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The Best Algebra 1 Tutors in Illinois

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Fatima A.

$80/hour

Chicago, IL

Medical Student Eager To Share Math Knowlege

5.0 (48)

155 hours tutoring

Hello! Are you struggling to grasp Algebra I? I can help with that! I earned a 5 on the AP Calculus AB exam and went on to take advanced math classes throughout my undergraduate career at Rice University. As a chemistry major, I had to take...

Awesome Tutor!!

Fatima is such an amazing tutor—she is incredibly thorough with all of her explanations and is extremely knowledgeable in Calculus!! She breaks down difficult concepts in a way that makes them easy to understand, which is why she'... - Kaylin, 15 lessons with Fatima

Sharon B.

$60/hour

Chicago, IL

+18 years teaching experience teaching elementary and high school

5.0 (486)

3,312 hours tutoring

I obtained my undergraduate degree in Biomedical Engineering from the University of Iowa. For 14 years, I homeschooled my two sons from K-12th grade. As a result of my instruction for the ACT, my younger son scored a composite score of 32 on...

Bill F.

$70/hour

Naperville, IL

PhD Physicist with 13+ Years of Tutoring Experience in Algebra 1

5.0 (444)

2,254 hours tutoring

I have a PhD. in experimental nuclear physics. I have completed undergraduate coursework in the following math subjects - differential and integral calculus, advanced calculus, linear algebra, differential equations, advanced differential...

Very helpful tutor who is flexible in scheduling

Bill has been an enormous help to my son in both Physics and Calculus. His knowledge of the subject matter is superb and he establishes a nice rapport with students. We are grateful for his help. - Elaine, 75 lessons with Bill

Priti S.

$150/hour

Rolling Meadows, IL

Algebra Knowledge & expertise with 10+ years of teaching experience

Response time: 5 minutes

I have tutored many students in the basic Algebra course & students who also have taken advanced courses. I have worked with students who have difficulty understanding the basic foundations of the course. I try to understand the missing links in...

Geometry

Priti was simply excellent.. very prepared / and extremely knowledgeable. Priti solved all the practice problems in advance . She went above and beyond. Highly recommend. - Mike

Sydney G.

$100/hour

Chicago, IL

Teaching Professor of Chemistry for Chemistry and Math Tutoring

5.0 (12)

163 hours tutoring

Hi! I am an Assistant Teaching Professor of Chemistry where I currently teach General Chemistry 1 and 2, as well as an Organic Chemistry lab. I hold a Master's degree in chemistry from Johns Hopkins University, where I focused on organic and...

Tim K.

$60/hour

Palatine, IL

Expert STEM Tutor with 12+ Years of Tutoring & Teaching Experience

4.9 (478)

2,034 hours tutoring

Response time: 3 minutes

I have over twelve years of experience tutoring, teaching, and training students in a variety of math subjects, including Algebra 1. I also have over 25 years of experience as an electrical engineer. I have lived and breathed mathematics...

Excellent teacher

Tim has been teaching my son geometry and physics this year as part of his homeschooling program. He is extremely reliable and probably the most knowledgeable tutor we have used. My son enjoys his sessions with Tim and feels that ... - Cindy, 136 lessons with Tim

Joel L.

$25/hour

Washington, IL

I enjoy teaching/tutoring elementary education

4.9 (1588)

3,409 hours tutoring

Hello, my name is Joel. I am from Peoria Heights, IL. I have been a substitute school teacher ever since the Spring of 2003. Although I have never held a tutoring position, I have substitute-taught in many classes and feel that I have acquired...

algebra 1 work

Thanks Joel for helping my son with his work!! And getting it done. He is having better understanding with math! And we hope that by the end of the year he will know most of what he needs!! - MySonne, 5 lessons with Joel

Ari E.

$60/hour

Chicago, IL

Computer Science Tutor with industry experience

5.0 (19)

62 hours tutoring

I helped a number of middle school students with their work in Algebra 1. I also worked with those students on techniques to approach math more generally, tips I've used myself, in addition to those I've seen work for others and...

Awesome Tutor

Ari is one of the most patient people I have ever met. He was so helpful to me while I was working on a capstone project. He helped me understand React concepts that I found difficult and made me feel more confident writing code. ... - Sheryl, 6 lessons with Ari

Erica S.

$40/hour

Chicago, IL

Chemistry doctorate with 15+ years of tutoring experience

5.0 (164)

613 hours tutoring

Response time: 21 minutes

I have a bachelor's degree in applied mathematics which includes coursework up to and including graduate courses in calculus and linear algebra. I use these math skills in my professional life on a constant basis.

