Andrew: Jefferson Park PSAT course instructor
...I am a great tutor because of my broad experience in tutoring many different subjects, so that I have a wide variety of approaches to help all types of students master the material. I also believe that, in my German tutoring especially, I'm very systematic, so that my students have a strong grammar foundation on...
Education & Certification
- Oberlin College and Conservatory - Bachelors, German Studies and Voice Performance
- DePaul University - Masters, Voice Performance
Subject Expertise
- PSAT
- ACT
- SAT
- Languages
- +26 subjects
Jack: Jefferson Park PSAT course instructor
I'm a recent grad from Northwestern (B.A. in Theatre and Economics) who loves teaching and learning. I love helping other people achieve their goals and helping students find ways to be their best selves. Excited to meet and work with Chicagoland's students!... First sessions always start with discussion of a subject's foundations. If we nail these, the rest of the learning becomes ten times easier.
Education & Certification
- Northwestern University - Bachelors, Economics/Theatre
Subject Expertise
- PSAT
- ACT
- Advanced Placement
- ACT Writing
- +67 subjects
Ruth: Jefferson Park PSAT course instructor
...from the University of Chicago in 2016 with a B.A. in English and Theatre. I then got my M.S.Ed from Northwestern. I have worked with children of all ages in various capacities, including teaching, and I find that the best way for students to learn is to have fun and engage them.... Learning is most effective when the student is having fun, and the best way to learn is to teach.
Education & Certification
- University of Chicago - Bachelor in Arts, English Lang./Lit. and Theatre and Performance Studies
Subject Expertise
- PSAT
- SAT
- SAT Subject Tests
- ACT
- +43 subjects
David: Jefferson Park PSAT course instructor
...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 present themselves and their ideas honestly, and I think with a little coaching any student can be a successful writer.
Education & Certification
- Drake University - Bachelor of Science, Education, History
- State Certified Teacher
Subject Expertise
- PSAT
- SSAT
- HSPT
- ACT
- +37 subjects
Ellie: Jefferson Park PSAT course instructor
...local high school about community engagement through the lens of philanthropy. Through this, I have the unique opportunity to empower students to become leaders in their community; to provide them a platform to change issues about which they are most passionate. This experience inspires my desire to educate young students; to provide them the tools...
Education & Certification
- University of Chicago - Bachelor in Arts, Economics
Subject Expertise
- PSAT
- SAT Subject Tests
- SAT
- Reading
- +53 subjects
Nandini: Jefferson Park PSAT course instructor
...find it to be incredibly rewarding. As I am continuing my education, tutoring is an enjoyable way for me to give back to the academic community and help other students achieve their goals! I thoroughly enjoyed learning anatomy in both undergrad and PT school, and it is definitely a strong suit of mine. I have...
Education & Certification
- University of Arizona - Bachelor of Science, Health Sciences, General
Subject Expertise
- PSAT
- HSPT
- SAT
- CogAT
- +51 subjects
Jaya: Jefferson Park PSAT course instructor
...was a member of the National Honors Society which was my first experience with tutoring. I am currently a volunteer at the University of Minnesota Masonic Children's Hospital, and I help patients and siblings with homework and reading there, as well. I am passionate about the life sciences and the French language, and I love...
Education & Certification
- University of Minnesota, Twin Cities - Bachelors, Genetics & French
Subject Expertise
- PSAT
- ACT
- SAT
- SAT Subject Tests
- +65 subjects
Mackenzie: Jefferson Park PSAT course instructor
...school and elementary school students in math, science, and English and I love tutoring in each subject equally. Eventually, I see myself going to medical school and researching topics related to viral diseases which I've been interested in since a very young age. I'm very passionate about the subjects I teach and hope to pass...
Education & Certification
- Northwestern University - Bachelor in Arts, Economics
Subject Expertise
- PSAT
- SAT
- GED
- SAT Subject Tests
- +113 subjects
Ben: Jefferson Park PSAT course instructor
...a 2009 graduate of the University of Chicago in Statistics and Political Science. I have been a tutor for test prep (including ACT, SAT, LSAT and AP testing), academic and creative writing, and general academic assistance for three years. When I am not tutoring, I am doing data science for a start-up, playing basketball, or...
Education & Certification
- University of Chicago - Bachelors, Political Science and Government
Subject Expertise
- PSAT
- SAT Subject Tests
- SAT
- ACT
- +81 subjects
Karishma: Jefferson Park PSAT course instructor
...develop study strategies such as using flashcards or translating a sentence they had spoken aloud that day in their heads for extra language practice. I am very excited to be able to tutor again and to work with students. There is nothing more rewarding than seeing a previously struggling student excel and to have helped...
Education & Certification
- Northwestern University - Bachelor in Arts, English/Psychology
Subject Expertise
- PSAT
- ACT
- SAT
- SAT Subject Tests
- +58 subjects
Quinn: Jefferson Park PSAT course instructor
My main areas of speciality are French and English writing, reading, and grammar. In addition to scoring perfectly on the SAT Writing and Verbal sections, I have completed graduate-level coursework and an honors thesis at Northwestern University. Having lived and worked in Paris, France, I am capable of teaching French comprehension and structure with confidence...
