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Experienced Professional Math Educator in Lisle/Naperville Area
Michael F.

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About Michael


Bio

I have taught high school math for 28 plus years. During those years, I have taught Pre-algebra, Algebra 1, Geometry, Algebra 2 and College Math. I tutor math levels from Middle School through Calculus. I have also helped students prep for the math portions of the ACT and SAT exams. I have helped students improve their ACT scores for the past eight years. Students have commented that their confidence in math has improved while working with me. They do not fear math anymore.

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I have taught high school math for 28 plus years. During those years, I have taught Pre-algebra, Algebra 1, Geometry, Algebra 2 and College Math. I tutor math levels from Middle School through Calculus. I have also helped students prep for the math portions of the ACT and SAT exams. I have helped students improve their ACT scores for the past eight years. Students have commented that their confidence in math has improved while working with me. They do not fear math anymore.

I like to rely on materials that the student has been using on a daily basis. I also like to expose students to different methods of looking at concepts. I like to incorporate sites like IXL and Khan Academy to enhance student learning. I also like to make use of calculator skills during sessions especially involving test prep.

My experience with a variety of abilities has helped me develop a patience with the students I work with. My ability to utilize different methods of instruction has helped improve student confidence and accomplishment.

I am looking forward to working with you and helping develop the confidence necessary to be successful in math! The days of frustration can end by you taking the first step by contacting me to schedule times to meet.


Education

-Ball State University, Muncie, IN
Math Education
Concordia University
Masters
  • Licensed teacher

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Approved Subjects

Accuplacer

Accuplacer

I have taught high school math for over 28 years. I have tutored 6th grade through college students. This includes Accuplacer, PSAT, SAT, ACT, GED, and GRE. Students have increased ACT Math scores as much as 5 points; SAT math, 100 points and GRE, 7 points. I worked with a student on the Math portion of Accuplacer and he nearly received a perfect score!
ACT Math

ACT Math

I have prepared students for the ACT the last eight years. I have taught high school level math for 26 years. I work with students to become comfortable with the time element of the exam which has been the biggest struggle for students. I use practice exams to help students get used to the types of problems they will encounter on the ACT exam. Students have improved their scores from 2 to 5 points!
Algebra 1

Algebra 1

I have taught high school level math for over 28 years. I have helped students become more confident with their ability to persevere. I like to question students about why they are doing something. I want to get them to say what is the correct method or answer to a problem. We Practice, Practice, and then Practice some more!
Algebra 2

Algebra 2

I have taught high school level math for 28+ years. I have helped students become more confident with their ability to persevere.
SAT Math

SAT Math

I work with students to become comfortable with the time element of the exam which has been the biggest struggle for students.
Trigonometry

Trigonometry

I like to question students about why they are doing something. I want to get them to say what is the correct method or answer to a problem. We use the materials they are given in class as well as sites like IXL and Khan Academy. We Practice, Practice, and then Practice so more!
GED
Precalculus
Probability

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