Top ACT Reading Tutors serving Gurnee
Karen: Gurnee ACT Reading tutor
Certified ACT Reading Tutor in Gurnee, IL
...I am currently a Spanish at a middle school. I previously taught Spanish and English Language Arts at a high school. I earned my Bachelor's degree from UW-Whitewater. I earned my Master's degree from Concordia University. I am available to tutor all levels of Spanish, writing/composition, ACT English/Reading/Writing prep, and even music!
Education & Certification
University of Wisconsin-Whitewater - Bachelor of Education, Spanish Teacher Education
Concordia University-Wisconsin - Masters in Education, Educational Administration
Kruti: Gurnee ACT Reading tutor
Certified ACT Reading Tutor in Gurnee, IL
...about are helping others and mentoring/teaching -- tutoring allows me to do both of these simultaneously! I have previously tutored students ages 5 to >22 in a variety of subjects ranging from different math and science classes, test prep (ACT, SAT, MCAT, USMLE Step 1 and 2), and college/grad school application preparation. My teaching philosophy...
Education & Certification
Northwestern University - Bachelor in Arts, Biology, General
University of Illinois College of Medicine - Doctor of Medicine, Community Health and Preventive Medicine
Gregory: Gurnee ACT Reading tutor
Certified ACT Reading Tutor in Gurnee, IL
empty... Relaxed and accommodating, but direct and impact-driven.... Get to know their background and the best way they retain information.... Provide self-prep materials, and evaluate their performance.... Show impact of results and progress.... Find alternative approaches, and practice.... Help them practice reading and understand main concepts.... Give them effective instruction, but also time.... Provide fun examples or real-life applications.
Education & Certification
University of Chicago - Bachelors, Economics
ACT Composite: 35
ACT English: 35
ACT Math: 35
Jon: Gurnee ACT Reading tutor
Certified ACT Reading Tutor in Gurnee, IL
...of unexpected places. Math can help us to explain lots of relationships in subjects ranging from chemistry and biology to the humanities and even music! I think it's really important to be able to see these relationships and to understand the mathematics that govern them. If you're ready to nerd out about numbers, I'm ready...
Education & Certification
Truman State University - Bachelors, Mathematics; Music
Bowling Green State University-Main Campus - Masters, Music Composition
GRE Quantitative: 166
GRE Verbal: 164
Gloria: Gurnee ACT Reading tutor
Certified ACT Reading Tutor in Gurnee, IL
...to medical school. While I tutor a broad range of subjects, I am most passionate about psychology and biology. My previous work experiences have included working as a teacher assistant at a preschool, a residential mentor at a high school academic summer program, and volunteering teaching science lessons in elementary and middle school classrooms.
Education & Certification
Vanderbilt University - Bachelor in Arts, Neuroscience
University of Illinois at Chicago - Master of Science, Physiology
ACT Composite: 33
ACT English: 34
ACT Math: 35
Rhea: Gurnee ACT Reading tutor
Certified ACT Reading Tutor in Gurnee, IL
...comfortable tutoring environment in which we can best assess their particular needs and use strategies specific to them. My passion for learning drives everything that I do, and tutoring is the platform that I use to try to spread that passion to others. In my free time, you can find me playing badminton, listening to...
Education & Certification
University of Chicago - Bachelor of Science, Biology, General
ACT Composite: 36
ACT English: 36
ACT Math: 36
David: Gurnee ACT Reading tutor
Certified ACT Reading Tutor in Gurnee, IL
...I was the Director of Programming for a summer camp supporting kids with speech disorders. In my free time I enjoy playing basketball, writing, listening/telling stories, and playing board games. I enjoy seeing students suddenly "get it," particularly in the areas of math, writing, and reading (for school and/or standardized tests). I believe learning and...
Education & Certification
Northwestern University - Bachelor of Science, Organizational Behavior Studies
Christopher: Gurnee ACT Reading tutor
Certified ACT Reading Tutor in Gurnee, IL
...an excuse to try out new recipes). Chris is a compulsive music collector. He loves listens to everything from ABBA to Japanese jazz-metal to Gucci Mane, but he remains utterly incapable of playing any instruments or even carrying a decent tune. Chris also enjoys camping, backpacking, and paddling, as well as weightlifting. He has gone...
Education & Certification
Kenyon College - Bachelor in Arts, English
University of Chicago - Master of Arts, English
Michelle: Gurnee ACT Reading tutor
Certified ACT Reading Tutor in Gurnee, IL
I have taught English at both high school and college levels. I have taught reading to children ranging between kindergarten and adulthood.
Education & Certification
Washington University in St Louis - Bachelor in Arts, English Lit and American Studies
Auburn University - Master of Arts, English
Northwestern University - Master of Science, Secondary Education
National-Louis University - Masters, Reading Specialist, Educational Leadership
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Charlie: Gurnee ACT Reading tutor
Certified ACT Reading Tutor in Gurnee, IL
...ages for more than five years now, and since I started focusing on standardized test prep specifically I've spent a lot of time and effort to become the best LSAT and ACT instructor that I can be. I'm really proud of the rigorous, student-centered pedagogical approach that I've developed, and I'd love to show it...
