987 River Forest Algebra Tutors

...I think tutors should explain things in simple ways and work until the student fully understands a concept before moving on. I have acquired more than 900 hours of tutoring experience over the past 6 years. Throughout that time I have tutored algebra, geometry, trigonometry, ACT, PSAT, HSPT and SAT prep. When tutoring for test prep, I use an individualized... read more

Hi, I'm a personable tutor who is motivated by the subjects of math and science. I have a degree in mechanical engineering from UIC and I have taught at the community college level. Most people who meet me can't believe that I'm actually an engineer because of my outgoing personality. I have been tutoring since I was in high school and I have a desire... read more

...I am always trying to keep students engaged with applicable anecdotes and fun memory tricks to make learning more enjoyable. I went to medical school for 2+ years before leaving (in good academic standing and having passed step 1 of my boards) to pursue other passions. Although I have decided medicine is not the correct path for me, I have a lot... read more

...I've been tutoring test prep for 15 years, and I have a lot of experience helping students get the score they need on the ACT. I've helped students push past the 30 mark, or just bring up one part of their score to push up their overall score. In the past 5 years, I've written proprietary guides on ACT strategy for local companies. These guides... read more

...I teach by asking the student prompting questions so the student can practice the thought processes that lead them to determining correct answers on their own. This increases the success rate on examinations and enhances the critical thinking skills necessary in the 'real world'. I also provide practical real-life examples that relate the material... read more