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Oliver: Lockport ACT tutor
Certified ACT Prep Tutor in Lockport, IL
My name is Oliver. I'm a current student at Northwestern University and standardized test tutor. I've been tutoring for the past 3 years and have helped many students score well on the SAT, ACT, PSAT, and similar exams. I am also fluent in French.
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Northwestern University - Engineer, Industrial Engineering
ACT Composite: 36
ACT English: 35
ACT Math: 36
Madeline: Lockport ACT tutor
Certified ACT Prep Tutor in Lockport, IL
...others: in high school, I spent three years as a math and reading tutor at Kumon North America, and, more recently, I worked closely with WashU students as a Teaching Assistant (TA) for the Management Communication and Managerial Accounting classes. In my experience teaching, the most memorable lessons are those that connect the material to...
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Washington University in St Louis - Bachelor of Science, Accounting and Finance
ACT Composite: 33
ACT English: 35
ACT Reading: 32
Ian: Lockport ACT tutor
Certified ACT Prep Tutor in Lockport, IL
...of Science in Biological Sciences and a Bachelor's of Art in Psychology. As a first generation college student, adjusting to university life was at times challenging. Doing well in school was just important to me as spending time with family, having a social life, and working to support myself. Thankfully, I was able to adapt....
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University of Illinois at Chicago - Bachelors, Biological Sciences & Psychology
ACT Composite: 32
ACT English: 33
ACT Reading: 33
Jack: Lockport ACT tutor
Certified ACT Prep Tutor in Lockport, 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
Andrew: Lockport ACT tutor
Certified ACT Prep Tutor in Lockport, IL
...and Chemistry. Since then, I have tutored for four years at the college level in both German and Music Theory/Aural Skills. I have also twice co-taught an intensive one-month long German 101 course, where I designed the lesson plans, and graded homework, quizzes and tests. I am a great tutor because of my broad experience...
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Oberlin College and Conservatory - Bachelors, German Studies and Voice Performance
DePaul University - Masters, Voice Performance
ACT Composite: 34
ACT English: 34
ACT Math: 33
Christopher: Lockport ACT tutor
Certified ACT Prep Tutor in Lockport, IL
...University of Illinois at Champaign-Urbana. While studying, I was employed as a laboratory technician at the Rhodes Laboratory of Behavioral Neuroscience, where the bulk of my work, including my senior honors thesis, concerned the adverse of effects of prenatal alcohol exposure on the developing hippocampal region of the brain. After graduating, I served a year,...
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University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign - Bachelors, Psychology
ACT Composite: 32
ACT English: 35
ACT Math: 31
Anna: Lockport ACT tutor
Certified ACT Prep Tutor in Lockport, IL
...is my strong belief that they key to success in academics is true understanding. When a student understands why something works, memorization becomes a tool that is only rarely needed. Students who understand concepts can also tackle complex and challenging questions with confidence. As a tutor, I work to ensure that my students fully understand...
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University of Wisconsin-Madison - Current Undergrad, Music Performance
ACT Composite: 31
ACT English: 35
ACT Reading: 36
John: Lockport ACT tutor
Certified ACT Prep Tutor in Lockport, IL
...sharing my knowledge with others and helping them reach their goals in education. I believe teaching is an art form, and I am always working to improve every aspect of my teaching style; I've found success by carefully listening to each student's questions to gain an understanding of which methods will work best for that...
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University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign - Bachelors, Mechanical Engineering
University of Illinois at Chicago - PHD, Physics
Victoria: Lockport ACT tutor
Certified ACT Prep Tutor in Lockport, IL
...B.S. in Materials Science and Engineering and Earth and Planetary Science. As a student, I pursued my passion for sustainability through research, volunteer work, and environmental policy development. In order to complete rigorous engineering coursework and pursue my interests, I developed strategies for effective studying and time management. After graduating, I relocated to Seattle. I...
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Northwestern University - Bachelors, Materials Science and Engineering, Earth and Planetary Science
ACT Composite: 33
ACT English: 35
ACT Math: 32
Danielle: Lockport ACT tutor
Certified ACT Prep Tutor in Lockport, IL
...a master's in English. While working on my master's, I taught English 101 at the university I was attending. Prior to this, I received teacher training from the same university. My favorite aspect of teaching was the one-on-one interactions I would have with my students when they came for conferences or office hours. I believe...
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Columbia College Chicago - Bachelors, Cultural Studies
Central Michigan Univeristy - Masters, English Language and Literature
ACT Composite: 31
GRE Quantitative: 156
GRE Verbal: 163
Amanda: Lockport ACT tutor
Certified ACT Prep Tutor in Lockport, IL
I am a passionate educator who has worked with students for over 10 years. When I am able to work with a student and see growth not only in what they are capable of, but their own confidence as a learner, I feel like the work I have done means something.
