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Zach: Niles ACT tutor
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...the act of teaching and sharing knowledge. I especially enjoy working on test prep, mathematics and writing as these are, from my point of view, the essential skills towards navigating today's world. I also have extensive background in the higher levels of music theory, which I'm always happy to share. In tutoring, I am very...
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Northern Illinois University - Unknown, Music Performance
ACT Composite: 34
ACT English: 33
ACT Math: 35
Ayman: Niles ACT tutor
Certified ACT Prep Tutor in Niles, IL
...on concepts that students are having trouble with. Once a concept is mastered, we can move on to a new concept. A little bit more about myself is that I received a B.S. in Biological Sciences from the University of Illinois at Chicago. My long term professional goal is to be a physician, so I...
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University of Illinois at Chicago - Bachelor of Science, Biological and Physical Sciences
ACT Composite: 36
Brian: Niles ACT tutor
Certified ACT Prep Tutor in Niles, IL
...school, and will be applying tointernal medicine residency programs in the fall. I find the most effective learning strategy is to understand the underlying concepts behind a subject, which facilitates the application of this knowledge to a wide range of novel problems in a testing environment. Additionally, by helping a student find a personal connection...
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University of Chicago - Bachelors, Biology, General
University of Chicago - Current Grad Student, Medical Doctor
ACT Composite: 33
ACT English: 31
ACT Math: 35
Kris: Niles ACT tutor
Certified ACT Prep Tutor in Niles, IL
...work as a Teaching Assistant at a public school in Chicago through the University of Chicago's Neighborhood School Program. I also volunteer with Maroon Tutor Match, a UChicago organization that matches low-income middle and high students with college tutors. Before starting college, I led SAT groups at The Learning Lodge in East Lyme, Connecticut.
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University of Chicago - Current Undergrad, Political Science and Government
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1600
SAT Math: 790
SAT Verbal: 800
Rebecca: Niles ACT tutor
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...is important that learning is not just for one assignment or one test, but rather that it sticks with you to build a solid foundation of knowledge and confidence that you can carry forward. My favorite subjects to tutor include English, SAT test preparation, math, and psychology. My approach to tutoring is to meet the...
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Northwestern University - Bachelors, Psychology
University of Chicago SSA - Masters, Social Work
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1580
SAT Math: 740
SAT Verbal: 800
Jenna: Niles ACT tutor
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...My favorite is working with students who struggle in math and think they will never be successful. I love working with these students because I feel confident that I can present the material in simple, new ways that will make them feel GOOD at math in a way they may never have felt before. (It...
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University of Wisconsin Madison - Bachelors, History
harvard graduate school of education - Current Grad Student, school leadership
Oliver: Niles ACT tutor
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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
Katherine: Niles ACT tutor
Certified ACT Prep Tutor in Niles, IL
...courses on how to successfully write the essay portion of the standardized test, and how to prepare for the reading, grammar, and vocabulary sections. Also, I taught at the Institute of Reading Development for two summers. This program specializes in advanced reading and writing skills for students. I briefly taught middle school French at a...
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University of Wisconsin-Madison - Bachelors, English & French
Arizona State University - Masters, Creative Writing
Evan: Niles ACT tutor
Certified ACT Prep Tutor in Niles, IL
...seeing my students realize that, while it is kind of intimidating at first, Calculus is just as easy as the math that came before it. I also enjoy helping students learn to get comfortable with standardized tests like the ACT. I keep both of us in a good mood so that the test doesn't seem...
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William Jewell College - Bachelor in Arts, Music
ACT Composite: 31
ACT English: 32
ACT Math: 31
Ellen: Niles ACT tutor
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...well. I prefer to guide students through their problems to help them learn the skills needed for their classes in the future, though I am certainly happy to explain things outright when necessary. Outside of academics I have passion for open water swimming, a penchant for knitting, and a pathological sweet tooth.
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Oberlin College - Bachelors, Biology, Chemistry Minor
ACT Composite: 33
ACT English: 33
ACT Math: 34
Brandon: Niles ACT tutor
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...skills from math to history, and from critical reading and writing to the basics of footnoting and compiling bibliographies . These teaching opportunities have provided me with considerable experience in planning, organizing and presenting educational programming. They have also given me the opportunity to guide, and to work closely with young scholars and learners from...