Education & Certification
- Northwestern University - Bachelors, Performance Studies, French minor
Subject Expertise
- PSAT
- TOEFL
- Advanced Placement
- SAT
- +51 subjects
Gabriel: Jefferson Park PSAT course instructor
...research at NYU's Center for Neural Science and preparing to write my BA on James Joyce's Ulysses. I'm extremely versatile with expertise in a range of subjects and really enjoy helping students learn. I also excel at standardized testing and am excited to share the strategies that made me successful. In my free time, some...
Education & Certification
- University of Chicago - Bachelor in Arts, Fundamentals & Computational Neuroscience
Subject Expertise
- PSAT
- Advanced Placement
- SAT
- SAT Subject Tests
- +54 subjects
Anna: Jefferson Park PSAT course instructor
...Program in Medical Education. I attended the Bergen County Academies in New Jersey, a selective, application-based magnet school, for high school. I have tutored in various subjects for a number of years, particularly in English, Reading Comprehension, Biology, Essay Editing/Writing Support, and SAT/ACT test prep. I love tutoring and I'm excited to help my students...
Education & Certification
- Northwestern University - Bachelor in Arts, Anthropology
- Northwestern University - Doctor of Medicine, Biomedical Sciences
Subject Expertise
- PSAT
- SAT
- ACT
- SAT Subject Tests
- +31 subjects
Rebecca: Jefferson Park PSAT course instructor
...possible level. I also think it is important that learning is not just for one assignment or one test, but rather that it sticks with you to build a solid foundation of knowledge and confidence that you can carry forward. My favorite subjects to tutor include English, SAT test preparation, math, and psychology. My approach...
Education & Certification
- Northwestern University - Bachelors, Psychology
- University of Chicago SSA - Masters, Social Work
Subject Expertise
- PSAT
- SSAT
- ACT
- SAT
- +53 subjects
Gabriel: Jefferson Park PSAT course instructor
...the most experience tutoring for the PSAT, SAT and college admissions essays, as well as math, English literature and Spanish to middle school students). My favorite subject to tutor is Math because it was my favorite as a child and adolescent. I love interacting and getting to know those students with whom I work because...
Education & Certification
- Harvard University - Bachelor in Arts, History and Literature
- University of Chicago - PHD, Comparative Human Development
Subject Expertise
- PSAT
- SAT
- Graduate Test Prep
- SAT Math
- +51 subjects
Anna: Jefferson Park PSAT course instructor
...belief that they key to success in academics is true understanding. When a student understands why something works, memorization becomes a tool that is only rarely needed. Students who understand concepts can also tackle complex and challenging questions with confidence. As a tutor, I work to ensure that my students fully understand the material with...
Education & Certification
- University of Wisconsin-Madison - Current Undergrad, Music Performance
Subject Expertise
- PSAT
- ACT
- Advanced Placement
- High School English
- +52 subjects
Remington: Jefferson Park PSAT course instructor
...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 direction and help you reach...
Education & Certification
- University of Maryland - Bachelor in Arts, Psychology, Criminology
- University of Chicago - PHD, Physics
Subject Expertise
- PSAT
- SAT
- CAHSEE
- SAT Subject Tests
- +77 subjects
Lee: Jefferson Park PSAT course instructor
...centered around Math, Chemistry, Biology and Physics, so I can work with a student on more than one class at a time. I also have a lot of experience with test prep and love working with students who need help with standardized tests. I'm a laid back individual, but I like to push my students....
Education & Certification
- Northwestern University - Bachelor of Science, Biomedical Engineering
- Northwestern University - Master of Science, Biomedical Engineering
Subject Expertise
- PSAT
- SAT
- ACT
- ASPIRE
- +41 subjects
Kyle: Jefferson Park PSAT course instructor
...classes. More specifically, I specialize in high school and college-level math/science courses: algebra, geometry, trigonometry, pre-calculus, calculus, physics and chemistry. Test prep for ACT, SAT, GMAT and GRE are also included. I'm extremely patient and will always take the time to ensure students understand the concepts in a way that is clear to them. I'm...
Education & Certification
- University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign - Bachelor of Science, Civil Engineering
Subject Expertise
- PSAT
- SAT Subject Tests
- ACT
- SAT
- +56 subjects
Gabe: Jefferson Park PSAT course instructor
...ourselves function. My enthusiasm has helped me make science and math engaging and accessible to the students I work with. My experience includes teaching middle school, high school, and college students in both subject specific review and test preparation. I have an approach that is centered around finding the root cause of a students struggles,...
Education & Certification
- Wesleyan University - Bachelors, Neuroscience and Behavior
Subject Expertise
- PSAT
- ACT
- SAT Subject Tests
- ISEE
- +40 subjects