Award-Winning SAT Math Tutors for Students in Darien, IL

I have a deep love of math and science and teaching. I have a PhD in physical chemistry from the University of Chicago. I have been tutoring and teaching for 15 years. I have experience tutoring all levels of math from arithmetic to calculus, chemistry, and physics.

...as College Level Gen Chemistry and Gen Biology. When I was younger getting proper tutoring really changed my goals and trajectory for high school as it really help me set the by high for myself and achieve my goals. I'm looking forward to tutoring you and helping you wherever you are in your journey to...

...I value teaching because it helps me continue to learn and sharpen my mind. I also enjoy being able to pass on the knowledge I have been given. If I work with you, you can expect my full attention, a great attitude, and a good balance between teaching, listening, and practicing. Go Cubs!

...can put myself in my student's shoes and understand their lives. It is my goal that any student that I have will fully understand any issue they have with any subject. Also, Ive worked as a tutor/mentor all through out my high school and college years from math to science and everything in between. Its...

...Political Science and worked closely with students in both roles to clarify class material. I have also helped high school seniors develop their common application and worked with a middle schooler to learn to become more comfortable with writing. I am someone who loves to explore different subject matters and then help others to gain...

...various schools. One fun fact about me is that for my first teaching job, I taught in the same school that I attended as a child. It was strange teaching with some of my former teachers at first but then I was able to learn so much from them. I have 20 years of education...

...With these two jobs, I am able to assist many students at my college in math and physics. After a year of tutoring other students I began to notice that my knowledge on the topics had increased substantially and therefore my skills as a tutor increased even more. It is well known that the best...

...in listening to what has worked (or hasn't worked) for the student previously and applying that to the subject or task at hand. I also understand what it is like to be a student struggling in a subject, despite their best efforts. I have learned many techniques for studying efficiently, organizing information, and managing stress...

...& formulas. In working with me, my students learn how to judge their WORK instead of judging themselves. I believe education is more than the information we accumulate in our heads; it is the habits we develop as we revise our outputs and the skills we build to keep learning. In my spare time, I...

...training from the same university. My favorite aspect of teaching was the one-on-one interactions I would have with my students when they came for conferences or office hours. I believe that an important part of teaching is taking a personal interest in the students and helping them become self-motivated in their education.

...Marine Corps as an Intelligence Officer. I recently left the Marine Corps and accepted a job at Simeon Career Academy in Chicago's Chatham neighborhood. I'm a dedicated professional who is committed to helping students achieve their goals. In my free time, I enjoy running long distances and hanging out with my family.

...Chris Kokkines. I am a rising sophomore at Indiana University studying finance and business analytics. On campus, I am involved with Microsoft Excel peer tutoring, the Sales and Financial Services Clubs, and the university's Hutton Honors College. I am originally from Vernon Hills, Illinois, where I have additional past tutoring experience at Mathnasium and Kumon.

...an educational mentor. I love teaching high school and middle school students in writing and other topics because I think it's important to impart wisdom onto the younger generation. My teaching style centers around one concept - the desire to learn. If you are willing to learn I am willing to put my all into teaching.

...qualities and help them with their homework. My passion for tutoring rooted from the time my little cousin immigrated to the United States from India. As a child, I had the privilege of having a private tutor, so I thought it was my responsibility to tutor my younger cousin while his parents were busy working...

...they are motivated to learn something new every day. Students control their decision-making. However, motivating them to make the decisions that benefit them academically is the key to successful education. I want to motivate them to attack any challenging situation with confidence and a strategic plan. Problem solving is a big key in the real...

...spent many years working as a sports camp counselor for elementary and high school aged children and have thoroughly enjoyed those experiences. The same energy and passion I brought to sports camp, I try to channel into my tutoring. I always ensure I stay motivated, engaged, and having fun so that my students will (hopefully!)...

...and would be glad to pass on the torch. I am passionate about teaching Biology, Math, Chemistry and College level physics .I have volunteered at the Akanksha Foundation in India, where I taught science and English to 7th and 5th graders and it was absolutely one of the best experiences of my life.

...well as provides them with free SAT test preparation. I particularly enjoy teaching Algebra I and Geometry. As part of my requirements for College Possible I created and taught two standardized test prep lesson plans a week in the months leading up to my students' in-school administered SAT test. I am a firm advocate of...

Throughout my tutoring experience, I have loved connecting with students to understand their best learning methods and to work with them to make their learning successful. I look forward to doing so to continue a student's improvement!

I'm passionate about sharing knowledge with others and working with students on concrete ways to improve how they study and retain information. My background is in the arts and I am a supporter of theatre, fine arts, and art history. I'd be happy to work with you!