Top HSPT Tutors serving Blue Island
James: Blue Island HSPT tutor
Certified HSPT Tutor in Blue Island, IL
...ACT test prep. Working one on one with students to help them achieve their academic goals has been a deeply rewarding experience for me. I cherish the opportunity to share my skills and experience with my students, and I make their success my highest priority. I believe that with hard work and the proper guidance...
Education & Certification
Illinois Institute of Technology - Bachelors, Architectural Engineering
ACT English: 31
ACT Math: 32
ACT Reading: 34
Janet: Blue Island HSPT tutor
Certified HSPT Tutor in Blue Island, IL
...US and Canada, I enjoying working with students of all ages. With a background in Special Education and tutoring for test prep (GED, ACT, SAT), I have a heart for those who find it difficult to succeed in the classroom. It is my passion to encourage students and help them learn strategies to succeed in...
Education & Certification
Moody Bible Institue - Bachelors, International Mnistries
Lamar University - Masters, School Counseling
ACT Composite: 31
ACT Math: 31
ACT Science: 31
Gregory: Blue Island HSPT tutor
Certified HSPT Tutor in Blue Island, 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
Brandon: Blue Island HSPT tutor
Certified HSPT Tutor in Blue Island, IL
...tutor it is my goal to not only teach my students the material they need to learn, but to better their core understanding of a subject and their methods of learning for the future. This way, they can continue to learn at an advanced level long after they no longer require the service of a...
Education & Certification
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign - Bachelor of Science, Mathematics
ACT Composite: 33
ACT English: 33
ACT Math: 35
David: Blue Island HSPT tutor
Certified HSPT Tutor in Blue Island, IL
...students attitudes toward school brighten when they see immediate progress in their work. As a writing tutor, I like to focus on helping students find their authentic voice. Essays succeed when students strip away the extraneous material and present themselves and their ideas honestly, and I think with a little coaching any student can be...
Education & Certification
Drake University - Bachelor of Science, Education, History
State Certified Teacher
ACT Composite: 32
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1400
SAT Math: 700
Remington: Blue Island HSPT tutor
Certified HSPT Tutor in Blue Island, IL
...in Condensed Matter Physics. I am currently working at an experimental physics lab at the University of Maryland, College Park. My tutoring style is pretty relaxed. In my experience, if someone knows what question to ask then they are already pretty close to the answer; they just need a push in the right direction. I...
Education & Certification
University of Maryland - Bachelor in Arts, Psychology, Criminology
University of Chicago - PHD, Physics
Pam: Blue Island HSPT tutor
Certified HSPT Tutor in Blue Island, IL
...a Bachelor of Arts in Elementary Education and have a minor in Biological Sciences. Since graduation, I have been teaching Middle School Math, Pre-Algebra and Algebra at a school in Waukegan. I have a passion for teaching, nothing I enjoy more is seeing the look on a child's face when they finally understand a new...
Education & Certification
National Louis University - Bachelor in Arts, Elementary Education
Katherine: Blue Island HSPT tutor
Certified HSPT Tutor in Blue Island, IL
I am a multi-level, multi-subject educator offering 8+ years experience in instruction; consistent performance record and excellent reviews; and innovative instructional methods to maximize student understanding and performance across various learning styles, abilities, and interests. It is my pleasure to educate through Varsity Tutors.... My philosophy in education is that all students are smart. It is my job as an educator to meet each student where they are and to guide them in the achievement of...
Education & Certification
University of St. Thomas - Bachelor in Arts, English
Loyola Marymount University - Master of Arts, Secondary Education
Danielle: Blue Island HSPT tutor
Certified HSPT Tutor in Blue Island, IL
...and in 2015 I received a master's in English. While working on my master's, I taught English 101 at the university I 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...
Education & Certification
Columbia College Chicago - Bachelors, Cultural Studies
Central Michigan Univeristy - Masters, English Language and Literature
ACT Composite: 31
GRE Quantitative: 156
GRE Verbal: 163
Melissa: Blue Island HSPT tutor
Certified HSPT Tutor in Blue Island, IL
...undergrad program I was a writing tutor for not only fellow University Of Illinois at Chicago students, but also for students at Jones College Prep. During my graduate program I also tutored at Jones, and at Whitney M. Young Magnet School. I enjoy tutoring because I like helping students make sense of difficult topics. I...
Education & Certification
University of Illinois at Chicago - Bachelor in Arts, Political Science and Government
Roosevelt University - Master of Arts, Secondary Education-Social Science
State Certified Teacher
Brian: Blue Island HSPT tutor
Certified HSPT Tutor in Blue Island, IL
...I am an avid linguist who speaks English natively, fluent Spanish and Italian, a lot of French, a decent amount of German and Portuguese, a little Polish, and a tiny bit of several miscellaneous languages. I also am an ESL tutor/teacher who has worked with several English language learners from all over the world in...
