Mr Dwyer is...

... experienced

Mark Dwyer has been teaching for over 25 years, including 10 as a National Board Certified teacher in mathematics.  His teaching style has been featured in the local newsprint and district meetings. Mr. Dwyer has utilized his knowledge and experience as a teacher and tutor to create an enjoyable and effective academic support environment for high school students of all levels and abilities. 

... empowering

Success in mathematics requires consistency and accuracy ("perfect practice makes perfect"). His tutoring sessions give students ample time to work on practice problems related to their homework/quizzes/tests while providing academic support, enrichment, and reteaching of concepts as necessary. 

... accessible

This flexible and efficient approach to tutoring allows students with different learning styles and extra-curricular obligations throughout the year to get the consistent help they need, keeping their grades and understanding at the highest level possible. 

... knowledgeable

As an expert teacher and experienced father of four, Mr. Dwyer understands what is really needed for long-term success. This varies with each student, but always starts with a commitment from the student to do what it takes to understand the concepts. Mr. Dwyer reinforces this message throughout and provides the support and resources necessary for each student to reach their potential.

Here's what people are saying ...

• ​I've never seen her understand math so well. It's given her a ton of confidence. Thank you so much for all your tutoring, patience, and helping her enjoy a subject she use to loathe.
• Got my grade back up with the first test after I started :)
• Just got ***'s AP Calc scores back today. She got a 5!! Just tested out of Calc at U of I this fall and will receive the credit. Thank you so much for all the tutoring help:)
• After a couple of sessions working with Mr. Dwyer \I took a quiz and got a 100%!
• We wanted to let you know that you were a godsend for our daughter in her time of need! And really appreciate all the help you've provided for us.
• She has had a couple sessions with you and always leaves feeling so much better and has an understanding of the problems.
• I understand this more than I have all year!
• I just wanted to say "thank you" for all the help you have given [my daughter]. You have done a great job with her. I really appreciate it.
• I got a 88.64% in my Honors Algebra 2 Trig final and it really boosted my grade overall! I would not have achieved this without your help.
• I've been getting A's on every quiz and test all month [since coming to you].
• He was so happy when he got home ... and said he is going to ace his next test! Thanks so much. We all feel better already.
• I got my first A on a math test in two years! Really helpful.
• I'm straight up passing my calc class, Dwyguy!
• 100% on my last test plus extra credit!!! Yea buddy!!!
• ...she learned more from you in the two hours she spent with you than she has this whole semester!!! Thank you!
• Just wanted you to know [she] got a 41/42 on Math quiz this week, she came home enthusiastic and telling me she would ace it.....(that makes me nervous) but she actually did!!!!
• {She] got in the car with a smile on her face – something that rarely happens when dealing with homework or math.
• My son feels like he learned more Spanish in two sessions with you than he did all last year in Spanish class.
• I totally agree with your method of tutoring - it puts the ownership on my son but gives him the help he needs to succeed.
• She felt she learned more from you in the 1.5 hours that she spent with you than she has learned from her regular teacher all semester. It was a great experience for her, and much needed.
• My grade has gone from an F to a B since I've been coming here.
• It definitely makes a difference when she comes to see you on a regular basis.
• I got a 93% on the final exam!

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