Award-Winning Tutors serving Northbrook, IL

...children ages 5-15. I hold a Bachelor's degree in Spanish from the University of Illinois at Chicago, and am a certified medical interpreter. My teaching philosophy centers on a conversation-based approach, which I believe is essential for effective language acquisition. I engage students through interactive dialogues, encouraging them to ask and answer questions, thereby building their confidence and fluency. I also offer worksheets, books and journals for extra work at home. Beyond tutoring, I have...

...in different fields. I enjoy tutoring a variety of subjects, but math is my favorite because I love simplifying complex ideas and helping students experience that "aha" moment when everything clicks. I believe that with the right support, every student can develop a strong foundation and appreciation for the subject. My tutoring approach is patient, personalized, and engaging. I focus on breaking down difficult topics into manageable steps, adapting my teaching style to each student's...

...the opportunity to celebrate others' achievements. At the center of those things is the learning process and the meta-process of learning how to learn. From my experiences, academic leadership can have a positive impact beyond the explicit retention and application of classroom materials. Respectively, it has been my great privilege to contribute to others' journeys as they develop skillsets to live better personal, professional, and academic lives that scholastic achievement helps facilitate. As a tutor,...

...student is getting help specifically where (and when) they need it, and for me (the tutor) to identify where the difficulty lies. Also, these individual interactions allow for a more comfortable relationship between mentor and mentee (tutor and student), which in turn allow for a better understanding of the materials. Although I am capable of tutoring different STEM topics, I am a biologist at heart. I am a mother of 3 young kids and understand...

I am passionate about all areas of content knowledge, including math, science, English, and history. Because I also value moral knowledge, I firmly believe that the good example of a high quality tutor has the potential make a world of a difference in a person's life. I was lucky enough to have my parents as my tutors throughout my childhood and I hope to provide the same services to others.

...in mathematics and computer science, and a current graduate student at the University of Illinois in mathematics. I am most passionate about mathematics, and I love helping others learn and master the subject. In the past, I have tutored Calculus 1 and 2 and helped prepare students for the ACT. However, I am available to tutor any math subject as well as computer science. In my free time, I enjoy reading philosophy, going on bike...

...my love for learning. My high school Chemistry teacher was a great educator, as well as a spiritual mentor. My Junior and Senior English teacher helped me go from an average writer to one who truly loves to write (which is good because my graduate program requires a lot of it). Most of all, my mother, a 30+ high school and elementary teacher has constantly kept learning and education in my life as long as...

...regardless of what the problem is, there is a way to find the answer. While there is no definitive way to tutor students, I believe it is important to encourage them to challenge themselves and think outside the box. Through this method, I hope they can strengthen their ability to apply their knowledge to solve a problem even if they have never encountered it. In my spare time, I work out 5 times a week...

I have a bachelors degree in Biology from Loyola University Chicago, as well as a bachelors degree in Graphic Design from Columbia College Chicago. Between earning my two bachelors degrees, I was in the PharmD program at the University of Minnesota. I dropped out halfway through upon realizing that I would not be happy pursuing a career in that field. I enjoy helping students learn and understand subjects ranging from math, sciences, writing, art, etc.

...surgical tech prior to OR nursing positions. I also have held RN/manager roles in Infection Prevention and Clinical Education. I am passionate about education, and have served as a tutor, mentor and preceptor many times throughout my career in addition to my professional role as a clinical nurse educator. I am interested in tutoring using an individualized delivery method that best serves one's needs, understanding that how one learns varies uniquely with the learner.

...three levels of calculus. My main hobbies include reading, watching lectures, philosophical and economic discussion, and playing trivia and word games. As a very cerebral type who is constantly exposed to new and interesting information, I am passionate about sharing my knowledge and have a way of doing so in an engaging and sometimes quirky fashion. Also, I find that because of my passion for teaching, I am very thorough in my approach to ensuring...

...work as a tutor because it allows me to break skills down to their fundamental levels. Working with students to understand the concepts at play helps them to not only get the right answer but to understand the why. This skill based learning helps students understand information more thoroughly and generalize the skills across questions more effectively. Outside of work I like to keep active through running and volunteering with a local animal shelter. My...

Loyola University Chicago Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science

I am a graduate of both Northwestern University and the University of Chicago with over four years of experience teaching and tutoring at the high school, undergraduate, and graduate levels.

...my Master of the Arts in Clinical Psychology in August of 2021. I am currently a doctoral student in clinical psychology with an emphasis on child/adolescent mental health. I love working with kids of all ages, and have had several opportunities to work as an individual tutor, helping a third-grade child with homework, and as a teaching assistant during undgrad. I additionally have had opportunities in graduate school to continue doing informal tutoring and have...

...My focus is in middle school Language Arts. As a former 8th grade ELA teacher, I am experienced in all aspects of middle school literature, reading and writing. I have been tutoring for over ten years in K-12 grade math and ELA. My passion is bringing clarity to a student's thought process. Identifying their strengths and weaknesses to bring balance to their approach is a goal that I strive to achieve with my students. In...

I have a passion for learning and for helping others to learn! Started teaching undergrad courses in 1991...began tutoring in 1999 and received a tutoring award from the University of Pennsylvania. I like to make hard subjects clear and easy to handle!... Usually it's part "get to know you." But then I ask them what is bothering them the most, and we start there. If we have to back up to review things, no problem; I...

...accounting major at Loyola University Chicago. I was born and raised in St. Louis, Missouri before moving to Chicago. I decided to move here because of the vast career opportunities in accounting. I became a tutor because I have always enjoyed helping my fellow classmates with their homework. My personal goal in tutoring is to not only aid students in learning material, but also teach them how to learn material on their own.

Hello I have been a nurse for 27 years in various disciplines of nursing. I also understand how challenging nursing could be. I try to make some of the complex information more relatable. I would like to help you as you journey towards completing your program!

...in cinema studies and business management. I have gone through a number of tutors throughout my educational career thus far, and have learned from the various experiences what types of methods are useful in the job. I have had tutors that taught me to enjoy and succeed in subjects that I never liked, and plan on using similar methods to help other students. I know that traditional educational methods are not the best for everyone,...