Award-Winning Trigonometry Tutors serving Schaumburg, IL

...of three siblings, I was always helping them with school work and I developed a passion for it. I am currently studying at Elmhurst University with a double major in Applied Math and Physics. Some of my favorite subjects to tutor are calculus and differential equations since they are the most applicable. I have been tutoring for the past 2.5 years college students, and I have developed a variety of techniques. My philosophy consists of...

...year and a half now, and I'm CLRA certified. I tutor pre-algebra, intermediate algebra, college algebra, geometry, trigonometry, calculus I, and statistics (Including statistics tests on TI83/84). My tutoring experience has been rewarding, as I have had the opportunity to meet many students with diverse cultural and academic backgrounds. It's my goal as a tutor to help students grasp the concepts and learn how to apply them, rather than simply accumulate information. I believe in...

...curriculum to suit those goals. I earned a PhD in statistics at The University of Iowa. I also served as Supervisory Teaching Assistant for a business statistics course, received Honorable Mention for Outstanding Teaching Assistant Award based on supervisor nominations, and a "Thank a Teacher" award by nomination from a former student. In my teaching evaluations, which I can provide upon request, students describe my style as "supportive" and "always willing to help."... Reading comprehension is...

As a graduate of University of Michigan with a degree in Kinesiology I hope to help offer my knowledge, patience and desire to help others learn through personalized tutoring meant to meet each child's academic goals by broadening their understanding of different topics and helping them develop the skills necessary to problem solve and/or articulate themselves to the best of their availability.

...My experiences include teaching a summer algebra class through UW-Milwaukee's Upward Bound Program, tutoring in Political Science, Economics, and Statistics for the University of Oklahoma Athletics Department, managing a team of nearly 40 volunteer tutors at Madison West High School's Schools of Hope program, and delivering review sessions to packed college lecture halls at the University of Oklahoma as an Undergraduate Teaching Fellow. I worked as a Master Tutor for the Milwaukee YMCA's Sponsor-A-Scholar program...

...and high schools in the Chicagoland area over those past ten years. In addition to being a classroom teacher, I have also provided tutoring in Math, Science, and test prep. I am confident that my students improve in their subject area and showcase this improvement through constant record-keeping throughout and after each session. As a reflective and enthusiastic teacher and tutor, I am dedicated to ensure my students gather necessary knowledge and skills to develop...

I am an undergraduate student studying molecular biology and bioengineering. I have always enjoyed teaching others and have been tutoring for 4 years. I recognize that every student learns differently so I emphasize individualized lesson plans. I am excited at the possibility of sharing my knowledge and tips in math, science, reading, writing, the SAT, college essays, and more!

...will receive the same answer to a problem, but would have arrived by different methods. Because of this, I believe a student, best, comprehends a topic when he or she applies his or her own logic to the problem, thus, when I tutor, I adapt to the method and logic that the student is using and guide them to the correct answer. I will, also, suggest other methods and demonstrate my method of solving the...

...STEM subjects (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math), and sometimes they just need a different view to understand the content information in front of them. In addition, I have a more patient approach to helping others understand because I believe in reducing the frustration that students are already experiencing with subject materials and not adding to it. It is about developing a mutually beneficial relationship where both the student and myself enjoy learning from each other...

...six years, including operating systems, distributed processing, graphics, and gaming. I also taught at DigiPen Technical Institute for a year, topics including software engineering and artificial intelligence. I also do android apps for games and open science projects. I have collaborated on a robot of a wormlike creature that is on display currently at Ars Electronica in Linz Austria. See https://github.com/portegys and tom.portegys.com/programs.html for code projects. See tom.portegys.com/research.html for a list of my publications in...

...Calculus. Throughout my life, I have been firm in many concepts of math and have been tutoring people in my high school as part of the math club, and have been helping my cousins and friends with various concepts of math. I even took SAT with a score of 760 in the math section and 650 in the English section. I hope I help anyone I tutor in building strong fundamentals with math or SAT...

...by focusing on what really matters: building confidence and a clear understanding of concepts. My teaching style is simple I make sure students fully understand the basics, then guide them step by step to solve problems on their own. I encourage lots of practice and always take time to clear doubts, so that no student feels left behind. Math doesn't have to be scary with the right approach, it becomes logical and even enjoyable! My...

...feedback from students to determine what they feel is working and what isn't in our sessions. I think the best way to learn is through practice. I typically use class time to present a lesson plan, practice problems on the lesson, and talk through the solutions to determine areas of strength and areas of improvement. I typically provide some homework problems to allow students a chance to try concepts on their own to strengthen their...

I have wanted to be a teacher ever since I can remember, and that has become a reality as I graduated in December 2016 with my degree in Secondary Math Education. It is my passion and my goal to help as many students as I can and share my love of math with them!

...always share the same passion and appreciation for mathematics. Consequently, an effective teacher must have the patience to support and encourage students through topics in which they may struggle. An effective teacher must also possess a commitment to their students so that those students may trust that their teacher will not waiver even when they struggle. By collaborating with colleagues, an effective teacher is able to continually gain methods for explaining topics to students. This...

I am a graduate of the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign with Bachelors in Chemical Engineering. I have previously tutored students in college specifically in chemistry and calculus. If you have any hobbies you enjoy outside of education, let me know! I will try to cater to each student individually and make learning as relatable to you as possible. ... I think that if you can relate to something, you can learn it more effectively. I...

...chemistry and biology, which solidifies my math and science background. I am eager to spread my knowledge and get challenged by students to stay up to date with current curriculum. My teaching style is individualized per student, depending on what works with them. I constantly refer to books myself, or to internet for up to date information, so that the student is taught a method that is the same which is taught in school. I...

...can create a powerful domino effect for students: As their arguments become more interesting to them, they become more willing to revise their writing to make it as lucid and coherent as possible. Smart kids often get away with cloaking a flimsy argument in superfluous language. I want my students to realize that the strongest writing strikes a balance between clarity and precisionI hope to help them encounter that rush of excitement that comes from...

...others learn and seeing the accomplishment on their faces when a concept we've been working on finally clicks. Some of my favorite topics to teach are psychology and standardized tests like the ACT--these are areas that I enjoyed studying when I was in high school, so I like to make them fun and interesting for my students as well. In my free time, I make time to read for pleasure, get outside to enjoy the...

...America, and I later earned my master's in education from Harvard University. I was even able to earn a Teacher of the Year award for my school, my city, and then my county. But a lot more important than awards or degrees is that I genuinely have a good time working with students of all ages. Learning itself is fun, and there is often a lot of humor and reward along the way as well!...