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Michigan State University - Bachelor in Arts, History
University of Toronto - PHD, History
Mike: Niles ACT tutor
Certified ACT Prep Tutor in Niles, IL
...goals are to help students develop their 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...
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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
Ruthie: Niles ACT tutor
Certified ACT Prep Tutor in Niles, IL
...the government about harmful algal blooms to a graphing project on the abundance of the invasive species, "rock snot") into skill building and practice. I care deeply about my students and they know that. They know that I always believe in them and will always be challenging them to do their best, be it through...
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University of Pennsylvania - Bachelors, Biological Basis of Behavior
ACT Composite: 33
ACT English: 36
ACT Math: 34
James: Niles ACT tutor
Certified ACT Prep Tutor in Niles, IL
...University of Chicago. The curriculum covered many different areas of study within the field of physics, including: Special and General Relativity, Quantum Mechanics, Statistical Mechanics, Electromagnetism, Classical Mechanics (Hamiltonian and Newtonian), etc. Furthermore, my studies required me to learn advanced mathematics including analysis, linear algebra, topology, and abstract algebra. My passion for physics and math...
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University of Chicago - Bachelors, Physics
Sresht: Niles ACT tutor
Certified ACT Prep Tutor in Niles, IL
...from the University of Illinois at Chicago in 2 years as part of the GPPA Medicine program, where I majored in Biological Sciences. I have also obtained a perfect score on the Psychology/Sociology section of the MCAT with a 97th percentile score overall. I am currently obtaining my MBA before going to medical school. I...
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University of Illinois at Chicago - Bachelor of Science, Biology, General
University of Illinois at Chicago - Masters in Business Administration, Business Administration and Management
ACT Composite: 35
ACT English: 34
ACT Math: 34
Cortney: Niles ACT tutor
Certified ACT Prep Tutor in Niles, IL
My name is Cortney and I hope to share my love of learning with my students. My interests vary widely, but my expertise includes Art History (of which I am a Ph.D. student), SAT and ACT prep, college prep, reading and writing. I am also proficient in mathematics up to college algebra. ... I make it a priority to help my students identify their learning style and then show them appropriate techniques to improve their study...
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University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee - Bachelors, Psychology
University of Wisconsin-Madison - PHD, Art History
Rajiv: Niles ACT tutor
Certified ACT Prep Tutor in Niles, IL
...the former, and my love of the latter. I don't believe everyone needs to love a subject like Writing, yet they do need to be effective in it no matter what career they eventually pursue. To push that philosophy, my teaching style is Socratic. Students learn best by teaching and doing, not by being spoon...
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University of Michigan - Bachelor of Science, Electrical Engineering
University of Michigan - Master of Science, Industrial and Operations Engineering
Matt: Niles ACT tutor
Certified ACT Prep Tutor in Niles, IL
...is Matt and I'm an Aerospace Engineer. I graduated in 2015 from the University of Illinois at Urbana Champaign. While I was there I also received a math minor, which helps me understand math at a more basic level. In high school I worked as a tutor and enjoyed helping those students. I loved the...
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University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign - Bachelors, Aerospace Engineering
Alyssa: Niles ACT tutor
Certified ACT Prep Tutor in Niles, IL
...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 students. In my spare time I enjoy painting, playing the piano, and reading.
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University of Notre Dame - Bachelor in Arts, English, Psychology
ACT Composite: 32
ACT English: 35
ACT Math: 31
Catherine: Niles ACT tutor
Certified ACT Prep Tutor in Niles, IL
I love school and learning and would love to have the opportunity to pass that onto the next generation.... My teaching philosophy focuses on visualization of concepts to promote a deeper understanding, which ultimately means a lasting understanding. Focus on how to help the student get to that point.... In a first session, I would introduce myself to my student so they feel comfortable, ask them about themselves to open the dialogue and make them feel...
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University of South Carolina-Columbia - Bachelors, Environmental Sciences
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1470
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