David: Forest Park ASPIRE test prep instructor
...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 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...
Education & Certification
- Drake University - Bachelor of Science, Education, History
- State Certified Teacher
Subject Expertise
- ASPIRE
- SSAT
- ACT
- SAT
- +37 subjects
Lee: Forest Park ASPIRE test prep instructor
...back individual, but I like to push my students. I know that every student is able to do well and I really enjoy helping them along their path to success. But being laid back, I am also good at relaxing a student and helping point out what is important and what is not. In my...
Education & Certification
- Northwestern University - Bachelor of Science, Biomedical Engineering
- Northwestern University - Master of Science, Biomedical Engineering
Subject Expertise
- ASPIRE
- PSAT
- ACT
- SAT
- +41 subjects
Katherine: Forest Park ASPIRE test prep instructor
...teaching stems from my love of learning! I believe education is the answer to so many of our questions, both personal and communal. My goal is always to make lessons both challenging and fun. I believe instilling confidence in my students is just as important as teaching subject material. It is invaluable that students have...
Education & Certification
- University of Wisconsin-Madison - Bachelors, English & French
- Arizona State University - Masters, Creative Writing
Subject Expertise
- ASPIRE
- SAT Subject Tests
- SAT
- ACT
- +35 subjects
Ilana: Forest Park ASPIRE test prep instructor
...learn differently, so I aim to develop an individualized approach for each student in order to make the most of our time together. While I am not being a tutor, I am a musician. In addition to singing, I play the violin and viola and dabble in everything from Bach to bluegrass to covers of...
Education & Certification
- Northwestern University - Bachelor of Science, Cognitive Science
Subject Expertise
- ASPIRE
- SSAT
- SAT Subject Tests
- Advanced Placement
- +80 subjects
Katelin: Forest Park ASPIRE test prep instructor
...schools and high schools in the Chicagoland area over those past ten years. In addition to being a classroom teacher, I have also provided tutoring in Math, Science, and test prep. I am confident that my students improve in their subject area and showcase this improvement through constant record-keeping throughout and after each session. As...
Education & Certification
- University of Illinois - Bachelor of Science, Communication
- National Louis University - Master of Arts Teaching, Masters in Teaching Secondary Science
Subject Expertise
- ASPIRE
- PARCC
- ISAT
- SAT Subject Tests
- +42 subjects
Mike: Forest Park ASPIRE test prep instructor
...their critical thinking abilities and to 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...
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
- SAT
- PSAT
- GED
- +85 subjects
Sonjanita: Forest Park ASPIRE test prep instructor
...with Chicago area youth as an educator/facilitator since 1995 - facilitating direct instruction coursework for youth in private, public, and alternative educational settings; as well as, with non-profit organizations and three area museums. I also have over seventeen years of experience creating educational resources and curricula for private, public, alternative, and charter schools; as well...
Education & Certification
- University of IL - Chicago - Bachelor in Arts, English
- National Louis University - Masters, Administration and Supervision
- State Certified Teacher
Subject Expertise
- ASPIRE
- SAT
- SSAT
- ACT
- +140 subjects
Jasmine: Forest Park ASPIRE test prep instructor
...experience teaching in urban secondary charter schools. It is my goal to design engaging curricula and educational experiences that encourage rigor, a love for learning, and a quest for innovation. A recent client earned a perfect score on the HSPT and others have seen growth both in their knowledge of Math & Science skills as...
Education & Certification
- Howard University - Bachelor of Science, Biology, General
- School of the Art Insitute of Chicago - Masters in Education, Arts, General
Subject Expertise
- ASPIRE
- HSPT
- SAT
- ACT
- +41 subjects
Stuart: Forest Park ASPIRE test prep instructor
...a bachelor's degree in Communications, but have shown an aptitude for math and science throughout my academic career. There are so many resources available online that one could get lost in the breadth of information. I'm here to hone in on what makes you want to learn so that we can work together to help...
Education & Certification
- University of Missouri-Columbia - Bachelor in Arts, Communication, General
Subject Expertise
- ASPIRE
- GED
- ACT
- MAP
- +68 subjects
Remington: Forest Park ASPIRE test prep instructor
...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 talk through the problems. My job is to steer you in the right...
Education & Certification
- University of Maryland - Bachelor in Arts, Psychology, Criminology
- University of Chicago - PHD, Physics
Subject Expertise
- ASPIRE
- CLEP
- PSAT
- CAHSEE
- +77 subjects
Eman: Forest Park ASPIRE test prep instructor
...I am passionate about English, Literature, and Math. In my experience I have helped struggling students read with fluency. I believe that education is necessary for improved quality of life and opens up many different opportunities. In my free time I enjoy hanging out with friends and family, going on walks, and baking.
