Top ACT Reading Tutors serving Riverdale
Alyssa: Riverdale ACT Reading tutor
Certified ACT Reading Tutor in Riverdale, IL
...a year in Chulucanas, Peru, where I worked as a computer teacher at a technical institute called CETPRO Betania. I have 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...
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University of Notre Dame - Bachelor in Arts, English, Psychology
ACT Composite: 32
ACT English: 35
ACT Math: 31
Ellen: Riverdale ACT Reading tutor
Certified ACT Reading Tutor in Riverdale, IL
...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 in the...
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Oberlin College - Bachelors, Biology, Chemistry Minor
ACT Composite: 33
ACT English: 33
ACT Math: 34
Jacob: Riverdale ACT Reading tutor
Certified ACT Reading Tutor in Riverdale, IL
...for the experience of taking the test itself, so that when the day comes, they are confident and prepared to tackle whatever challenges rise up before them. The way that I teach generally falls in line with the way that I learn best myself: discussion and collaborative explanation. When approaching difficult material, lecturing at a...
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Vanderbilt University - Bachelors, English Literature
ACT Composite: 35
ACT English: 36
ACT Math: 34
Rebecca: Riverdale ACT Reading tutor
Certified ACT Reading Tutor in Riverdale, IL
...bad questions (questions give me insight into how someone is viewing the concept and help me adjust my explanation so that the idea is clear), and I strive to make sure my students understand the "why" behind a solution so they can apply those principles in the future. I'm experienced in teaching the entire LSAT...
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University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus - Bachelors, Philosophy
Illinois Institute of Technology - Masters, Applied Mathematics
LSAT: 169
GRE Verbal: 170
Ben: Riverdale ACT Reading tutor
Certified ACT Reading Tutor in Riverdale, IL
...teaching experience is diverse enough to make virtually any subject - and any audience - within reach. My favorite areas, though, are those that are fundamental to everything else (in my opinion) - reading and writing. I finished a Masters in Reading Education at Olivet Nazarene University, and I am also a certified Reading Specialist....
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John Carroll University - Bachelor in Arts, English/Philosophy
John Carroll University - Master of Arts, English
University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee - Masters, English
Olivet Nazarene University - Master of Arts, Reading Education
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Evan: Riverdale ACT Reading tutor
Certified ACT Reading Tutor in Riverdale, IL
...keep both of us in a good mood so that the test doesn't seem as frustrating as it used to be for them. The change in a student's outlook when they start enjoying what they are doing always cheers me up. In addition to tutoring and teaching, I also enjoy playing my clarinet, reading, listening...
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William Jewell College - Bachelor in Arts, Music
ACT Composite: 31
ACT English: 32
ACT Math: 31
Anna: Riverdale ACT Reading tutor
Certified ACT Reading Tutor in Riverdale, IL
...Program in Medical Education. I attended the Bergen County Academies in New Jersey, a selective, application-based magnet school, for high school. I have tutored in various subjects for a number of years, particularly in English, Reading Comprehension, Biology, Essay Editing/Writing Support, and SAT/ACT test prep. I love tutoring and I'm excited to help my students...
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Northwestern University - Bachelor in Arts, Anthropology
Northwestern University - Doctor of Medicine, Biomedical Sciences
ACT Composite: 36
ACT English: 35
ACT Math: 36
Andrew: Riverdale ACT Reading tutor
Certified ACT Reading Tutor in Riverdale, IL
...In the past, I've had the most fun teaching students how to think critically about their reading assignments and how to write. I believe that both of these skills are invaluable to any student, and eventually, to any adult. I also believe very strongly in the value of education--I am very fortunate to have studied...
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University of Chicago - Bachelor in Arts, Theater and Performance Studies / English Language and Literature (double major)
ACT Composite: 32
ACT Math: 32
ACT Reading: 33
Jamila: Riverdale ACT Reading tutor
Certified ACT Reading Tutor in Riverdale, IL
...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 that everyone has their own unique style and skillset to bring to the table. My goal is to discover that style, and make sure they have fun doing...
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Yale University - Bachelors, Theater Studies
Pal: Riverdale ACT Reading tutor
Certified ACT Reading Tutor in Riverdale, IL
...neurobiology department at the University of Illinois College of Medicine. I tutor all sections of the ACT, high school Biology, Chemistry, and Physics, English/Reading, Literature, essay/college application editing, and middle school/elementary school tutoring. I enjoy working with students of all ages ranging from early elementary school to seniors in high school. In my free time...
