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Bachelor in Arts, American Studies

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Certified Tutor
...makes me happier and more proud than seeing my students break through a (figurative) ceiling in their understanding of a subject. I've found that this happens when the student is engaged and challenged, while having a playful attitude about learning. Not every subject starts out as fun for students, but working on it in the...
Education & Certification
Bachelor in Arts, East Asian Studies
Master of Arts, Jazz Studies
ACT Composite: 32
ACT Math: 33
ACT Reading: 36

Andrew: Elmwood Park tutor
Certified Tutor
I graduated from Oberlin College in 2013 with a degree in music and have been playing piano since the age of 5. I am familiar with a number of techniques, including the Taubman-Golandsky methodology. I enjoy teaching music theory, history, and how to play by ear.
Education & Certification
Bachelor in Arts, Music History, Literature, and Theory

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...for many other on-campus and professional publications, as well as writing and recording news shows as News Director of the radio station. I have a lot of energy and passion for writing and I have been told that I have a talent for spreading that spirit. I am realistic, straight-forward, and can express critiques fairly...
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Bachelor in Arts, Creative Writing

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...old." I've heard people say it means that you're never too old to learn, or if you're still learning when you're old that means you've been living well. I believe that we are always learning, we can't help it. Human beings are naturally curious. No matter the age, learning is a two way process. In...
Education & Certification
Bachelor in Arts, East Asian Studies
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...old History Major enrolled at Oberlin College from Westchester New York. During my time in highschool I had a lot of trouble learning from tutors because information was often displayed in terms of lists to be memorized. I find that the best way to tutor is not through memorization, but through helping the client to...
Education & Certification
Bachelor in Arts, History

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...been a camp counselor, reading and writing tutor, and teaching assistant for many years and I'm here to help students reach their full potential. Working with people, especially children and teenagers, is my passion, and I am looking forward to all of the opportunities I will have to connect with, instruct, and learn from students.
Education & Certification
Bachelor in Arts, Political Science and Government

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...majors are Mathematics, Chemistry and Biochemistry and I plan on attending medical school right after graduating. I am a student athlete: part of the Swim and Dive team and the Track and Field team. It is my passion to help young kids exceed in the academic world through: help understand difficult concepts, create better studying...
Education & Certification
Bachelor in Arts, Mathematics
Bachelor of Science, Chemistry
SAT Math: 750

Dan: Elmwood Park tutor
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...where I received a BA with honors in Comparative Literature. I just returned from a year teaching English in a French lyce (high school) and hope to carry over my teaching experience abroad into well-honed tutoring on this platform. My specialties are ESL, test preparation, and humanities subjects, especially literature, philosophy, US history and French...
Education & Certification
Bachelor in Arts, Foreign Languages and Literatures, General
SAT Math: 740
SAT Verbal: 800
GRE Verbal: 168

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...the key to accomplishing anything you set out to do, believing in yourself. As a teacher for over 15 years, I see my role, first and foremost, as supporting students see that they can do anything they set their minds to. With a positive mindset, we can tackle whatever content we need to. I have...
Education & Certification
Bachelor in Arts, Political Science and Government
Master of Science, Elementary School Teaching

Emily: Elmwood Park tutor
Certified Tutor
...can succeed on their own. That means my approach adapts to a student's individual strengths, interests, and goals. I have a deep respect for the process of learning. In my experiences as a learner and a teacher, I have seen how small strategies make a big difference, and I am excited to work with you...
Education & Certification
Bachelor in Arts, Creative Writing
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1570
SAT Math: 760
SAT Verbal: 800

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Certified Tutor
Anyone can learn anything with the right amount of effort and passion!
Education & Certification
Bachelor in Arts, Political Science and Government
Certificate, Database Management

Julli: Elmwood Park tutor
Certified Tutor
...something, the better you learn it. So, I like to prepare my students to become learners and teachers of whatever it is they are having difficulty with while having fun because learning is meant to be filled with laughter and it is meant to be fun! So let's put the fun back into learning! I...
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Bachelor in Arts, Political Science and Government
Master of Science, Language Interpretation and Translation

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Certified Tutor
...Now, I am a professional drummer and master of the gig economy. I believe that reading and writing are the most important skills a person should develop for success in any industry because they facilitate the clear communication that is required to collaborate with others, and so I work to instill in students a love...
Education & Certification
Bachelor of Fine Arts, Jazz Studies

Tim: Elmwood Park tutor
Certified Tutor
...ability to read well, and reading well has less to do with speed than with patience and focus. Now more than ever young people need practice in slowing down and thinking critically about written texts. This discipline, essential both to democratic discourse and the negotiation of private choices in one's life, can be fostered in...
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Bachelor in Arts, Creative Writing
Doctor of Philosophy, General Literature

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Certified Tutor
...having been through the stresses of applying for colleges, grad schools, and other types of programs, to give back and ensure that you have the tools and skills necessary to reach your academic goals. I have taught and tutored a variety of core subjects for many years, and am happy to share knowledge and best...
Education & Certification
Bachelor in Arts, Religious Studies
SAT Verbal: 780
GRE: 315
GRE Quantitative: 152

James: Elmwood Park tutor
Certified Tutor
...at Oberlin college of arts and sciences. I am currently a sophomore, and a member of the varsity baseball team. I am also a passionate musician; I play violin, viola, ukulele, and guitar. Other interests include crosswords, sudokus, and reading. I have been tutoring all throughout high school and in college, and have a passion...
Education & Certification
Bachelor in Arts, Astrophysics

Patrick: Elmwood Park tutor
Certified Tutor
I am an experienced math/physical science/computer science tutor. I am committed to ensuring my students gain the knowledge and problem-solving strategies they need to excel at the covered subjects.
Education & Certification
Current Undergrad Student, Mechanical Engineering
ACT Composite: 35
ACT English: 36
ACT Math: 36

William: Elmwood Park tutor
Certified Tutor
...future students! I'm excited to start working with you all. My name Will and I'm currently a student and writing tutor at Oberlin College. I'm here to help you develop your own writing voice and ability, as well as to engage with your ideas themselves. I'm certain we'll be able to make good progress and...
Education & Certification
Current Undergrad Student, East Asian Studies
ACT Composite: 33
ACT English: 34
ACT Math: 31

Alexander: Elmwood Park tutor
Certified Tutor
...of different ages, covering numerous topics. I am currently a rising senior in college, majoring in Environmental Science and English. I run cross country and track at school. I am also an avid reader, basketball player/fan, and musician. I am familiar with the impact a great tutor can have on an individual's learning, and I...
Education & Certification
Bachelor in Arts, Environmental Science
ACT English: 35
ACT Math: 31
ACT Reading: 35
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