Education & Certification
University of Chicago - Bachelors, English Literature
ACT Composite: 35
ACT English: 35
ACT Math: 33
Anastasiya: Gurnee ACT Reading tutor
Certified ACT Reading Tutor in Gurnee, IL
...career thus far, and have learned from the various experiences what types of methods are useful in the job. I have had tutors that taught me to enjoy and succeed in subjects that I never liked, and plan on using similar methods to help other students. I know that traditional educational methods are not the...
Education & Certification
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign - Bachelor of Science, Film Studies
ACT English: 31
ACT Reading: 33
ACT Science: 31
Tess: Gurnee ACT Reading tutor
Certified ACT Reading Tutor in Gurnee, IL
...a concentration in Legal Studies. I have been tutoring for a decade now in all subject areas and with all ages. I am most fond of reading, writing, and history. I adore working with others and I am always wanting to learn something new. In my free time, I enjoy reading, gardening, and pilates. I...
Education & Certification
West Virginia University Institute of Technology - Bachelor in Arts, Political Science and Government
Katie: Gurnee ACT Reading tutor
Certified ACT Reading Tutor in Gurnee, IL
...France, published a research paper in French, and took French graduate courses. As a foreign affairs major, I crafted research and response papers and earned excellent marks on my grammar and writing style. During my undergraduate years, I switched over from being my family's French tutor and English grammarian to a volunteer ESL tutor. For...
Education & Certification
University of Virginia-Main Campus - Bachelor in Arts, French and Foreign Affairs
DePaul University - Master of Arts, Bilingual/Bicultural Education
ACT English: 34
ACT Reading: 34
Ashwin: Gurnee ACT Reading tutor
Certified ACT Reading Tutor in Gurnee, IL
...more than studying, tests, and knowledge. I believe the interpersonal relationship involved with teaching greatly benefits both parties. Learning is fundamental to life- and turning otherwise cumbersome and difficult tasks like passing a hard class into a lightbulb moment is where I find my satisfaction. Turning such a familiar struggle into newfound realization and understanding...
Education & Certification
Indiana University-Bloomington - Bachelor in Business Administration, Management Information Systems
Parag: Gurnee ACT Reading tutor
Certified ACT Reading Tutor in Gurnee, IL
...thinker. I hope to help students do the same as a tutor. My teaching philosophy is simple: work with students to get them to connect the concepts together to solve a problem or understand an idea. If you can visualize each fundamental point and connect the dots in your head, you're well on your way...
Education & Certification
Northwestern University - Current Undergrad, Political Science and International Studies
ACT Composite: 32
ACT English: 31
ACT Reading: 34
Todd: Gurnee ACT Reading tutor
Certified ACT Reading Tutor in Gurnee, IL
...the homeless, where I spend most of my time training and teaching staff and clients. I believe service to others is one of the highest callings, and want to pay my success forward. For fun, I like to read, play soccer, chill out with a good movie or Netflix, and spend time with my son.
Education & Certification
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign - Bachelor of Science, Biology, General
University of Chicago - Master of Social Work, Social Work
ACT Composite: 33
ACT English: 31
ACT Math: 33
Sarah: Gurnee ACT Reading tutor
Certified ACT Reading Tutor in Gurnee, IL
...and where they are going" - Rita Mae Brown, Starting from Scratch: A Different Kind of Writer's Manual I believe that above all else, language is the key to understanding our vast and ever-changing world. If I could have any superpower, it would be the ability to speak every one of our planet's languages. I...
Education & Certification
North Central College - Current Undergrad, French major, English minor
ACT English: 34
Kenneth: Gurnee ACT Reading tutor
Certified ACT Reading Tutor in Gurnee, IL
...me succeed in legal writing and in the courtroom. However, I have also used these skills successfully in the classroom, and when I have tutored students individually and in a classroom setting in the past. I will always advocate for the potential inside each client, and will ensure they are able to succeed both in...
Education & Certification
University of Notre Dame - Bachelors, Biological Sciences and Spanish
Chicago-Kent College of Law - PHD, Law
Laurel: Gurnee ACT Reading tutor
Certified ACT Reading Tutor in Gurnee, IL
...is to help give student context for the material they're working on. I believe that if a student understands the importance of a given subject and why they need to learn it, then learning will feel more relevant and students will become more engaged. Most importantly though, I never want my students to be afraid...
Education & Certification
University of Wisconsin-Madison - Bachelor of Science, Microbiology
Rush University - Master of Science, Respiratory Therapy
ACT Composite: 31
ACT English: 33
ACT Math: 32
Mike: Gurnee ACT Reading tutor
Certified ACT Reading Tutor in Gurnee, IL
...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 their academic goals, and appropriate what they learn to apply it to their own lives and the world around...
Education & Certification
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
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