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North Central College - Bachelors, Communications, Education
National Louis University - Masters, Reading Specialist
Shelby: Lockport ACT tutor
Certified ACT Prep Tutor in Lockport, IL
I enjoy working one on one with students to increase their understanding, learning and confidence. I like to use different methods of teaching, depending on the individual and their strengths. I am an advocate for determination, organization, and hard work in approaching learning and achieving success in school. ... In a first session, I talk with students about what they are struggling with most and any concerns they may have initially.
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Tufts University - Bachelor in Arts, Political Science and Government
Carnegie Mellon University - Master of Science, Public Policy and Management
ACT English: 34
ACT Math: 32
ACT Reading: 34
Janet: Lockport ACT tutor
Certified ACT Prep Tutor in Lockport, IL
...with students of all ages. With a background in Special Education and tutoring for test prep (GED, ACT, SAT), I have a heart for those who find it difficult to succeed in the classroom. It is my passion to encourage students and help them learn strategies to succeed in their education and in life.... All students have the ability to learn, so the challenge, as a teacher or tutor, is to understand how the student learns...
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Moody Bible Institue - Bachelors, International Mnistries
Lamar University - Masters, School Counseling
ACT Composite: 31
ACT Math: 31
ACT Science: 31
Grace: Lockport ACT tutor
Certified ACT Prep Tutor in Lockport, IL
...of the Madison Journal of Literary Criticism! Grace loves working with young people and has been teaching drama and tutoring students in writing and test prep for the past five years. In college, one of her favorite activities was volunteering as a teaching artist with Seesaw Theatre, a company she helped found that creates multi-sensory...
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Northwestern University - Bachelors, English Literature & Theatre
ACT Composite: 32
ACT English: 35
ACT Math: 32
Nicolette: Lockport ACT tutor
Certified ACT Prep Tutor in Lockport, IL
...for about 10 of the years. I have a Bachelors degree from Chicago State University and my Masters of Mathematical Teaching from Illinois Institute of Technology. I have taught math in grades 6-12. The subjects I have experience teaching are middle school mathematics, Pre- Algebra, Algebra, Geometry, Algebra 2 Trigonometry, and Pre- Calculus. I presently...
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Chicago State University - Bachelors, Mathematics: Secondary Teaching Option
Illinois Institute of Technology - Masters, Mathematics Teaching
Stripe: Lockport ACT tutor
Certified ACT Prep Tutor in Lockport, IL
...variety of forms, and as a tutor I do my best to meet you where youre at. Working with a tutor doesn't have to be stuffy and dry, and it doesn't even have to feel like work. I think that most learning evolves out of having a conversation about the work were being asked to...
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University of Nebraska-Lincoln - Bachelor in Arts, English
University of Nebraska-Lincoln - PHD, English
Mark: Lockport ACT tutor
Certified ACT Prep Tutor in Lockport, IL
...students K-12. I am a graduate of the University of St. Francis and Governors State University, obtaining masters degrees from both universities.Besides math, I have a wide range of interests, from music to sports to history, and am a die-hard Blackhawks fan. My philosophy is simple, I believe that math is the foundation life is...
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Governor state university - Bachelor in Arts, Communications
University of St. Francis - Unknown, Education
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Jamila: Lockport ACT tutor
Certified ACT Prep Tutor in Lockport, IL
...to truly understand the subject material, as well as the confidence level and understand to tackle the most difficult of questions with ease. My favorite subject to tutor is writing. I find that a large portion of students struggle with feeling that they aren't very skilled at writing. I firmly believe that is untrue, and...
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Yale University - Bachelors, Theater Studies
Gauri: Lockport ACT tutor
Certified ACT Prep Tutor in Lockport, IL
...have worked as a babysitter, camp counselor, tutor and teacher. I enjoy tutoring all subjects -I like trying to explain subjects in a new way that makes them interesting for my students. I do my best to make learning as fun and creative as possible, using whatever method works best for the student.... I believe in building confidence and using a student's strengths and interests to foster a productive learning environment.
Education & Certification
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign - Bachelors, Psychology & Spanish
University of Illinois at Chicago - Master of Social Work, Social Work
ACT Composite: 32
Igor: Lockport ACT tutor
Certified ACT Prep Tutor in Lockport, IL
...in straightforward and totally plain language to describe the relationships between all of the moving parts in math and science subjects. I use familiar analogies as needed to paint a picture of the models students should imagine to successfully solve problems and wrap their heads around the concepts. After learning with me, you will be...
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University of Wisconsin - Bachelor of Science, Chemical Engineering AND Chemistry
ACT Composite: 35
ACT English: 35
ACT Math: 36
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