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Adam: Lyons tutor
Certified Tutor in Lyons, IL
...bring patients into a room to gather information to present to the doctor. I have found it difficult, yet necessary to defer offering advice when a patient asks me a question. I want strongly to have the education and ability to offer medical advice on my own, but to do this I will need a...
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University of Nebraska at Lincoln - Bachelors, Biochemistry
Medical college - PHD, Medicine
David: Lyons tutor
Certified Tutor in Lyons, IL
...students may learn in different ways and all can excel. I like to present material in an engaging and relevant manner so that we can all learn and achieve success. One-on-one tutoring is an effective technique, particularly for explaining and modeling math, and I enjoy seeing students attitudes toward school brighten when they see immediate...
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Drake University - Bachelor of Science, Education, History
State Certified Teacher
ACT Composite: 32
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1400
SAT Math: 700
Hallie: Lyons tutor
Certified Tutor in Lyons, IL
...for standardized testing, including the SATs and AP exams, and helping students through the college application process. My hope is that the support I provide to struggling students will empower them to expand their academic curiosity and appreciate learning. In my free time, I enjoy reading, going to the theater, and baking, preferably something with...
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Skidmore College - Bachelors, theater
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1550
SAT Math: 720
SAT Verbal: 750
Alyssa: Lyons tutor
Certified Tutor in Lyons, IL
...my Bachelor of Arts with a double-major in English Literature and Psychology from the University of Notre Dame in May 2014. After graduating, I served as an Augustinian Volunteer for a year in Chulucanas, Peru, where I worked as a computer teacher at a technical institute called CETPRO Betania. I have previously tutored a broad...
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University of Notre Dame - Bachelor in Arts, English, Psychology
ACT Composite: 32
ACT English: 35
ACT Math: 31
Ellie: Lyons tutor
Certified Tutor in Lyons, IL
...a 4th year student at The University of Chicago majoring in Economics. I recently completed all of my coursework and am now filling my time with the activities I most enjoy. One of these activities is teaching. At the beginning of this academic year, I joined an organization on campus that teaches juniors and seniors...
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University of Chicago - Bachelor in Arts, Economics
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1520
SAT Math: 740
SAT Verbal: 700
Steve: Lyons tutor
Certified Tutor in Lyons, IL
...I graduated from the University of Notre Dame with a bachelor???s degree in Chemical Engineering and a concentration in Biomolecular Engineering. I held a wide range of tutoring positions during my undergraduate experience including: an English Literacy tutor for grammar school students, an SAT Math instructor, and a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) tutor...
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University of Notre Dame - Bachelors, Chemical and Biomolecular
Ellen: Lyons tutor
Certified Tutor in Lyons, IL
...a 2015 graduate of Oberlin College, where I majored in biology and minored in chemistry. Having gone to small schools my whole life, I 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...
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Oberlin College - Bachelors, Biology, Chemistry Minor
ACT Composite: 33
ACT English: 33
ACT Math: 34
Ben: Lyons tutor
Certified Tutor in Lyons, IL
...younger students. Experience in these different teaching environments has helped me cultivate a teaching style that identifies how to teach each individual student based on their learning style and personality. While working with students on topics from math to music theory to test prep, I hope to draw on my multidisciplinary background to effectively give...
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Oberlin College - Bachelor in Arts, Economics
ACT English: 33
ACT Math: 36
Ruth: Lyons tutor
Certified Tutor in Lyons, IL
...10th grade students. I have previously worked at middle and elementary schools as well. I graduated from the University of Chicago in 2016 with a B.A. in English and Theatre. I then got my M.S.Ed from Northwestern. I have worked with children of all ages in various capacities, including teaching, and I find that the...
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University of Chicago - Bachelor in Arts, English Lang./Lit. and Theatre and Performance Studies
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1520
SAT Verbal: 760
SAT Writing: 790
Daria: Lyons tutor
Certified Tutor in Lyons, IL
...from the University of Illinois in Urbana-Champaign in 2010 with a BA in French Language and Literature and a minor in Russian language and literature. About a year after I graduated I was accepted to a program, run by the French government, to teach English in France. I spent a year in the eastern town...
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University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign - Bachelor in Arts, French Language, Literature
ACT English: 35
ACT Reading: 34
Molly: Lyons tutor
Certified Tutor in Lyons, IL
...is not to help students to merely get a good grade on the next quiz, but to help build a foundation that allows him or her to find success on their own in future units of study. In each lesson, I use a variety of methods - stories, games, worksheets, writing, manipulative activities, etc. -...
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Columbia University in the City of New York - Bachelor in Arts, History
Northwestern University - Masters, Elementary Education
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1480
SAT Math: 700
SAT Verbal: 780
Marvin: Lyons tutor
Certified Tutor in Lyons, IL
...currently an upper elementary teacher through Teach For America, and I've passed all of my elementary certification exams, while working on finishing my teacher license this academic year from calumet college, St. Joseph. My undergraduate degree is in Economics from the University of Chicago, and I did a lot of statistics, too! I like having...
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The University of Chicago - Bachelor in Arts, Economics
SAT Verbal: 740
SAT Writing: 710
Brandon: Lyons tutor
Certified Tutor in Lyons, IL
I'm a 4th year at the University of Chicago, and I love teaching. I'm elated to help others learn and gain confidence in subjects that may not be their strong suit today. Also, I want to give students the tools to succeed in subjects outside of what we directly cover. ... When I teach someone something, I want them to know the material well enough that they feel comfortable teaching it to someone else.
