
Courtney: Adult Literacy tutor
Certified Adult Literacy Tutor
...I work in a library, after all! Im also an avid journaler. I enjoy learning languages in addition to Spanish and Latin, Im currently working on French. Im always listening to music, particularly Broadway musicals. And, finally, Im a huge Harry Potter fan. I get compared to Hermione Granger all the time, and thats just...
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Augsburg College - Bachelors, Sociology w/minor in Spanish

Max: Adult Literacy tutor
Certified Adult Literacy Tutor
...In this role, I travel to Chicago Public School classrooms and teach lessons about sex and drug education. I will also be serving as the Treasurer of the Honors College Advisory Board which is essentially the student government of the Honors College at UIC. Outside of academics, I am an avid golfer and volleyball player....
Education & Certification
University of Illinois at Chicago - Current Undergrad, Biological Sciences

Michael: Adult Literacy tutor
Certified Adult Literacy Tutor
...teacher in Parker but have taught either Language Arts or ESL for the past seven years. I have a lot of experience working with students of various backgrounds and have had a proven record of success with my classes. I have worked one on one before with students, helping both their grades and skills greatly...
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University of Colorado Denver - Bachelor in Arts, English Literature and French

Jeana: Adult Literacy tutor
Certified Adult Literacy Tutor
...tutor who strongly believes that anyone can learn anything with the right attitude and an open mind. My main background is in test prep and college readiness, with a focus on test-taking strategies that build self-esteem and improve performance. I began tutoring for a private company while I was a student at Columbia University in...
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Columbia University in the City of New York - Bachelors, Visual Arts

Alyssa: Adult Literacy tutor
Certified Adult Literacy Tutor
...from Harvard Graduate School of Education, and more than 6 years teaching experience. I have taught English, Literacy, Humanities and Social Studies/History at the Middle School/Secondary Level. Some of my strengths are getting to know my students, identifying their strengths and weaknesses, and leveraging their interests in order to motivate them and build confidence. I...
Education & Certification
Trinity College, Hartford CT - Bachelor in Arts, International Studies, Spanish
Harvard Graduate School of Eduction - Unknown, Urban Education, Social Studies

Ruth: Adult Literacy tutor
Certified Adult Literacy Tutor
...and elementary schools as well. I graduated from the University of Chicago in 2016 with a B.A. in English and Theatre. I then got my M.S.Ed from Northwestern. I have worked with children of all ages in various capacities, including teaching, and I find that the best way for students to learn is to have...
Education & Certification
University of Chicago - Bachelor in Arts, English Lang./Lit. and Theatre and Performance Studies

Ariana: Adult Literacy tutor
Certified Adult Literacy Tutor
...verbal test scores and improves students??? marketability since communicating well is a vital skill in any career. My tutoring style is largely collaborative. I have found that guiding students toward discovering the answers themselves helps them understand and remember the concepts more deeply; this technique also makes the sessions more enjoyable! My favorite activities besides...
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Vanderbilt University - Bachelor in Arts, English

Trevor: Adult Literacy tutor
Certified Adult Literacy Tutor
...family's in Nebraska. Early on in life, I loved numbers, patterns, and the problem solving nature of my parents' careers. This led to me enjoying math, science and engineering and turning those interests into a potential career. Using my passion for these subjects, I have tutored many middle school and high school aged students, along...
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Colorado School of Mines - Current Undergrad, Mechanical Engineering

Nick: Adult Literacy tutor
Certified Adult Literacy Tutor
...my students the joy of learning, as cliche as that might sound. I guess this stems from my own love of learning, but tutoring lets me share this love in a one-on-one, individual scenario. Seeing as my desired career is to be a college professor, tutoring allows me to get an early edge on my...
Education & Certification
Rhodes College - Current Undergrad, Russian Studies

Marissa: Adult Literacy tutor
Certified Adult Literacy Tutor
...to help students improve their academic work, but also empower them to independently produce better results in the future. I have experience tutoring students in different age groups, from elementary school to graduate school. As a tutor at my college's writing center, I assisted in leading a workshop discussing best strategies for ESL tutoring. Having...
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George Washington University - Bachelors, Public Health

