Carefully selected, highly-credentialed ISEE tutors in Oak Lawn, 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:
Reading, Writing, HSPT Prep, Grammar and Mechanics, Elementary Math, College Essays, Essay Editing, Middle School Math, Phonics, ISEE
"student at the University of Chicago, and I've been living in the Chicago area for about five years. I work with students for both ACT prep and academic support. As a philosopher, I spend a lot of time breaking down complex ideas into simple, digestible parts; I'm pretty good at it, and I think it makes me a better tutor. I've worked with the whole spectrum of students, from sixth graders through college seniors, including students with disabilities. My success has in every case been due to my patience, my ability to adapt to student needs, and my ability to break down complex ideas into simple, digestible components." ...
My Education
- Wheaton College - BA, Philosophy
- University of Chicago - MA, Philosophy
Tutoring Subjects:
Essay Editing, History, ACT Science, College Essays, ACT Writing, Trigonometry, ACT Math, Chemistry, ACT Reading, ACT, Physics, HSPT Prep, Grammar and Mechanics, ACT English, Algebra, Reading, Writing, Pre-Calculus, Geometry, ISEE
" There I studied Physics with a specialization in Astrophysics. I was very involved in the student physics organizations, published several papers about gamma rays, and traveled to South America to work on experiments. I then went to graduate school at Northwestern University, where I received my Master's Degree in Learning Sciences (which is like a degree in Education with an emphasis on public policy.) I focused mostly on better teaching practices outside the classroom, utilizing technology to teach, and getting girls interested in math and science. I have an informal, friendly teaching style. I like to show students that they CAN ...
My Education
- University of Chicago - BA, Physics
- Northwestern University - MA, Learning Sciences
Tutoring Subjects:
Middle School Math, ACT Reading, ISEE, ACT Math, SAT, Calculus, SAT Writing, ACT English, Algebra, Trigonometry, SAT Verbal, Differential Equations, ACT, ACT Writing, Elementary Math, ACT Science, Pre-Calculus, SAT Math, HSPT Prep, Physics
"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, Phonics, Reading, ACT Writing, SSAT, College Essays, ACT Math, SAT Math, Pre-Calculus, Algebra, SAT, ACT Reading, SAT Writing, Biology, ACT English, ACT Science, Grammar and Mechanics, Spanish, ISEE, ACT, Essay Editing, HSPT Prep, Writing, SAT Verbal, History
"I love all things economics, especially environmental and natural resource economics. I was a tutor at the Lawrence University Center for Teaching and Learning for four years, and have found my students are most successful when they have fun with their lessons. I am always exploring new ways to make tutoring sessions fun and easy to understand! I am known to bring rubberbands, corn kernels, and LOTS of scratch paper to my sessions. I am a Spanish speaker and spent six months studying in Argentina where I learned to dance tango and practiced daily yoga in Spanish and English. I recently traveled to China for a college course studying ...
My Education
- Lawrence University - BA, Economics
Tutoring Subjects:
ACT Writing, ACT English, ACT Math, ACT, ACT Reading, Economics, Writing, College Essays, Essay Editing, ACT Science, Grammar and Mechanics, ISEE, HSPT Prep, SSAT, Spanish
" As an adult, I am a grammar fiend and a talented writer. Teaching people to read and write is one of my favorite activities. I have taught or tutored in many different arenas, from high school teaching and tutoring to legal intern and lawyer training, and from summer camps and after-school programs to caring for my elementary-and-toddler-aged nieces and nephew.
Currently, I teach high school math, science, English, social studies, and theater arts when those classroom teachers aren't available. That's right."
My Education
- University of Wisconsin - BA, Political Science
- University of Wisconsin - JD, Law
- University of Illinois - Chicago - MEd, Instructional Leadership
- State Certified Teacher
Tutoring Subjects:
ISEE, Reading, Writing, Phonics, SSAT, History, Grammar and Mechanics, College Essays, Essay Editing, Economics
"I recently earned my M.Ed. in Reading Curriculum and Instruction from Concordia University, and have taken the Reading Specialist exam. I have also recently completed a teacher certification program at Judson University.
I have several years of experience working with students from pre-K to high school in the areas of reading, writing, and language arts, as well as math and ACT/SAT preparation. I have worked with students of varying abilities, including those with learning difficulties and gifted students."
My Education
- Lake Forest College - B.A., Psychology, Music
- Concordia University - M.Ed., Curriculum & Instruction: Reading
- Judson University - Certificate, Teacher Certification
- State Certified Teacher
Tutoring Subjects:
Algebra, SSAT, Writing, ACT Science, History, SAT Writing, Grammar and Mechanics, Middle School Math, Spanish, Geometry, Reading, Essay Editing, ACT Reading, ACT English, SAT Math, ACT Math, Phonics, College Essays, SAT Verbal, ISEE, ACT, SAT, ACT Writing
" I've been working with children since I taught Sunday school in High School. I continued at college by volunteering during homework time at a local homeless shelter and working at the college writing center. After graduation, as jobs and family commitments allowed, I continued to volunteer, again at a homeless shelter through a Chicago Public School program. Currently, I work with the wonderful children Varsity finds for me, devoting my energy and imagination to making their learning as productive as possible.."
My Education
- University of Illinois - Chicago - BA, History
- DePaul University - MA, Media and Cinema Studies
Tutoring Subjects:
HSPT Prep, ACT Writing, Essay Editing, ACT Reading, Phonics, ACT English, SAT Writing, College Essays, Elementary Math, Grammar and Mechanics, SAT Verbal, Writing, ISEE, Reading
"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:
Biology, HSPT Prep, Algebra, Anatomy, ISEE, Middle School Math, Elementary 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:
ACT Math, Writing, Reading, Elementary Math, ACT Science, HSPT Prep, PSAT, ACT English, Economics, SAT Writing, GRE, Algebra, Essay Editing, History, Middle School Math, ACT Reading, Grammar and Mechanics, ACT, SAT Verbal, ISEE, SAT, College Essays, ACT Writing, LSAT, SAT Math
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