Carefully selected, highly-credentialed HSPT Prep tutors in Downers Grove, IL
"Success in school is not a matter of innate talent but rather a matter of true effort. It can be difficult for students to feel motivated if they have experienced "failures" or consistently run into obstacles they do not feel equipped to overcome. That's where I find it critical to provide opportunities for students to experience success through small steps. I also find it critical to work with content in a way that connects to their interests and to real-world situations and problems. I have a strong understanding of both the "science" and the "art" of teaching." ...
My Education
- Linfield College - BA, Education
- University of Oregon - MS, Educational Methodology, Policy, and Leadership
- State Certified Teacher
Tutoring Subjects:
Grammar and Mechanics, College Essays, HSPT Prep, Elementary Math, Phonics, Reading, Writing, Middle School Math, ISEE, Essay Editing
"Most of my family currently lives near the St. Louis, Missouri area (Collinsville). I have worked as a middle school classroom teacher for ten years, with emphasis in the Science classroom. In addition, I have also taught various reading and writing strategies in those classes to help students become more fluent and prepared for high school."
My Education
- McKendree University - Bachelor of Science in Education, Elementary Education
- University of Phoenix - MAECI, Curriculum and Instruction with Specialization in Computer Education
- State Certified Teacher
Tutoring Subjects:
HSPT Prep, Middle School Math, Elementary Math, Algebra, ISEE, Anatomy, Biology
"I would play "school" with my little brother by helping him read, write, and complete his math homework. I decided to do the very best for myself by attending one of the nation's top schools for teacher preparation, Michigan State University. Through my schooling, I have learned an incredible amount regarding children, the way they learn, different methods for teaching, and strategies for helping young ones achieve. Outside of the college classroom, I have learned even more about how to work with children by getting to know students one on one. I believe that by relating to my students, I learn more about how they process information ...
My Education
- Michigan State University - BS, Elementary Education
Tutoring Subjects:
Phonics, HSPT Prep, College Essays, Elementary Math, Writing, Reading, Grammar and Mechanics, Essay Editing, Middle School Math
"I see teaching as a form of service - education has given me many intellectual and professional opportunities, and I look forward to making the empowerment of others my life's work. I've had a passion for history and politics since my eighth grade social studies class, where we learned modern American history while also monitoring the presidential election and preparing for our U.S. and Illinois Constitution tests. My teacher instilled in me the firm belief that the past shapes the present, and that those who understand history have the power to shape the future." ...
My Education
- Dominican University - BA, U.S. History
- Dominican University - MaT, Type 09 Secondary Education
- State Certified Teacher
Tutoring Subjects:
Grammar and Mechanics, SAT, Essay Editing, ACT Writing, HSPT Prep, Phonics, History, ACT Math, Writing, ACT Reading, SAT Verbal, ACT, Reading, ACT English, ACT Science, SAT Math, SAT Writing, College Essays
"I worked as a middle and high school classroom teacher for six years. I earned a Master’s of Science in Education in Curriculum and Instruction with a focus on Environmental Education, and I am currently working as the Education Coordinator for a non-profit organization. There I develop curriculum and provide professional development to educators. I very much enjoy my tutoring positions and have found them to be rewarding, both for me and for my students. The majority of my clients come to me for ACT test prep, but I have tutored many other subjects, ranging from elementary language arts and SSAT/ISEE prep to Algebra II/Trigonometry and ...
My Education
- Illinois State University - B.S. Ed, Special Education
- Northern Illinois University - M.S.Ed, Curriculum & Instruction
- State Certified Teacher
Tutoring Subjects:
PSAT, ACT Math, ISEE, SAT Verbal, Grammar and Mechanics, ACT English, Algebra, History, Reading, Pre-Calculus, College Essays, HSPT Prep, ACT Reading, Phonics, SAT Writing, ACT Science, Essay Editing, SAT, Biology, SSAT, Spanish, Writing, SAT Math, ACT, ACT Writing
"I'm also certified fluent in both French and Spanish and spent last semester in Paris, France. I'm a fun, engaging teacher with a dynamic personal energy, and one of my greatest strengths is generating enthusiasm in even the most reluctant students. I don't see why grammar lessons can't be games and punctuation worksheets can't make you laugh! I understand how discouraging it can be to struggle with reading or writing at any age, and my personal objective is to give students the tools they need to feel confident and proud of their work. In my spare time, I love reading, running, and spending time with my family.." ...
My Education
- Loyola University Chicago - Double BA, Journalism & English
Tutoring Subjects:
Grammar and Mechanics, SSAT, HSPT Prep, French, Reading, Writing, Phonics, College Essays, Essay Editing
" My area of concentration is Rhetoric and Composition. While I was in graduate school, I taught writing courses and tutored in the university Reading and Writing Center. I’ve worked with students at a variety of levels, from basic reading comprehension to graduate level writing. As an undergraduate at William and Mary, I double majored in Linguistics and Theater."
My Education
- College of William and Mary - BA, Linguistics, Theater
- Florida State University - MA, English
Tutoring Subjects:
SAT, Essay Editing, College Essays, HSPT Prep, Writing, Reading, Grammar and Mechanics, Elementary Math, Phonics, SAT Verbal, SAT Math
"If working on a school or college subject, I will incorporate the students' own classroom texts with my own additional examples or readings. If working for test prep, I would like to work with the student in his or her own test prep book (I will have the same myself) working through specific strategies for each question. My past tutoring and teaching experiences include working with individual college students on English essay writing, Intro Micro- and Macroeconomics, and 4th-5th grade creative writing. I am now working full-time as a tutor/behavior coach with an 8th grade English class on the south side of Chicago. My main interests are ...
My Education
- Indiana University - BA, English; Speechwriting
- University of Cambridge - MPhil, English
- University of Chicago Law School - JD, Law
Tutoring Subjects:
Middle School Math, HSPT Prep, Algebra, GRE, ACT English, ACT Science, SAT Math, Grammar and Mechanics, SAT Writing, ACT Math, History, ISEE, College Essays, Essay Editing, SAT, ACT, Writing, ACT Reading, SAT Verbal, PSAT, LSAT, Economics, ACT Writing, Elementary Math, Reading
"I'm also a 2010 graduate of the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, where I earned a Masters degree in creative writing. I love to read and write, cheer for the Chicago Blackhawks, and, of course, help students meet their academic goals. My favorite tutoring subjects include composition and reading comprehension, and I enjoy working with students of all ages!."
My Education
- St. Lawrence University - BA, English
- University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign - MFA, Creative Writing
Tutoring Subjects:
SAT, ACT, ACT Reading, SAT Verbal, Elementary Math, ACT English, SAT Math, HSPT Prep, Algebra, Reading, Algebra, ACT Science, Middle School Math, Writing, SAT Writing, ACT Math, ACT Writing
" I graduated from University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign with a degree in Molecular and Cellular Biology. I specialize in tutoring biology, chemistry, and ACT prep. I also tutor students in math. I have tutored students ranging from middle school to college."
My Education
- University of Illinois @ Urbana-Champaign - BS, Molecular and Cellular Biology
Tutoring Subjects:
Writing, Algebra, Biology, ACT, Chemistry, HSPT Prep, ACT Math, ACT English, ACT Reading, ACT Science, ACT Writing, Geometry
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