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Leading the way from math meltdowns to math mastery!
Catherine C.

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Hourly Rate: $73

About Catherine


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Is your teenager frustrated, falling behind, or convinced they just aren’t a “math person"? When a student struggles in middle or high school math, the issue is rarely a lack of intelligence. Because math is completely cumulative, a single misunderstood concept from a previous grade can create a snowball effect of confusion in Algebra, Geometry, or Pre-Calculus.
As a licensed math teacher with over 20 years of classroom experience, I specialize in identifying these hidden skill gaps and...

Is your teenager frustrated, falling behind, or convinced they just aren’t a “math person"? When a student struggles in middle or high school math, the issue is rarely a lack of intelligence. Because math is completely cumulative, a single misunderstood concept from a previous grade can create a snowball effect of confusion in Algebra, Geometry, or Pre-Calculus.
As a licensed math teacher with over 20 years of classroom experience, I specialize in identifying these hidden skill gaps and turning confusion into clarity.

My 3-Step Framework for Lasting Confidence
Targeted Diagnostics: Every student begins with an informal diagnostic to pinpoint exactly where their foundational gaps are.
Parallel Learning: We bridge those old skill gaps while simultaneously mastering their current classroom assignments.
Conceptual Clarity: I use clear, step-by-step explanations that focus on true understanding rather than temporary, rote memorization.

Why Classroom Experience Matters
Tutoring a teenager requires more than just knowing how to solve an equation; it requires knowing how to teach it. Having taught every level from kindergarten to calculus, as well as being a mom of three teenagers, I understand the exact trajectory of your child's curriculum. My warm, positive approach removes math anxiety and builds genuine self-confidence.

Ready to transform your teen's math experience? Let’s move them from frustration to fluency. Contact me today to schedule their initial diagnostic!


Education

Lewis University
Math education
Governors State University
Graduate Coursework
  • Licensed teacher

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Approved Subjects

Algebra 1

Algebra 1

I am a licensed math teacher. I have tutored students in algebra for 20+ years. I also have 5 years of experience teaching high school algebra.
Algebra 2

Algebra 2

I am a licensed math teacher. I have tutored students in algebra for 20+ years. I also have 5 years of experience teaching high school algebra.
Common Core

Common Core

I am a licensed teacher in the state of Illinois, certified in standard elementary grades K-9. I have over 20 years of classroom teaching experience in all grade levels. I am also certified in middle school (grades 5-9) social science and mathematics, and secondary (6-12) mathematics.
Elementary (K-6th)

Elementary (K-6th)

I am a licensed teacher in the state of Illinois, certified in standard elementary grades K-9. I have over 20 years of classroom teaching experience in all grade levels. I am also certified in middle school (grades 5-9) social science and mathematics, and secondary (6-12) mathematics.
Prealgebra

Prealgebra

I am licensed by the state of Illinois to teach math in the middle grades (5-9). I also have four years of classroom teaching middle school math.
Trigonometry

Trigonometry

I am a licensed math teacher with over 20 years of classroom teaching experience. I have tutored trigonometry for over 10 years.
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