Nick: La Grange Park tutor
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Bachelor in Arts, International Affairs
Master of Arts, Forestry/Environmental Science
SAT Verbal: 800
GRE: 335
GRE Quantitative: 165
Allen: La Grange Park tutor
Certified Tutor
...GMAT)as well as in most subject areas. I have extensive prior experience tutoring in both group and private settings and am excited to make the experience as stress-free and rewarding for my students. Beyond tutoring, I have great familiarity with the college process and have even held a position as an on campus interviewer for...
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Bachelor in Arts, Ethics, Politics, and Economics
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1570
SAT Math: 800
SAT Verbal: 800
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...I particularly enjoy assisting students with test preparation. By helping students to master core English and Math skills, I can aid students to open doors for their future. My favorite moments as a tutor are when a student grasps concepts we have been working on and they understand the material in a new way. In...
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Bachelor in Arts, Religious Studies
Theology
ACT Composite: 35
ACT English: 35
ACT Math: 36
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Bachelors, English
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1590
SAT Math: 790
SAT Verbal: 790
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Bachelor in Arts, American Studies
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1500
SAT Verbal: 800
SAT Writing: 760
Victoria : La Grange Park tutor
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Bachelor in Arts, History
Master of Science, Education
SAT Verbal: 730
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Bachelor of Fine Arts, Theatre
Master of Fine Arts, Drama-Acting
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Bachelor in Arts, French
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1540
SAT Verbal: 800
SAT Writing: 800
James: La Grange Park tutor
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Bachelor in Arts, Art History
Master of Arts, History of Art
Lauren: La Grange Park tutor
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Bachelor of Science, Genetics, Cell Biology, and Development
Master of Science, Genetics
ACT Composite: 32
ACT Math: 35
ACT Science: 34
Conor: La Grange Park tutor
Certified Tutor
...that the best way to improve in any area of academics is through practice. Once you become accustomed to the style of question, you will begin to realize why you are making mistakes and how to avoid making them in the future. Outside of tutoring, I am an avid sports fan and video game enthusiast.
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Bachelor of Science, Economics
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1590
SAT Math: 800
SAT Verbal: 800
John: La Grange Park tutor
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Bachelor in Arts, Literature
Clio: La Grange Park tutor
Certified Tutor
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Bachelor in Arts, English, Theater Studies
Molly: La Grange Park tutor
Certified Tutor
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Bachelor in Arts, Global Affars
SAT Math: 710
SAT Verbal: 800
SAT Writing: 800
Calleigh: La Grange Park tutor
Certified Tutor
...tutoring various levels of math and am very passionate about furthering the understanding of students in this subject. I also have a lot of test taking strategies that I have implemented in my own academic life and the practical experience of successfully taking many standardized tests which makes me a great resource for the ACT...
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Bachelor in Arts, Economics
ACT Composite: 33
ACT English: 34
ACT Math: 36
Sam: La Grange Park tutor
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Bachelor of Science, Molecular Biophysics and Biochemistry
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1530
SAT Math: 760
SAT Verbal: 730
Charles: La Grange Park tutor
Certified Tutor
...the student can better understand the question. Some students need visual representations of numbers and systems to understand them, and others benefit more by understanding the concepts behind each formula. I prefer to tutor in math and physics, and especially with real world application problems. I hope to help students improve their standardized test scores...
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Bachelor of Science, Mechanical Engineering
ACT Composite: 34
ACT English: 34
ACT Math: 35
Maggie: La Grange Park tutor
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Bachelor in Arts, Economics/ Molecular, Cellular, and Developmental Biology
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1600
SAT Math: 800
SAT Verbal: 800
Mark: La Grange Park tutor
Certified Tutor
...am a recent Yale graduate with a B.S in chemical engineering. I have over 5 years of experience tutoring a wide range of subjects, and I am very passionate about math and science. My favorite part of tutoring is instilling confidence into students and making them feel that they can understand and enjoy a subject.
Education & Certification
Bachelor of Science, Chemical Engineer
ACT Composite: 35
ACT English: 34
ACT Math: 33
Miriam: La Grange Park tutor
Certified Tutor
...only improve in their academic potential, but also become engaged with the material and understand the purpose of what they are learning. I have always applied my students' feedback on what they want to learn in our sessions and strive to build their confidence in their academic skills. Outside of teaching, I enjoy long distance...
Education & Certification
Bachelor in Arts, Religious Studies
ACT Composite: 33
ACT English: 34
ACT Reading: 35
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