Viewing credentialed tutors from Chicago State University

...intrinsically motivated in my career, and I receive the most satisfaction when students that I serve exhibit growth. Not only do I tutor students, I build confidence in them and motivate them to reach new heights. Students are encouraged to set educational goals, and we execute them together. Outside of work, I am a member...

I graduated from Georgia Tech majoring in Industrial and Systems Engineering and Pre-teaching , and I just moved to Chicago to attend Chicago State University Pharmacy School. I have been tutoring a lot of students [K-12] in various subjects for more than ten years. ... Helping students to reach their goals.... I would talk about my background and share my past experience of studying. I also would ask what their goals are.

...had an interest in mathematics. I am very proficient in elementary math up to calculus 3. I have a passion for helping people understand mathematics. I am easy to understand, fun to work with and can relate to those who don't understand math by taking the time figuring out their fear and weaknesses in math.

...grades 6-12. The subjects I have experience teaching are middle school mathematics, Pre- Algebra, Algebra, Geometry, Algebra 2 Trigonometry, and Pre- Calculus. I presently teach High School Geometry. I enjoy teaching mathematics because it was the one subject I could always explain how to do to anyone. I have been tutoring for about 10 years....

...tutoring session, I use a planning backward approach, first identifying the learning target to be accomplished during the session. The second step, we discuss and assess what has already been mastered, and the third step is the teaching and learning process, the tutoring, to achieve the learning target set at the beginning of the session....

...gained both personal and professional satisfaction in the process. My specialties include mathematics, essay and research writing, biology, as well as teaching students the various test taking skills. I find great pleasure knowing that my experience can be applied to assisting others in their academic achievements, and consequently their success as productive citizens. I believe...

...excitement students have once the necessary or new information clicks and they are able to move forward in their studies. I am a great tutor because I am sensitive to students' needs and assess where they are academically in order to create an academic plan that is tailored for their success. I have 4+ years...

...pre-calculus as well as AP Calculus AB and AP statistics. I have also taken AP Literature and composition, AP US History, and AP Chemistry, all of which I received college credit for. I also took college courses while in high school and have my EMT certification. Next year I am planning on majoring in Animal...

...Social Studies, and Language Arts. Currently, I teach math and science for 5th grade. Over the past several years, I also have developed a consistent track record of growing students in both Reading and Math on the Illinois MAP and PARCC exams. My experience is not entirely limited to the classroom, either. In addition to...

My goal as a tutor, is to help create a comfortable learning space, in which the student and I develop a mutual respect and trust. Furthermore, it is my responsibility to present my instruction in a clear and concise format, based on the unique need of each individual student, to help facilitate confidence and a...