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Megan: Des Plaines ACT Writing tutor
Certified ACT Writing Tutor in Des Plaines, IL
...I am a huge advocate of client empowerment and getting my students excited about learning. I will meet you where you are at academically, but am not afraid to push you. But I promise I will be there every step of the way. My absolute favorite quote and mantra is "I can't promise to fix all of your problems, but I can promise you won't face them all alone." When I'm not studying, tutoring, and...
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North Central College - Bachelors, Psychology
Argosy University-Schaumburg - Current Grad Student, Clinical Mental Health Counseling
Jack: Des Plaines ACT Writing tutor
Certified ACT Writing Tutor in Des Plaines, IL
...I have a deep-seated love for teaching and mentoring. As the oldest of four siblings, I've dedicated a significant portion of my life to tutoring and guiding my younger brothers and sisters. Beyond my family, I've also shared my expertise by tutoring in a variety of subjects including: ACT preparation, calculus, algebra, statistics, real analysis, physics, chess, and economics. In addition to my academic and tutoring endeavors, I'm a passionate chess enthusiast. Chess has been...
Education & Certification
University of Chicago - Bachelor of Science, Applied Mathematics
ACT Composite: 35
ACT English: 35
ACT Math: 34
Abigail: Des Plaines ACT Writing tutor
Certified ACT Writing Tutor in Des Plaines, IL
...and confidence boosting, helping all students realize that they are bright in their own ways. I received my B.A. from Skidmore College, with a double major in Political Science and Spanish, and a double minor in Intergroup Relations and Honors Forum. I have been teaching for over 8 years, and love helping students see themselves as bright, creative, and intelligent individuals that deserve specialized attention. In my free time I love riding horses, playing with...
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Skidmore College - Bachelor in Arts, Political Science and Government
Eleanor: Des Plaines ACT Writing tutor
Certified ACT Writing Tutor in Des Plaines, IL
...detailed. As a student, I've taken coursework in public policy, linguistics, literature, film, art history, and languages. I worked as a literacy tutor for 4 years with preschool students. I loved being in the classroom, building a relationship with all of my students based on mutual respect and a love of having fun. While I have a lot of fun learning with younger students, I enjoy working with scholars of all ages.
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University of Chicago - Bachelor in Arts, East Asian Studies
ACT Composite: 35
ACT English: 35
ACT Math: 33
Paula: Des Plaines ACT Writing tutor
Certified ACT Writing Tutor in Des Plaines, IL
...pre-Med requirements. However, life experiences drew me towards teaching. I started with teaching ACT test prep to students, but I have since taught for seven years at traditional schools in the Chicago area. I have taught Biology, Forensics, Anatomy and Physiology, and English. All along, I have continued to tutor test prep, as I enjoy helping students make huge gains on high-stakes exams. Education is an essential part of life in a democracy; democracy cannot...
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Wellesley College - Bachelor in Arts, English
National Louis University - Master of Arts Teaching, Education of Individuals in Secondary Special Education Programs
Elizabeth: Des Plaines ACT Writing tutor
Certified ACT Writing Tutor in Des Plaines, IL
My goal is not just to help students with a tough class or a standardized test, but also to teach them learning skills they can apply to the next challenge. When you work with me, we're not just practicing algebra (or whatever); we're practicing the kinds of behaviors that will help you succeed in future math classes. I work with students to match their learning style (visual, auditory, learning by doing, etc.).
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Cornell University - Bachelor in Arts, Classical, Ancient Mediterranean, and Near Eastern Studies
University of Chicago - Master of Arts, Humanities
SAT Math: 800
SAT Verbal: 800
SAT Writing: 800
Michelle: Des Plaines ACT Writing tutor
Certified ACT Writing Tutor in Des Plaines, 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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Sebastian: Des Plaines ACT Writing tutor
Certified ACT Writing Tutor in Des Plaines, IL
...and extracurricular activities in college and high school, I've learned that the best path to knowledge comes through doing, failing, and doing again until one succeeds. Consequently, I use my tutoring sessions to allow students to do just that. I focus my teaching around practice problems and examples which make students learn by doing and which allow me to elucidate the key concepts involved in the problem. My goal is for my students to not...
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University of Michigan-Ann Arbor - Bachelor of Science, Political Economy
ACT Composite: 34
ACT English: 33
ACT Math: 32
Dana: Des Plaines ACT Writing tutor
Certified ACT Writing Tutor in Des Plaines, IL
...incoming senior at Pitzer College where I study political science. I know how important a personable and encouraging tutor can be, and I am excited to provide that kind of support to any student! I'm very flexible and am able to offer structured lessons or create more of an informal learning setting. In college, I give writing support and general academic guidance to first-year students. In addition, I have experience in ESL tutoring with both...
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Pitzer College - Bachelor in Arts, Political Science and Government
ACT Composite: 32
ACT English: 34
ACT Math: 31
Peggy: Des Plaines ACT Writing tutor
Certified ACT Writing Tutor in Des Plaines, IL
I am an experienced tutor in English, composition, reading, and social studies. I am available to tutor levels from elementary through college.
Education & Certification
Boston University - Bachelors, Elementary Education
Northern Illinois University - PHD, Adult Continuing Education
Rabha: Des Plaines ACT Writing tutor
Certified ACT Writing Tutor in Des Plaines, IL
...in literature and creative writing and a minor in gender and sexuality studies. I graduated from SAIC with an MFA in writing. I have taught writing classes at SAIC, Harold Washington College, and National Louis University. Literature was my first love and continues to be so. I have been writing for as long as I can remember; poetry, prose, nonfictional personal essays, academic essays, screenplays, and everything in between. I am passionate about teaching and...