Great tutor

Erica was extremely dedicated and clearly knowledgeable. She was always on time if not early and would work with our child even if it ran past the scheduled time. She was patient and kind and we would definitely use her again. - Arnold, 9 lessons with Erica

Jordan V.

$45/hour

Chicago, IL

Algebra 1 Custodian

4.9 (1102)

6,293 hours tutoring

As one of these tutors it was my responsibility to assist students with questions and to periodically check in on students who were studying in the lab. Algebra 1 (or Elementary Algebra) introduces the use of variables in equations and...

Great tutor!

Jordan is a very reliable and great tutor! He helped my son a lot with his Algebra 1 stuff and is patient, always friendly and knowledgeable. Thanks, Jordan and all the best. - Vanessa , 8 lessons with Jordan

Susan N.

$40/hour

Chicago, IL

Math Tutor with Master's Degree, Offering Prealgebra - Calculus

With over thirty years of academic math experience at a variety of levels, I offer a full range of math tutoring ranging from from Prealgebra to Calculus, including International Baccalaureate (IB) Courses. I'm most excited about tutoring college...

John L.

$60/hour

Libertyville, IL

Algebra tutor with years of experience helping students succeed.

4.9 (245)

1,393 hours tutoring

I have helped many students succeed in algebra 1 and master many skills including factoring and simplifying expressions, graphing functions, and solving equations.

Really great, highly recommended!

John has an excellent grasp of the subject matter he tutors. He's patient, and goes out of the way to make sure you understand the material. I was extremely impressed and have continued to contact him for my tutoring needs in a ... - Brandon, 6 lessons with John

Michelle H.

$49/hour

Streamwood, IL

20+ Years of Experience In Algebra 1 Tutoring

4.9 (3343)

8,968 hours tutoring

Response time: 13 minutes

Before I knew I was going to teach French, I was originally going to become a math teacher. I have had numerous students tell me that I should teach math (at their schools), as they really enjoy my step-by-step, simple breakdown method. I have...

AMAZING and INSIGHTFUL

My daughter is preparing to take the Accuplacer College-Level math test this month. Michelle has been very helpful, patient, and dedicated to preparing my daughter to learn all the material. Michelle is very knowledgable about nea... - George, 9 lessons with Michelle

Cristle I.

$60/hour

Chicago, IL

Math & Science Tutor (Medical School Student)

5.0 (5)

40 hours tutoring

...assistant. I’m passionate about helping middle and high school students (ages 11-17) excel in subjects such as Pre-Algebra, Algebra 1 and 2, Middle and High School Biology, Chemistry, Physics, and Essay Writing/Reviewing. As someone going into medicine...

CHRISTOPHER T.

$40/hour

Urbana, IL

Experienced Tutor with a Master Degree in Civil Engineering

5.0 (10)

20 hours tutoring

I participated in many math Olympiads, because I know a lot of tricks that help solving the problems in a very easy way

Excellent Statistics Tutor

Christopher is a gifted math genius who can break down statistics and probability into simplest form. I give him the highest recommendation! - Max, 4 lessons with CHRISTOPHER

Jennifer R.

$80/hour

Naperville, IL

College Professor wants to help your student master math!

4.9 (36)

105 hours tutoring

I am a full-time math professor with a passion for helping students learn math. Classes taught on a regular basis: - Probability/Statistics - Prealgebra - College Algebra - Trigonometry - Precalculus - Calculus 1 & 2 I'm also happy to...

Intelligent, Patient, and Kind

Jennifer assisted my daughter in her preparation for the AP calculus exam. Jennifer is extremely knowledgeable and helpful; her love of teaching is quickly apparent. My daughter enjoyed working with Jennifer and felt much more con... - Ted, 2 lessons with Jennifer

Eve B.

$400/hour

Chicago, IL

Amherst Grad Specializing in ACT, SAT Prep, College Essays

5.0 (291)

763 hours tutoring

Quickly increase your ACT or SAT scores with my unique and proven tutoring methods. I’m a natural top scorer on standardized tests (34 ACT composite), and I help top students get as close to perfect as possible. I also help students see...

ACT testing

I approached Eve a couple of days before my daughter was scheduled to take her first ACT testing. When i mentioned this to Eve, she was very kind agreed to help. It was an 1.5 hr session and Eve knew exactly where to tap in and p... - Shilpa, 8 lessons with Eve

Shefali J.

$55/hour

Gilberts, IL

A Complete Math Tuition Solution

5.0 (1366)

4,121 hours tutoring

Response time: 33 minutes

Algebra 2 is a continuation of Algebra 1. I have tutored students in Algebra 2. I have taught all the topics in Algebra 2 like linear relations and functions, system of equations and inequalities, matrices, quadratic functions and...

