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Hallie: South Elgin tutor
Certified Tutor in South Elgin, IL
...classes. I now tutor a wide range of subjects, including literature, history, writing, Spanish, and Algebra. I am particularly passionate about preparations 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...
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Skidmore College - Bachelors, theater
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1550
SAT Math: 720
SAT Verbal: 750

Julie: South Elgin tutor
Certified Tutor in South Elgin, IL
...very passionate about learning and teaching foreign languages, and I hope to share that with my students. In my experience students particularly enjoy (and benefit from) learning and exploring new cultures while learning the language itself. As the child of a teacher I am a strong believer in the importance of education and all of...
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University of Illinois at Chicago - Bachelor in Arts, French and Francophone Studies
University of Illinois at Chicago - Master of Arts, French and Francophone Studies

Rebecca: South Elgin tutor
Certified Tutor in South Elgin, IL
...things. Some of my more serious interests include preventing human trafficking and slavery, and promoting better environmental stewardship. Having a variety of interests helps me connect with my students, and I like to focus our lessons on things that they care about, so that what they've learned becomes part of their lives and they don't...
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Greenville College - Bachelors, Philosophy, English, & History
Stony Brook University - Masters, Philosophy
ACT Composite: 31
ACT Math: 31
ACT Reading: 34

Benjamin: South Elgin tutor
Certified Tutor in South Elgin, IL
...from problem statement to solution, but also to have some understanding of why the pieces fit together the way they do. Besides math and teaching, I enjoy singing, playing piano, playing online chess, and doing the New York Times crossword (and other word games). Lately, I've been trying to get back into running and yoga.
Education & Certification
Johns Hopkins University - Bachelor in Arts, Mathematics
Johns Hopkins University - Bachelor of Science, Electrical Engineering
Johns Hopkins University - Master of Science, Electrical Engineering
Drexel University - Doctor of Philosophy, Mathematics

Ben: South Elgin tutor
Certified Tutor in South Elgin, IL
...to test prep, I hope to draw on my multidisciplinary background to effectively give each student a solid understanding of the subject matter at hand. Overall I am very easy going and enjoy working will all age groups and at all academic levels. I look forward to the challenges and rewards presented with each student!
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Oberlin College - Bachelor in Arts, Economics
ACT English: 33
ACT Math: 36

Ruth: South Elgin tutor
Certified Tutor in South Elgin, IL
...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 best way for students to learn is to have...
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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
Steve: South Elgin tutor
Certified Tutor in South Elgin, IL
...style is not set in stone; I understand that everyone learns differently and will try to find a learning method that will suit the student. Next year, I will begin my pursuit of a PhD in Biological Engineering, and I aspire to be an undergraduate professor and researcher. In my free time, I love to...
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University of Notre Dame - Bachelors, Chemical and Biomolecular

Samantha: South Elgin tutor
Certified Tutor in South Elgin, IL
...of Medicine. I also have three years of experience as a trained writing tutor, working as a Head Writing Fellow at the Barnard College Writing Center. I co-founded the Science Fellows Program to help science majors and pre-med students transfer writing skills from the humanities to the sciences. I believe I can help you succeed...
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Barnard College - Bachelor in Arts, Biology, General
Saint Louis University-Main Campus - Doctor of Medicine, Premedicine

Jack: South Elgin tutor
Certified Tutor in South Elgin, 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.
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Northwestern University - Bachelors, Economics/Theatre
ACT Composite: 35
ACT English: 35
ACT Math: 35

Yesha: South Elgin tutor
Certified Tutor in South Elgin, IL
...love to read. I'm a big fan of fantasy novels and Harry Potter, but I also like classics such as Dickens' books. I play French Horn and flute, and this summer I am teaching myself to play violin. I also dabble in photography, specifically landscapes. I don't play any sport competitively anymore but I do...
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University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign - Current Undergrad, Integrative Biology Honors/ Psychology
ACT Composite: 34
ACT English: 35
ACT Math: 34

Hamed: South Elgin tutor
Certified Tutor in South Elgin, IL
...mentoring, especially working with graduate students who are interested in publishing research in this area. I have a strong publication record in the field of computer networks. If you're eager to learn more about computer networks, or you want to know more about your future career in the area of computer science, send me a message!...
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University of Illinois at Chicago - Doctor of Philosophy, Computer Science

Brandon: South Elgin tutor
Certified Tutor in South Elgin, 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

Chelain: South Elgin tutor
Certified Tutor in South Elgin, IL
...I think through a problem and adapting that to their learning process. I think I am talented at helping people understand topics by explaining each step, as necessary, to demonstrate how to go about solving a problem. My education has provided me with expertise in the biological sciences, medicine, math, statistics, english, writing, and test...
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Swarthmore College - Bachelors, Biology, Psychology
Thomas Jefferson University - PHD, PhD: Molecular Pharmacology and Structural Biology; MD: Medicine. Currently a Resident in Radiation Oncology at Northwestern Memorial Hospital. Completed Internship in Internal Medicine.
ACT Composite: 33
ACT Math: 34
ACT Reading: 35

