The Best Algebra 1 Tutors in Des Plaines, IL

I am a full-time tutor after leaving a more than 20-year career as a tenured mathematics professor at a teaching-oriented university. I have an undergraduate degree in mathematics and a Ph.D. in mathematics. I have been tutoring mathematics in many situations since I was in high school. I have experience teaching and...See Timothy's full profile

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 level courses, Calculus 2 and Calculus 3, Differential Equations, and...See Susan's full profile

Hi! I am a National Tutoring Association (NTA) certified professional advanced level tutor, and a Purdue University graduate, with a Bachelor's degree in Management and Information Systems. I am the only NTA advanced level certified tutor in Illinois. I have over 10 years of tutoring experience. Since September 2015,...See Chernyeh's full profile

I have four years' experience on the faculty of Brown University and Phillips Academy, Andover. I am expert in the teaching of Math, science, Latin, French, Greek, History, English, as well as GMAT, SAT, GRE, and ACT. Also, I was a tutor for a large wealthy family in California for five years. I am all but...See Samuel's full profile

I can help with Accounting, CPA prep, Math, English, and more as tutoring has been a passion and a privilege since my first year of college! My tutoring experience started in my freshman year of college when my English professor asked if I would be interesting in tutoring high school student athletes through a Chicago...See Ethan's full profile

I have 3 years of Algebra 1 and 2 tutoring experience from my position as a math tutor at the University of Kansas. See Nikhil's full profile

I'm Giovanni (you can call me Gio for short)! I graduated summa cum laude from Warren Township High School and I'm currently a senior at Vanderbilt University working towards two Bachelor's Degrees in Electrical Engineering and Computer Engineering. I have always approached tutoring and teaching the same way since the...See Giovanni's full profile

Hello world, my name's Brendan! I've worked as a teacher in many different settings. I love working with students and enjoy tackling unusual and difficult problems. I have a wide range of experience as an educator, and I've worked with students of many different ages, backgrounds, and ability levels. I have a no-drama,...See Brendan's full profile

I have over 20 years of experience tutoring in math and science. I have a strong math and science foundation. I received my PhD in Molecular Genetics in 2006 from the University of Illinois at Chicago, and I currently work at the University of Chicago as a research scientist. I use math and science in my everyday life....See Carrie's full profile

I've been teaching math for over 20 years, and I truly enjoy helping students gain both skill and confidence in the subject. I tutor elementary, middle school, and high school students across a wide range of courses - Elementary Math, Pre-Algebra, Algebra 1 & 2, Geometry, Trigonometry, and...See Priti's full profile

I can help you come to grips with challenges in physics, chemistry, math and related subjects (see list of subjects). I am available to tutor students at all levels, up to and including grad. school. I have experience tutoring elementary and high school, ACT, SAT, college, MCAT, and graduate school. Whether you are...See Richard's full profile

I have my Secondary Education Mathematics Degree and specifically love to tutor Pre-Algebra and Algebra. I have tutored both these subjects at Huntington Learning Center as well as on a one-on-one tutoring basis. I have over 3 years of tutoring experience and love to see students learn new concepts and begin to succeed...See Joyce's full profile

I hold bachelor's degrees in math and physics from the University of Michigan and a PhD in physics from the University of Oregon. I currently work as a particle physics researcher at a national lab in the Chicago area. I am constantly encountering new math and physics concepts, which helps me to understand the mindset of...See Nicholas's full profile

Hi!! My name is Harry O. I have been tutoring high school and college students for the past twenty two years. Previously I taught at Georgia Institute of Technology from which I received a Bachelor's in Electrical Engineering and a Master's in Applied Mathematics. I also have 25 years of experience in the corporate...See Harry's full profile

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 style is Socratic/Vygotskian and stresses practice built on understanding.See Gabriel's full profile

Hello! I am a certified secondary mathematics teacher in Illinois. I currently work at an Illinois public school. I have created multiple curriculum ranging from pre-algebra through pre-calculus and statistics. My students skills range basic skills to accelerated. They all have particular needs and I adapt my lesson...See Karrie's full profile

Hi, I'm Peter! I’ve been tutoring since 2020. Since then, I’ve helped countless students improve their grades and understanding in math and physics courses, both at the high school and college level. Many of my high school students have gotten 5s on their AP exams, and gone on to reputable universities. I got my...See Peter's full profile

A chemical engineer passionate about teaching, I hold a degree from the University of Illinois Urbana Champaign. My academic excellence, teaching experience, and dedication make me an excellent tutor. I create an engaging and supportive environment, ensuring that students not only improve their scores but also develop a...See Christine's full profile

Hi there! I am deeply passionate about my own learning and helping others excel academically. Throughout high school, I enjoyed tutoring both younger students and peers, witnessing their confidence grow in the subjects I taught. My empathy and patience help me create a supportive learning atmosphere, and I'm eager to...See Thomas's full profile

During my undergraduate studies I tutored college level students for three years in a variety of subjects. The subject I helped most students with was math. I'm comfortable working one-on-one with students and working in larger groups ranging from 2-10 people. Additionally, I have experience with drop-in tutoring where...See Dennis's full profile

I LOVE math. I'm very patient. I tutor all ages and levels -- from elementary math to graduate level probability and stochastic calculus. I got my B.A. in math at UC Berkeley and completed my PhD. at the University of Chicago. While being a graduate student, I taught many college level math classes such as Calculus,...See Min's full profile

As a doctoral student in the University of Illinois Chicago (UIC) physics department, I have over four years of teaching (TA) and tutoring experience. Originally from Massachusetts, I earned a B.S. in physics at the University of California Los Angeles (UCLA). Mathematics remains an essential tool to any degree in...See Alexander's full profile

I’m a certified high school science teacher and fourth-year medical student with over 10 years of tutoring experience. My goal is to help students not only master the material but also build the study strategies and confidence to succeed independently. I’ve taught and tutored students in Biology, Chemistry,...See Ashwinee's full profile

An excellent teacher in high school helped me learn to love the process of learning, and ever since I've sought to be an educator and pass that same inspiration on. I tutored high school Math, Physics, ACT, and SAT prep during grad school and always enjoyed watching students' excitement when they grasped a...See McClelland's full profile

Hi I'm Casey! I'm a rising senior at Lawrence University currently studying Physics, Math and Computer Science. I've worked multiple private and public school tutoring jobs in the past and found that I love teaching these topics and helping to build a student's intuition. I think that there's a lot to be desired from...See Casey's full profile