Very Professional, Likable, and Excellent

I spent a lot of time trying to find the right tutor for my two high school juniors. I checked out Sylvan and Huntington and found both to be very expensive and each more interested in fitting my girls into the way their programs ... - Scott, 14 lessons with Shefali

Gabriel V.

$60/hour

Des Plaines, IL

Master Mathematics and Science Teacher, ACT/SAT Test Prep Tutor

5.0 (2554)

10,311 hours tutoring

Response time: 37 minutes

I have taught/tutored in Algebra 1 and believe the best way to learn is by developing the concepts being learned. I also feel it is important to follow where students are, because they know a lot already, and build from there. My...

great Algebra tutor

Gabriel was an excellent tutor for my daughter struggling with Algebra 1. He made sure he was well prepared by getting topics and problems she was having difficulty with beforehand and then really figured out where she was confuse... - Eliza

Brendan D.

$80/hour

Skokie, IL

Algebra, Geometry, Trig, and Precalc, SPED background

4.9 (417)

881 hours tutoring

I've worked with students on basic Algebra in regular classrooms, special education classrooms, and in one-on-tutoring settings with both children and adults. I'm experienced in using multiple approaches to teach Algebra, and have had success with...

Wonderful Math Tutor!

Brendan is an awesome tutor! Before meeting with Brendan, my son was failing his algebra 2 class. By the end of the semester, Brendan helped my son bring his grade up to a C after a few weeks. With Brendan's help, my son was ... - Kate, 25 lessons with Brendan

Jason M.

$60/hour

Chicago, IL

Incredibly Expert Tutor with 20 Years of Experience

4.9 (687)

2,773 hours tutoring

I've worked as a full-time, professional tutor for the last 20 years. In the field of test prep, my areas of specialty include GRE, GMAT, SAT, ACT, and AP exams in U.S. History, European History, World History, Human Geography, and Language. I...

Excellent History Tutor

Jason is helping my son on a weekly basis, with both AP European History and AP World History. It's been very convenient to work with 1 tutor who's very experienced and knowledgeable with both subject matters. We recommend Jason h... - Maya, 21 lessons with Jason

Josilyn V.

$40/hour

Chicago, IL

Certified Physics and Math Teacher

4.9 (37)

147 hours tutoring

I have tutored algebra I students for 3 years at a math tutoring center. My degree in physics gave me much experience working with several levels of math.

Michael N.

$75/hour

Naperville, IL

Math State Champion loves helping others

5.0 (1072)

4,229 hours tutoring

I am a Naperville North High School and University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign graduate with a degree in Mathematics. I have extensive problem-solving experience including winning 1st place at the 2007 ICTM State Math Contest, qualifying for the...

Miracle worker!

Michael was an amazing tutor for my freshman son who fell behind in Honors Geometry due to a surgery and many missed school days. Mike bent over backwards to accommodate our ever changing schedule. He was prompt and knowledgeable... - Cassie, 13 lessons with Michael

An L. Morton Grove, IL, available for online & in-person tutoring

An L.

$40/hour

Morton Grove, IL

Patient math tutor, can tutor Algebra 1 to Calculus

5.0 (50)

88 hours tutoring

Response time: 48 minutes

I've tutored many students in Algebra 1 -- in the high school setting as well as middle school setting. I always try to come up with different explanations to convey concepts, and I always come prepared. I do all of the problems and...

Knowledgable

An was very patient and helped my daughter prepare for an Algebra 1 test. She explained things in a much different way than the teacher adding clarity to her understanding! - Lisa

Olawale M.

$40/hour

Springfield, IL

NYU PhD Graduate Specializing in Math, Science & Engineering Tutoring

5.0 (81)

304 hours tutoring

Response time: 2 minutes

Hi, I'm Ola! I graduated summa cum laude from the University of Lagos with a degree in Chemistry and a minor in Chemical Engineering, and I hold a PhD in Mechanical Engineering from New York University. My strong foundation in physics, chemistry,...

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Victoria T.

11 lessons

Not only is Elizabeth an amazing tutor, she is professional, patient, and punctual. She listens and really tries to help my daughter to grasp the concepts and feel comfortable with them before moving on. She will review any work that you may need help with before even meeting with her . I love that she already has a plan of action ready go once the session begins. She has built up my daughter’s confidence tremendously in the few session that she has recently had with her.

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Beatriz D.

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She teach her algebra 1, we moved from Tennessee and my daughter was an honor student but she just had half of the year algebra 1 here in Ramsey required the whole year algebra 1. Carol went pretty much through everything to prepared her for her test.

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