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Jim: Oak Park English tutor
Certified English Tutor in Oak Park, IL
...destiny in the direction of their choice is my challenge as an educator. A well oiled classroom is imperative when you're in charge of 30+ students. The downside, however, is that some of those students will slip through the cracks if they are not given enough attention. Upon earning my degree in English Education at Illinois State University, I realized after my first year of teaching that most students in Chicago Public Schools were reading...
Education & Certification
Illinois State University - Bachelors, English
Illinois State University - Masters, Education
Leah: Oak Park English tutor
Certified English Tutor in Oak Park, IL
Learning is a process. Learning should include examples of how you apply learning to life. I have taught all grade levels and most subjects. I find students learn best when motivated by meaning and applicability. I believe in active learning. When teaching, my philosophy is to embed thinking skills and common sense modeling, to teach students how to utilize resources and problem solve.
Education & Certification
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill - Bachelor in Arts, Special Education
Kutztown University of Pennsylvania - Master of Arts, Instructional Technology
Areeg: Oak Park English tutor
Certified English Tutor in Oak Park, IL
...desire in helping others pass the SLP praxis exam with confidence and with a good skill set. I love communication and language which is why I also have a desire to teach American Sign Language and Arabic. I believe learning is a never ending process and that each person learns a different way; that is why I am here to show you my strategies and teach you skills that have helped me throughout my journey.
Education & Certification
Collins College - Associate in Science, American Sign Language (ASL)
Governors State University - Bachelor of Science, Communication Sciences and Disorders
Lewis University - Master of Science, Speech-Language Pathology
Angela: Oak Park English tutor
Certified English Tutor in Oak Park, IL
Hello. Education has always been an important part of my life. I hold a Bachelor's Degree in Speech and Hearing Science and Master's Degree in Gerontology and Long Term Care Administration. I believe that everyone may learn differently, but certainly has the potential to succeed. I look forward to the opportunity to get to know students and assist them in achieving their educational goals! I possess a relaxed, creative, multi-dimensional teaching approach.... I believe everyone has...
Education & Certification
Ohio State University - Bachelors, Speech and Hearing Science
Miami University-Oxford - Masters, Gerontology
David: Oak Park English tutor
Certified English Tutor in Oak Park, IL
...believe that we are all different. Despite our learning differences, everyone is granted an equal education and being an equal teacher entitles us to accept our own biases. In order to become positive people, as well as effective teachers and students, we must work together to obtain a better understanding of our world through effective education. It takes education and applicable knowledge to become a better person. I am here to help.... My personal philosophy of...
Education & Certification
Concordia University-Chicago - Current Undergrad, Secondary Education English
Anne: Oak Park English tutor
Certified English Tutor in Oak Park, IL
...are my lifelong hobby, passion, and career. I have taught high school and college students for the past 20 years, and I would enjoy helping you with these subjects. I have plenty of skills and practice with enabling students to read more efficiently and effectively and to communicate their ideas. Literature and persuasive essay writing are some of my favorite topics, but I also excel at personal writing, reading for comprehension, research writing, and many...
Education & Certification
University of Chicago - Bachelor in Arts, English
University of Chicago - PHD, English
Dawn: Oak Park English tutor
Certified English Tutor in Oak Park, IL
I am a Mom of five children and I have been an educator for over 25 years. I have a passion and excitement for teaching and learning. I believe in connecting with my students then together we can tackle the academics. I believe every child can learn and children learn differently! So if one way doesn't work for them, then we will try a different way . Finally, we have to have fun!
Education & Certification
Eastern Illinois University - Bachelors, Elementary education
Saint Xavier University - Masters, Reading specialist
Jeremy: Oak Park English tutor
Certified English Tutor in Oak Park, IL
...been tutoring on-and-off for years now and my approach is always one of mutual respect and understanding. I take the time to understand what your learning style is to best develop a plan for you to succeed. Starting with a strong academic foundation on the principles of the language is always a great place to start, but I also love to incorporate music, pop culture, sports, and news into the lessons so you can see...
Education & Certification
Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus - Bachelors, Spanish
Indiana University-Bloomington - Masters, Marketing
Matthew: Oak Park English tutor
Certified English Tutor in Oak Park, IL
I am a historian, currently working on my PhD at Loyola University Chicago. I have over six years experience as a tutor or instructor, and have helped hundreds of students improve their writing and score higher on essays and exams. I am engaging, encouraging, and skilled at individualizing instruction.
Education & Certification
The University of Texas at Tyler - Bachelor in Arts, History
University of Chicago - Master of Arts, Social Sciences
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1510
SAT Verbal: 800
SAT Writing: 720
Alexandra: Oak Park English tutor
Certified English Tutor in Oak Park, IL
...Sciences program that heavily emphasized biochemistry, anatomy, and molecular biology. As an undergraduate, I double majored in natural sciences and psychology. During my education, I also conducted 3 years of psychology and psychiatry research and was recently published in a major scientific journal. In addition to this experience, I have been working for a private company to edit and proofread admissions essays and term papers for the past year. In that time I have edited...