Education & Certification
College of DuPage - Current Undergrad, Spanish and Italian
Kurt: Blue Island HSPT tutor
Certified HSPT Tutor in Blue Island, IL
...getting the chance to sit down with people and share my knowledge and love of the material was consistently the highlight of my day. I've always had an aptitude for math and science and have been unofficially tutoring my peers since middle school. I believe that if you present any subject matter in a functional...
Education & Certification
Rochester Institute of Technology - Bachelor of Science, Physician Assistant
SAT Math: 750
SAT Verbal: 740
Prahith: Blue Island HSPT tutor
Certified HSPT Tutor in Blue Island, IL
I am a classroom teacher who has spent the last ten years tutoring/educating students with a variety of learning needs. I specialize in figuring out what specific learning strategies work for different students. I can help you go from good to great as I have consistently scored in the 99th percentile for several graduate school...
Education & Certification
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities - Bachelors, Economics
ACT Composite: 34
ACT English: 31
ACT Math: 36
Regina: Blue Island HSPT tutor
Certified HSPT Tutor in Blue Island, IL
...to get a Master's degree in Teaching English as a Second Language. This opened the door to many opportunities to teach overseas in international/American schools. I've taught in Taiwan, China, Belarus, and Kyrgyzstan as well as schools in the Chicago area. I not only have a lot of experience in helping non-native English students improve...
Education & Certification
National College of Education - Bachelor in Arts, English
Northeastern Illinois University - Master of Arts, Teaching English as a Second Language (ESL)
Irene: Blue Island HSPT tutor
Certified HSPT Tutor in Blue Island, IL
...retired math teacher, who just has too much time on her hands!!! I have a studied Mathematics and Computer Science, and have many years of experience in teaching math and statistics college students. The subjects that I usually teach are covering a broad spectrum of mathematics, CS, and finance Courses, at graduate and undergraduate level....
Education & Certification
University of Patras - Bachelor of Science, Mathematics
University of Illinois at Chicago - Doctor of Philosophy, Mathematics and Computer Science
Claire: Blue Island HSPT tutor
Certified HSPT Tutor in Blue Island, IL
...building confidence and motivation! I am a mathematics expert for students in grades pre-K through 8th grade. My career includes four years working a tutoring Center Director for students ages 4-15 in reading, writing, mathematics, and study skills. For eight years I worked in private homes supporting the learning needs of each child for both...
Education & Certification
DePaul University - Bachelor in Arts, Industrial and Organizational Psychology
Northwestern University - Master of Arts, Public Administration
Ellen: Blue Island HSPT tutor
Certified HSPT Tutor in Blue Island, IL
...to how to write an amazing personal narrative. My belief as an educator is to focus on the individual interests and talents of the students and then tailor the lessons so that they are the most appropriate for the learner. In my free time, I enjoy practicing yoga, exploring new restaurants, and reading great books.
Education & Certification
Saint Louis University-Main Campus - Bachelor of Science, Early Childhood Education
State Certified Teacher
Emily: Blue Island HSPT tutor
Certified HSPT Tutor in Blue Island, IL
...in Detroit. I absolutely loved working with my students in the classroom! As a teacher, I feel that a strong rapport with a student is essential to quality learning. I believe that a thorough education is a basic human right. In my spare time, I love to read (poetry, fiction, essays), write, explore new places,...
Education & Certification
Barnard College - Bachelor in Arts, English
University of Michigan-Ann Arbor - Masters, Elementary Education
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1490
SAT Verbal: 760
SAT Writing: 750
Soung: Blue Island HSPT tutor
Certified HSPT Tutor in Blue Island, IL
...challenges. I make all levels of math understandable and foster confidence in the student. I'm also expert in SAT/ACT test preparation and high school admission tests. I have a BA in Chemistry from The University of Chicago and a PhD from Northwestern University. I'm a former research scientist. I enjoy tutoring and have the gift...
Education & Certification
University of Chicago - Bachelor in Arts, Chemistry
Northwestern University - Doctor of Science, Molecular Pharmacology
Jakina: Blue Island HSPT tutor
Certified HSPT Tutor in Blue Island, IL
...I enjoy tutoring reading and math. I have a stronger preference for math and more experience with elementary to beginning high school grades. As a tutor, I like to form a partnership with my tutee. I believe that it is important that we work together to overcome their academic challenges. Additionally, I like to create...
Education & Certification
University of Chicago - Bachelors, Comparative Human Development
Harvard University - Masters, School of Education- Learning and Teaching
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