Award-Winning Trigonometry Tutors serving Washington Park, IL

...Chemistry class. I only taught the whole class a few times, but I quickly realized that being on the teacher side of education gives a whole new perspective on the subject matter, and I find it very interesting. I then got my start individually tutoring students in the class, and was able to help them...

...philosophy is that there is no student who cannot improve: every individual has a preferred method for arriving at an answer, and it's up to the tutor to guide them towards optimal performance. Although I graduated with a science degree, I study philosophy and history for fun. I enjoy playing board games and piecing puzzles...

...these subjects I immediately see the bigger picture, with the knowledge learned from them being able to apply to other subjects across the board. My teaching style is a 'Learn with the student' approach, breaking down problems to basic parts and building them up piece by piece, really understanding what and why we are doing...

...am currently attending California Institute of the Arts. I am studying art, as well as theatre and art management. Eventually, I hope to attend grad school for library science. My favorite subject to tutor in is math. I believe in life-long education, and I hope to impart that to the students I meet. In my...

...that the best way to ace tests and classes is by being confident. This is only possible if we understand the concepts rather than memorizing (especially in subjects such as math and science). Whenever I tutor, I always aim to build strong personal relationships with my students by listening and communicating with them. I try...

...also had some experience in helping classmates with subjects such as Organic Chemistry and Physical Chemistry. I strongly believe in the idea that, if a tutee does not understand a concept, it is my fault for not having conveyed the concept effectively and in concrete terms. Tutoring sessions should be stress-free to allow for real...

...and in Mathematics. I earned my Master's degree in Mathematics for Educators with a focus on Secondary Education from Webster University in 2014. Since my graduation I have taught high school mathematics in both the public and private school environments, as well as continuing to tutor in my spare time. In the past, I have...

...suicide prevention through peer support. It has been a humbling experience to get to know the NoStigmas community and encouraging others to share their story through our platform. I also volunteer for City Faces, which is a nonprofit that creates a safe space for children ranging from ages 2-18 to express themselves in St. Louis....

...collaborative process with lots of time for the person I'm tutoring to ask clarifying questions . I really enjoy taking seemingly difficult topics and explaining them in a logical fashion while emphasizing the basics every step of the way. I find that students' frustration with a concept generally stems from uncertainty regarding how to organize...

...have conducted research on education policy and teacher feedback systems. I am finishing an honors thesis on the importance of preschool teacher-child relationship quality in the development of depression, and hope to work at a research institution before becoming a teacher. In my spare time, I enjoy playing piano and flute. I taught piano for...

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...is continuing this year. In addition to my love of tutoring, I also have a passion for working with other people. During my time at Colgate University, I demonstrated my interpersonal skills and ability to relate to my community through the Konosioni Senior Honor Society. Without a direct service component to our organization, I worked...

...on a graduate degree in Engineering at Washington University in St. Louis. My teaching approach with students is very similar to the approach I use with myself when I am struggling to learn a new concept. I try presenting the concept in a new way, or going back to what the student (or myself) knows...

...have also received a plethora of other academic awards including: TEAMS best of state, the Frank T. Armstrong Memorial Award, the Dartmouth Alumni Book Award, and the Top Scholar Athlete Award from the St. Louis Post Dispatch. On top of my academic achievements, my experience as a tutor sets me apart. I have been tutoring...

...I am a passionate math person who loves to deal with 'math anxiety'. I am confident to teach math at any level, and my goal is to have my students reach their maximum capacity. I love tutoring since it provides an opportunity for individualized instruction. I can diagnose my students' strength and weaknesses in one...

...took Introductory, Intermediate and Advanced Microeconomics and Macroeconomics courses. I also took several statistics and econometric courses. These course not only taught my about economic theory, but also sharpened my math skills by forcing me to apply the calculus, linear algebra, and probability I had learned in other courses. To supplement my economics degree, I...

...graduated from the University of Notre Dame in applied math. I have experience tutoring ACT and math. I'm very good at communicating concepts in an easy to understand manner. My philosophy is to first understand the student so we can define objectives, create a plan of action for both myself and the student, and evaluate...

...University of Michigan with a BS in Aerospace Engineering as well as an MS in Aerospace Engineering from Missouri University of Science & Technology. I have taught aerospace engineering lab courses as a graduate teaching assistant. Additionally, I have tutored algebra and geometry for the Mehlville School District. I enjoy tutoring middle school through high...

...Cognitive and Behavioral Neuroscience and a minor in Spanish Language. I pursued this degree because of my passion to help kids, like me, who have ADHD. It took me some time to gain confidence in my academic abilities because of this diagnosis, and so I hope to help other students realize that ADHD has nothing...

...critical for students trying to master difficult content. Equally important is for students to gain the confidence necessary to tackle and conquer challenges in situations where they are required to work independently. It is important that tutors give students the tools to solve these problems without actually completing the work for them.