subjects, I specialize in math, finance,...

I am here to help to the best of my ability and to provide quality tutoring services to whomever that wish to learn and improve.

...I have been involved in many activities throughout my undergraduate and high school career, including reading to third graders, teaching juniors how to take the ACT, and editing many essays in college as well. I love aiding other students, even my own peers, and one, it brings me satisfaction when the light bulb finally clicks...

...am on a trivia team that has won several contests. I also play guitar and chess, the latter of which I teach children to play in an after-school program. More than anything, I love to share information and ideas, find new ways to approach problems, and seek to understand the different ways people think about...

...then became a social worker for families facing challenges for two years. I was born and raised in Chicago then moved to the suburbs. I grew up playing hockey and participated in many sports in high school. I enjoy creating art and appreciating the art others create. I believe that whether someone cooks, fixes cars,...

...you in your endeavors. I am free from 9am-9pm on weekdays and weekends. I live in the Chicago area near the Loop and do not have a car, so it would be more convenient if my students were able to meet me downtown. If the parents are driving, you are more than welcome to stay...

...both young and old reach their potential in their targeted areas. Being a lifelong learner myself, I have recently pivoted to a career in cybersecurity where I work as a cybersecurity analyst. I am proof that one is never too old to pursue their interests, and I am happily learning daily about the never-ending rabbit...

My professional life has been spent helping young people reach their full potential in the fields of mathematics and physics. I am a full-time high-school teacher with nearly 20 years of experience. With a friendly and patient demeanor, I believe my tutoring will help build confidence and a strong academic foundation in struggling students.... With a growth mindset, there is nothing that a student can't accomplish.

...learned that students understand the material easily when explained using pictures, flow charts and videos. I try to inculcate small activities to keep my students actively engaged during sessions. I personally create a study plan for each student depending on their needs. I'm passionate about teaching and helping students come to love learning.

My key to good teaching is simplicity. Also, a lot of guided practice, then, independent in the real world.

...student teaching at Loyola Academy in Wilmette. Following that, I was hired by Loyola, where I taught math and computer programming for five years. While there, I also helped out with the ministry program, driving students to ministry activities and going on an immersion trip with students to Appalachia. An illness caused me to leave...

I aim to create thoughtful, innovative and exciting lessons, which support my students as individuals. I am very motivated, hardworking and dependable, and I get a real sense of purpose from helping my students to achieve the best possible grades.

...I graduated from Schaumburg High School in Illinois and am currently studying Neuroscience at the University of Illinois Chicago. Although my favorite subject to tutor is Math, I am open to various levels of Biology, Chemistry, and English. I could also help with AP classes such as Calculus AB and BC, US Government, and AP...

...Introductory Chemistry (Semesters 1 + 2), Organic Chemistry (Semesters 1 + 2), Introductory Physics (Kinematics + Electromagnetism), and Biochemistry. My favorite subject to tutor is biochemistry - it is the subject I most enjoyed in school and what spurred me to pursue a career in medicine. My teaching philosophy can be summed up with two...

...tutoring since I was in middle school! Ive always loved teaching and have plenty of experience as a tutor, substitute teacher, teaching assistant, Big Sister Mentor, and Peer Coach. By working with so many different individuals, Ive learned to personalize my tutoring methods to best match each of my students learning styles and needs. It...

...tend to be tricky for an individual that they may not have been able to articulate themselves. This collaboration of both student and tutor is what makes this system so effective. Outside of school I have a passion for sports particularly football and basketball. I love the idea of putting the correct people together and...

...degree in education in the United Kingdom. I have lived for many years in the USA where I obtained my master's degree in special education. My subjects are math, physics, general science, and special education. I particularly enjoy tutoring students who need extra help to keep pace. My style is relaxed, friendly, and caring.

...areas of mathematical thought and application. If there is one thing that I have noticed, it's that everyone has their own style of learning. Mathematics can invoke fear in an individual, so much so that they put their work off until the last possible second, but it is really just a matter of anxiety that...

...from the University of Chicago, and a strong academic background in many subjects. I am very familiar with the wide range of resources, online and in print, which facilitate better language-learning. I have worked with students on poetry as well as prose and have developed methods to focus on vocabulary, grammar, and scansion.