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University of Illinois at Chicago - Current Undergrad, Neuroscience (GPPA Medicine)
ACT Composite: 34
ACT English: 36
ACT Math: 35
Sarah: Riverdale ACT Reading tutor
Certified ACT Reading Tutor in Riverdale, IL
...it can be hard. While I specialize in working with middle and high school students, I have worked with students as young as kindergarten and those well into adulthood. For those of you based in the Chicagoland area, I am an experienced Test Prep tutor who has successfully helped several students gain admittance to selective...
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University of Notre Dame - Bachelors, Psychology
Providence College - Masters, Secondary Education
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1480
SAT Math: 700
SAT Verbal: 780
Danielle: Riverdale ACT Reading tutor
Certified ACT Reading Tutor in Riverdale, IL
...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 that an important part of teaching is taking a personal interest in the students and helping them...
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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
Ran: Riverdale ACT Reading tutor
Certified ACT Reading Tutor in Riverdale, IL
...errors and give suggestions on key words or problem structures that improved their performances in later practice tests. Past students have commended me for my ability to explain concepts clearly and concisely while being patient and engaging at the same time. I find great fulfillment in helping build younger students to their full potential as...
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University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign - Bachelors, Electrical Engineering
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1570
SAT Math: 770
SAT Verbal: 780
Alex: Riverdale ACT Reading tutor
Certified ACT Reading Tutor in Riverdale, IL
...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! I have...
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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
Zhaleh: Riverdale ACT Reading tutor
Certified ACT Reading Tutor in Riverdale, IL
...to expand understanding of how other students think and develop ideas, and it allows myself to see new ways to look at problems. While I'm not studying (or helping my friends study), I love to play music (piano, flute, guitar), take a walk through the forest preserve, draw, design/sew clothing, chat with friends, etc. I...
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Carnegie Mellon University - Bachelor of Science, Mechanical Engineering
ACT Composite: 34
ACT English: 34
ACT Math: 34
Edward: Riverdale ACT Reading tutor
Certified ACT Reading Tutor in Riverdale, IL
...person, and I believe that is reflected in how I teach my students. I do my best to have students understand concepts rather than just memorizing them, which will help problems become much easier in the long run. I try not to force students into doing something but rather, encourage them. I do appreciate a...
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Loyola University-Chicago - Bachelor of Science, Physics
ACT Composite: 32
ACT English: 32
ACT Math: 34
Tess: Riverdale ACT Reading tutor
Certified ACT Reading Tutor in Riverdale, IL
...school in geology, but I was inspired to bring science into young peoples' lives and I instead completed a rigorous three-semester program in secondary science education. For this program, I worked as a teaching intern in three different secondary science classrooms, and I learned to use the AVID (Advancement Via Individual Determination) tutoring method with...
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University of Michigan - Bachelor of Science, Geological Sciences
GRE Verbal: 168
Alye: Riverdale ACT Reading tutor
Certified ACT Reading Tutor in Riverdale, IL
I am currently finishing my M.A. in English at DePaul University in Chicago, Illinois. I am excited to help you reach your goals-- whether that is preparation for testing, or working towards a better grade in a troubling class. I can't wait to work with you!... Let's get to know each other! What are your goals for tutoring? What are your ambitions? Do you have a certain college in mind? How can I help you make...
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DePaul University - Bachelors, English
DePaul University - Masters, English
Brandon: Riverdale ACT Reading tutor
Certified ACT Reading Tutor in Riverdale, IL
...school to stay on for their summer school program, where I taught 6-8th grade math. I took up a graduate scholarship with the Department of History at the University of Toronto the next autumn. I passed my comprehensive exams on schedule in May of 2010, and began the long, arduous, but rewarding process of researching...
Education & Certification
Michigan State University - Bachelor in Arts, History
University of Toronto - PHD, History
Brendan: Riverdale ACT Reading tutor
Certified ACT Reading Tutor in Riverdale, IL
I'm happy to help with any math, reading, or writing concerns you may have. I've worked with many different students with many different backgrounds and ability levels, and even if your situation is unusual there's a good chance I've dealt with something like it before.
Education & Certification
Beloit College - Bachelors, Philosophy
Dominican University - Masters, Special Education
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1450
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