Ruthie: South Elgin tutor
Certified Tutor in South Elgin, IL
...their best, be it through timed Do Nows to create urgency, charts tracking individual and class success, or simply through getting extra help during office hours. In my spare time, I am a runner, a reader, a lover of outdoors, and a traveller! I am also a people person and enjoy spending time with family...
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University of Pennsylvania - Bachelors, Biological Basis of Behavior
ACT Composite: 33
ACT English: 36
ACT Math: 34

Alex: South Elgin tutor
Certified Tutor in South Elgin, IL
...the University of Wisconsin-Madison, and more recently completed my MBA program at the University of Southern California. My business school classmates and I took pride in offering group tutoring in subjects such as stats, economics, finance, etc., and I still feel ardently that the best way to fully understand a subject is to teach it!...
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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

Molly: South Elgin tutor
Certified Tutor in South Elgin, IL
...to fully understand how and why we can come to certain answers. My goal 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...
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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

Adam: South Elgin tutor
Certified Tutor in South Elgin, IL
...an ambition to become a doctor, experiences throughout my life have prepared me to make the decision to become a doctor. I remember discovering in kindergarten that I was a highly empathetic person. The first job that I dreamed of was becoming a veterinarian because of my love for animals. Being the first member of...
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University of Nebraska at Lincoln - Bachelors, Biochemistry
Medical college - PHD, Medicine

Alyssa: South Elgin tutor
Certified Tutor in South Elgin, IL
...previously tutored a broad range of subjects and age groups, and I have especially enjoyed working with students to develop their writing skills. I tutor ACT Test prep and English with a focus on critical reading and writing skills. I am passionate about learning and I try to impart a love of learning to my...
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University of Notre Dame - Bachelor in Arts, English, Psychology
ACT Composite: 32
ACT English: 35
ACT Math: 31

May: South Elgin tutor
Certified Tutor in South Elgin, IL
...to China and tutored math for standardized testing such as the SAT Subject Math and AP Calculus. Helping struggling students achieve high scores in standardized testing has been one of the most rewarding experiences - it boosts students' confidence and at the same time gives them the desire to learn more and tackle harder problems....
Education & Certification
Bryn Mawr College - Bachelor in Arts, Computer Science & Biology
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1490
SAT Math: 800

Mark: South Elgin tutor
Certified Tutor in South Elgin, IL
...them improve and succeed. I like to make learning fun and strive to make the information relatable to my students. This way we can become excited about the subjects which makes learning that much easier. Mostly I am interested in tutoring math and math-related subjects including economics. Throughout sessions I will always try to convey...
Education & Certification
University of Illinois at Chicago - Current Undergrad, Bioengineering
University of Illinois at Chicago - Current Grad Student, Bioengineering
ACT Composite: 34
ACT English: 33
ACT Math: 36
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South Elgin, Illinois, is a village of approximately 22,000 residents. Located in the Fox River Valley, just 45 minutes from Chicago, the village has been voted in the top 100 best places to live in the country.
Located in School District U-46, Bartlett High School is ranked among the top 100 schools in the state. The school is just over five miles from South Elgin. If you are looking for private online or in-home tutoring to potentially improve in class or pass that big exam, professional tutors in South Elgin are skilled in instruction and test prep for all levels. An online and in-person South Elgin tutoring session will provide you one-on-one attention that could help you work to stay ahead of your peers with your test prep and class work. A mere 45 minutes away, Chicago is home to a wide variety of colleges and universities, including DePaul University, Loyola University, and the University of Chicago. Private instruction and test prep from tutors in South Elgin, IL, through either online or in-home tutoring, could provide a chance to get into elite schools.
South Elgin is home to the Fox River Trolley Museum, where you can hop aboard one of the many trolley cars for a ride. Each winter the museum becomes host to the Polar Express on select evenings. Grab the kids and climb aboard for a trip to North Pole. Upon arrival at the North Pole, Santa will join the passengers and hand out gifts to the children. Hot chocolate and cookies will be served during the ride. You can enjoy caroling, sing-alongs, and performances by professional musicians on the way to and from the North Pole. For outdoor fun, the Fox River Bike Trail offers more than 40 miles of scenic trails along the Fox River. You can take a bike ride along the trail and stop for a day of fishing or kayaking on the river. The trail also intersects with several nature centers and forest preserves, including the Fox River Shores Forest Preserve, Hawthorne Hill Nature Center, and Tekakwitha Woods. Tekakwitha Woods features its own hiking trails, nature center, and interactive exhibits. Also located within the village is Epic Air Trampoline Park. The indoor park not only features trampolines of various designs, but it also has ball pits, foam pits, and a trampoline track.
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