
Hallie: Burr Ridge English tutor
Certified English Tutor in Burr Ridge, IL
...tutor a wide range of subjects, including literature, history, writing, Spanish, and Algebra. I am particularly passionate about preparations for standardized testing, including the SATs and AP exams, and helping students through the college application process. My hope is that the support I provide to struggling students will empower them to expand their academic curiosity...
Education & Certification
Skidmore College - Bachelors, theater

Rebecca: Burr Ridge English tutor
Certified English Tutor in Burr Ridge, IL
...include English, SAT test preparation, math, and psychology. My approach to tutoring is to meet the student where they're at and go from there. I find that this way we can build a productive tutoring relationship where I can help individualize learning to each person's particular learning style. Outside of academic interests, I enjoy cooking,...
Education & Certification
Northwestern University - Bachelors, Psychology
University of Chicago SSA - Masters, Social Work

Ariela: Burr Ridge English tutor
Certified English Tutor in Burr Ridge, IL
...condensing and re-communicating facts or tasks, so that they become comprehensible to someone who may not understand them the first time around. It is not just my success at standardized tests or in my classes that will make me a great tutor, but also this skill and enthusiasm about learning. I understand that sometimes, the...
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University of Chicago - Current Undergrad, Theater & Performance Studies

Katarina: Burr Ridge English tutor
Certified English Tutor in Burr Ridge, IL
...Chicago. Finally, I am pursuing a career in medicine and have been accepted to medical school earlier this year. I look forward to being a tutor because I believe in that all students deserve an opportunity to excel in school. I approach learning as a conversation. I hope to build off of students knowledge and...
Education & Certification
University of Michigan-Ann Arbor - Bachelors, Evolutionary Anthropology

Minu: Burr Ridge English tutor
Certified English Tutor in Burr Ridge, IL
...believe in incentives. I believe that setting small treats for each goal you reach will motivate you to do better, as long as you set your mind to it. I have a passion to teach and see others grow better as a student! I hope that as your tutor, I can help you be a...
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Saint Louis University-Main Campus - Current Undergrad, Biology, General

Marvin: Burr Ridge English tutor
Certified English Tutor in Burr Ridge, IL
...kids how to read, write, and do math. Because I loved doing those in school, and I'll be teaching that this up coming school year. To have a struggling reader all of a sudden love reading and attack hard words never before tried is the best feeling in the world. I believe education should be...
Education & Certification
The University of Chicago - Bachelor in Arts, Economics

Samantha: Burr Ridge English tutor
Certified English Tutor in Burr Ridge, IL
...continued to help many high school seniors with college application essays. While I tutor a variety of subjects, I am very passionate about helping students improve their reading and writing skills, and I really enjoy helping students with Critical Reading and Writing portions of Standardized Tests. I love working with students and helping them realize...
Education & Certification
Northwestern University - Current Undergrad, Political Science & Legal Studies

Daria: Burr Ridge English tutor
Certified English Tutor in Burr Ridge, IL
...traveled to several different European countries. After my contract finished, I spent two months traveling through Spain. My favorite subjects to tutor are literature based, as that is where my interests lie. I enjoy discussing books with my students and helping them realize the subtle nuances of the author's language. I also enjoy helping my...
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University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign - Bachelor in Arts, French Language, Literature

Jack: Burr Ridge English tutor
Certified English Tutor in Burr Ridge, IL
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

Ilana: Burr Ridge English tutor
Certified English Tutor in Burr Ridge, IL
...understand that sometimes all it takes to understand a difficult concept is to explain it in a few different ways. We all 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...
Education & Certification
Northwestern University - Bachelor of Science, Cognitive Science

Oliver : Burr Ridge English tutor
Certified English Tutor in Burr Ridge, IL
...students in a patient and individualized manner so that they can achieve their academic and intellectual goals, utilizing positive reinforcement to maintain and build self-esteem. I'm a native Spanish speaker who has lived in Colombia and Argentina and even published news stories in the latter country. In short, I'm my best when teaching reading, writing,...
Education & Certification
Northwestern University - Bachelor of Science, Journalism, International Relations

