559 Hines Math Tutors

I have taught students in grades K-12 for 22+ years, having experience in Chicago's finest private, parochial, and public institutions. Most of that time has been spent working with intermediate grade students. I hold high expectations for all the students with whom I work, and have maintained very strong, long-term relationships with students and parents. I have developed many innovative and creative curricular pieces over the years, and continue to work to get the most out of the subject d... ... More

Whether students love math and science or despise them, I am usually able to make the experience better for them. I tailor tutoring sessions based on students’ needs and parents’ expectations. When a student is struggling, I provide specific help where it's needed. I am particularly good at making Chemistry much less painful to deal with. I am able to explain the material in understandable ways. One of the best compliments I received recently is that one of my students jokingly said to her... ... More

I have been tutoring, in some capacity, most of my life. In middle school and high school, I helped my friends in their math classes. In college, I expanded my operations, tutoring many of my friends in math and computer science classes, and also working in MIT's calculus tutoring lab. In graduate school, in addition to helping friends in an informal capacity, and tutoring a few undergraduates in advanced subjects, I also spent a year as the TA for the honors analysis sequence and 5 years tea... ... More

Thanks for considering me as your ACT tutor! I'm a graduate of the University of Chicago, where I majored in English and was named to the Dean's List. I have worked with dozens of students over the years, ranging in age from the elementary to college level. I currently focus on helping students prepare for the ACT. I know the test well and I meet each student where they are academically, with an eye to helping them reach their goals for the test and beyond. Beginning with our first meeting... ... More

I have a life-long passion for teaching and seeing students succeed with years of high quality success. If you are not satisfied, I am not and will not charge if you are not satisfied with your session. Although I offer a short 24-hour cancellation, I am flexible with my time and offer make up sessions. I look forwarding to helping you achieve your educational goals. Not only have I worked in higher education professionally, but I have enjoyed tutoring friends and family's younger children... ... More