Sarah: Adult Literacy tutor
Certified Adult Literacy Tutor
...that each student's application needs to tell a story about who they are. Through the application, the college should be able to get to know the student. I work to not only craft this application but show the student how to better their writing through the process. I have also as a private tutor focusing...
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Barnard College - Bachelor in Arts, Urban Studies

Anmol: Adult Literacy tutor
Certified Adult Literacy Tutor
...a lack of complacency. I always want to be somewhere or do something that I have not yet achieved. I believe it is this drive that allows me to pursue my passions, both academically and socially, and to be successful in both. I find that my greatest happiness comes in the form of little victories...
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Rutgers University-New Brunswick - Current Undergrad, Cellular Biology and Neuroscience

Mary: Adult Literacy tutor
Certified Adult Literacy Tutor
...can be a deciding factor when your application passes through the admissions committee and a high score can help you to achieve much in the way of scholarships as well as admission into more selective schools. I have a lot of tips and tricks regarding standardized test-taking that served me well that I would love...
Education & Certification
Washington University in St Louis - Current Undergrad, English Literature and Chemistry

Kaitlin: Adult Literacy tutor
Certified Adult Literacy Tutor
...also taken a number of standardized tests, including the SAT, ACT, GRE, and MCAT. My approach with these tests emphasizes strategy over content; a particular vocabulary word may or may not appear on the actual test, but knowledge of how to approach a passage and its correlated questions will help regardless of content.... I like to set a few manageable goals for every session. Having a student feel like they can accomplish something and reach an...
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Wesleyan University - Bachelors, Psychology

Robin: Adult Literacy tutor
Certified Adult Literacy Tutor
...empowerment. I try to help my students feel in control of their learning so that they can enjoy the process instead of dread it. I'm a compassionate, competent, and confident tutor in a variety of topics; I studied environmental biology and religion & politics, but have also cultivated skills in reading and writing. I'm a...
Education & Certification
Washington University in St Louis - Bachelor of Science, Environmental Biology

Elias: Adult Literacy tutor
Certified Adult Literacy Tutor
...in St. Louis but am a Brooklyn native and an alumni of Stuyvesant high school. I have been tutoring since my senior year of high school and have always found it to be fun, engaging and rewarding. I have extensive experience with test prep (primarily SAT and LSAT), but have tutored all ages in a...
Education & Certification
Washington University in St Louis - Bachelors, Philosophy-Neuroscience-Psychology, Anthropology

Gabriel: Adult Literacy tutor
Certified Adult Literacy Tutor
...a degree in History and Literature. I spent a year teaching in Harlem, New York, two teaching in Peru and three teaching in Colombia. Currently, I am studying to get my PhD at the University of Chicago. I have extensive experience teaching and tutoring a variety of ages and subjects (in particular, I have the...
Education & Certification
Harvard University - Bachelor in Arts, History and Literature
University of Chicago - PHD, Comparative Human Development

Paula: Adult Literacy tutor
Certified Adult Literacy Tutor
...they are in their work and find the specific and best way to help them achieve their goals. I have honed this skill over many years of tutoring many different types of students. Additionally, with me, a student will have the benefit of working with someone who has been on their side of the table....
Education & Certification
Vanderbilt University - Bachelor in Arts, Psychology; Communication Studies

Katherine: Adult Literacy tutor
Certified Adult Literacy Tutor
...and achieve academic success, and I have a variety of experiences to show it. I've tutored high-school students in East Harlem; created curriculum and taught classes for adult English language learners; engaged pre-K children in science experiments; and assisted my peers with coursework as an undergraduate at Notre Dame. I believe learning looks different for...
Education & Certification
University of Notre Dame - Bachelors, Political Science and Government

Rhea: Adult Literacy tutor
Certified Adult Literacy Tutor
...That is why I want to be a tutorso that I can help students discover their ideal way of learning. I am a determined and dedicated student that wants to help others. I have experience tutoring and working with students that are struggling to grasp difficult material and concepts. I am a social and outgoing...
Education & Certification
American University - Current Undergrad, International Relations, Business
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