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Salma: Portage English tutor
Certified English Tutor in Portage, IN
...Illinois at Chicago, and I am majoring/studying in Criminology and Psychology. Because of this, I consider myself an expert in any AP history, psychology, or government courses. These are subjects in which I am particularly passionate and continue to research. When it comes to tutoring, every student is different, especially when it comes to learning,...
Education & Certification
University of Illinois at Chicago - Bachelor of Science, Criminology

Lori: Portage English tutor
Certified English Tutor in Portage, IN
...God, each with different abilities and strengths. I believe every child can learn and I promote a growth mindset. My curriculum is theme-based, developmentally appropriate, and focuses on four domains(social/emotional, physical, cognitive, and language). Families are the cornerstone of Learning. It is my mission to partner with parents in having each child reach his or...
Education & Certification
Indiana Wesleyan University - Bachelor of Science, Early Childhood Education

Fatoumata: Portage English tutor
Certified English Tutor in Portage, IN
...students are the same so this approach allows us to customize my teaching to the students learning style while also maximizing our time together. In addition to tutoring French and anything writing & literature related, I also tutor MCAT biology and MCAT CARS. I am a 1x MCAT taker and I scored a 130 and...
Education & Certification
Bryn Mawr College - Bachelor in Arts, Religious Studies
Northwestern University - Non Degree Master, Biology, General
Feinberg school of Medicine - Doctor of Medicine, Premedicine

Kelsey: Portage English tutor
Certified English Tutor in Portage, IN
...language and culture since 7th grader and continue to learn more about the Spanish language. I have studied abroad in Seville and also lived in Madrid, Spain for a year improving my Spanish skills. I am very passionate about the language and sharing that passion with others. I have also taught Spanish to students grades...
Education & Certification
Butler University - Bachelor in Arts, Middle School Teaching
DePaul University - Master of Arts, Spanish

Allison: Portage English tutor
Certified English Tutor in Portage, IN
...politics. I love reading in my spare time, and am excited to hear students' perspectives on literature. I teach tricks to look for and track literary devices, such as color-marking. As a Political Science major, my coursework included courses on the U.S. system, political thought, and international politics. Part of the fun of tutoring is...
Education & Certification
Trinity University - Bachelor in Arts, Political Science and Mandarin

Sara: Portage English tutor
Certified English Tutor in Portage, IN
...Urbana-Champaign where I majored in History and minored in Secondary Education. I am in my first year of teaching high school social studies in Chicago. My teaching endorsements are in psychology, political science, geography, sociology, and anthropology. For the last 5 years, I have been a part of the Golden Apple Scholar program in Illinois...
Education & Certification
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign - Bachelor in Arts, History

Quinn: Portage English tutor
Certified English Tutor in Portage, IN
...main areas of speciality are French and English writing, reading, and grammar. In addition to scoring perfectly on the SAT Writing and Verbal sections, I have completed graduate-level coursework and an honors thesis at Northwestern University. Having lived and worked in Paris, France, I am capable of teaching French comprehension and structure with confidence and...
Education & Certification
Northwestern University - Bachelors, Performance Studies, French minor
SAT Verbal: 800
SAT Writing: 800

Guillory: Portage English tutor
Certified English Tutor in Portage, IN
It is my personal goal to instill confidence, encouragement, goal setting, provide support, and push students toward their personal growth for the present and for the future.
Education & Certification
DePaul University - Bachelor in Business Administration, Business Administration and Management
DeVry Universitys Keller Graduate School of Management-Illinois - Master of Arts, Education

Sarah: Portage English tutor
Certified English Tutor in Portage, IN
...in Kinesiology I hope to help offer my knowledge, patience and desire to help others learn through personalized tutoring meant to meet each child's academic goals by broadening their understanding of different topics and helping them develop the skills necessary to problem solve and/or articulate themselves to the best of their availability.
Education & Certification
University of Michigan-Ann Arbor - Bachelor of Science, Biological and Physical Sciences

Saneha: Portage English tutor
Certified English Tutor in Portage, IN
...also prepped high school students for Standardized Tests, specifically on the ACT English portion. I enjoy working students all of all ages to help build concentration and make their studies feel less intimidating. My teaching method varies with what works best for the student I am tutoring. In our initial talks, we can figure out...
Education & Certification
University of Illinois at Chicago - Bachelor in Arts, Psychology
University of Illinois at Chicago - Doctor of Medicine, Premedicine
ACT Composite: 32
ACT English: 36
ACT Math: 32