Education & Certification
- University of Illinois at Chicago - Bachelor of Science, Health Sciences, General
Subject Expertise
- ASPIRE
- SCAT Exam
- TEAS
- Florida EOC Assessment
- +210 subjects
Jena: Forest Park ASPIRE test prep instructor
...in elementary school. I was ready. My love for learning turned into a love for sharing what I know. Observing my favorite teachers, instructors and mentors, I could sense that they were not only teaching me, but were open to learning themselves. I carry their lessons with me today. These teachers were great not only...
Education & Certification
- Northwestern University - Bachelors, Communications- Radio/Television/Film
- Northwestern University - Medill School of Journalism - Masters, Reporting
Subject Expertise
- ASPIRE
- ACT
- PSAT
- High School English
- +43 subjects
Adrianna: Forest Park ASPIRE test prep instructor
...7th grade English/Language Arts teacher at Gary Comer College Prep Middle 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...
Education & Certification
- Rice University - Bachelor in Arts, Sociology and Policy Studies
Subject Expertise
- ASPIRE
- ISEE
- SAT Subject Tests
- PARCC
- +74 subjects
John: Forest Park ASPIRE test prep instructor
...toward tutoring mine have been for all learning types in various academic subjects. While my tutoring students gain much from their experiences from me, I equally gain so much insight and knowledge from the students I tutor. I have a passion for learning and my goal is to help every student I tutor to cultivate...
Education & Certification
- Loyola University-Chicago - Bachelor in Arts, Communication, General
- Loyola University-Chicago - Master of Social Work, Social Work
Subject Expertise
- ASPIRE
- GED
- GATE/ TAG
- California Proficiency Program (CPP)
- +455 subjects
Alyssa: Forest Park ASPIRE test prep instructor
...English, Literature, and Drama. I am a strong believer in the importance of education, and I truly strive to instill a genuine curiosity and desire to learn in my students. In my spare time, I enjoy reading Shakespeare, trying different types of tea, and playing with my dog, a yellow lab named Jack.
Education & Certification
- Columbia College Chicago - Bachelor in Arts, Early Childhood Education
Subject Expertise
- ASPIRE
- ACT
- PSAT
- History
- +53 subjects
Sarah: Forest Park ASPIRE test prep instructor
...highly competitive universities such as the University of Michigan, Georgetown University, Northwestern and the University of Chicago. (I'm also an alum of the University of Notre Dame and the University of Michigan, so I'll be sure you not only do well on the test, but that you'll be ready for the work once you're a...
Education & Certification
- University of Notre Dame - Bachelors, Psychology
- Providence College - Masters, Secondary Education
Subject Expertise
- ASPIRE
- PARCC
- ACT
- SAT
- +48 subjects
Jennifer: Forest Park ASPIRE test prep instructor
...not provide answers or a quick and simple fix, I will provide students with guidance and encouragement as they work through problems and learn to apply familiar concepts to unfamiliar situations. I also believe strongly in teaching "to the student," and therefore adapt my teaching to fit each individual's needs and learning styles. By pinpointing...
Education & Certification
- Amherst College - Bachelor in Arts, French
- State Certified Teacher
Subject Expertise
- ASPIRE
- SAT
- PSAT
- ACT
- +36 subjects
Love: Forest Park ASPIRE test prep instructor
...from Kelley School of Business, Indiana University. I studied Information Systems with a major in Business Intelligence and Analytics. I also did a two year fellowship with Teach for India where I got the chance to teach students. I believe that teaching requires a lot of hard work and effort as it is very important...
Education & Certification
- DigiPen Institute of Technology - Unknown, Computer Science
- Kelley School of Business - Master of Science, Information Systems
Subject Expertise
- ASPIRE
- SAT Subject Tests
- CLEP
- ACT
- +67 subjects
Ben: Forest Park ASPIRE test prep instructor
...Education (Ma.M.Ed.) program at Depaul University. My background in math, along with my teaching and tutoring experience, will allow me to help my students understand the content of their coursework and develop analytical abilities. I'm a former basketball player and am currently an assistant coach for Tilden High School's varsity basketball team. My other hobbies...
Education & Certification
- University of Michigan - Bachelor in Arts, Economics
- DePaul University - Masters, Mathematics Education
Subject Expertise
- ASPIRE
- SAT
- CLEP
- ACT
- +48 subjects
Tyler: Forest Park ASPIRE test prep instructor
...Medical Device Sales and in Mortgage Lending. However, my true passion has always been education and at this point in my life I feel it is imperative to align my career satisfaction with how I dedicate myself professionally to society. I am extremely self-motivated, I enjoy working with young minds (because they're often the most...
Education & Certification
- Indiana University - Bachelors, Biological Sciences
Subject Expertise
- ASPIRE
- CLEP
- PSAT
- Advanced Placement
- +61 subjects