Award-Winning Statistics Tutors serving Des Plaines, IL

...I spent a semester at UIC as a volunteer tutor in the math center, which uncovered a passion for teaching math. I believe that most people are not as bad at math as they think, and that many people dislike math because of poor instruction they received growing up. I hope to change that. Outside of tutoring, I'm a purple belt in Brazilian jiu-jitsu and enjoy going to as many baseball games as I can.

I am a college professor with 10 years of teaching and tutoring experience; with the experience and patience to help you achieve your goals in any mathematical setting. Undergraduate, graduate, high school math courses and math sections of standardized tests are my specialty.

...data, statistics, mathematical models, and calculus. Why do you need to know what slope intercept form of a linear equation is? Because it lets to do regression models to find out the relationship between variables under different conditions! Tutoring for me is as much about grounding the material in useful topics as it about explaining the mechanics that underlie the material. Sure you could memorize all the formulas in the world for that trigonometry test,...

To foster a positive learning environment conducive to promoting conceptual understanding and strengthening problem solving skills across all levels of mathematics. I graduated from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign with Bachelors of Science in Electrical Engineering. I was on the College of Engineering dean's list twice (top 20% of students) and was an active member of Illini Solar Car, Women In Electrical and Computer Engineering, and IEEE

...University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, majoring in Molecular and Cellular Biology has exposed me to a rigorous curriculum that has prepared me to take on the challenges most young students have academically. Aside from that, I have over 4 years of tutoring experience in the sciences, math, and reading between elementary, high school, and even college environments. Thank you for taking the time to read my statement. I hope you allow me to demonstrate my...

...the best training methodology, tutoring tips, videos, lessons and multiple other means of media for my students. As a potential tutor of your child I look forward to utilizing my skillset to further impact generations of students. I sincerely desire to give back the educational gift that was so graciously bestowed upon me. The possibilities for the students once they understand their potential in mathematics is limitless. One of my greatest rewards is hearing the...

...received a staged reading at the Chicago Writers Bloc Festival. I'm a long-time game player and enjoy such games as Carcassonne, Legendary and even RPGs. My favorite RPG character was a superhero/ villain, imprisoned by aliens. I cycle to work about four days a week, enjoy traditional Celtic music and dance and cooking. I have one daughter and am owned by a cat. Though I've had live-in relationships with dogs too. :)

I am a passionate problem solver and constant learner excited to help create connections, and convey concepts to those in need. I enjoy working with people to make measurable positive changes in their assessments.

I am a recent graduate of the Engineering School at Northwestern University with a double major in Manufacturing and Design Engineering as well as Environmental Sciences. I have experience with and enjoy teaching grades 1-8 and students starting high school in areas such as math, test prep, and essay writing. Each student learns differently, and understanding how an individuals learns is essential for fostering a positive and productive work environmental optimal for enhancing performance.

...the opportunity to share that love with you by serving as your tutor! I am particularly good with writing and statistics, which are what I currently use the most as a student. That said, as a social worker I have developed empathy for those who are struggling and the patience and commitment to explain tough concepts in a variety of ways to help others understand them. Social work is all about empowerment, and knowledge is...

...I first became interested in tutoring during study sessions with my fellow peers. The coursework of a premedical student can be very challenging and I found I had a particular aptitude for breaking down complex subjects into smaller understandable parts, mostly by using relatable metaphors and comparisons. Even the most esoteric content can be understood if you find a way to make it applicable to your own life, in a sense to make the knowledge...

I recently graduated from Loyola University Chicago with a Bachelor of Science in the field of mathematics. For years I have made an effort to assist those struggling in math, and all of my regular students saw marked rise in their grades as a result. In particular, I love to teach high school mathematics and statistics.

...I teach, I try to determine the best way that you learn and what you enjoy so that my approach will be best suited to you. I have found that enganging with a student and adapting to his/her skillset allows for the quickest path to growth and a mastery of the subject matter. I am extremely personable and patient and am willing to do what it takes to help you succeed. In my free time,...

Understanding how math works has been invaluable to my life, and I love helping others see how they can grow to appreciate the nuances that make mathematics so great.

I am a former high school teacher and current PhD student. I have many years of experience tutoring middle school and five years of experience teaching a variety of high school subjects. I am passionate about education and hope to get to work with you!

I am a University of Michigan graduate that studied Economics. I enjoy tutoring students in Macro and Microeconomics, as well as Finance, upper level Econ courses and Statistics.

...read on the subjects quite a bit. I am currently working on a Neuroscience major at Northwestern University with a Biochemical Engineering Minor. I hope to use my knowledge of engineering when I'm a doctor to start my own tech business and make a large impact on the field. I look forward to meeting all intellectual challenges and hopefully I can make my clients understand the benefits and many dimensions of learning.

I am a graduate of Hunter College High School in New York City and am currently pursuing a statistics degree at Northwestern University. My love for math started in elementary school and I have been a peer tutor since middle school. One of the most crucial viewpoints for teaching is that everyone has the potential to learn, and that it's up to the teacher to convey it in an interesting and clear way.

As a student who is truly passionate about Math and Science, I seek to help others understand Calculus, Physics, Chemistry, etc, so that their foundation in the sciences is strong enough to take on more complex topics. I believe in letting my teaching style be dynamic in order to teach different students successfully.... My philosophy is that I should teach my students how to reason, not how to use a formula. Truly understanding a concept better...

...education after the second grade. As a result I had to teach myself. Through trial and error in my own self-education, I learned how to approach study through many facets. In the sixth grade I became the de facto instructor for several of my subjects, and by my tenure in college I was an instructor to my peers in title. I would be happy to share my knowledge of both content and study skills.