Education & Certification
University of Chicago - Bachelors, Public Policy, Psychology
ACT English: 33
Jack: Lyons tutor
Certified Tutor in Lyons, IL
I'm a recent grad from Northwestern (B.A. in Theatre and Economics) who loves teaching and learning. I love helping other people achieve their goals and helping students find ways to be their best selves. Excited to meet and work with Chicagoland's students!... First sessions always start with discussion of a subject's foundations. If we nail these, the rest of the learning becomes ten times easier.
Education & Certification
Northwestern University - Bachelors, Economics/Theatre
ACT Composite: 35
ACT English: 35
ACT Math: 35
Lee: Lyons tutor
Certified Tutor in Lyons, IL
...finished my M.S. in Biomedical Engineering at Northwestern University. I am staying in the Chicago area because I truly love the city and envision staying here for a long time. As a tutor, I have had students ranging from sophomores in high school to adults transitioning into a new career. My Engineering curriculum at Northwestern...
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Northwestern University - Bachelor of Science, Biomedical Engineering
Northwestern University - Master of Science, Biomedical Engineering
Alex: Lyons tutor
Certified Tutor in Lyons, IL
...make is in improving your college/grad school aptitude testing skills, as just a couple hours of study per week can yield enormous results in admittances and scholarships. On the weekend you might find me running with my dog, playing board games with my daughters, snowboarding, or just hanging out with a book. I love learning new...
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University of Wisconsin-Madison - Bachelor in Arts, Economics
University of Wisconsin-Madison - Bachelor in Arts, International Relations
University of Southern California - Masters in Business Administration, Finance
University of Southern California - Masters in Business Administration, Real Estate
ACT English: 31
ACT Math: 35
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1400
Minu: Lyons tutor
Certified Tutor in Lyons, IL
...I like to work with numbers! I strongly believe in incentives. I believe that setting small treats for each goal you reach will motivate you to do better, as long as you set your mind to it. I have a passion to teach and see others grow better as a student! I hope that as...
Education & Certification
Saint Louis University-Main Campus - Current Undergrad, Biology, General
ACT English: 34
ACT Math: 32
Rade: Lyons tutor
Certified Tutor in Lyons, IL
...at the University of Illinois College of Medicine. I started to tutor from my sophomore year of college and I love it! I find it beautiful how the student and I both grow from learning. Learning should be a fun and interactive experience. I hope to help all those who seek it in the most...
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Nova Southeastern University - Bachelor of Science, Biology, General
Quinn: Lyons tutor
Certified Tutor in Lyons, IL
...areas of speciality are French and English writing, reading, and grammar. In addition to scoring perfectly on the SAT Writing and Verbal sections, I have completed graduate-level coursework and an honors thesis at Northwestern University. Having lived and worked in Paris, France, I am capable of teaching French comprehension and structure with confidence and a...
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Northwestern University - Bachelors, Performance Studies, French minor
SAT Verbal: 800
SAT Writing: 800
Ilana: Lyons tutor
Certified Tutor in Lyons, IL
...a graduate of Northwestern University, where I completed a BA in Cognitive Science (Neuroscience concentration) as well as a BMus and Masters degree in Voice and Opera Performance. I tutor test prep for the SATs and ACTs, as well as math for all ages. I excel particularly in writing and editing and love tutoring in...
Education & Certification
Northwestern University - Bachelor of Science, Cognitive Science
ACT Composite: 35
ACT English: 36
ACT Math: 34
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Lyons is a township located in Cook County, Illinois. It has a population of 10,700 and is the home of the Chicago Portage National Historic Site. Residents living in Lyons are less than 10 miles from downtown Chicago.
Students who live in Lyons are serviced by the Lyons High School District 103, which is the home of J. Sterling Morton West High School and Lyons Township High School. Hoping to further your education through private instruction? Tutors in Lyons look forward to tutoring you for your course or test prep, either in-home or online. You may enjoy working with Lyons tutors, who are happy to provide you with online tutoring and test prep assistance that can help you build a top-notch college-ready portfolio.
In-home or online private tutoring in Lyons, IL, for both subject instruction and test prep might help you get into the best schools. Your personal tutor will be able to potentially help you do well in all of your courses so that you can prepare to study at one of Chicago's top institutions, like the University of Chicago, DePaul University, or Loyola University Chicago.
Lyons is a quiet community that sits on the edge of Chicago. If you are someone who loves living around nature and away from the skyscrapers and busy roads, that this is an excellent place for you. The community rests along the edge of the Cermak Woods, Ottawa Trail Woods, and Portage Woods. This means that you can spend the day surrounded by nature, where you can walk through fields, forests, and marshlands as you catch a glimpse of Illinois' wildlife. The city also rests along the banks of the Des Plaines River, which is the perfect spot for fishing and kayaking.
Since you're so close to downtown Chicago, you can easily explore what the city has to offer. If you want to spend the day around Lake Michigan, visit the Navy Pier. This famous tourist attraction has various carnival-style games, food, and a Ferris wheel that gives a spectacular view of both the city and the lake. Here, you can also hire boats that will take you and a group of your friends or family members for tours across Lake Michigan.
If you're interested in professional sports, Lyons is quick enough to Chicago to merit a daytime trip to see the Cubs, White Sox, Bulls, Bears, or Blackhawks play one of their home games.
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