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Ellen: Burr Ridge Algebra tutor
Certified Algebra Tutor in Burr Ridge, IL
...biology and minored in chemistry. Having gone to small schools my whole life, I believe in the power 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....
Education & Certification
Oberlin College - Bachelors, Biology, Chemistry Minor
ACT Composite: 33
ACT English: 33
ACT Math: 34

Jenna: Burr Ridge Algebra tutor
Certified Algebra Tutor in Burr Ridge, IL
...that will make them feel GOOD at math in a way they may never have felt before. (It has happened in the past, I promise!) Math is so fun to me, and math literacy is absolutely crucial to be a well functioning part of this world. I have taught math at every level between 6th...
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University of Wisconsin Madison - Bachelors, History
harvard graduate school of education - Current Grad Student, school leadership

Lee: Burr Ridge Algebra tutor
Certified Algebra Tutor in Burr Ridge, IL
...do well and I really enjoy helping them along their path to success. But being laid back, I am also good at relaxing a student and helping point out what is important and what is not. In my free time, I enjoy writing music. I am also a die hard Packers fan originally being from...
Education & Certification
Northwestern University - Bachelor of Science, Biomedical Engineering
Northwestern University - Master of Science, Biomedical Engineering

Jack: Burr Ridge Algebra tutor
Certified Algebra Tutor in Burr Ridge, IL
I'm a recent grad from Northwestern (B.A. in Theatre and Economics) who loves teaching and learning. I love helping other people achieve their goals and helping students find ways to be their best selves. Excited to meet and work with Chicagoland's students!... First sessions always start with discussion of a subject's foundations. If we nail these, the rest of the learning becomes ten times easier.
Education & Certification
Northwestern University - Bachelors, Economics/Theatre
ACT Composite: 35
ACT English: 35
ACT Math: 35

Ben: Burr Ridge Algebra tutor
Certified Algebra Tutor in Burr Ridge, IL
...and personality. While working with students on topics from math to music theory to test prep, I hope to draw on my multidisciplinary background to effectively give each student a solid understanding of the subject matter at hand. Overall I am very easy going and enjoy working will all age groups and at all academic...
Education & Certification
Oberlin College - Bachelor in Arts, Economics
ACT English: 33
ACT Math: 36

Hallie: Burr Ridge Algebra tutor
Certified Algebra Tutor in Burr Ridge, IL
...standardized testing, including the SATs and AP exams, and helping students through the college application process. My hope is that the support I provide to struggling students will empower them to expand their academic curiosity and appreciate learning. In my free time, I enjoy reading, going to the theater, and baking, preferably something with cinnamon.
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Skidmore College - Bachelors, theater
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1550
SAT Math: 720
SAT Verbal: 750

May: Burr Ridge Algebra tutor
Certified Algebra Tutor in Burr Ridge, IL
...standardized testing such as the SAT Subject Math and AP Calculus. Helping struggling students achieve high scores in standardized testing has been one of the most rewarding experiences - it boosts students' confidence and at the same time gives them the desire to learn more and tackle harder problems. Chinese is my native language. As...
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Bryn Mawr College - Bachelor in Arts, Computer Science & Biology
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1490
SAT Math: 800

Adam: Burr Ridge Algebra tutor
Certified Algebra Tutor in Burr Ridge, IL
...that I have become in the medical field, the stronger my desire to be a doctor becomes. As a Nursing Assistant in a Mohs surgery and dermatology practice, I bring patients into a room to gather information to present to the doctor. I have found it difficult, yet necessary to defer offering advice when a...
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University of Nebraska at Lincoln - Bachelors, Biochemistry
Medical college - PHD, Medicine

Zach: Burr Ridge Algebra tutor
Certified Algebra Tutor in Burr Ridge, IL
...working on test prep, mathematics and writing as these are, from my point of view, the essential skills towards navigating today's world. I also have extensive background in the higher levels of music theory, which I'm always happy to share. In tutoring, I am very insistent on simplifying and strategizing. There are only so many...
Education & Certification
Northern Illinois University - Unknown, Music Performance
ACT Composite: 34
ACT English: 33
ACT Math: 35

Steve: Burr Ridge Algebra tutor
Certified Algebra Tutor in Burr Ridge, IL
...I understand that everyone learns differently and will try to find a learning method that will suit the student. Next year, I will begin my pursuit of a PhD in Biological Engineering, and I aspire to be an undergraduate professor and researcher. In my free time, I love to play guitar, play pickup basketball, and...
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University of Notre Dame - Bachelors, Chemical and Biomolecular

