Lee: Lincolnwood ASPIRE test prep instructor
...because I truly love the city and envision staying here for a long time. As a tutor, I have had students ranging from sophomores in high school to adults transitioning into a new career. My Engineering curriculum at Northwestern was heavily centered around Math, Chemistry, Biology and Physics, so I can work with a student...
Education & Certification
- Northwestern University - Bachelor of Science, Biomedical Engineering
- Northwestern University - Master of Science, Biomedical Engineering
Subject Expertise
- ASPIRE
- ACT
- PSAT
- SAT
- +41 subjects
David: Lincolnwood ASPIRE test prep instructor
...in different ways and all can excel. I like to present material in an engaging and relevant manner so that we can all learn and achieve success. One-on-one tutoring is an effective technique, particularly for explaining and modeling math, and I enjoy seeing students attitudes toward school brighten when they see immediate progress in their...
Education & Certification
- Drake University - Bachelor of Science, Education, History
- State Certified Teacher
Subject Expertise
- ASPIRE
- ISAT
- PSAT
- SAT
- +37 subjects
Ilana: Lincolnwood ASPIRE test prep instructor
...I play the violin and viola and dabble in everything from Bach to bluegrass to covers of pop songs. As an opera singer, I have studied Spanish, Italian, French and German and am accordingly fascinated by the etymology of words in my own cobbled-together language. I also have a special place in my heart for...
Education & Certification
- Northwestern University - Bachelor of Science, Cognitive Science
Subject Expertise
- ASPIRE
- SSAT
- PSAT
- Advanced Placement
- +80 subjects
Remington: Lincolnwood ASPIRE test prep instructor
...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 like to help people...
Education & Certification
- University of Maryland - Bachelor in Arts, Psychology, Criminology
- University of Chicago - PHD, Physics
Subject Expertise
- ASPIRE
- PSAT
- CLEP
- SAT Subject Tests
- +77 subjects
Adrianna: Lincolnwood ASPIRE test prep instructor
...School in the Greater Grand Crossing neighborhood of Chicago, IL. I have also taught math in self-contained and remedial setting. I really love to help students find their voice in writing. I found that for me, as soon as I began to write about things I was passionate about on an individual level, I was...
Education & Certification
- Rice University - Bachelor in Arts, Sociology and Policy Studies
Subject Expertise
- ASPIRE
- PARCC
- SAT Subject Tests
- HSPT
- +74 subjects
Morgan: Lincolnwood ASPIRE test prep instructor
...degree in Molecular and Cellular Biology. I specialize in tutoring biology, chemistry, and ACT prep. I also tutor students in math. I have tutored students ranging from middle school to college. Most of my students show dramatic improvements in their grades and test scores after receiving my help. I like to tailor my teaching style...
Education & Certification
- University of Illinois @ Urbana-Champaign - Bachelor of Science, Molecular and Cellular Biology
Subject Expertise
- ASPIRE
- HSPT
- Advanced Placement
- ACT
- +29 subjects
Andrew: Lincolnwood ASPIRE test prep instructor
...graduating from the University of Notre Dame with a math degree. I then earned my masters in Secondary Math Education at Northwestern University. I have taught all high school subjects (Algebra, Geometry, Trigonometry, Algebra 2, Precalculus, AP Calculus AB, AP Statistics, and Finite Math) and prepared students for the ACT, SAT, SAT subject tests, AP...
Education & Certification
- University of Notre Dame - Bachelor of Science, Math
- Northwestern University - Masters, Math Education
Subject Expertise
- ASPIRE
- SAT Subject Tests
- ACT
- SAT
- +32 subjects
Najla: Lincolnwood ASPIRE test prep instructor
...at the University of Washington and Columbia University, as well as a course in pedagogy. Throughout this time, I continued to tutor K-12 students as well, and am comfortable working with students of all ages. Most importantly, however, I absolutely love working with students, and have a sincere passion and enthusiasm for teaching. I consider...
Education & Certification
- The University of Texas at Austin - Bachelor in Arts, Biology, General
- University of Washington , Columbia University - PHD, History
Subject Expertise
- ASPIRE
- SAT
- ACT
- ISEE
- +108 subjects
Sarah: Lincolnwood ASPIRE test prep instructor
...students learn - especially when it doesn't come easy. I love teaching math, especially since I know that 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...
Education & Certification
- University of Notre Dame - Bachelors, Psychology
- Providence College - Masters, Secondary Education
Subject Expertise
- ASPIRE
- PSAT
- ISEE
- ACT
- +48 subjects
Meggan: Lincolnwood ASPIRE test prep instructor
...a child." It is important that we work together as teachers, tutors, parents and family to ensure each child gets the best education possible. My role as a teacher and tutor is to discover each student's individual learning style and tailor the learning material and curriculum to meet the needs of that individual student so...
Education & Certification
- University of Iowa - Bachelor in Arts, Communications/Art
- Quincy University - Master of Science, Educaiton
Subject Expertise
- ASPIRE
- STAAR EOC
- PARCC
- AIMS
- +113 subjects
Jena: Lincolnwood ASPIRE test prep instructor
...open to learning themselves. I carry their lessons with me today. These teachers were great not only because they were teaching what they loved or because they paid attention to me. They were great because they taught me not for school, but for life. I tutor because my experiences have shown me that I too...
