The Best Algebra 1 Tutors in Des Plaines, IL

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 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

My approach to tutoring is always to put the student first, and find a bridge between the “right way” the teacher dictates, and a student’s unique background and understanding. I work to imbue my students with deeper understandings, and general simple principles that can be easily remembered for them to fall back...See Adrian's full profile

Greetings, and thank you for considering me for your tutor. I am eager to meet you and to help you meet and exceed your potential. I have tutored arithmetic, algebra, geometry, and biology for middle school and high school students. My teaching experience also includes teaching anatomy, physiology, neuroscience and...See Joshua'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 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

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

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

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

I work full-time as an mechatronics and systems integration engineer for a digital manufacturing research company in the Chicago area. I hold a Master's Degree in Electrical Engineering from Iowa State University (ISU) and an undergraduate Bachelor's Degree from Northern Illinois University (NIU) in Mechanical...See John's full profile

Hello, my name is Mia! I am a computational neuroscience PhD student at the University of Chicago, where I study songbird brains. Before graduate school, I graduated from Emory University with a Bachelors in Neuroscience and Behavioral Biology, as well as from the Georgia Institute of Technology with a Bachelors in...See Mia's full profile

I am a college math professor who has been teaching for over 30 years and tutoring for 20 years. I can tutor any level: middle school, high school, and college-level mathematics and statistics. I have also helped read (grade) the AP Calculus exam for 15 years, so I can help you with AP Calculus. I passed the first...See Paul's full profile

Hi there! I'm Lander 👋 I’m a lifelong science nerd who loves making tricky concepts click. I have 10+ years of experience teaching math, physics, programming (Python, Fortran), and languages (Spanish & French) to students from elementary school to PhD level. I hold a Bachelor's in Physics (from a university in...See Lander'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 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

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

My name is Timothy and I am a dual undergraduate and masters student at The University of Alabama: Undergraduate in Mathematics and Chemistry and Masters in Mathematics. I have been tutoring for over 10 years now and I enjoy getting to know each individual student and adjusting to their learning style. Over my time I...See Timothy's full profile

Hi, I’m Garrett! I am a math and test preparation tutor with over 10 years of experience. I have taught one-on-one, small groups, and whole classrooms. Over the years, I have helped dozens of students achieve their goals, whether they wanted to review Algebra fundamentals, ease the transition into college math, or...See Garrett'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

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 am a professional tutor with over 25 years of experience. I have tutored most subjects and have always delivered outstanding results. My students have improved their grades by 2-3 letter grades within 3-4 sessions on average. I have an excellent track record with references to support it with referrals from...See Sabeeha's full profile

I graduated from Northeastern Illinois University on August 2022 with a 4/4 GPA and completed MAT in Secondary Education- Mathematics. I am currently teaching at Kenwood High School, a Chicago Public School, as an Algebra II Teacher. I was selected on Dean’s list once in both Associate and Bachelor’s level. As an...See Prakash'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

Recently graduated from UCLA with a bachelors in Chemical Engineering Degree, I am now working at a start up and looking to tutor on the side. I tutored all throughout high school and half of college mostly in math and chemistry. I am a critical thinker and can grasp challenging concepts by breaking them down into...See Bill'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