Mount Prospect
905 E Rand Rd
, Ste 700
Mount Prospect, IL 60056
Mount Prospect, IL 60056
Our staff is built to teach each student individually, to develop the skills they need to thrive in mathematics, and to foster a love of learning.
Our staff is built to teach each student individually, to develop the skills they need to thrive in mathematics, and to foster a love of learning.
Education:
MBA, concentrations in Operations Management, Management Information Systems and Finance
BS in Mathematics and Computer Science
Years of experience teaching math:
10 in an early childhood setting
What do you like most about learning?
You are never too young or too old to learn. I am a big proponent of life long learning.
What is the biggest impact you’ve had on a student’s ability to become proficient in math?
I think the first and biggest barricade that students face on the road to becoming proficient in math is the preconceived notion that "math is hard." Many children learn that at a young age and grow to believe that. Yes, it can be challenging, but what isn't at first? Once you help dispel that myth, you can start building on that.
What type of math do you enjoy teaching most?
That is a hard question. For younger students, it is teaching them those base fundamentals that they will see over and over again. For our older students, it would be geometry. Or, maybe, algebra. Or, maybe, word problems...
How do you make learning math fun for students?
I try to create a fun environment, with fun days and rewards for mastering challenging topics and working hard. I am also the crazy math lady that has a two-sided sign (one side says "Math is Fun" the other says "I Love Math") that gets pulled out as necessary.
Education:
Bachelor’s, Graduated from UIC with a dual major in business administrations and psychology.
Years of experience teaching math:
2 years
What do you like most about learning?
Growing in knowledge, and being able to pass it down to the next person.
What is the biggest impact you’ve had on a student’s ability to become proficient in math?
Figuring out the different ways a student can learn, and finding the best match for each students’ success in learning progress.
What type of math do you enjoy teaching most?
Love working with little kids on great foundations.
How do you make learning math fun for students?
I make math fun by connecting it to real life, using interactive activities, and encouraging students to explore different ways to solve problems. I want students to feel confident in their abilities and enjoy learning new concepts.
Education:
Junior at UIC
Years of experience teaching math:
2 years
What do you like most about learning?
Sharing my knowledge.
What is the biggest impact you’ve had on a student’s ability to become proficient in math?
Seeing them understand what they are doing.
What type of math do you enjoy teaching most?
Algebra
How do you make learning math fun for students?
Using visuals or props, giving breaks and rewards.
Education:
Associate’s, Bachelor’s in progress at UIUC
Years of experience teaching math:
2 years
What do you like most about learning?
I like learning more because it lets us understand and try to comprehend the things that happen around us.
What is the biggest impact you’ve had on a student’s ability to become proficient in math?
I was able to explain and simplify calculus to a couple of high schoolers which helped them understand better and do well on their tests.
What type of math do you enjoy teaching most?
High school math
How do you make learning math fun for students?
I use physical objects and make sure to let the students take multiple brain breaks to retain what they’ve learned. I also encourage them to continue working and compliment them on how well they perform.
Education:
High School education. I just graduated from Prospect High School and am planning on attending the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign for mechanical engineering.
Years of experience teaching math:
2 years
What do you like most about learning?
I like how even my mistakes can help me learn.
What is the biggest impact you’ve had on a student’s ability to become proficient in math?
My biggest impact is helping students become confident in themselves.
What type of math do you enjoy teaching most?
I love teaching the fundamentals because it is essential for the rest of math.
How do you make learning math fun for students?
I ask them questions that make them think and don’t just give them an easy pathway to the answer.
Education:
I am a sophomore at UIUC studying Chemical Engineering with a minor in Math.
Years of experience teaching math:
5 years
What do you like most about learning?
I love when something is really difficult to learn and I finally understand it.
What is the biggest impact you’ve had on a student’s ability to become proficient in math?
I helped a student go from failing math one semester to passing the next with an A!
What type of math do you enjoy teaching most?
Any type of high school math, it helps give me a refresher on the foundations of my math courses.
How do you make learning math fun for students?
I like engaging with students about their lives outside of Mathnasium so they are excited to come in and talk to me. I also try not to put pressure on them when they aren't understanding something and try a different angle since everyone learns differently!
Education:
I graduated from Prospect High School, and I am currently a Freshman at Colorado State University.
Years of experience teaching math:
1 year
What do you like most about learning?
I like the discovery aspect. I’m naturally a curious person so I love finding out how things work!
What is the biggest impact you’ve had on a student’s ability to become proficient in math?
I never pressure my students to be correct. If they are struggling with a concept, I encourage them to not give up. Having the confidence to try is an essential skill in itself. I know I’ve made an impact when one of my students acknowledges that something is hard, but still has the determination to work through it.
What type of math do you enjoy teaching most?
I’ve always liked any kind of algebra!
How do you make learning math fun for students?
I try to get to know them and their personal interests when time permits throughout the session. I ask about their hobbies, sports, pets, etc… I also incentivize my students to get their work done by offering to play games with them on their break.
Teach children math so they understand it, master it, and love it. Math can change their lives, and they can change the world.
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