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Adam: Elgin Graduate Test Prep tutor
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...to become a doctor, experiences throughout my life have prepared me to make the decision to become a doctor. I remember discovering in kindergarten that I was a highly empathetic person. The first job that I dreamed of was becoming a veterinarian because of my love for animals. Being the first member of my family to...
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University of Nebraska at Lincoln - Bachelors, Biochemistry
Medical college - PHD, Medicine
Karishma: Elgin Graduate Test Prep tutor
Certified Graduate Test Prep Tutor in Elgin, IL
...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 them improve along the way.
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Northwestern University - Bachelor in Arts, English/Psychology
ACT Composite: 34
ACT English: 35
ACT Math: 34
Levente: Elgin Graduate Test Prep tutor
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...assistant for Differential Equations for 3 semesters, where I organized and led study sessions, graded assignments, etc. At different points in my college career, I also worked as a mentor for Calculus 1-3 and a project manager for a higher level engineering course. Currently, I work as a derivatives trader in Chicago, so I'm constantly...
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University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign - Bachelor of Science, Industrial Engineering
GRE Quantitative: 170
May: Elgin Graduate Test Prep tutor
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...and tutored math for standardized testing such as the SAT Subject Math and AP Calculus. Helping struggling students achieve high scores in standardized testing has been one of the most rewarding experiences - it boosts students' confidence and at the same time gives them the desire to learn more and tackle harder problems. Chinese is...
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Bryn Mawr College - Bachelor in Arts, Computer Science & Biology
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1490
SAT Math: 800
James: Elgin Graduate Test Prep tutor
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...in 2013 while working on my bachelor's degree, and have been doing so ever since. I have tutored several students in a variety of subjects in math and physics, from algebra 1 up through college level calculus, including ACT test prep. Working one on one with students to help them achieve their academic goals has...
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Illinois Institute of Technology - Bachelors, Architectural Engineering
ACT English: 31
ACT Math: 32
ACT Reading: 34
Madeline: Elgin Graduate Test Prep tutor
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...math and reading tutor at Kumon North America, and, more recently, I worked closely with WashU students as a Teaching Assistant (TA) for the Management Communication and Managerial Accounting classes. In my experience teaching, the most memorable lessons are those that connect the material to real-life scenarios. I strive to help my students apply their...
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Washington University in St Louis - Bachelor of Science, Accounting and Finance
ACT Composite: 33
ACT English: 35
ACT Reading: 32
Jhonatan: Elgin Graduate Test Prep tutor
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...the University of Chicago with this exact focus in mind for my students and learned to tutor them on complex topics ranging from evolution to sickle cell disease in a way that resonates best with their diversity of learning styles. I have come to believe in a tutoring style that prioritizes establishing a sound conceptual...
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University of Chicago - Bachelors, Biological Sciences, Specialization in Neuroscience
ACT English: 34
ACT Reading: 31
Remington: Elgin Graduate Test Prep tutor
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...to begin graduate school as a PhD Student in Condensed Matter Physics. I am currently working at an experimental physics lab at the University of 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...
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University of Maryland - Bachelor in Arts, Psychology, Criminology
University of Chicago - PHD, Physics
Rachel: Elgin Graduate Test Prep tutor
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...can learn anything as long as they have 1) the right mentality, and 2) a good teacher. I hope to be the latter. For test prep, I am eligible to tutor all the tests I myself have taken: SAT, ACT, GMAT, and GRE. Most of my tips will come from my own personal experience taking...
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Yale University - Bachelors, Economics
University of Chicago Booth School of Business - Masters, MBA (Masters in Business Administration)
GMAT: 760
GRE: 330
GRE Quantitative: 168
Alice: Elgin Graduate Test Prep tutor
Certified Graduate Test Prep Tutor in Elgin, IL
I am a chemistry student at Bates college. I have experience tutoring students from ages 4 up to undergraduate student. I primarily tutor maths and sciences. I also have a lot of experience with standardized testing.
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Bates College - Bachelor of Science, Chemistry
GRE: 333
Mackenzie: Elgin Graduate Test Prep tutor
Certified Graduate Test Prep Tutor in Elgin, IL
...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 my passion on to the individuals...
