Derek: West Chicago tutor
Certified Tutor
...as a Forensic Chemist in the Trace Evidence branch. It's just like CSI minus all the action and awesome technology. I have been employed there for 5 years and love it. I have been tutoring students on the side for several years and it has been nothing but a positive experience for me. I look...
Education & Certification
Bachelor of Science, Forensic Science
Master of Science, Forensic Science
Danielle: West Chicago tutor
Certified Tutor
...a regular basis. My tutoring sessions focused on Reading and Language Arts, although there were times that I tutored Math and Science as well. I also assisted in test prep for the FCAT, Florida's version of Regents. My favorite subjects to tutor are Reading, Writing, and Social Studies because these subjects allow for a vivid...
Education & Certification
Bachelor in Arts, English
Master of Arts Teaching, Education
State Certified Teacher
Matthew: West Chicago tutor
Certified Tutor
...coming to Emory for Grad School, I graduated in 3 years from the University of Central Florida. While I enjoy learning now, that wasn't always the case and I am very sympathetic to students who find some subjects to be particularly taxing. I understand what it feels like to be frustrated and feel like you...
Education & Certification
Bachelor in Arts, History
Masters, JD, MBA
ACT English: 31
GMAT: 760
Katherine: West Chicago tutor
Certified Tutor
...myself in my student's shoes to create a strong relationship that has a powerful effect on their progress. I enjoy helping struggling students prepare for Standardized Tests, College Essays, Critical Reading, Writing skills, and Public Speaking. I am positive, passionate and dedicated to helping each of my students achieve their fullest potential. In my spare...
Education & Certification
Bachelor in Arts, Communication Sciences and Disorders
State Certified Teacher
Rachel: West Chicago tutor
Certified Tutor
...years old to adults. I am not a native speaker, but I've been asked if I'm from Argentina, Cuba, Spain, and other Spanish speaking countries! To me, this demonstrates that with hard work and dedication, anyone can achieve fluency in a foreign language! I have lived in Spain and traveled to Puerto Rico. I love...
Education & Certification
Bachelor in Arts, Spanish
Christina: West Chicago tutor
Certified Tutor
...subject is reading. I believe that reading can take the mind on any adventure and open you up to a brand new world that would rather seem unimaginable. When tutoring, I focus my lessons around the student's personal needs and interests. I will do what it takes and teach a strategy many ways until the...
Education & Certification
Bachelor of Science, Elementary Education
State Certified Teacher
Adriane: West Chicago tutor
Certified Tutor
...all elementary grades. I have 6 years experience teaching grades Kindergarten through 4th grade. I specialize in Reading Intervention strategies. During my teaching career, I taught all subjects, including testing strategies for standardized tests. I am passionate about teaching my students to become independent, productive citizens. In my spare time, I enjoy reading, traveling, and...
Education & Certification
Bachelor in Arts, Elementary Education
Ron: West Chicago tutor
Certified Tutor
...work as a molecular biologist for the United States Department of Agriculture and I teach Chemistry at the local community college. I am capable of tutoring a broad range of math and science subject but I am most passionate about biochemistry, chemistry, nutrition, and biologicial sciences. I am very passionat and patient with students that...
Education & Certification
Bachelor of Science, Chemistry
PHD, Biochemistry
Alison: West Chicago tutor
Certified Tutor
...to my current job as a middle school InD teacher. I really enjoy the job and actually began my job as a tutor as a result. A parent of one of my students asked if I could begin tutoring her over the summer to keep her on track for the upcoming school year. Before I...
Education & Certification
Bachelor in Arts, Psychology
Master of Arts, ESE w/ ESOL Endorsement
Kyle: West Chicago tutor
Certified Tutor
...to the University of South Florida, in Tampa. I received my Master's degree in Medical Science. I am currently working part time in a research laboratory studying Alzheimer's disease, and am applying to medical schools over the next year. In terms of standardized tests, I have taken the ACT, SAT, and MCAT and have scored...
