
Alex: Des Plaines English tutor
Certified English Tutor in Des Plaines, IL
...fortunate to tutor students of all ages and in a variety of subjects. I received a BA in International Relations and Economics from the University of Wisconsin-Madison, and more recently completed my MBA program at the University of Southern California. My business school classmates and I took pride in offering group tutoring in subjects such as stats, economics, finance, etc., and I still feel ardently that the best way to fully understand a subject is...
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University of Wisconsin-Madison - Bachelor in Arts, Economics
University of Wisconsin-Madison - Bachelor in Arts, International Relations
University of Southern California - Masters in Business Administration, Real Estate
University of Southern California - Masters in Business Administration, Finance

Rebecca: Des Plaines English tutor
Certified English Tutor in Des Plaines, IL
...knowledge and confidence that you can carry forward. My favorite subjects to tutor 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, being with friends and family, traveling the...
Education & Certification
Northwestern University - Bachelors, Psychology
University of Chicago SSA - Masters, Social Work

Ariela: Des Plaines English tutor
Certified English Tutor in Des Plaines, IL
...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 way you package and organize information is the most important part of teaching it to someone else, and that understanding someone's method of processing this information is the easiest...
Education & Certification
University of Chicago - Current Undergrad, Theater & Performance Studies

David: Des Plaines English tutor
Certified English Tutor in Des Plaines, IL
...engaging and relevant manner so that we can all learn and achieve success. One-on-one tutoring is an effective technique, particularly for explaining and modeling math, and I enjoy seeing students attitudes toward school 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...
Education & Certification
Drake University - Bachelor of Science, Education, History
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Ellie: Des Plaines English tutor
Certified English Tutor in Des Plaines, IL
...change issues about which they are most passionate. This experience inspires my desire to educate young students; to provide them the tools to be leaders, whether that be in the classroom, on the playing field, or in their community. My time as a youth soccer coach and tutor of my little brother and his friends has further bolstered my love of teaching. Given my extensive experience and longtime passion for math and applied math subjects,...
Education & Certification
University of Chicago - Bachelor in Arts, Economics

Rushi: Des Plaines English tutor
Certified English Tutor in Des Plaines, IL
...at Northwestern University in Evanston, and teaching has always been a passion of mine. From my younger brother to my years of informal tutoring experience, I have developed the skills necessary to help others become successful. I enjoy the genuine process of developing a relationship with someone and cultivating that relationship, whether it be academic, personal, or professional. I enjoy working with others towards a common goal and helping all parties be mutually successful.
Education & Certification
Northwestern University - Current Undergrad, Industrial Engineering

Molly: Des Plaines English tutor
Certified English Tutor in Des Plaines, IL
...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 part of my academic training. As a Tutor, I can do more than simply help students with homework. My approach to aiding them is three-fold. I will work to:...
Education & Certification
Columbia University in the City of New York - Bachelor in Arts, History
Northwestern University - Masters, Elementary Education

Kayla: Des Plaines English tutor
Certified English Tutor in Des Plaines, IL
...I tutor a number of subjects, but I am most excited about English, Literature, and Spanish. I love helping students who are frustrated by the reading and writing portions of tests approach them from a different angle and overcome their anxieties about the testing process. I firmly believe in tailored, communicative teaching, working with the interests and strengths of each student to help them improve as much as possible. In my spare time I love...
Education & Certification
University of Wisconsin Madison - Bachelor in Arts, English Language & Linguistics, Spanish Literature (Minors in TESOL and European Studies)

Annie: Des Plaines English tutor
Certified English Tutor in Des Plaines, IL
...I completed chemistry, physics, and biology at Northwestern and organic chemistry at Harvard. Following these courses I took a job as a medical editor for a pediatric surgical practice. This job involves extensive research on complex medical subjects, compiling and analyzing research results, and writing papers for publication. I obtained a Master's in Medical Sciences this past year at Loyola University Chicago. And after all this hard work I was accepted to medical school! While...
Education & Certification
Northwestern University - Bachelor in Arts, Psychology minor Global Health Studies
Loyola University-Chicago - Master of Arts, Medical Sciences

Christopher: Des Plaines English tutor
Certified English Tutor in Des Plaines, IL
...Chicago in 1-on-1 and small group settings. I am currently working toward a TEFL certification that would allow me to teach English as a foreign 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...
Education & Certification
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign - Bachelors, Psychology
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