Award-Winning Tutors serving Northbrook, IL

...in college, I considered graduate school in geology, but I was inspired to bring science into young peoples' lives and I instead completed a rigorous three-semester program in secondary science education. For this program, I worked as a teaching intern in three different secondary science classrooms, and I learned to use the AVID (Advancement Via Individual Determination) tutoring method with small groups of students. In addition to working with middle and high school students, I...

...believe anyone can excel at math. It is just a matter of your learning style and once you know that, the sky is the limit. I am a civil engineer and I use math every day at work. I use it to explain and define the characteristics and behavior of surface water and flooding. I have a Certified Therapy Dog named Kuku and she only has three legs. She is retired now but we used...

...Elementary and special education. I was a teacher in public schools for 7 years, focusing on special education, reading, math and writing for kindergarten to 8th grade. My responsibilities included co-teaching general education classes, and modifying assignments and assessments for students in accordance with their IEPs and 504 plans. -I'm also a mom of 4 kids! They currently ranging in ages from 3 to 14 years old so I have experience with all different types...

...by my own research of contemporary practices and self-initiated professional development, I created an environment where all students feel capable and empowered to succeed in my Middle School Mathematics and third grade classes. My focus on developing relationships has been crucial to my success as a teacher. Demonstrating genuine respect for my students has led them to attain self-confidence and a growth mindset. After a student entered my classroom insisting that she would never succeed...

I am a graduate of Wofford College in South Carolina and have a Master's degree in Curriculum and Instruction. I have taught US History, World History, Government/Civics, and Human Geography for 6 years. I have also worked as a Social Studies Tutor in a few high schools prior. My goal as a tutor is to help you grow your own skills and abilities in the Social Sciences as efficiently as possible. Developing as a writer...

...their educational endeavors for a lifetime. I believe in utilizing strategies of learning from my backgrounds in Communication Studies, Women's Studies Gender Studies, and Social Work. I believe in the potential for any student to achieve an A in every course and in every assignment. More so than a grade, my goal is to help students fall in love with the process of learning. Feedback from successful students has allowed me to recognize how effective...

...knowledge I have acquired throughout my years of teaching all these courses with great success. What can I offer you? 1. Assurance: Choosing me will maximize your probability of success. 2. Specialized Professionalism: I am a true scientist trained to teach a wide variety of courses in Mathematics. Just because someone may know a subject's material does not necessarily make them suitable for teaching it. To be genuinely qualified, one must be a servant to...

I am a 4th year medical student in Chicago. I completed by bachelors in Biology at the University of Illinois at Chicago. In my free time, I enjoy playing sports. I worked as a tutor during my undergraduate studies and enjoy teaching.... Understanding the students' difficulties clearly allows for the most efficient tutoring sessions.... Understand where they are struggling and try to develop background before tackling the problem.... Discuss tips on where to find information, and...

...This is one motivation for learning those skills, but I always try to help students find their own personal motivation. I meet students where they are in their learning process so we can build from there, together. I know the study skills that tend to work best, but I always tailor them to the individual. Also, whenever possible I give students opportunities to apply their skills to what is most interesting to them and help...

...in Sustainable Development. I have been teaching for four years independently, and contracted with organizations. Subjects I have tutored include High School Math (Pre-Algebra, Algebra, Geometry, and Statistics), Elementary and Middle School Math and Language Arts; English, Grammar, and Writing of all ages. I have experience teaching Social Emotional Skills to fourth and fifth grade students via my service year with Americorps. If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to reach out. Thank you.

...receiving my B.S. in Agricultural Economics from the University of Minnesota- Twin Cities on a 4 year scholarship. I received my masters degree (MPS) in public service from DePaul University in Chicago. I have worked for Sylvan Learning Center, Project SYNCERE STEM programs, and Chicago Public Schools where I have and continue to tutor and instruct youth in reading comprehension, vocabulary, math and the sciences. My hobbies include vegetable gardening, raising chickens, crocheting as well...

...teaching in the classroom through being a student intern for a sophomore honors English class. I love working with students who are preparing for tests or college admissions because it gives me an opportunity to impart my knowledge of the college application process to others and empathize with them on all their concerns. I believe that education and critical thinking are key to expanding your horizons and achieving your goals in life.

...process for others. I'm super into cognition and know that everyone has different educational needs and methods that work for them. I want to help you find what works for you! For the past three years, I've been a mentor for sixth graders within Chicago Public Schools. Before that, I spent most of my teen years tutoring or mentoring other teens in the general topics of Algebra, Biology, and English. I also supported students in...

A recent graduate of DePaul University and an incoming 1L at The George Washington University Law School, I am enthusiastic about tutoring students in French or in preparation for the LSAT.

...in Business Management and Information Systems. Since September 2015, I have been a volunteer tutor at Waukegan to College, a non-profit organization in Waukegan, IL, that helps first-generation students with the process of getting into and through college. I tutor 5th to 12th grade students one-on-one, in-person and online, and work with them on mathematics (5th grade math to Calculus I), writing, their reading comprehension skills and vocabulary. To date, I have dedicated over 700...

As an educator/historian and broadcast journalist, I love teaching and believe if we learn something everyday, we will always be a success.

...often worked 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 Master's I worked with the National Park Service in Alaska backpacking across remote national parks including Katmai, Bering...

I am an ASHA-certified SLP with 4 years of experience in the field. I graduated with my master's from Purdue University in 2021. I am available to tutor for PRAXIS Speech-Language Pathology content to help maximize your performance on the test. As a speech therapist, I have expertise in English language skills including speaking, listening comprehension, reading and writing. I am also knowledgeable in healthy speaking and singing techniques for voice.

...assistant in Madrid, Spain, which allowed me to pursue my interests in languages, traveling, and tapas! I have a great deal of experience working with children of all ages. I have worked as a babysitter, camp counselor, tutor and teacher. I enjoy tutoring all subjects -I like trying to explain subjects in a new way that makes them interesting for my students. I do my best to make learning as fun and creative as possible,...

...school math and physical science. I also carry an algebra endorsement. Math courses I have taught include Pre-Algebra, Algebra, Trigonometry, Geometry, Linear Algebra, Pre-Calculus and Calculus. Science courses I have taught include Earth and Space Science, Life Science, and Physical Science. I have served as both a Math and Science Department chair, and a Science Instructional Coach. I am also very knowledgeable of the Mathematics Common Core and the Next Generation Science Standards.... My goal as...