
Ellen: Northlake ACT English tutor
Certified ACT English Tutor in Northlake, IL
...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 help my students achieve that level of understanding as well. I prefer to guide students through their problems to help them learn the skills needed for their classes...
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Oberlin College - Bachelors, Biology, Chemistry Minor

Samantha: Northlake ACT English tutor
Certified ACT English Tutor in Northlake, IL
...begin attending law school at Northwestern Law. For many years, I tutored a wide range of students in Spanish, English literature, and writing. I have also continued to help many high school seniors with college application essays. While I tutor a variety of subjects, I am very passionate about helping students improve their reading and...
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Northwestern University - Current Undergrad, Political Science & Legal Studies

Luke: Northlake ACT English tutor
Certified ACT English Tutor in Northlake, IL
...and the nation of Georgia. In those roles, I was especially proud of the improvements my students made towards clear self-expression in speaking and writing (which was reflected in high TOEFL scores). I've got a knack for identifying an essay's strengths and weaknesses, and for giving specific feedback to make written ideas come to life....
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Wheaton College (Illinois) - Bachelor in Arts, Philosophy

Karishma: Northlake ACT English tutor
Certified ACT English Tutor in Northlake, IL
...school. I previously tutored with Boys Hope Girls Hope in Evanston, IL. I tutored middle and high school students in Spanish and English, and I was able to help them develop study strategies such as using flashcards or translating a sentence they had spoken aloud that day in their heads for extra language practice. I...
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Northwestern University - Bachelor in Arts, English/Psychology

Katie: Northlake ACT English tutor
Certified ACT English Tutor in Northlake, IL
...years in education: teaching English in Japan for two years, coordinating a mentor program for first year college students, working as an academic advisor, and teaching first year experience courses to new college students, focusing on topics like time management and study skills. I understand firsthand the importance of standardized tests as students make goals...
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University of Notre Dame - Bachelor in Arts, American Studies, Gender Studies
University of Connecticut - Master of Arts, Higher Education and Student Affaris

Brady: Northlake ACT English tutor
Certified ACT English Tutor in Northlake, IL
...math and physics. I have tutored on and off for two years, working with middle and high school students in both Chicago and Palo Alto. When it comes to learning, I strongly believe in the recent work of Stanford psychologist Carol Dweck showing the importance of having a growth mindset rather than a fixed one,...
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Stanford University - Bachelors, Engineering - Product Design

Max: Northlake ACT English tutor
Certified ACT English Tutor in Northlake, IL
...Creative Writing. Throughout my schooling, I have thrived in all subjects. However, my favorites are Science and Writing/English. I find that the two have similar way in promoting creativity. Not surprisingly, I will be tutoring Physics, Chemistry and Writing. Additionally, I will be tutoring for ACT prep. I took the test officially three times and...
Education & Certification
University of Pennsylvania - Current Undergrad, Physics with Concentration in Chemical Principles

Daria: Northlake ACT English tutor
Certified ACT English Tutor in Northlake, IL
...advantage of the school holidays and traveled to several different European countries. After my contract finished, I spent two months traveling through Spain. My favorite subjects to tutor are literature based, as that is where my interests lie. I enjoy discussing books with my students and helping them realize the subtle nuances of the author's...
Education & Certification
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign - Bachelor in Arts, French Language, Literature

Smith: Northlake ACT English tutor
Certified ACT English Tutor in Northlake, IL
...more useful than knowing what to think. My sessions are characterized by frequent questions and discussion of basic concepts, making sure that each student understands not just the "what" but the "why" of each topic so that each new concept builds on the last. I strives to foster independence and a love of learning in...
Education & Certification
Illinois Wesleyan University - Bachelors, Theatre Arts

Christopher: Northlake ACT English tutor
Certified ACT English Tutor in Northlake, IL
...City Year, tutoring and mentoring 7th and 8th grade students in the Englewood Community of Chicago in 1-on-1 and small group settings. I am currently working toward a TEFL certification that would allow me to teach English as a foreign language abroad. With Varsity Tutors, I tutor a wide range of subjects including biology, algebra,...
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University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign - Bachelors, Psychology
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