Education & Certification
Bachelor of Science, Biology, General
Master of Science, Medical Science
ACT Math: 31
ACT Reading: 32
Jessica: West Chicago tutor
Certified Tutor
...in a way that promotes confidence and self-sufficiency over time. In my experience, I have found that the most successful students are not the ones that are taught the answers, but rather the ones that are taught the skills to get to the answers. This is best demonstrated in Essay Writing, where I may start...
Education & Certification
Bachelors, History, Sociology
Juris Doctor, Law
Leslie: West Chicago tutor
Certified Tutor
...and infuse tips to help students remember the content, including mnemonic devices, pictures and charts. I tutor subjects in the sciences including Microbiology, Biology, Anatomy, Genetics, and Physiology, as well as math courses including pre-Algebra, Algebra, and Geometry, My favorite subjects to tutor are the biological sciences (biology, anatomy, physiology) because I am very familiar...
Education & Certification
Bachelor of Science, Biomedical Sciences and Health Sciences
Jimmy: West Chicago tutor
Certified Tutor
...K-12, and I am proficient in many disciplines. I have worked in Private Schools, Public Schools, informal education, and currently teach at a charter high school for at-risk students. You've seen a some of them in my profile photo, at their graduation in January 2013. Learning can happen at any moment of every day, so...
Education & Certification
Bachelor of Science, Biology / Digital Arts
Masters, Science Education
Daniel: West Chicago tutor
Certified Tutor
...my life to helping others whether it be teaching or tutoring others to learn or counseling. I have a passion for helping others and a dedication to work in my community. I would like to offer my skills at mathematics to helping those who are struggling in mathematics so they can excel in school and...
Education & Certification
Bachelor of Science, Psychology
Master of Arts, Clinical Mental Health Counseling
Joel: West Chicago tutor
Certified Tutor
...and charismatic person, with the ability to make people comfortable around me and also understand the importance of what I am communicating. I am thorough and meticulous in my method of tutoring, and I try to make sure my student fully comprehends the scope of what they're learning. Aside from that, I enjoy meeting people,...
Education & Certification
Bachelor of Science, Electrical Engineering
Courtney: West Chicago tutor
Certified Tutor
...my mission to make sure that every child achieves his/her goals. I am originally from Orlando, FL but relocated to Massachusetts a little over a year ago. I went to the University of Central Florida where I obtained my Bachelors in Elementary Education. I have six years experience in education and five years experience as...
Education & Certification
Bachelor of Science, Elementary Education
State Certified Teacher
Charles: West Chicago tutor
Certified Tutor
...work as an educator in high-school, undergraduate, and graduate education settings. I have taught classes ranging from sociology to statistical analysis. I myself was not particularly gifted in these subjects and, as a result, I feel as though I can convey complex ideas in simple terms to students in a broad range of competency levels.
Education & Certification
Bachelor of Science, Criminal Justice
PHD, Criminology
GRE Verbal: 163
Eric: West Chicago tutor
Certified Tutor
...students shoes and teach to their level of knowledge on the subject, which many professors have a hard time doing. With the right attitude and approach these difficult classes can be made so much easier and more interesting and that is my goal when teaching a student. Teaching has always been very important to me...
Education & Certification
Bachelor of Science, BIology/BIomedical Sciences
GRE: 310
GRE Quantitative: 153
GRE Verbal: 157
Ian: West Chicago tutor
Certified Tutor
...am not tutoring for Varsity Tutors, I work in medical research. I love the idea of helping patients feel better and especially kids. If I had to say something about my outlook, it is that I am thankful for what I do, privileged to be part of so many lives, and hopeful that my skills...
Education & Certification
Bachelor of Science, Molecular Biology
Masters, Biomedical Sciences
SAT Math: 720
Tina: West Chicago tutor
Certified Tutor
...ways they learn best before trying to teach them. I love spending time with my (adult) children and my grandchildren. I love animals/pets and have had many different kinds through the years. I get excited to try new recipes-both food and dessert items. I enjoy watching sports, and learning about new places. I really like...
Education & Certification
Bachelor of Science, Elementary Ed
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