Benjamin: Burr Ridge English tutor
Certified English Tutor in Burr Ridge, IL
...achieve your desired grade/score, but see how the different concepts relate to each other in the bigger picture. The more important part is to critically think about the subject matter in other, more unfamiliar contexts. Also, in my math subjects, I seek to provide personal secrets in realms including quicker computation strategies, unique acronyms for...
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University of Notre Dame - Bachelor of Science, Finance

Brandon: Burr Ridge English tutor
Certified English Tutor in Burr Ridge, IL
I'm a 4th year at the University of Chicago, and I love teaching. I'm elated to help others learn and gain confidence in subjects that may not be their strong suit today. Also, I want to give students the tools to succeed in subjects outside of what we directly cover. ... When I teach someone something, I want them to know the material well enough that they feel comfortable teaching it to someone else.
Education & Certification
University of Chicago - Bachelors, Public Policy, Psychology

James: Burr Ridge English tutor
Certified English Tutor in Burr Ridge, IL
...ACT test prep. Working one on one with students to help them achieve their academic goals has been a deeply rewarding experience for me. I cherish the opportunity to share my skills and experience with my students, and I make their success my highest priority. I believe that with hard work and the proper guidance...
Education & Certification
Illinois Institute of Technology - Bachelors, Architectural Engineering

Zac: Burr Ridge English tutor
Certified English Tutor in Burr Ridge, IL
...This semester, I am volunteering at an afterschool program where I am tutoring a middle school student in various subject areas.I am forever grateful to my personal ACT tutor for helping me get into the college of my dreams, so I definitely love to teach the ins and outs of that test. In addition to...
Education & Certification
Vanderbilt University - Bachelors, Human and Organizational Development

Ben: Burr Ridge English tutor
Certified English Tutor in Burr Ridge, IL
...While working with students on topics from math to music theory to test prep, I hope to draw on my multidisciplinary background to effectively give each student a solid understanding of the subject matter at hand. Overall I am very easy going and enjoy working will all age groups and at all academic levels. I...
Education & Certification
Oberlin College - Bachelor in Arts, Economics

Andrea: Burr Ridge English tutor
Certified English Tutor in Burr Ridge, IL
I currently attend the University of Chicago, where I major in Political Science and Biology. When I'm not spending hours reading Nietzsche, I'm doing improv comedy and graphic design. I'm currently pursuing a career in advertising/consulting, and in my spare time I eat mini tacos and watch Louis CK stand-up comedy. ... Teaching is about taking something complex and making it easy to understand. I like to focus a lot on students' questions, as they give...
Education & Certification
University of Chicago - Current Undergrad, Political Science/Biology

Kris: Burr Ridge English tutor
Certified English Tutor in Burr Ridge, IL
...currently work as a Teaching Assistant at a public school in Chicago through the University of Chicago's Neighborhood School Program. I also volunteer with Maroon Tutor Match, a UChicago organization that matches low-income middle and high students with college tutors. Before starting college, I led SAT groups at The Learning Lodge in East Lyme, Connecticut.
Education & Certification
University of Chicago - Current Undergrad, Political Science and Government

Ali: Burr Ridge English tutor
Certified English Tutor in Burr Ridge, IL
...instilling my academic curiosity in others. Finding even one facet of a subject that really piques a student's interest can make them think of learning as an engaging, exciting endeavor instead of an onerous chore. Call me an idealist, but I think learning should be fun! Though I keep the tone of my sessions light,...
Education & Certification
Northwestern University - Bachelor in Arts, Theatre with Premed

Molly: Burr Ridge English tutor
Certified English Tutor in Burr Ridge, IL
...with a variety of needs. I can also tutor students through high school and college in History and Spanish as I hold degrees in both subjects from Columbia University. I am highly qualified to tutor Writing at all levels - from elementary to adult professional writing - as I have written two distinguished theses as...
Education & Certification
Columbia University in the City of New York - Bachelor in Arts, History
Northwestern University - Masters, Elementary Education
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