Top ASPIRE Tutors serving Des Plaines
David: Des Plaines ASPIRE tutor
Certified ASPIRE Tutor in Des Plaines, IL
...is an effective technique, particularly for explaining and modeling math, and I enjoy seeing students attitudes toward school brighten when they see immediate progress in their work. As a writing tutor, I like to focus on helping students find their authentic voice. Essays succeed when students strip away the extraneous material and present themselves and their ideas honestly, and I think with a little coaching any student can be a successful writer.
Education & Certification
Drake University - Bachelor of Science, Education, History
State Certified Teacher
ACT Composite: 32
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1400
SAT Math: 700
Sonjanita: Des Plaines ASPIRE tutor
Certified ASPIRE Tutor in Des Plaines, IL
I have worked with Chicago area youth as an educator/facilitator since 1995 - facilitating direct instruction coursework for youth in private, public, and alternative educational settings; as well as, with non-profit organizations and three area museums. I also have over seventeen years of experience creating educational resources and curricula for private, public, alternative, and charter schools; as well as, non-profit organizations. My favorite subjects to tutor are English Language Arts, Writing, Reading, Social Studies, History,...
Education & Certification
University of IL - Chicago - Bachelor in Arts, English
National Louis University - Masters, Administration and Supervision
State Certified Teacher
Mike: Des Plaines ASPIRE tutor
Certified ASPIRE Tutor in Des Plaines, IL
...critical thinking abilities and to encourage them to utilize these abilities in interpreting and interacting with the world around them. I believe that liberal education is one of the great pillars of democracy and civil society. If I can help young people understand and assess academic material, achieve their academic goals, and appropriate what they learn to apply it to their own lives and the world around them, I will be well satisfied.
Education & Certification
The University of San Francisco - Bachelors, European History
The University of Chicago - PHD, History (History of Ideas and Modern German History)
ACT English: 35
ACT Reading: 35
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1460
Remington: Des Plaines ASPIRE tutor
Certified ASPIRE Tutor in Des Plaines, IL
...in Condensed Matter Physics. I am currently working at an experimental physics lab at the University of Maryland, College Park. My tutoring style is pretty relaxed. In my experience, if someone knows what question to ask then they are already pretty close to the answer; they just need a push in the right direction. I like to help people talk through the problems. My job is to steer you in the right direction and help...
Education & Certification
University of Maryland - Bachelor in Arts, Psychology, Criminology
University of Chicago - PHD, Physics
Adrianna: Des Plaines ASPIRE tutor
Certified ASPIRE Tutor in Des Plaines, IL
...about things I was passionate about on an individual level, I was able to unlock a lot of creativity. If students write about what they know, rather than what they think someone would like to hear, they often become much more authentic writers. I love to watch football with my roommate and friends (Go Texans!) and have started getting into basketball since I moved to Chicago. I have a beautiful cat named Daisy and I...
Education & Certification
Rice University - Bachelor in Arts, Sociology and Policy Studies
ACT Composite: 32
ACT English: 34
ACT Math: 31
Sarah: Des Plaines ASPIRE tutor
Certified ASPIRE Tutor in Des Plaines, IL
...those well into adulthood. For those of you based in the Chicagoland area, I am an experienced Test Prep tutor who has successfully helped several students gain admittance to selective enrollment high schools and highly competitive universities such as the University of Michigan, Georgetown University, Northwestern and the University of Chicago. (I'm also an alum of the University of Notre Dame and the University of Michigan, so I'll be sure you not only do well...
Education & Certification
University of Notre Dame - Bachelors, Psychology
Providence College - Masters, Secondary Education
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1480
SAT Math: 700
SAT Verbal: 780
Kevin: Des Plaines ASPIRE tutor
Certified ASPIRE Tutor in Des Plaines, IL
...in math and reading, and have personally succeeded in a large variety of standardized tests, including the ACT, the SAT, and various AP tests. I am especially passionate about teaching students optimal test-taking strategies for conquering standardized tests and honing their critical thinking skills. I believe that education is not only necessary for being successful academically and professionally, but also capable of enriching one’s life experiences. In my spare time, I enjoy playing guitar, skateboarding,...
Education & Certification
Univeristy of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign - Bachelor of Science, Accounting
ACT Composite: 35
ACT English: 34
ACT Math: 34
Lee: Des Plaines ASPIRE tutor
Certified ASPIRE Tutor in Des Plaines, IL
...was heavily centered around Math, Chemistry, Biology and Physics, so I can work with a student on more than one class at a time. I also have a lot of experience with test prep and love working with students who need help with standardized tests. I'm a laid back individual, but I like to push my students. I know that every student is able to do well and I really enjoy helping them along their...
Education & Certification
Northwestern University - Bachelor of Science, Biomedical Engineering
Northwestern University - Master of Science, Biomedical Engineering
Katelin: Des Plaines ASPIRE tutor
Certified ASPIRE Tutor in Des Plaines, IL
...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 schools in the Chicagoland area over those past ten years. In addition to being a classroom teacher, I have also provided tutoring in Math, Science,...
Education & Certification
University of Illinois - Bachelor of Science, Communication
National Louis University - Master of Arts Teaching, Masters in Teaching Secondary Science
April: Des Plaines ASPIRE tutor
Certified ASPIRE Tutor in Des Plaines, IL
...watching a student's emotions go from frustration and confusion, to enlightened and excited. Math doesn't have to be as hard as some make it. I try to make it as easy and understandable as possible. I have more than 12 years of experience tutoring high school and college students in math, from algebra to calculus. My favorite kind of math is Algebra. I have memorized every formula and equation used in all levels of Algebra....
