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...gave me strong conceptual foundations that found me fascinated by mathematics as a discipline. So when I entered college, I put my two loves of teaching and mathematics together as a "Mathematics For Teaching" major at UCLA. In five years, I earned my bachelor's degree, CA Single Subject Teaching Credential in Mathematics, and Master's in...
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Bachelor of Science, Mathematics
Master of Arts, Education

Katie: Villa Park tutor
Certified Tutor
...excitement for learning and make an impact on the student's life. I find it incredibly rewarding to help a student improve in a subject and enjoy the class more. In particular, I thoroughly enjoy editing papers and teaching someone how to become a better writer. I write for a publication on my college's campus and...
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Current Undergrad Student, Political Science and Government
ACT Composite: 33
ACT English: 35
ACT Math: 33

Sean: Villa Park tutor
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...someone to act as a student's equivalent of a personal trainer, I can help you do better. The subjects that I am most skilled in tutoring are physics, mathematics, and machine learning because they are the subjects relevant to my degrees: B.A. cum laude in physics with math minor from University of Pennsylvania, M.S. in...
Education & Certification
Bachelor in Arts, Physics
Doctor of Philosophy, Physics
SAT Math: 800
SAT Verbal: 770

Eitan: Villa Park tutor
Certified Tutor
...approach wherein I do my best to mold my teaching style to the needs of the student. I take pride in the fact that my approach to tutoring is such that I want to ensure long-term academic success for students. I do not and will not do the work for them. My ultimate goal is...
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Bachelor in Arts, Economics

Jonathan: Villa Park tutor
Certified Tutor
...became a college mentor with Area Relief Ministries (The Hub Club) in Jackson, Tennessee. As a college mentor, I worked with disadvantaged youth from underperforming schools in East Jackson. During our yearly Black History Program, I incorporated how sound and music became a way for Blacks to remain connected to their African heritage while simultaneously...
Education & Certification
Bachelor in Arts, History
Master of Arts, African American Studies

Kishan: Villa Park tutor
Certified Tutor
...putting everything together to achieve success. I have over four years of experience as a tutor at UCLA and with Kaplan. I have worked with over 200 students who have achieved classroom and academic success. I enjoy investing my own time to make yourself successful. I can provide outside resources and personal tips so you...
Education & Certification
Bachelor of Science, Biology, General
ACT Composite: 34
ACT English: 31
ACT Math: 34

Nora: Villa Park tutor
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...artistry and freedom of expression that comes with the Spanish language, reading, and writing. Similarly, I enjoy the brain game of puzzle solving that comes with algebra. I believe that the most successful students are those who are taught the material, not just to do well on an exam, but also to have the information...
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Bachelor of Science, Psychobiology

Stephanie: Villa Park tutor
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...a former English teacher and life long learner who remains passionate and enthusiastic about teaching children and adolescents. I have studied literature since I was young and continue to be an avid reader, writer, and lover of the arts. I have over ten years of experience tutoring and teaching, and I absolutely love it!
Education & Certification
Bachelor in Arts, English
Master of Arts, Education

Jae: Villa Park tutor
Certified Tutor
...and will take time to assess where a student is struggling and then address any misunderstandings of math concepts. My personal philosophy of teaching is that anyone can learn mathematics if they put enough effort and persevere. It may not come easy to understand it at first but with the right instruction and practice, it...
Education & Certification
Bachelor of Science, Mathematics
Master of Arts, Education

Greg: Villa Park tutor
Certified Tutor
...There are different skill levels created for understanding student's math skills. Basic students have a basic understand of arithmetic, below basic students are having a hard time understanding math concepts, far below basic students don't understand anything about math. Many can't count! At the end of year, in June, Harmony Elementary was one of highest...
Education & Certification
Bachelor in Arts, History
Masters in Education, Curriculum and Instruction