Alex: Burr Ridge Algebra tutor
Certified Algebra Tutor in Burr Ridge, IL
...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 years of experience teaching...
Education & Certification
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

Samantha: Burr Ridge Algebra tutor
Certified Algebra Tutor in Burr Ridge, IL
...receiving a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science and Legal Studies this spring. In the fall, I will 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....
Education & Certification
Northwestern University - Current Undergrad, Political Science & Legal Studies
ACT Composite: 32
ACT English: 35
ACT Reading: 34

Zhaleh: Burr Ridge Algebra tutor
Certified Algebra Tutor in Burr Ridge, IL
...is a great way 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...
Education & Certification
Carnegie Mellon University - Bachelor of Science, Mechanical Engineering
ACT Composite: 34
ACT English: 34
ACT Math: 34

Christopher: Burr Ridge Algebra tutor
Certified Algebra Tutor in Burr Ridge, IL
...Tutors, I tutor a wide range of subjects including biology, algebra, and English, as well as ACT and GRE prep. I employ a student-centered teaching style, encouraging students to think independently and draw their own conclusions about the content. In my free time, I enjoy appreciating and composing music and literature, and take an active...
Education & Certification
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign - Bachelors, Psychology
ACT Composite: 32
ACT English: 35
ACT Math: 31

Pete: Burr Ridge Algebra tutor
Certified Algebra Tutor in Burr Ridge, IL
...value of education, I believe that the unique needs of every student deserve consideration and that it is the role of the tutor to find the perfect way to teach. It is my personal wish that if a student has a special need, I can fulfill it through flexibility, kindness, and optimistic determination.... The strongest teachers I have had always taught more than just the material. Their presence brightened the classroom and united students on a...
Education & Certification
University of Wisconsin-Madison - Bachelors, Honors English Literature and Mathematics Minor

Anastasia: Burr Ridge Algebra tutor
Certified Algebra Tutor in Burr Ridge, IL
...about math. It fills me with pride every time my students start to build up their confidence after weve worked together to turn a confusing concept into something they can master. In every subject I tutor, its important to me to find a way to engage my students and make the topic interesting to them....
Education & Certification
Northeastern University - Bachelors, Behavioral Neuroscience
ACT English: 35
ACT Math: 31
ACT Reading: 31

Pal: Burr Ridge Algebra tutor
Certified Algebra Tutor in Burr Ridge, IL
...research assistant in the 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....
Education & Certification
University of Illinois at Chicago - Current Undergrad, Neuroscience (GPPA Medicine)
ACT Composite: 34
ACT English: 36
ACT Math: 35

Gabriel: Burr Ridge Algebra tutor
Certified Algebra Tutor in Burr Ridge, IL
...Ulysses. I'm extremely versatile with expertise in a range of subjects and really enjoy helping students learn. I also excel at standardized testing and am excited to share the strategies that made me successful. In my free time, some of my favorite things to do are act, play guitar, and bike along the river.... I like to work from the foundation the student already has. Instead of teaching a topic in a vacuum, I find students...
Education & Certification
University of Chicago - Bachelor in Arts, Fundamentals & Computational Neuroscience
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1590
SAT Math: 800
SAT Verbal: 800

Julian: Burr Ridge Algebra tutor
Certified Algebra Tutor in Burr Ridge, IL
...to go cycling, rock climbing, and play billiards. All three of these activities I use as avenues to find and deepen my own focus. The bicycle is a device that is meant to make life easier, but allows the rider to make the experience as physically challenging as possible. I find that both rock climbing...
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Florida Institute of Technology - Bachelor of Science, Physics
Boston University - Master of Science, Physics

Rebecca: Burr Ridge Algebra tutor
Certified Algebra Tutor in Burr Ridge, IL
...on an academic level, but also in our personal lives; the ability to reason through a problem and understand the flow of an argument will help any student inside or outside the classroom. As a teacher, I aim to build confidence in my students and decrease anxiety about any difficulties that may arise with the...
Education & Certification
University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus - Bachelors, Philosophy
Illinois Institute of Technology - Masters, Applied Mathematics
LSAT: 169
GRE Verbal: 170
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