Education & Certification
University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus - Bachelors, natural sciences and psychology
Rutgers University-New Brunswick - Masters, Biomedical Sciences
Kayla: Oak Park English tutor
Certified English Tutor in Oak Park, IL
As a teacher, my goal is to ensure that each students knows that I care about them, want them to succeed, and I will work to personalize their learning to ensure student growth.
Education & Certification
Welch College - Bachelor of Science, Elementary School Teaching
Pedro: Oak Park English tutor
Certified English Tutor in Oak Park, IL
...completed a Masters degree in Global Technology and Development and I would like to help other students by tutoring them. My main areas are Spanish and English, and international-related subjects. I can also help in tutoring students who are writing essays. I am very flexible and I truly want to meet the needs of my students. I have a friendly personality and am good at making students feel comfortable, especially those who are learning languages.
Education & Certification
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign - Bachelors, Economics
Arizona State University - Masters, Global Technology and Development
Marisa: Oak Park English tutor
Certified English Tutor in Oak Park, IL
...undergraduate students in multi-genre creative writing. I received my BA from Wheaton College in English and my MFA from the Iowa Writers' Workshop in poetry and literary translation. My favorite subjects to tutor are college personal statements and creative writing because both require students to reflect on their lives and experiences. I believe in personalized, equitable education, promoting creativity. I often assign readings and curriculum with BIPOC and Queer representation. When I'm not tutoring, I...
Education & Certification
Wheaton College (Illinois) - Bachelor in Arts, English Composition
University of Iowa - Master of Fine Arts, Creative Writing
Amber: Oak Park English tutor
Certified English Tutor in Oak Park, IL
...Master's in Education Candidate at Northwestern University, and will begin teaching high school biology in Chicago this upcoming fall. I completed my undergraduate degree at Northwestern University in 2019, majoring in both Biological Sciences (concentrating in Genetics and Genomics) and in German. I have experience working with students of all ages, including elementary, middle, and high school. I am consistently energized by the opportunity to see students grow and develop! I also love to run,...
Education & Certification
Northwestern University - Bachelor in Arts, Biology, General
Northwestern University - Master of Science, Biology Teacher Education
ACT Composite: 32
ACT English: 34
ACT Math: 31
Cynthia: Oak Park English tutor
Certified English Tutor in Oak Park, IL
...teaching philosophy immensely. As I grew up, I realized not everyone has the same background. I began volunteering with my mom when I was in elementary school. I loved helping out at Special Olympics and working with students who had various disabilities. Once I was in high school, I continued volunteering and started to use my knowledge of the Spanish language to communicate with younger children in a program for students at-risk. It was a...
Education & Certification
Roosevelt University - Bachelor in Arts, Reading Teacher Education
Olivet Nazarene University - Masters in Education, Reading Teacher Education
Jeremey: Oak Park English tutor
Certified English Tutor in Oak Park, IL
...Taylor and I am a senior at Chicago State University. I am double majoring in English Media and African American studies and also attended the University of Illinois at Chicago. I have always had a passion for writing and have put a tremendous amount of time into perfecting my craft. Due to the fact that I am also fascinated with history, I have practiced argumentative essays assigned in these classes for over a decade. Throughout...
Education & Certification
Chicago State University - Current Undergrad Student, English Composition
Laurie: Oak Park English tutor
Certified English Tutor in Oak Park, IL
Hello, I am a recent graduate with a Liberal Arts degree with a major in Biology, a minor in Spanish, and a concentration in pre-medicine. A multidisciplinary education has taught me to be well versed in all subjects, including writing intensive courses.... By teaching effective study techniques, and providing resources, I can help a student become an independent learner.... I help students stay motivated through the establishment of goals, and keeping track of progress.... When difficulty...
Education & Certification
Carthage College - Bachelors, Biology minor in Spanish
Eliora: Oak Park English tutor
Certified English Tutor in Oak Park, IL
I am very passionate about helping students become the best they can be. I am not here to give all the answers, but rather to help students reach the answers themselves. My end goal is not to help students through one class, or one assignment, but to help them develop the tools they will use for the rest of their academic careers, and hopefully, the rest of their lives.... I would help them find one aspect...
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Earlham College - Bachelors, English, Minors in Computer Science and Medieval Studies
Lewis: Oak Park English tutor
Certified English Tutor in Oak Park, IL
...teacher, it is always my goal to present material as clearly as possible and, whenever possible, have students think out for themselves what the problem at hand is and what possible solutions are. I have worked with a wide variety of students including children and adults, native and nonnative speakers, with various goals for improving their English language abilities, foreign language, math skills and other challenges. I hope students find me approachable and that I...
Education & Certification
University of Oregon - Bachelor in Arts, French
Northwestern University - PHD, Linguistics
Shea: Oak Park English tutor
Certified English Tutor in Oak Park, IL
...John Meehan. This quote is a direct reflection of me and my mission as a teacher. Ever since I started teaching 5 years ago, I have been committed to accommodating the needs of each individual student, and instilling a lifelong love of learning in all of my students. As a very passionate, caring, nurturing, and knowledgeable teacher, I thrive on the success of my students ??? our future. As a tutor with Varsity Tutors, I???m...
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Western Illinois University - Bachelors, Computer Science
National-Louis University - Masters, Teaching
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