Karlan: Villa Park tutor
Certified Tutor
...with different ways of viewing the world around us. The same is true of students of mathematics. There may be rules, formulas, and strategies that are the same, but learning how to think through these different ideas is what will create a great mind and great scores on homework, quizzes and exams!
Education & Certification
Bachelor in Arts, Music Theory and Composition
Masters in Education, Mathematics Teacher Education

Noor: Villa Park tutor
Certified Tutor
...taken 2+ years of chemistry, biology, anatomy, etc. I hope to obtain my M.D. in the future and work towards a DrPH as well. In my free time, I love to explore the city, go to museums, national parks, and just adventure with my friends. But sometimes I like those quiet days reading about astrophysics...
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Bachelor of Science, Human Biology
Master of Science, Public Health

Joseph: Villa Park tutor
Certified Tutor
...Public Health. I received my Bachelor's in biology at UCLA. As a Californian, I enjoy sunny weather and eating avocados. Previously, I have taught math and computer skills to students (grades 3-5) in after-school programs. I also taught English conversation skills to English as a Second Language (ESL) students. Teaching is a big passion of...
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Bachelor of Science, Biology, General
Master in Public Health, Public Health
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1530
SAT Math: 800
SAT Writing: 750

Mary Anne: Villa Park tutor
Certified Tutor
...knowing what to focus on with my students, so that they learn exactly what they need to know in the most efficient way possible. I am super patient, and I really love seeing my students make progress. I also feel like I learn as much from my students as they learn from me, and it...
Education & Certification
Bachelor in Arts, Political Science and Government
Master in Public Health, Public Health

Zoe: Villa Park tutor
Certified Tutor
...a degree in International Development Studies, and I am currently working for a nonprofit in New York City as a Business Development Intern. My strengths lie in essay writing and research, as well as basic Spanish speaking skills. I love helping others out in whatever way possible, including giving college, internship, and interview advice.
Education & Certification
Bachelor in Arts, Development Economics and International Development

Jon: Villa Park tutor
Certified Tutor
...in the classroom during the school year, outside during a summer camp, or on the playground in an after school program, I've always coupled an ability to teach concepts effectively with a sense of joy and genuine fun. Teaching doesn't have to be dry and boring, and enthusiasm to learn is contagious if channeled in...
Education & Certification
Bachelor in Arts, Sociology

Michael: Villa Park tutor
Certified Tutor
...plan is applying to MD/PhD programs and PhD programs in the next two years for neurology or neuroscience. I currently work as a researcher at Kennedy Krieger Institute studying the molecular etiology and mechanisms of enterovirus-D68- mediate acute flaccid myelitis (AFM). My master's thesis was on ubiquitination and protein insolubility in model olfactory epithelial cells...
Education & Certification
Bachelor of Science, Neuroscience
SAT Math: 720
SAT Writing: 700

Richard: Villa Park tutor
Certified Tutor
...my occupational passion in writing. I have been a civil trial lawyer for 41 years. Though being in the courtroom is an experience like few others, writing has been the part of the practice I have most enjoyed. Captivated by writing, I set out to write and publish two nonfiction books unrelated to the law....
Education & Certification
Bachelor in Arts, Political Science and Government
Juris Doctor, Legal Studies

Claire: Villa Park tutor
Certified Tutor
I've always loved learning and have a passion to help others understand and learn as well! I want help break down intimidating concepts into simpler terms and help people understand how applicable these concepts are in their own life. Learning shouldn't be a drag-- it's fun!
Education & Certification
Bachelor in Arts, Music Performance
Certificate, Music Therapy

Justin: Villa Park tutor
Certified Tutor
...majored in Classics at Ohio State University, graduating summa cum laude with research distinction in Classics in 2010. Following my graduation from Ohio State, I began the Classics Ph.D. program at UCLA. Seven years later, in 2017, I graduated from UCLA with a dissertation on Alexander the Great, the original source of my interest in...
Education & Certification
Bachelor in Arts, Classics
Doctor of Philosophy, Classics
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