Award-Winning Tutors serving DeKalb, IL

...or History. I have over 20 years of experience in classroom teaching for ages preschool through college level. I have two Master's Degrees. I am a state certified educator and also an internationally certified Montessori teacher. In addition, I am a published author. I look forward to helping you or your child reach their full...

...technology into my teaching methods. I am proficient in various online learning platforms and tools, which have been instrumental in providing engaging and interactive learning experiences, especially during remote learning phases. Moreover, my ability to connect with students and inspire trust has been key to my success as a tutor. I believe in creating a...

I have a lot of experience, am passionate about learning new skills, new ideas and new technology. I am pretty tech-savvy and creative. I love a challenge and enjoy success best as a collaborative team member.

...with elementary and middle school students, teaching basic science concepts and attempting to inspire and interest in all types of science and learning. I achieved my Master of Science degree in Geosciences with a concentration in Paleontology from East Tennessee State University. My research focused on Ice Age mammoth dynamics and paleobiological patterns. After my...

...My favorite clients are those who are afraid of computers and/or have little experience on them. I am certified in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Excel (versions 2016, 2013, and 2010). I have been teaching college level classes for 29 years; 9 of them, as online classes. In addition, I worked on various help desks for...

...be to try and prioritize what is important and retain this mass amount of information. I hope to help you work through this process as I believe these test taking strategies will help you in a stressful work environment as well. I am open to learning about each individuals learning style and accommodating my teaching...

My goal is to make sure the student will understand the material and to be successful in the classroom while being an independent thinker.

...with all elementary students. My favorite subject is Math but I also love Reading. Helping students in Math and Reading are my strong areas. I like to have fun with learning and help students relate the subject matter to real life situations for better retention. At home I love spending time with my 3 boys....

...logical and straightforward. Math has always been one of my favorite subjects growing up because I would perform the best in class due to my level of understanding with the concepts. I never struggled with math and if I was unsure about a problem, seeing it done once would set me up to solve similar...

I firmly believe in the idea of a growth mindset and that anyone has the capacity to reach their academic goals, especially in the context of standardized testing.

...corporate law career to study food science. Suddenly back in undergraduate classes again, I had to brush up on my test taking and study skills. The program was so interesting I decided to pursue a graduate degree. Based on my undergrad performance and my GRE scores I obtained a full scholarship for my Master of...

I have been a student for the majority of my life and I don't believe I will ever stop learning. I hope I can be a great tutor to someone once in my shoes!

...Speech and Hearing Science from the University of Illinois in Urbana-Champaign with a minor in psychology and I graduated from here in May of 2021. While at the University of Illinois, I was a tutor for collegiate student athletes for two years! This was my first exposure to the world of tutoring and I absolutely...

Motivated individual that wants to help you excel in academics and your career. Computer Science Major at the Univeristy of Texas at Austin

...years of experience in dentistry. I love dentistry and am excited to help prepare any future dental hygienist for a fulfilling career in dentistry. I have additional background experience in biomedical research, biology, chemistry, anatomy, and physiology. I enjoy teaching students different ways to make what they are learning connect; each little bit adds-on and...

...my passion with students. Through working with students, I have learned that reviewing problems step-by-step and understanding the core fundamentals of the problems are some of the most effective ways to be engaged in different content materials. I believe that patience is one of the key features as a tutor in order to encourage the...

...working with K-12 students in mathematics, science, reading, and writing over the course of four years. As a tutor, I was able to especially help students with my strong background in math and science that has stemmed from my Computer Science background along with the upper-level Calculus and Discrete Mathematics courses I have taken. While...

...& Computer Engineering from Carnegie Mellon University. I was a national topper in Physics at High School level, and am an expert in STEM subjects, including Math, Chemistry and Physics. I worked in the telecommunications industry for 30 years and am now retired. I have also taught math and science subjects at the college-level in...

...Additionally, I possess a solid and positive attitude towards learning to teach, and a gift for connecting quickly with people from all backgrounds to optimize their learning experiences. Highlights of my qualifications include: Paraprofessional and Substitute Teacher License; Bilingual in English/Spanish With my experience and credentials, I am well prepared to dedicate myself to the highest...

...and made the class not only amusing and interesting but also fun. The experience of understanding Organic Chemistry inspired me to pursue a Master's degree specifically in this subject. While in graduate school, I was a teaching assistant and this was very rewarding for me as I had the opportunity to share the knowledge that I...