Award-Winning Tutors serving Darien, IL

...opportunity to build and explore my skillset that now allows me to most effectively guide my peers in articulating their own ideas in addition to strategically achieve their goals. My tutoring ethos is I am here to provide the necessary support and show the structures from which any person can express themselves through writing or...

...of how other students think and develop ideas, and it allows myself to see new ways to look at problems. While I'm not studying (or helping my friends study), I love to play music (piano, flute, guitar), take a walk through the forest preserve, draw, design/sew clothing, chat with friends, etc. I look forward to...

...that an informed citizenry is the only true safeguard against tyranny. I have taught K-12 and High school students back in my country-of-origin Nigeria. In the U.S, I have taught Financial Literacy with Junior Achievement to K-12 schools and mentor ungraduated students from my Alumni. In addition, I have a cybersecurity blog educating and creating...

...to mention a two year stint in Guatemala while in the Peace Corps, doing business development work and playing semi-professional soccer. I have recently graduated with my MA in Counseling and began working at a nonprofit called Thresholds located in Chicago. I currently work with a caseload of 25 people that have severe mental health...

...tutor. Go figure. I've become pretty good at explaining it. Just start your semester with a tutor. I'm happy to help or get another tutor - but do it at the beginning of the course. Students conquer this difficult subject through repetition. History, social sciences, and English (grammar, literature and/or writing) are all subjects that...

...My tutoring endeavors started when I was in middle school, working with elementary students. As I progressed through high school I helped students in 6th through 8th grades and covered math and science courses. I continued to tutor all the way through college, working with middle school and high school students. Through those years of...

...department's head in research, class instruction and course creation. The social sciences are amongst my favorite to tutor with psychology (surprise surprise) holding first place though I also have a fondness for working on writing intensive assignments such as research papers and argumentative essays. Countless evidence points to the fact that education is essential to...

...to help beginner students find their footing with this beautiful language. I love seeing students become more confident learners, and I love watching students find what works best for them and grow beyond anyone's expectations! You can expect me to take a compassionate, curious, non directive approach to tutoring. I recognize and appreciate individuality and...

...in college and high school, I've learned that the best path to knowledge comes through doing, failing, and doing again until one succeeds. Consequently, I use my tutoring sessions to allow students to do just that. I focus my teaching around practice problems and examples which make students learn by doing and which allow me...

...the English Language Arts: Reading, Writing, Speaking and Listening. I have other areas of interest and expertise as well - from the academic to the creative ends of the spectrum. But enough about me. How about you? Just you being here is reason enough to get you started on the path that leads to your...

...this niche sub-discipline afforded me an opportunity of a semester at the Brookhaven National Laboratory. Upon obtaining my Bachelor of Science Degree, I continued my education to obtain a Master's degree in Chemistry. Subsequently, employed by various companies in the industry, I worked in the fields of Semiconductors, Natural Gas and Energy, and provided technical...

...being able to help others. I hope through tutoring, I will be able to continue to help others in a setting outside the medical field! I graduated from Saint Louis University in May 2018 with a Bachelor of Science in Neuroscience and two minors in Biology and Health Care Ethics. During my time at SLU...

...going to live music in Chicago and playing mandolin. I think my studies have given me a unique perspective on what makes tutoring effective. In addition to teaching the academics of the subject, I find it important to identify the obstacles to learning the child may be experiencing (such as anxiety, testing environment, interpersonal difficulties,...

...from college, touring with multiple children's theatre companies, and teaching theatre to and performing for young people across the country. After her tours Haley spent two years in New York City acting and tutoring, but in 2018 she relocated to Chicago in search of a change of pace-- and more trees. The pace in Chicago...

...of Medicine. I am an alumnus of Northwestern University where I was part of the Honors Program in Medical Education (HPME) and majored in Molecular Biology and Genetics. I graduated in 2016 Magna Cum Laude with Honors in Biological Sciences. I have had a number of teaching positions and consider it a passion of mine!

...a gateway into teaching which is something I may pursue in the future. My style of tutoring is very much question based. I first like to gauge where my pupils are and try and rebuild the foundation that they are lacking. I will take as much time that is needed to get my students to...

As a teacher, my primary objective is to create a safe and inclusive learning environment where all students feel valued and supported. I believe that every student has unique strengths and challenges, and it is my responsibility as a teacher to identify and address these individual needs.

I'm an electrical engineer from Illinois Tech. I have a strong background in math and would love to help you.... With positive encouragement.

...Madison Senior High School. I have a B.A. from Columbia College in Film and Video Production and I have traveled extensively. I have been teaching Mandarin for over 15 years. My students range from school age children, business professionals and language enthusiast. I have hands on experience in teaching children(form age 3 and up)--using poetry,...

...has strengthened my ability to communicate complex concepts in an engaging and accessible manner. I tutor a wide range of subjects, but I am especially passionate about science, writing, and standardized test preparation. I believe that learning should be both rigorous and rewarding, and I strive to tailor my approach to each student's unique learning...