Award-Winning Statistics Tutors serving Burbank, IL

...the pitfalls and ambiguities which prevent people from understanding concepts in math and the sciences, and I know how to get 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...

...the opportunity to celebrate others' achievements. At the center of those things is the learning process and the meta-process of learning how to learn. From my experiences, academic leadership can have a positive impact beyond the explicit retention and application of classroom materials. Respectively, it has been my great privilege to contribute to others' journeys...

...style to match a student's learning style, the information can flow smoothly, as can a passion for the subject. Achieve this, and learning becomes not only empowering but fun! My past experiences include a recent semester as a student teacher at the middle school age level. I also have many years as a leader in the...

...and M.S. in Probability and Statistics. Afterwards, I went into education and earned an M.A.T. from National-Louis University in Secondary Education. I have worked for 15 years as a n Actuary (a retirement plan mathematician), eight years managing a bookstore and teaching youth in a church, and six years as a public school Math teacher....

...lots of one-on-one attention to students both during and after class. Though I decided a teaching career is not for me, I miss the one-on-one interactions I had with students and helping them with their individual needs. I learned that patience, attention, and time will get almost any student anywhere they may want to go...

...in duties and responsibilities throughout career. Have worked within investment and actuarial consulting firms. Able to analyze market data to support valuation conclusions primarily related to equity and debt investments. Several years of experience performing valuation of pension liability amounts based on projected future cash flows. Excellent communication, presentation and interpersonal skills. Comfortable being a...

...is basically the Socratic method. Among its many benefits, this method makes it easy to engage with students. I also like to stress understanding. I remember the 1973 movie, "The Paper Chase", and the memorable performance by John Houseman, as Professor Kingsfield. I always thought that portrayal, in terms of teaching style, was something I...

...I've had the opportunity to support peers and younger students in subjects ranging from math to writing and standardized test prep. I love helping students break down complex topics into manageable steps and watching their confidence grow as things start to click. I specialize in tutoring math, business, and writing-related subjects, with a special enthusiasm...

...by merit scholarships she earned by becoming a National Merit Scholar (selected based on PSAT performance) and scoring in the 99.9th percentile on the SAT. With two years of professional experience in finance, she has also worked as a math tutor at Mathnasium and a Business Finance Teaching Assistant at USC. Outside of work, Irene...

...as playing soccer and volleyball, cooking and baking, studying, and much more. Through out the years I grew to love tutoring also. I started tutoring ever since my freshman year of High School. I would tutor fellow classmates in subjects such as algebra, physics, calculus 1, and chemistry. I later was fortunate enough to obtain...

...working on my ITTT TEFL and TESOL training since the beginning of last October. In the same month, I got accepted from Southern New Hampshire University and enrolled in their Community Health Education online program. I was so excited and nervous about this new experience, but I am doing well so far. I finished my...

...that forward in your studies. I do that by connecting the content to what is familiar and what matters to you so that the experience is meaningful and the learning sticks. I have my doctorate in Industrial-Organizational Psychology from the Chicago School of Professional Psychology. I was an adjunct professor there and at several other...

...the Division I college football player who needed to improve his grade in a difficult statistics class in order to remain eligible to play, the high school junior trying to pass the AP Economics test to get ahead in college, or the class full of 8th graders who needed extra preparation for high school math,...

...I believe the interpersonal relationship involved with teaching greatly benefits both parties. Learning is fundamental to life- and turning otherwise cumbersome and difficult tasks like passing a hard class into a lightbulb moment is where I find my satisfaction. Turning such a familiar struggle into newfound realization and understanding is what I aim for.

I seek to create a friendly environment that gives my students a desire to come back every day while still maintaining a strict regiment. Together we can work to work to enjoy what we do while doing it efficiently!

...teaching such an abstract subject. As an instructor, I am committed to learning more effective teaching practices to help students understand computer science. I strongly believe every student is truly capable of developing independent critical thinking and problem solving skills necessary for them to succeed in whatever they want to pursue. Having a strong positive...

...that every student learns differently, and I tailor my approach to fit individual needs, whether that means breaking down complex concepts step-by-step or reinforcing foundational skills. I genuinely enjoy math, and I strive to help students not only improve their performance but also build confidence and curiosity in the subject. My goal is to create...

...of my life but not just in an academic way. I am a strong believer in the idea that numbers rule the world from finance to construction to medicine. All my closest connections from faculty and staff since middle school have been with math teachers and professors. I was the only math major in my...

...and support other students in that community. Of course I am also happy to teach anyone else too! I have worked as a tutor with students of all ages from 4 to 40 in a variety of study areas including mathematics (basics, geometry, algebra, calculus), computer science and reading. My approach to tutoring is primarily...

...outside of school writing and recording music. I play guitar, sing, and occasionally make my own beats. If I'm not making music, maybe you'll find me eating tacos or pasta. When it comes to tutoring, I feel comfortable working with both higher and lower levels of math. Whether it's calculus or elementary number facts, I...