Education & Certification
Missouri Southern State University - Bachelors, Environmental Health
Stuart: Des Plaines ASPIRE tutor
Certified ASPIRE Tutor in Des Plaines, IL
I graduated from the University of Missouri-Columbia with a bachelor's degree in Communications, but have shown an aptitude for math and science throughout my academic career. There are so many resources available online that one could get lost in the breadth of information. I'm here to hone in on what makes you want to learn so that we can work together to help accomplish your goals.
Education & Certification
University of Missouri-Columbia - Bachelor in Arts, Communication, General
ACT Math: 32
Katherine: Des Plaines ASPIRE tutor
Certified ASPIRE Tutor in Des Plaines, IL
...confidence, motivation, and know-how to tackle difficult material on their own, especially when help isn't readily available. I have a Bachelor of Arts in English and French from the University of Wisconsin, Madison (3.7 GPA). I have a Master of Fine Arts in Creative Writing, Poetry, from Arizona State University (4.0 GPA). I have been teaching English and French classes for the past decade. Most of that time has been as a Professor of English...
Education & Certification
University of Wisconsin-Madison - Bachelors, English & French
Arizona State University - Masters, Creative Writing
Jena: Des Plaines ASPIRE tutor
Certified ASPIRE Tutor in Des Plaines, IL
...idea she was crying until she told me years later. I wasn't even afraid of the new experience of riding the school bus. I was so excited by school and learning that my sole focus was on that shiny yellow school bus getting me to another day in elementary school. I was ready. My love for learning turned into a love for sharing what I know. Observing my favorite teachers, instructors and mentors, I could...
Education & Certification
Northwestern University - Bachelors, Communications- Radio/Television/Film
Northwestern University - Medill School of Journalism - Masters, Reporting
Ilana: Des Plaines ASPIRE tutor
Certified ASPIRE Tutor in Des Plaines, IL
...the humanities. My teaching philosophy is one of guidance rather than direct instruction, helping students to discover answers on their own. I am very patient and understand that sometimes all it takes to understand a difficult concept is to explain it in a few different ways. We all learn differently, so I aim to develop an individualized approach for each student in order to make the most of our time together. While I am not...
Education & Certification
Northwestern University - Bachelor of Science, Cognitive Science
ACT Composite: 35
ACT English: 36
ACT Math: 34
Meggan: Des Plaines ASPIRE tutor
Certified ASPIRE Tutor in Des Plaines, IL
...am a firm believer in the motto "It takes a village to raise a child." It is important that we work together as teachers, tutors, parents and family to ensure each child gets the best education possible. My role as a teacher and tutor is to discover each student's individual learning style and tailor the learning material and curriculum to meet the needs of that individual student so that they are able to achieve personal...
Education & Certification
University of Iowa - Bachelor in Arts, Communications/Art
Quincy University - Master of Science, Educaiton
John: Des Plaines ASPIRE tutor
Certified ASPIRE Tutor in Des Plaines, IL
...potential for any student to achieve an A in every course and in every assignment. More so than a grade, my goal is to help students fall in love with the process of learning. Feedback from successful students has allowed me to recognize how effective the approaches toward tutoring mine have been for all learning types in various academic subjects. While my tutoring students gain much from their experiences from me, I equally gain so...
Education & Certification
Loyola University-Chicago - Bachelor in Arts, Communication, General
Loyola University-Chicago - Master of Social Work, Social Work
ACT Composite: 31
ACT English: 36
ACT Math: 32
Lindsey: Des Plaines ASPIRE tutor
Certified ASPIRE Tutor in Des Plaines, IL
...math and science at the middle school level; last summer I worked at a Pre-K/daycare center. I have tutored countless biological subjects in college and graduate school. I received my B.S. in Environmental Biology from the SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry in New York and my M.S. in Environmental Systems (Engineering) from The University of California- Merced. I tutor all ages and sub-topics within the realm of science, as well as middle school...
Education & Certification
SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry - Bachelor of Science, Environmental Biology
University of California-Merced - Master of Science, Environmental Engineering
GRE: 300
Alexandra: Des Plaines ASPIRE tutor
Certified ASPIRE Tutor in Des Plaines, IL
...Teach One. This summer I will be working with advanced students in a summer enrichment program for grades 3-5. Through both my student teaching position and methods classes at my university, I have gained invaluable experience in many areas of teaching. My experience includes teaching in a classroom, developing unit plans, recognizing the different ways in which students learn, and developing lessons based on individual needs. I genuinely enjoy the process of learning and want...
Education & Certification
Washington University in St Louis - Bachelor in Arts, Elementary Education (minors: Spanish and Psychology)
Andrew: Des Plaines ASPIRE tutor
Certified ASPIRE Tutor in Des Plaines, IL
...subjects (Algebra, Geometry, Trigonometry, Algebra 2, Precalculus, AP Calculus AB, AP Statistics, and Finite Math) and prepared students for the ACT, SAT, SAT subject tests, AP exams, and college placement exams. When tutoring, I will start by showing students good examples and all the steps, but by the end of the session, the student is showing me all the steps without any assistance. We both need to be confident that the student can talk through...
Education & Certification
University of Notre Dame - Bachelor of Science, Math
Northwestern University - Masters, Math Education
ACT Math: 33
SAT Math: 750
Morgan: Des Plaines ASPIRE tutor
Certified ASPIRE Tutor in Des Plaines, IL
...their grades and test scores after receiving my help. I like to tailor my teaching style to the individual student because I know that everyone has a different learning personality. I get to know my students and discover the reasons they struggle. Although many of my clients do not share my passion for science and biology, I make the lessons as interesting as possible. I try to improve my clients' overall development as students, so...
Education & Certification
University of Illinois @ Urbana-Champaign - Bachelor of Science, Molecular and Cellular Biology
ACT Composite: 33
ACT English: 31
ACT Math: 35
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