Troy: Elgin tutor
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Bachelor in Arts, Kinesiology
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1360
SAT Math: 710
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...Evolutionary Biology and am now a PhD student at Rutgers University in the Department of Ecology, Evolution, and Natural Resources. I tutor throughout the sciences but also enjoy helping with written assignments. I believe that effective communication is key regardless of the field. In my free time I enjoy anything that gets me outdoors. I...
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Bachelor of Science, Ecology and Evolutionary Biology
PHD, Ecology
GRE Quantitative: 162
GRE Verbal: 165
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...Simply providing a new context for learning can create a better understanding that turns a weak subject into a strength. With all my students, I emphasize a balance between memorized aspects like vocabulary, and analytical skills that demonstrate a more thorough knowledge of them material. Apart from tutoring, I love to cook, write, fish, and...
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Bachelor in Arts, History & English
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1550
SAT Math: 790
SAT Verbal: 800
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...that compares is helping others to have those moments. The most important thing, I think, is understanding fundamentals and the basics of any subject before moving on and building on those basics. Primarily, my focus has been on math and science tutoring, though I've helped write essays and speeches in the past and have enjoyed...
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Bachelor of Science, Biochemistry
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...I can tutor through 8th grade math including pre-algebra, algebra 1-4, as well as statistics, pre-calculus, and ACT/SAT mathematics prep. My teaching philosophy is that practice makes perfect. When I am not working towards my degree, I am usually playing on a piano or listening to music while maybe skateboarding. I also like to watch...
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Bachelor in Arts, Mathematics & Philosophy
ACT Composite: 34
ACT English: 34
ACT Math: 36
Kenan: Elgin tutor
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...Tutoring is a great way for me to spend my time helping others excel. I am currently a student at Rice University in Houston, Texas where I am majoring in Mathematical Economic Analysis. I have a strong math background and am also to teach test prep, having scored in the top percentile on the SAT...
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Bachelor in Arts, Expected Mathematical Economic Analysis
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1530
SAT Math: 750
SAT Verbal: 800
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Currently a student at Rice University, I was previously a varsity swimmer in high school as well as a science-bowl and academics nerd. I have a great passion for learning and teaching. You'll probably find me reading, working out, or watching netflix.
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Bachelor of Science, Psychology
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Bachelor of Science, Mechanical Engineering
ACT Composite: 31
ACT Math: 34
ACT Science: 32
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Bachelor in Arts, Study of Women, Gender, and Sexuality
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1580
SAT Math: 740
SAT Verbal: 800
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...in Hong Kong and lived there until I was 9. I am a native speaker of and am academically proficient in Mandarin and Cantonese Chinese. My favorite subject to tutor is Chinese, because Chinese culture is fascinating and the language reflects that depth very well. I am patient, honest, and flexible. My Meyers-Briggs personality type...
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Bachelor in Arts, Sociology; Study of Women, Gender, and Sexuality
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1530
SAT Math: 750
SAT Verbal: 720
Stephen: Elgin tutor
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...three years. There I learned how to be the educator I am today. I love working with a wide variety of students, from those who just need a quick push to those who need a complete and total re-education on a subject. I love everything related to science and math, and more importantly I love...
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Bachelor of Science, Biochemistry
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...passionate in teaching mathematics and physics to high school kids. I received a Ph.D. degree from Rice University. I have helped many undergraduate students during my graduate studies at Rice University. My teaching philosophy is to emphasize more on learning the basic concepts and train the kids to solve the problems independently. Please contact me...
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Bachelors, Civil Engineering
PHD, Civil Engineering
Kate: Elgin tutor
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...to achieve their goals. Too often, math is a barrier to a great career. Some students need to build a base for more math in the future, but many students just need to survive so that they can get a degree or certification. I have written the content for three online college-level textbooks in algebra,...
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Bachelors, Human Performance
Masters, Management Information Systems
Jackson: Elgin tutor
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...lacrosse, and received academic recognition for my Chinese language skills and writing ability. During my fourth year I was designated a "Senior Peer Tutor", and worked three shifts a week tutoring underclassmen, mostly in math and science. As my career interests have changed, so have my tutoring interests. Now, because of my strong interests in...
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Current Undergrad, Policy Studies and Asian Studies
Alex: Elgin tutor
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...its students to write at the level of the most elite academic journals and to independently develop syllabi for teaching, so I am uniquely qualified to help students at any level improve their writing and literacy skills. As an undergraduate at Rice, I worked with the writing department as a tutor for students in introductory...
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Bachelors, English
PHD, English
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1560
SAT Math: 800
SAT Verbal: 780
Michelle: Elgin tutor
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...fundamentals - which is essential to doing well in math and science. I have tutored students of all ages (from early elementary to college students) and of all subjects (from learning how to read to organic chemistry). In my free time I enjoy playing guitar, reading, and trying different restaurants in Houston (#1 Food City...
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Bachelors, Biochemistry
Current Grad Student, M.D.
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1570
SAT Math: 780
SAT Verbal: 760
Guillermo: Elgin tutor
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...and considerate person but can also be highly competitive and these attributes of my personality come through in my tutoring style. So while it's rewarding to teach children, introduce students to a new subject or help them improve at intermediate or advanced levels, if a student comes to me with a specific request such as...
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Bachelors, History; French
Masters, Broadcast Journalism, Documentary Film
Avi: Elgin tutor
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...worked in the oil and gas industry for 5 years as a corrosion engineer. My teaching style focuses on tailoring to individual students. This allows for personal growth rather than a cookie cutter method. I have tutored for the last 5 years. My expertise are in Math, Science, SAT, and other standardized tests. My philosophy...
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Bachelors, Mechanical Engineering
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1540
SAT Math: 800
SAT Writing: 800
Everett: Elgin tutor
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...tutor at a math tutoring company for two years, where I've gotten a lot experience with students from Kindergarten through 12th grade. I'm very familiar with the best techniques for teaching mathematics at many different levels. I've also done some private tutoring in calculus and in study skills and organization. My main education is in...
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Bachelors, Bachelor of Music in Horn Performance
Masters, Master of Music in Horn Performance
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1510
SAT Math: 700
SAT Verbal: 740
Patricia: Elgin tutor
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...for someone who has little education and how vulnerable they are in this world. I have taught middle school English since 2013. While I am most passionate about tutoring Literature, Reading, and Writing, I also enjoy tutoring American History and Social Studies. I enjoy helping students understand the power and value of words. Furthermore, a...
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Bachelors, Political Science and Government
PHD, Juris Doctorate/Law
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