Education & Certification
- Northwestern University - Bachelors, Communications- Radio/Television/Film
- Northwestern University - Medill School of Journalism - Masters, Reporting
Subject Expertise
- ASPIRE
- PSAT
- ACT
- GRE Verbal
- +43 subjects
Alexandra: Lincolnwood ASPIRE test prep instructor
...I was fortunate to study abroad in Madrid for five months and have minored in Spanish. My hobbies include writing, dance and music. My goal as a tutor is to create individualized plans to target strengths and weaknesses and foster academic success. Additionally, I want to give my students the tools to become problem solvers...
Education & Certification
- Washington University in St Louis - Bachelor in Arts, Elementary Education (minors: Spanish and Psychology)
Subject Expertise
- ASPIRE
- ISEE
- Advanced Placement
- SSAT
- +46 subjects
Katherine: Lincolnwood ASPIRE test prep instructor
...same school. I also taught French classes during summer. I have traveled to France twice: once to Paris and once throughout Southern France. My accent is classic Parisian, which I was complemented on a lot. I am very flexible in teaching style, ready to adjust to student needs and learning styles. I can tutor according...
Education & Certification
- University of Wisconsin-Madison - Bachelors, English & French
- Arizona State University - Masters, Creative Writing
Subject Expertise
- ASPIRE
- ACT
- PSAT
- SAT
- +35 subjects
Alyssa: Lincolnwood ASPIRE test prep instructor
...process of earning an undergraduate degree in Early Childhood Education with a focus in the performing arts. During the past five years, I have spent my time working as a Program Aide and Counselor for the Wisconsin Southeast Girl Scout Branch in both their offices and residential summer camps, as well as spent time as...
Education & Certification
- Columbia College Chicago - Bachelor in Arts, Early Childhood Education
Subject Expertise
- ASPIRE
- ACT
- PSAT
- College Application Essays
- +53 subjects
Tyler: Lincolnwood ASPIRE test prep instructor
...an intern in the New York City Teaching Fellows program, I worked with underserved students in the Bronx. In the summer of 2009, I returned to the Midwest with a new appreciation for the teaching profession and a desire to make a difference. I entered the McCloskey business competition at the University of Notre Dame...
Education & Certification
- Indiana University - Bachelors, Biological Sciences
Subject Expertise
- ASPIRE
- CLEP
- PSAT
- Advanced Placement
- +61 subjects
April: Lincolnwood ASPIRE test prep instructor
...go from frustration and confusion, to enlightened and excited. Math doesn't have to be as hard as some make it. I try to make it as easy and understandable as possible. I have more than 12 years of experience tutoring high school and college students in math, from algebra to calculus. My favorite kind of...
Education & Certification
- Missouri Southern State University - Bachelors, Environmental Health
Subject Expertise
- ASPIRE
- CLEP
- ACT
- PSAT
- +55 subjects
Sonjanita: Lincolnwood ASPIRE test prep instructor
...Louis University, an M.Ed in Curriculum and Instructional Technology from Grand Canyon University, an M.A. in Education from Northeastern Illinois University and a B.A. in English from the University of Illinois at Chicago. I also hold certificates in Master Teaching of English Language Arts subjects (Type 09, grades 6-12), Administration & Supervision (Type 75, grades...
Education & Certification
- University of IL - Chicago - Bachelor in Arts, English
- National Louis University - Masters, Administration and Supervision
- State Certified Teacher
Subject Expertise
- ASPIRE
- ISEE
- COMPASS
- PSAT
- +140 subjects
Mike: Lincolnwood ASPIRE test prep instructor
...encourage them to utilize these abilities in interpreting and interacting with the world around them. I believe that liberal education is one of the great pillars of democracy and civil society. If I can help young people understand and assess academic material, achieve their academic goals, and appropriate what they learn to apply it to...
Education & Certification
- The University of San Francisco - Bachelors, European History
- The University of Chicago - PHD, History (History of Ideas and Modern German History)
Subject Expertise
- ASPIRE
- PSAT
- GED
- ACT
- +85 subjects
Kelly: Lincolnwood ASPIRE test prep instructor
...year, I will be a student support resource teacher in order to focus on meeting the individual needs of specific students. I am also beginning classes for my Learning Behavior Specialist endorsement. I am patient, prepared, and always working to find new, fun ways for students to understand challenging concepts. If you are looking to...
Education & Certification
- Indiana University-Bloomington - Bachelors, Elementary Education
Subject Expertise
- ASPIRE
- AIMS
- English
- Homework Support
- +10 subjects
Katelin: Lincolnwood ASPIRE test prep instructor
...my students to become confident learners in their subject area. I achieve this by providing one-on-one attention to each student and helping each student 'learn how they learn'. This not only helps them achieve their current goals in our sessions, but also helps them in their future goals and study habits. I have been providing...
Education & Certification
- University of Illinois - Bachelor of Science, Communication
- National Louis University - Master of Arts Teaching, Masters in Teaching Secondary Science
Subject Expertise
- ASPIRE
- ACT
- SAT Subject Tests
- PSAT
- +42 subjects