Looking for calm, consistent support with grade‑level math or chemistry instead of high‑pressure cramming? I’m a former special education teacher with 20 years of experience, specializing in steady, weekly tutoring for grades 6–10 “struggling learners” in standard‑track Prealgebra, Algebra 1, Geometry, and Chemistry. My sessions are patient, step‑by‑step, and focused on rebuilding confidence, filling gaps, and lowering stress so school feels manageable again.
I hold a B.S. from...
Looking for calm, consistent support with grade‑level math or chemistry instead of high‑pressure cramming? I’m a former special education teacher with 20 years of experience, specializing in steady, weekly tutoring for grades 6–10 “struggling learners” in standard‑track Prealgebra, Algebra 1, Geometry, and Chemistry. My sessions are patient, step‑by‑step, and focused on rebuilding confidence, filling gaps, and lowering stress so school feels manageable again.
I hold a B.S. from Northwestern University and two M.Ed. degrees from Loyola University Chicago, and I’m a current Illinois Learning Behavior Specialist (LBS1). I’ve served as a classroom teacher, case manager, and assistive technology coordinator, including 11 years at New Trier High School and 7 years at Wilmette Junior High. This background helps me work smoothly with school teams and understand IEPs, 504 plans, and grading cycles from the inside.
My tutoring is especially effective for bright students who are “struggling learners” in math because of ADHD, dyslexia, dyscalculia, processing differences, or math anxiety. Sessions are calm and relational: we slow concepts down, use visual and concrete supports, and build up to abstract problem‑solving so students can see real progress. Executive function skills (planning, breaking down assignments, preparing for tests) are built into their actual math or chemistry work instead of treated as a separate program.
I believe meaningful growth comes from trust, clear expectations, and consistency—not last‑minute rescue. I work best with families seeking a long‑term partnership focused on steady progress and growing independence, not quick grade fixes. To protect quality for each student, I accept learners for regular weekly schedules and do not offer one‑time homework help or last‑minute test‑cram sessions. I tutor in person in the North/Northwest Chicago suburbs and also meet with students via Zoom.
Learn more about me at http://MrRish.zenblue.org
