307 Des Plaines Algebra Tutors

I have been teaching Spanish at the college and high school levels at schools such as DePaul University, North Park College, New Trier High School, Lake Forest Academy and Loyola Academy for 18 years. I earned a PhD in Hispanic Literature from the University of Texas at Austin and a B.A. from Wellesley College. Moreover, I hold a teaching certificate from the State of Illinois. My tutoring students have met with success, including one at New Trier who went from a C one year to an A the ne... ... More

My name is Danielle. This is my 7th year teaching and 10th year tutoring. I graduated Magna Cum Laude from Illinois State University with my Bachelor of Science degree in Special Education. In 2017, I graduated from Concordia University Chicago with a Master of Arts in Special Education Leadership. I am currently working towards my second Masters Degree. I believe that a majority of a student's success in a class or tutoring session is the rapport a student and teacher/tutor have. Students ... ... More

As a teacher of mathematics and science for over fifteen years and pursuing a doctorate in mathematics education, tutoring has helped me to keep grounded in what I really enjoy doing, and that is teaching. I have tutored K-8 math and science, SSAT and selective enrollment test prep, General Mathematics, Pre-Algebra, Algebra 1, Geometry, Algebra 2, Trigonometry, Pre-Calculus, Calculus, Chemistry and Physics. I have also helped high school students prepare for ACT and SAT college entrance exams... ... More

Hi! My name is Becca! I graduated from Eastern Illinois University in 2017 with a bachelors of science in education and an LBS1 endorsement. I have been a special education teacher for 3 years. I spend my days differentiating for my students. I also work with students in a small group setting to support their needs and help them reach their full potential. I enjoy working with all age ranges and different ability levels. I teach all subjects and various grade levels. In my free time I lov... ... More

In spite of the far reaching application of chemistry, especially organic chemistry, instructors have failed to generate interest in this most important area of science. This is primarily due to the perceived abstract nature of how it has been communicated over the years. As a tutor, one of my aims is geared towards fixing this false perception. Not only do I place a lot of emphasis on effectively communicating the core concept of chemistry, equal energy is placed into linking the concept an... ... More