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Northwestern University - Bachelor in Arts, Economics
ACT Composite: 35
ACT English: 35
ACT Math: 33
Christopher: Elgin Graduate Test Prep tutor
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...language abroad. With Varsity Tutors, I tutor a wide range of subjects including biology, algebra, and English, as well as ACT and GRE prep. I employ a student-centered teaching style, encouraging students to think independently and draw their own conclusions about the content. In my free time, I enjoy appreciating and composing music and literature,...
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University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign - Bachelors, Psychology
ACT Composite: 32
ACT English: 35
ACT Math: 31
Luke: Elgin Graduate Test Prep tutor
Certified Graduate Test Prep Tutor in Elgin, IL
...that these experiences have shaped me into a very versatile educator. My past as well as my personal passion for teaching and science is obvious during each tutoring session. Through engagement, inquiry, modelling, scaffolding, reciprocal teaching, games, mnemonics, videos, images, and a variety of other methods, I will do everything I can to help my...
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University of Scranton - Bachelors, Biology, General
SUNY at Binghamton - Masters, Biology Adolescent Education
Peter: Elgin Graduate Test Prep tutor
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...unique and illuminate subjects in innovative ways ignites his passion for teaching, where the name of the game is to work with learners to find an approach that works for them. I have tutored in both the SAT and the GRE. In my free time I love to watch movies, follow and partake in sports,...
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Carleton College - Bachelors, Cinema and Media Studies
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1510
SAT Math: 760
SAT Verbal: 700
Elizabeth: Elgin Graduate Test Prep tutor
Certified Graduate Test Prep Tutor in Elgin, IL
...change management consultant with six years of experience teaching at the college level at the Illinois Institute of Technology, DePaul University, and Northeastern Illinois University. I love teaching, love coming up with creative examples to help make material relatable and accessible for students, and love seeing the "light bulb" go off when a difficult concept...
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University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign - Bachelor of Science, Psychology
Illinois Institute of Technology - Master of Science, Industrial and Organizational Psychology
ACT English: 31
ACT Reading: 34
Jonathan: Elgin Graduate Test Prep tutor
Certified Graduate Test Prep Tutor in Elgin, IL
...a way that makes sense to them. My tutoring philosophy revolves around the Socratic method: namely, I try to help the student discover the subject for themselves versus me simply giving them the answers. I believe that (guided) personal discovery leads not only to greater understanding, but greater knowledge retention as well. Additionally, as someone...
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Macalester College - Bachelor in Arts, Biology, General
Stripe: Elgin Graduate Test Prep tutor
Certified Graduate Test Prep Tutor in Elgin, IL
...and Literature. In my experience, a lot of people fear writing because they think theyre not good at it. I enjoy trying to ease this tension because I see writing as an art and a way to express how we feel about ourselves and the world we live in. One word at a time and...
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University of Nebraska-Lincoln - Bachelor in Arts, English
University of Nebraska-Lincoln - PHD, English
Matt: Elgin Graduate Test Prep tutor
Certified Graduate Test Prep Tutor in Elgin, IL
...well as the MCAT exam. I place a high emphasis on content comprehension in preparation for standardized tests, as well as in other coursework. I also enjoy teaching Spanish, in which I am proficient. I lived in Seville, Spain during the fall of 2014, and I believe that repeated conversation practice is one of the...
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University of Wisconsin-Madison - Bachelors, Biology, Spanish
ACT Composite: 34
ACT English: 34
ACT Math: 36
Michael: Elgin Graduate Test Prep tutor
Certified Graduate Test Prep Tutor in Elgin, IL
...recent graduate of the University of Chicago with a BA in English and a MA in the Humanities. My specialties are tutoring in test prep, writing, and reading. I am more than happy to spend time on my students outside of our organized sessions to ensure everyone meets their goals. Please do not hesitate to...
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University of Chicago - Bachelor in Arts, English Language and Literature
University of Chicago - Master of Arts, Humanities
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1470
SAT Math: 700
SAT Verbal: 700
Elizabeth: Elgin Graduate Test Prep tutor
Certified Graduate Test Prep Tutor in Elgin, IL
...of Paulo Freire, I insisted on student-centered learning, creating a safe environment in which my students could explore their deepest thoughts, sharing what was appropriate with their peers. My students are motivated and engaged with their studies; together we form a circle of learning in which all are expert critical thinkers. My task, as I...
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DePaul University - Bachelors, English & Linguistics
DePaul University - Masters, English & Linguistics/ Also hold TESOL credentials from College of Teachers, U.K.
University of Malta - PHD, Theology
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