Alrick: Portage English tutor
Certified English Tutor in Portage, IN
...with experience working with diverse learners. A graduate of the University of Minnesota-Twin Cities, I am qualified to teach U.S. history, world history, world literature, geography and Spanish. I have experience tutoring students for the PSAT, SAT and ACT and my students have shown tremendous growth in test scores. I have taught language, literature and...
Education & Certification
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities - Bachelor in Arts, Spanish and Iberian Studies
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities - Doctor of Philosophy, Spanish and Iberian Studies

Paula: Portage English tutor
Certified English Tutor in Portage, IN
...of Arts in English. After college, I promptly went back to school and finished my pre-Med requirements. However, life experiences drew me towards teaching. I started with teaching ACT test prep to students, but I have since taught for seven years at traditional schools in the Chicago area. I have taught Biology, Forensics, Anatomy and...
Education & Certification
Wellesley College - Bachelor in Arts, English
National Louis University - Master of Arts Teaching, Education of Individuals in Secondary Special Education Programs

Margaret: Portage English tutor
Certified English Tutor in Portage, IN
...Communications and my MFA from UMKC in Acting/Directing. I have been teaching grades 5-college for almost 20 years. I am currently teaching Speech (Public Speaking) and Acting at Oakton Community College in Skokie, IL. My speech classes focus heavily on good writing and research skills to help students have a solid foundation from which to...
Education & Certification
University of Wisconsin-Madison - Bachelor in Arts, Communication, General
University of Missouri-Kansas City - Master of Fine Arts, Acting

Stripe: Portage English tutor
Certified English Tutor in Portage, IN
...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 the piece will come together; I promise. I believe education comes in a variety of forms, and as a tutor I...
Education & Certification
University of Nebraska-Lincoln - Bachelor in Arts, English
University of Nebraska-Lincoln - PHD, English

Lisa: Portage English tutor
Certified English Tutor in Portage, IN
...in 1948 that speaks to the repercussions of fuzzy writing, and 2) Strunk and White, "The Elements of Style". Both of these are not only entertaining, but timeless and worth reading and rereading. Both speak to the importance of making every word count. Becoming a strong editor of your own work is something I will...
Education & Certification
University of Kansas - Bachelors, English
University of Missouri-Kansas City - Masters, English

Karla: Portage English tutor
Certified English Tutor in Portage, IN
...a strong passion for education and helping students to excel in their academic abilities. I have been a teacher for more than 20 years. Using innovative strategies and instruction, I take great pride in helping students build confidence in their current skills, meet or exceed their targets, and develop a love for learning through remote...
Education & Certification
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign - Bachelor of Science, Education
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign - Masters in Education, Curriculum and Instruction
Northcentral University - Doctor of Philosophy, Education

Evelyn: Portage English tutor
Certified English Tutor in Portage, IN
...I have been teaching for 10 years. Before becoming a teacher, I worked as a behavior analyst throughout Chicagoland. I have worked with students as young as 3 years old up to 19 years old. I became a teacher after I realized how much I enjoyed teaching people new skills and seeing them make improvements....
Education & Certification
Kent State University - Bachelor in Arts, Psychology
Saint Xavier University - Master of Arts, Special Education

Weilong: Portage English tutor
Certified English Tutor in Portage, IN
...in Genetic Counseling at Northwestern's Feinberg School of Medicine. As a genetic counselor, I try to take genetic information and explain it to patients in a easy to understand, digestible way. I do the same thing in my tutoring, trying to make sure that every student gets the tailored, detailed help that they need to...
Education & Certification
University of Maryland-College Park - Bachelors, Cell Biology/Theatre
ACT Composite: 35
ACT English: 36
ACT Math: 35

Matt: Portage English tutor
Certified English Tutor in Portage, IN
...higher education. I have a Bachelors Degree in Mass Communications from Saint Xavier University, and a Master's Degree in Education from Loyola University. My extensive experience in education ranges from teaching in a traditional classroom setting and non-traditional settings to children and adults. Being fluent in Spanish, I have experience teaching Spanish to English speakers...
Education & Certification
Saint Xavier University - Bachelor in Arts, Mass Communications
Loyola University-Chicago - Master of Arts, Elementary Education

Jennifer: Portage English tutor
Certified English Tutor in Portage, IN
Chemistry major with a math minor at SIU. I have a passion for learning and love to help others learn!
Education & Certification
Southern Illinois University Carbondale - Bachelor of Chemistry, Chemistry
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