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New York University - Bachelor in Arts, General Literature
School of the Art Institute of Chicago - Master of Fine Arts, Creative Writing
GRE Verbal: 160
Thomas: Des Plaines ACT Writing tutor
Certified ACT Writing Tutor in Des Plaines, IL
...I have learned how to recognize and identify individual learning-personalities and common challenges students have. I earned my Bachelor's Degree in Biology at Benedictine University and my Master's Degree in Applied Data Science at the University of Michigan. Helping others is something I have always enjoyed, and one of the ways I like to do so is through tutoring. I strongly believe in creating visual and sequential learning patterns that enable students to understand and...
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Benedictine University - Bachelors, Biology, General
Benjamin: Des Plaines ACT Writing tutor
Certified ACT Writing Tutor in Des Plaines, IL
...enjoyed learning, and in the past few years I have enjoyed growing as a teacher and leader. I particularly enjoy "the game" of standardized tests, so I gravitate towards teaching ACT and SAT prep. I believe my work as an actor and director aids my ability to communicate and listen to students. I have an avid curiosity; I told my college playwriting professor that I wish I could experience everything there is in the world....
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Northwestern University - Bachelor in Arts, Theatre with a minor in Business Institutions
ACT Composite: 35
ACT English: 34
ACT Math: 35
Tonyisha : Des Plaines ACT Writing tutor
Certified ACT Writing Tutor in Des Plaines, IL
...years of tutoring under my belt; I tutored high school students as a National Honors Society member and prepared juniors to take the SAT. I can assist students in algebra, reading comprehension, environmental science, improving writing skills and editing essays. Personally, I've studied for and taken multiple AP exams and the ACT so I can give advice and and aid in preparation for other to do so. I also have experience tutoring elementary school students...
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Loyola University-Chicago - Bachelor of Science, Environmental Science
ACT Reading: 31
ACT Science: 31
Neeta: Des Plaines ACT Writing tutor
Certified ACT Writing Tutor in Des Plaines, IL
...successfully answer a related question at any degree of difficulty. I recently graduated at St. Louis University with a BS in both Health Management and Biology. There I was a biology teaching assistant, however I am continuing my education at Cornell University in the Fall to obtain my masters in health administration. I put all of my effort into teaching so I will not stop until you understand the material successfully. I also love meeting...
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Saint Louis University-Main Campus - Bachelor of Science, Biology, General
Nick: Des Plaines ACT Writing tutor
Certified ACT Writing Tutor in Des Plaines, IL
...help students prepare for and succeed in all of their scholastic endeavors. One of the reasons I majored in English was that every subject is of interest to me, and language is the primary tool with which we share knowledge and ideas about all of them. While my primary specialty is tutoring in writing and reading, I am also available for tutoring in mathematics, history, the social sciences, and ACT/SAT preparation. I have a Master...
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Ohio State University - Bachelor in Arts, English
Ohio University - Master of Arts, English
ACT English: 31
ACT Science: 32
SAT Math: 730
Hope: Des Plaines ACT Writing tutor
Certified ACT Writing Tutor in Des Plaines, IL
...background is with students 6th grade through 12th grade, but the majority of my classroom teaching time occurred at a local, public high school. I have two undergraduate degrees. One is in English and one is in Journalism. I also have a master's degree in Secondary Curriculum and Instruction. In addition, I have been tutoring for over 20 years! I have worked with ages 5-45. I am a kind and patient tutor who thoroughly enjoys...
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Indiana University-Bloomington - Bachelor in Arts, English
Indiana University-Bloomington - Master of Science, Curriculum and Instruction
Sean: Des Plaines ACT Writing tutor
Certified ACT Writing Tutor in Des Plaines, IL
...college application, or creating a game plan for graduate or undergraduate admissions, my personal experiences and time spent advising my peers throughout college and into medical school will enable me to help you succeed. I graduated from University of Miami in 2019 with a Bachelor of Science in Biology and a Bachelor of Business Administration in Health Management and Policy, and have since gone on to complete the first of four years at Northwestern University...
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University of Miami - Bachelor of Science, Biology, General
Northwestern University - Doctor of Medicine, Biomedical Sciences
Angeles: Des Plaines ACT Writing tutor
Certified ACT Writing Tutor in Des Plaines, IL
...has encompassed academia. From the time I was in middle school, I began tutoring my peers in small groups after-school. This was the start of path as a supplemental educator: classroom setting tutoring in high school, working at a tutoring center my senior year, and providing in-home private tutoring throughout college. I strongly believe in teaching each student specifically to their educational needs, but also tailored to their individual learning habits. I personally always find...
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University of Central Florida - Bachelor of Science, Biomedical Sciences
University of Central Florida - Master of Science, Biomedical Sciences
Benjamin: Des Plaines ACT Writing tutor
Certified ACT Writing Tutor in Des Plaines, IL
...and sharing books with others. As a teacher, I am firm believer in students' own knowledge and expertise with which they enter the classroom. Teaching, for me, is a matter of helping students channel the voice they already possess. I am excited to share my passion for learning, reading, and writing with students across the Chicagoland community. I focus mainly on English, Literature, and Writing in my tutoring, but also enjoy History of any variety....
Education & Certification
Appalachian State University - Bachelor of Science, Cultural Anthropology
North Carolina State University at Raleigh - Master of Arts, General Literature
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