1,050 Garfield Ridge Mathematics Tutors

...I have a MA from Roosevelt University in Elementary Education and have just completed the necessary courses to add the middle school endorsement to my teaching certificate (science, language arts, social science and speech). I am currently employed at Westmont High School as a teaching assistant working with special needs children. In this position... read more

...I would also review proper note taking, incorporation of acronyms, memorization cues, amongst other skills. As a teacher, I come across students of all needs. Learning is difficult when a person has limitations, whether physically, socially, or developmentally. Students with special needs must have lessons that appeal to their ability, interests,... read more

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...It is important for me to practice patience, empathy, and positive reinforcement to gain the student's confidence back. I am a recent graduate from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign with a double major in physics and chemistry, a minor in mathematics, and advanced coursework in molecular biology and astronomy. I have training and three... read more

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