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Olivia: Burr Ridge ACT tutor
Certified ACT Prep Tutor in Burr Ridge, IL
...I also have teaching and tutoring experience with students from grades 3 through 12 in a wide variety of subjects. As an educator, my strengths include connecting with students and figuring out what helps them to become interested in what they are learning. Every student is unique, and the approach that I take in tutoring...
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New York University - Bachelor in Arts, Anthropology
University of Chicago - Master of Arts, Middle Eastern Studies
Sonjanita: Burr Ridge ACT tutor
Certified ACT Prep Tutor in Burr Ridge, IL
...and scaffolding), I am also a firm believer in the inter-generational transmission of knowledge. Teachers/tutors/learning facilitators have just as much to learn from their students as the students do from them, especially as it relates to the use of new media technologies. All children can learn! All children are intelligent! My job is to help...
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University of IL - Chicago - Bachelor in Arts, English
National Louis University - Masters, Administration and Supervision
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Ilana: Burr Ridge ACT tutor
Certified ACT Prep Tutor in Burr Ridge, IL
...the violin and viola and dabble in everything from Bach to bluegrass to covers of pop songs. As an opera singer, I have studied Spanish, Italian, French and German and am accordingly fascinated by the etymology of words in my own cobbled-together language. I also have a special place in my heart for books about...
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Northwestern University - Bachelor of Science, Cognitive Science
ACT Composite: 35
ACT English: 36
ACT Math: 34
Amir: Burr Ridge ACT tutor
Certified ACT Prep Tutor in Burr Ridge, IL
...and Europe while working in the pharmaceutical industry. I have taught business classes at the post secondary level in the UK, and have also tutored a wide variety of subjects to students at various skill levels back here in Chicago. I truly enjoy helping students reach their goals and maintain their motivation toward success, and...
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Southern Illinois University - Bachelor in Arts, Biology, General
Hult International Business School - Masters in Business Administration, International Business
ACT English: 31
ACT Math: 31
ACT Reading: 31
Daniel: Burr Ridge ACT tutor
Certified ACT Prep Tutor in Burr Ridge, IL
...activities and assessments. In order to meet my goals, I consistently reflect on how well I designed a lesson or a learning activity that incorporated the elements of critical thinking, problem solving, analyzing and evaluating. I integrate a question that is stated in the form of a problem, which triggers students to critically think and...
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Lake Forest College - Bachelor in Arts, Education and History
Katherine: Burr Ridge ACT tutor
Certified ACT Prep Tutor in Burr Ridge, IL
...have in other courses. I have also taught several summer school courses on ACT and SAT Test Preparation. I taught courses on how to successfully write the essay portion of the standardized test, and how to prepare for the reading, grammar, and vocabulary sections. Also, I taught at the Institute of Reading Development for two...
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University of Wisconsin-Madison - Bachelors, English & French
Arizona State University - Masters, Creative Writing
Brian: Burr Ridge ACT tutor
Certified ACT Prep Tutor in Burr Ridge, IL
...medical school at the University Of Chicago Pritzker School Of Medicine. I am currently in my fourth year of school, and will be applying tointernal medicine residency programs in the fall. I find the most effective learning strategy is to understand the underlying concepts behind a subject, which facilitates the application of this knowledge to...
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University of Chicago - Bachelors, Biology, General
University of Chicago - Current Grad Student, Medical Doctor
ACT Composite: 33
ACT English: 31
ACT Math: 35
Stephen: Burr Ridge ACT tutor
Certified ACT Prep Tutor in Burr Ridge, IL
...involved themselves, rather than me just telling them the answer. The more the students can come to their own solutions, the more memorable the lessons will be. In my spare time I enjoy reading, playing skill games like scrabble, bridge, and poker, and outdoor activities like biking, camping, and canoeing when the weather is nice.
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Grinnell College - Bachelor in Arts, Computer Science
ACT Composite: 33
ACT Math: 34
ACT Reading: 34
Smith: Burr Ridge ACT tutor
Certified ACT Prep Tutor in Burr Ridge, IL
...basic concepts, making sure that each student understands not just the "what" but the "why" of each topic so that each new concept builds on the last. I strives to foster independence and a love of learning in all of my students, beginning with myself; it's always easier to remember concepts that were fun to...
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Illinois Wesleyan University - Bachelors, Theatre Arts
ACT Composite: 33
ACT English: 34
ACT Reading: 33
Pam: Burr Ridge ACT tutor
Certified ACT Prep Tutor in Burr Ridge, IL
...nothing I enjoy more is seeing the look on a child's face when they finally understand a new concept. My philosophy is that as an educator I must do everything, I can for each of my students to reach their highest potential. The word "can't" is not in my vocabulary. I now have students that...
