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Jon: Portage ACT tutor
Certified ACT Prep Tutor in Portage, IN
...relationships in subjects ranging from chemistry and biology to the humanities and even music! I think it's really important to be able to see these relationships and to understand the mathematics that govern them. If you're ready to nerd out about numbers, I'm ready to be your guide! I hold degrees in mathematics and music...
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Truman State University - Bachelors, Mathematics; Music
Bowling Green State University-Main Campus - Masters, Music Composition
GRE Quantitative: 166
GRE Verbal: 164
Ellen: Portage ACT tutor
Certified ACT Prep Tutor in Portage, IN
...believe in the power of small group/individual interactions for learning. While memorization is important for certain things, I always appreciated understanding the "why" and "how" in school and I try to help my students achieve that level of understanding as well. I prefer to guide students through their problems to help them learn the skills...
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Oberlin College - Bachelors, Biology, Chemistry Minor
ACT Composite: 33
ACT English: 33
ACT Math: 34
Edward: Portage ACT tutor
Certified ACT Prep Tutor in Portage, IN
...degree in Physics. I will pursue a PhD in Chemistry. I am a very logical and rational person, and I believe that is reflected in how I teach my students. I do my best to have students understand concepts rather than just memorizing them, which will help problems become much easier in the long run....
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Loyola University-Chicago - Bachelor of Science, Physics
ACT Composite: 32
ACT English: 32
ACT Math: 34
Shelby: Portage ACT tutor
Certified ACT Prep Tutor in Portage, IN
I enjoy working one on one with students to increase their understanding, learning and confidence. I like to use different methods of teaching, depending on the individual and their strengths. I am an advocate for determination, organization, and hard work in approaching learning and achieving success in school. ... In a first session, I talk with students about what they are struggling with most and any concerns they may have initially.
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Tufts University - Bachelor in Arts, Political Science and Government
Carnegie Mellon University - Master of Science, Public Policy and Management
ACT English: 34
ACT Math: 32
ACT Reading: 34
Daniel: Portage ACT tutor
Certified ACT Prep Tutor in Portage, IN
...to make the course content as relevant to our students’ lives as possible in order to best engage them in learning 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...
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Lake Forest College - Bachelor in Arts, Education and History
Tess: Portage ACT tutor
Certified ACT Prep Tutor in Portage, IN
...senior in college, I considered graduate school in geology, but I was inspired to bring science into young peoples' lives and I instead completed a rigorous three-semester program in secondary science education. For this program, I worked as a teaching intern in three different secondary science classrooms, and I learned to use the AVID (Advancement...
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University of Michigan - Bachelor of Science, Geological Sciences
GRE Verbal: 168
Thomas: Portage ACT tutor
Certified ACT Prep Tutor in Portage, IN
...me, one of my other passions is teaching the math and science subjects that accompany Computer Science. I learned very early on that it wasn't the material that was most essential to learning, but it is the proper learning environment that really pushes students to do their best. That is the goal of my tutoring...
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DePaul University - Bachelors, Computer Science
ACT Composite: 32
ACT Math: 35
ACT Science: 34
Kyle: Portage ACT tutor
Certified ACT Prep Tutor in Portage, IN
...high school sophomore, I have also enjoyed sharing knowledge with others. I was part of the peer tutoring program at my 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...
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University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign - Bachelor of Science, Civil Engineering
ACT Math: 35
ACT Reading: 33
ACT Science: 31
Austin: Portage ACT tutor
Certified ACT Prep Tutor in Portage, IN
...tech startup. I also have years of experience learning and speaking the German Language. Currently, I am a student at the University of Illinois at Chicago. I am pursuing a double degree with a B.A. in Germanic Studies and a B.S. in Computer Science with a concentration in Software Engineering. I am enrolled in German...
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University of Illinois at Chicago - Bachelors, Computer Science
Karishma: Portage ACT tutor
Certified ACT Prep Tutor in Portage, IN
...will serve them throughout school. I previously tutored with Boys Hope Girls Hope in Evanston, IL. I tutored middle and high school students in Spanish and English, and I was able to help them develop study strategies such as using flashcards or translating a sentence they had spoken aloud that day in their heads for...
