Steve
Certified Tutor
...National-Louis University in Secondary Education. I have worked for 15 years as an Actuary (a retirement plan mathematician), eight years managing a bookstore and teaching youth in a church, and six years as a public school Math teacher. I tutor Middle School Math, Pre-algebra, Algebra, Geometry, Pre-calculus, Calculus, Statistics and ACT/SAT Math. My favorites are...
Education & Certification
Bachelor of Science, Probability and Statistics
Master of Arts Teaching, Secondary Education
State Certified Teacher
Zach
Certified Tutor
...Music, and although I now sing and play flute around the Chicagoland area, I simply couldn't resist also enrolling at Columbia College Chicago to pursue studies in Acoustics. At Northern, I tutored various subjects for two years and grew to love the act of teaching and sharing knowledge. I especially enjoy working on test prep,...
Education & Certification
Music Performance
ACT Composite: 34
ACT English: 33
ACT Math: 35
Laura
Certified Tutor
...on my undergraduate degree in Biology at Northern Illinois University I started tutoring chemistry, biology, and math. This tutoring experience sparked my passion for teaching. After graduating I started working toward a Master of Science in Teaching at Portland State University. While in graduate school I tutored math and chemistry and was a teaching assistant...
Education & Certification
Bachelor of Science, Biological Sciences
Masters, Science Teaching
Luis
Certified Tutor
...While I tutor a broad range of subjects, I am most passionate about chemistry, physics, biology, and math. In my experience helping struggling students is a matter of time and mentoring before they dominating a topic. I am a strong believer in preparing students in the science, technology, and engineering fields. In my spare time,...
Education & Certification
Bachelor of Science, Chemistry
Master of Science, Physical Chemistry
PHD, Physical Chemistry
Masters in Business Administration, Business Administration and Management
Ingrid
Certified Tutor
...since I am a native of Austria. I grew up in Chicago and attended and graduated from Northern Illinois University Teachers College with a B.S in Elementary Education and a M.S. in Curriculum and Instruction graduating cum laude. I also am a gifted certified educator K-12th grade and teach online philosophy classes for the University...
Education & Certification
Bachelor of Science, Elementary Education
Master of Science, Curriculum and Instruction
Matthew
Certified Tutor
...and interpreter for over six years, and I also spent a portion of my undergraduate studies in Madrid, Spain. My formal education in Spanish is what sparked my passion for language in general, but it is my many memories and experiences living and experiencing Spanish culture that drove me to carry out my fervor for...
Education & Certification
Bachelor in Arts, Spanish Translation & Business
Cheryl
Certified Tutor
...actress). Growing up I was fascinated with Abraham Lincoln and the untimely passing of such a prominent public figure. I loved every trip to the Chicago Historical Society (known today as the Chicago History Museum) as a child. I enjoyed reading about the Puritans and the Native American culture. At this point I'm comfortable classifying...
Education & Certification
Bachelor in Arts, History
Master of Arts, Public History
Doctor of Philosophy, American history
Pamela
Certified Tutor
...(Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages), but I also teach elementary school subjects. I studied Elementary Education and Anthropology in my undergraduate studies. Since I have a love for travel and learning about other cultures, I have lived and worked in three foreign countries; I taught English to university students in Kyrgyzstan through the...
Education & Certification
Bachelor in Arts, Anthropology
Masters, TESOL
Mathilde
Certified Tutor
...a hardworking and highly organized person who is able to work independently and efficiently. In addition, my experience with working with people of different backgrounds and cultures as well as traveling has enabled me to gain very strong communication skills and an open mind. I am a native speaker of French and I have experience...
Education & Certification
Bachelor in Arts, French
Asha
Certified Tutor
...so that students may critically think, problem solve, and learn how to be independent learners. I make it my goal to show students just how what they're learning does relate to real life, by pulling on what they already know, and building on top of that. I have an undergraduate degree in French language from...
Education & Certification
Bachelor in Arts, French
Master of Arts, TESOL
Kevin
Certified Tutor
...I particularly enjoy tutoring because I am able to help so many students become familiar with concepts that are so very important in today's world! By sharing my background and experience, I look forward to helping students learn and master financial, management and business skills they will be able to apply throughout their personal and...
Education & Certification
Bachelors, Management
Masters, Finance
Jay
Certified Tutor
...English at Northern Illinois University and currently work as a professor at an Atlanta university. I have taught middle school, high school, and college English. I have expertise in all language arts areas and test prep, such as the SAT, ACT, and GRE tests. I also have experience helping students prepare for the SSAT and...
Education & Certification
Bachelors, English
PHD, English
Andy
Certified Tutor
...easy to understand. I have several years of work experience educating the general public on topics in technology, environmental studies, earth science, and astronomy. I take genuine interest in increasing awareness and understanding of the world around us. Outside the classroom I enjoy amateur astronomy, photography, and outdoor adventures like hiking, biking, and traveling.... I believe that anyone can learn and understand anything. Given the right tools, a good mentor, a little time, and hard work,...
Education & Certification
Bachelors, Earth Science
Kimberly
Certified Tutor
...elementary public school teacher for nine years. As a self-contained and also departmentalized teacher I have worked with most grades level 1 through 8. Currently, I work for Matteson School District. I wanted to offer my passion for education, skills, and time to those who would benefit from additional support academically outside of the traditional...
Education & Certification
Bachelors, Bachelors of Science in Elementary Education
Katelynn
Certified Tutor
I am a young, vibrant teacher with a strong passion for education. I believe that education is the most powerful tool anyone can have, and I am here to help your student find success and confidence! Motivating and inspiring students is my favorite (and most important) part of my job.
Education & Certification
Bachelors, Elementary Education
Current Grad Student, Curriculum and Instruction with Teacher Leader Endorsement
ACT Composite: 31
ACT English: 32
ACT Reading: 32
Peggy
Certified Tutor
I am an experienced tutor in English, composition, reading, and social studies. I am available to tutor levels from elementary through college.
Education & Certification
Bachelors, Elementary Education
PHD, Adult Continuing Education
Joe
Certified Tutor
...time acquiring with others and helping make it theirs, too. I particularly enjoy tutoring mathematics and science to educate and inspire the next generation of scientists and engineers. My favorite subjects to teach are physics and astronomy. Outside of academia, amateur astronomy, along with grilling and watching and reading science fiction are my hobbies.... When tutoring I teach students how to ask the appropriate questions to help them solve their problems. I start by asking leading...
Education & Certification
Bachelors, Physics
Masters, Applied Physics
ACT Math: 31
Hervé
Certified Tutor
I enjoy meeting new people and enjoy what they have to say, i have always loved math and sciences; I know!! I am a nerd but people says i don't look like one. I enjoy video games, sports (I play soccer three time a week) good food and social hours. ... As a teacher, patience, dedication, and the love of the subject will enhanced the communication with the student.
Education & Certification
Bachelors, Electrical and computer engineering
Frank
Certified Tutor
...algebra I. I have worked about 5 years doing private tutoring. I also have worked about 5 years at a Math Learning Center called Mathnasium, and learned a lot about the math education process in all of this time. Most of the time, math class struggles are due to gaps in learning from previous year's...
Education & Certification
Bachelors, Accountancy
Brad
Certified Tutor
...my teaching career, no matter how many students I have had at a given time, it's the one-on-one communications that have been the most memorable and substantive. I have always had a propensity for identifying an individual student's needs and modeling lessons to optimized learning. And have greatly enjoyed experiencing the progress we have achieved.
Education & Certification
Bachelors, Fine Arts
Masters, Communications
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