"I am a graduate of Walter Payton College Prep—Chicago’s #1 public high school—and a Computer Engineering student at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, one of the nation’s top engineering programs. I also hold the CompTIA Security+ certification and have completed internships in research, IT, and application development. My academic background and hands-on experience allow me to bring strong subject knowledge and a clear, supportive teaching approach to every session.

Families can expect structured lessons, individualized support, and a patient, encouraging style—especially helpful for students who benefit from reassurance, clear explanations, and steady guidance. Whether working with young learners or high school students navigating advanced math, my priority is to help every student build confidence and succeed academically.

I have over two years of experience tutoring K–8 students through Connecting Chicago, a volunteer program where I worked one-on-one with learners in math, science, reading, and writing. I have supported students with ADHD, autism, and other learning or attention challenges. In addition, I taught in classroom settings through iCook AfterSchool and iCode AfterSchool, where I instructed students in grades 1–5 in cooking skills and introductory coding using Scratch.

I also tutor high school students in Algebra, Geometry, Pre-Calculus, and Calculus, drawing on my advanced coursework from Walter Payton and my STEM training at UIUC. I tutor in person, one-to-one in the Champaign-Urbana area, helping students understand concepts step-by-step, strengthen problem-solving skills, and develop effective study habits tailored to their learning needs.

As a Payton alum who was also admitted to Northside, Whitney Young, and Jones, I understand the selective enrollment process well. I scored 880/900 on the entrance exam and now teach proven strategies for the math, reading, vocabulary, timing, and pacing sections." less...