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National Louis University - Bachelor in Arts, Elementary Education
Katelin: Burr Ridge ACT tutor
Certified ACT Prep Tutor in Burr Ridge, IL
...their current goals in our sessions, but also helps them in their future goals and study habits. I have been providing education to students for the past ten years. I am a certified middle school, high school, and college level Math and Science teacher. I have taught in a number of middle schools and high...
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University of Illinois - Bachelor of Science, Communication
National Louis University - Master of Arts Teaching, Masters in Teaching Secondary Science
Nicole: Burr Ridge ACT tutor
Certified ACT Prep Tutor in Burr Ridge, IL
...in mostly math subjects, but also tutor in essay writing/editing as well as ACT and GMAT. I have tutored athletes throughout college and also tutored in high school. My tutoring style mostly involves asking leading questions so a student can figure out the correct answer on their own with some guidance. Outside of academia, I...
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University of Michigan-Ann Arbor - Bachelors, Business Administration and Management
ACT Composite: 32
ACT English: 34
ACT Math: 33
Thomas: Burr Ridge ACT tutor
Certified ACT Prep Tutor in Burr Ridge, IL
...experience teaching English in Argentina, as well as experience as a teaching assistant for various subjects at the Summer Institute for the Gifted. Exploration drives much of what I do, and I believe that learning is a form of exploration - and I hope to share that mindset with my students. As a tutor, I...
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Northwestern University - Bachelors, Psychology
ACT Composite: 34
ACT English: 36
ACT Math: 33
Kristen: Burr Ridge ACT tutor
Certified ACT Prep Tutor in Burr Ridge, IL
...Scholastic Bowl, and graduated on the Honor Roll. I was also was super involved in my school's Speech and Acting Team, particularly in Prose Reading, Dramatic Duet Acting, and Oratorical Declamation (for those of you familiar with those events)! I'm not a total athlete but I love badminton and played on my high school's team...
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University of Illinois at Chicago - Bachelors, Psychology
ACT Composite: 33
ACT English: 34
ACT Math: 34
Jessica: Burr Ridge ACT tutor
Certified ACT Prep Tutor in Burr Ridge, IL
...“useless” as many students think learning how to, say, calculate an integral or write an essay analyzing Austen is, most of the skills they pick up along the way do serve some purpose later in life, both directly and indirectly. Outside of tutoring and academic pursuits, I am on the debate team and plan on...
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University of Chicago - Current Undergrad, Economics, Cancer Biology
ACT Composite: 36
ACT English: 36
ACT Math: 35
Kyle: Burr Ridge ACT tutor
Certified ACT Prep Tutor in Burr Ridge, IL
...high school, and during college, I tutored fellow students in math and science classes. More specifically, I specialize in high school and college-level math/science courses: algebra, geometry, trigonometry, pre-calculus, calculus, physics and chemistry. Test prep for ACT, SAT, GMAT and GRE are also included. I'm extremely patient and will always take the time to ensure...
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University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign - Bachelor of Science, Civil Engineering
ACT Math: 35
ACT Reading: 33
ACT Science: 31
Oliver : Burr Ridge ACT tutor
Certified ACT Prep Tutor in Burr Ridge, IL
...discovered the joys of teaching as a volunteer tutor to local high school students, helping my tutees fine-tune essays, read critically, and digest core historical and political concepts. After identifying gaps in learning, I guide my students in a patient and individualized manner so that they can achieve their academic and intellectual goals, utilizing positive...
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Northwestern University - Bachelor of Science, Journalism, International Relations
SAT Verbal: 720
SAT Writing: 710
Kris: Burr Ridge ACT tutor
Certified ACT Prep Tutor in Burr Ridge, IL
I currently work as a Teaching Assistant at a public school in Chicago through the University of Chicago's Neighborhood School Program. I also volunteer with Maroon Tutor Match, a UChicago organization that matches low-income middle and high students with college tutors. Before starting college, I led SAT groups at The Learning Lodge in East Lyme,...
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University of Chicago - Current Undergrad, Political Science and Government
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1600
SAT Math: 790
SAT Verbal: 800
Patrick: Burr Ridge ACT tutor
Certified ACT Prep Tutor in Burr Ridge, IL
...in the same format as the study materials and the concepts being tested can only come from a limited range of options. This means that targeted practice and light studying can prepare a student to test well even in a subject in which they typically perform poorly. The scoring methodology of the GRE also makes...
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Loyola University-Chicago - Bachelors, Latin and History
ACT Composite: 32
ACT Math: 34
ACT Reading: 33
Preston: Burr Ridge ACT tutor
Certified ACT Prep Tutor in Burr Ridge, IL
I'm an actuary born and raised in Illinois. I went to school in Chicago and majored in Applied Mathematics. I have learned the value of learning the lessons of those that have traveled paths before me. I hope to carry their tradition. For fun, I play strategy games and ultimate frisbee.
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Illinois Institute of Technology - Bachelor of Science, Applied Mathematics
ACT Composite: 35
ACT English: 34
ACT Math: 36
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