Private Tutoring in Chicago

When I teach, I give real-world examples, problem-solving tools, and explain and work hands-on with concepts. I’ve worked with students on math from elementary through high school, improving homework, exam grades, and standardized test results. I've also designed STEM curricula with the NYC Department of Environmental Protection.

— Marina L.

Barnard College

BA in Environmental Science with a minor in Mathematics

I customize my teaching style to each student’s needs and skill level, and I push students to do their best and pursue their dreams. I love teaching, and I’ve taught at debate camps and a learning center for math. I helped a student go from C/D grades to an A average when I taught him Algebra 2 by assessing and clarifying specific gaps in his knowledge.

— Jayanne F.

Columbia University

Bachelor in Biology

One of my favorite subjects to teach is math. It is my best subject and is something I am very passionate about. I have helped students who did not know how to add or subtract that can now solve much more complicated problems on their own.

— Sadia M.

NYU

BS in Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering

I believe that students learn best when their personal life experiences are valued and incorporated into their education. I help students improve their reading and writing skills while uncovering key literary concepts that reveal ways texts can be meaningful to them.

— Maggie I.

NYU

MA in English

I enjoy teaching English concepts through storytelling and analogies. I use the Socratic method to make sessions into an engaging conversation instead of a boring lecture so I can better understand my students. I love helping students improve their writing and reading comprehension, especially when they previously found these areas challenging.

— Esteban O.

Stanford University

Bachelor of Arts in Psychology

I enjoy teaching writing not just because it’s a chance to help students craft better sentences and narratives, but also because it’s an opportunity to inspire students to notice—and wrestle with— more of the world. A piece of writing resonates because of deliberate choices made by the author, and I believe feedback should empower a student to express themselves fully (and coherently).

— Ena B.

Columbia University

Master of Fine Arts in Writing - Nonfiction

I enjoy helping students understand challenging chemistry topics. My goal is to get students who have been tentative about chemistry to challenge themselves, and not to shy away from it. I fondly remember helping a struggling student improve their grades, alleviate test anxiety, and get into all of their desired high schools.

— James C.

Columbia University

Bachelor of Science in Chemical Physics

When I teach, I give real-world examples, problem-solving tools, and explain and work hands-on with concepts. I’ve worked with students on chemistry from middle school through high school, improving homework, exam grades, and standardized test results. I've also designed STEM curricula with the NYC Department of Environmental Protection.

— Marina L.

Barnard College

BA in Environmental Science with a minor in Mathematics

My overall goal is to help my students turn their struggles into sources of strength and positivity. I help students first understand what each question or problem asks of them. Once they know what they’re asked to do, we work through each problem together. I encourage my students to ask many questions to help them better understand the material.

— Samman C.

NYU Tandon School of Engineering

BS in Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering

I enjoy helping students understand challenging physics topics. My goal is to get students who have been tentative about physics to challenge themselves, and not to shy away from it. I fondly remember helping a struggling student improve their grades, alleviate test anxiety, and get into all of their desired high schools.

— James C.

Columbia University

Bachelor of Science in Chemical Physics

My passion is finding the best way to make physics accessible and engaging for individual students. I've helped students improve their academic abilities and confidence by achieving meaningful goals. I recently helped a sophomore high school student boost his math grade from a B- to an A-, increasing his confidence and positivity in the course.

— Elizabeth A.

Columbia University

BS in Mechanical Engineering

I help students thrive in their studies by explaining difficult concepts and showing how the material we learn can solve problems in the real world. I also love helping students find meaning in school beyond attaining grades. I’ve helped many of my students excel on SAT Physics and gain acceptance to top colleges.

— Shawon P.

New York University - Tandon School of Engineering

BS in Electrical and Computer Engineering

I enjoy working with students of all skill levels and value the opportunity to help someone understand, apply, and build on complex topics. I have helped many students succeed in their CS major and land internships and full-time positions at top engineering and technology companies.

— Graham P.

Columbia University

BA in Computer Science

I'm currently working as a software engineer at Facebook in NYC. My teaching style is to focus on critical thinking and thought processes over getting answers perfectly correct. I worked with students from brainstorming project ideas, setting up developer environments, architecting software design patterns, to coding their own applications.

— Eshan A.

Columbia University

Bachelor of Science in Computer Science/Artificial Intelligence

I like to teach by framing concepts/topics within a bigger picture and breaking down the pieces into easy-to-follow examples. My goal is to inspire students to find their passion for learning and equip them with the tools to help them help themselves once my time as their tutor has ended. I'm an information security consultant, marathon runner, and I love to teach.

— John P.

New York University

Bachelor of Science in Computer Science

I've tutored hundreds of students over the past 12 years. I enjoy tailoring the experience to the individual student's interests so lessons are more memorable and applicable for future use. I take great pride in helping students find their own "aha" moments, and will always look for creative ways to engage students while leveraging tutoring best practices.

— Chris M.

University of Pennsylvania (Wharton)

MBA in Management, Finance, and Entrepreneurship

I believe that the most effective teaching method is unique and tailored to the individual, especially in one-on-one settings. I enjoy meeting my students and helping them improve their SAT scores by building their mastery of and confidence in the material. I specialize in SAT math.

— Kathy W.

Teachers College at Columbia University

Master of Arts in Secondary Social Studies Education

On average, my students have improved their grades by 2 levels and SAT scores by over 200 points. I pinpoint what a given student's areas of trouble are, and empower them by providing practice problems that help them gain a better understanding of each topic, in order to help them not just solve each problem, but also understand every aspect of it.

— Sagar P.

George Mason University

Bachelor of Science in Actuarial Science

I enjoy helping students achieve their language goals while motivating them. I try to encourage students to speak Spanish from session number one and, of course, there are no wrong answers! I've been teaching Spanish for foreigners for more than 8 years and I love it!

— Amelia S.

Columbia University

Master of Arts in Spanish

I enjoy helping students understand challenging topics, including Spanish. My goal is to get students who have been tentative about Spanish to challenge themselves, and not to shy away from it. I fondly remember helping a struggling student improve their grades, alleviate test anxiety, and get into all of their desired high schools.

— James C.

Columbia University

Bachelor of Science in Chemical Physics

I enjoy getting to know my students and figuring out their strengths and weaknesses so I can help them get the most out of our sessions. I try to pique students' interest in writing by connecting it to their hobbies. I’ve helped a student increase her grade in English from 75% to 95%, while helping college students raise their grades on papers by 10%.

— Sabrina Z.

Fordham University

BA in International Political Economy