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Northwestern University - Bachelor in Arts, English/Psychology
ACT Composite: 34
ACT English: 35
ACT Math: 34
Sam: Portage ACT tutor
Certified ACT Prep Tutor in Portage, IN
...subjects and hobbies that my student enjoys. And, then show how almost every topic within math is utilized by that student. Once I motivate that student to want to learn more about the subject matter, it is a matter of time before my student masters that topic and want to learn about another topic. It...
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University of Chicago - Bachelor in Arts, Political Science and Government
University of Rhode Island - Master of Science, Accounting
Luke: Portage ACT tutor
Certified ACT Prep Tutor in Portage, IN
...mnemonics, videos, images, and a variety of other methods, I will do everything I can to help my students achieve any goal. As an educator, my own goal is to figure out the best approach for each student to learn for their own particular style, transcend the content we are approaching, and observe the world...
Education & Certification
University of Scranton - Bachelors, Biology, General
SUNY at Binghamton - Masters, Biology Adolescent Education
Olivia: Portage ACT tutor
Certified ACT Prep Tutor in Portage, IN
...a Master of Arts in Teaching (Elementary Education) from National-Louis University. I taught Arabic in Chicago Public Schools for several years, and 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...
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New York University - Bachelor in Arts, Anthropology
University of Chicago - Master of Arts, Middle Eastern Studies
Smith: Portage ACT tutor
Certified ACT Prep Tutor in Portage, IN
...to think is much more useful than knowing what to think. My sessions are characterized by frequent questions and discussion of 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...
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Illinois Wesleyan University - Bachelors, Theatre Arts
ACT Composite: 33
ACT English: 34
ACT Reading: 33
Ian: Portage ACT tutor
Certified ACT Prep Tutor in Portage, IN
...chemistry, genetics, and microbiology. Additionally, I am proficient in undergraduate general and cognitive psychology. Currently, I am available to tutor college students in select biology and psychology courses. Additionally, I will be available to high school students preparing to take the ACT. I am confident that together, we can improve your academic performance!
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University of Illinois at Chicago - Bachelors, Biological Sciences & Psychology
ACT Composite: 32
ACT English: 33
ACT Reading: 33
Victoria: Portage ACT tutor
Certified ACT Prep Tutor in Portage, IN
...good at math and my native language is Mandarin. I have two-year university degree of economics in Shanghai, China. I took Calculus 1 before and I got A for every quiz and test. Amazingly, I got 119 out of 120 in the final. I have four-year experience in tutoring. I totally understand how students feel...
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College of DuPage - Current Undergrad Student, Finance
Illinois Institute of Technology - Current Undergrad Student, Computer Science
Ruthie: Portage ACT tutor
Certified ACT Prep Tutor in Portage, IN
...that my students are engaged because from that engagement, we can build investment in the material and skills they need to learn. I like to incorporate labs, hands-on experience, competitions, games, videos, and compelling activities (for example, writing letters to the government about harmful algal blooms to a graphing project on the abundance of the...
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University of Pennsylvania - Bachelors, Biological Basis of Behavior
ACT Composite: 33
ACT English: 36
ACT Math: 34
Adrianna: Portage ACT tutor
Certified ACT Prep Tutor in Portage, IN
...also taught math in self-contained and remedial setting. I really love to help students find their voice in writing. I found that for me, as soon as I began to write about things I was passionate about on an individual level, I was able to unlock a lot of creativity. If students write about what...
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Rice University - Bachelor in Arts, Sociology and Policy Studies
ACT Composite: 32
ACT English: 34
ACT Math: 31
Zhaleh: Portage ACT tutor
Certified ACT Prep Tutor in Portage, IN
...with others, especially in one-on-one sessions, or with a small group. Teaching others is a great way to expand understanding of how other students think and develop ideas, and it allows myself to see new ways to look at problems. While I'm not studying (or helping my friends study), I love to play music (piano,...
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Carnegie Mellon University - Bachelor of Science, Mechanical Engineering
ACT Composite: 34
ACT English: 34
ACT Math: 34
Carter: Portage ACT tutor
Certified ACT Prep Tutor in Portage, IN
...B.A. (Journalism) at Michigan State University; I taught college composition at the University of Michigan and Eastern Michigan University; and nothing makes me happier than strapping up my kayaks and exploring the state's rivers and lakes. I am confident in my ability to help students with any situation where they are trying to convey a...
Education & Certification
Michigan State University - Bachelors, Journalism
University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee - Masters, English
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