
Julie: West Chicago tutor
Certified Tutor
...BA and MA from the University of Georgia and a Ph.D. from the University of Tennessee. I have also published material in the academic area, including co-editing a collection of essays (and contributing a chapter of my own) on Susanne Collins's _The Hunger Games_. I am currently working on a short story and an edited...
Education & Certification
Bachelor in Arts, English
PHD, English

Muriel: West Chicago tutor
Certified Tutor
...tutor is helpful, kind and encouraging, works at a comfortable pace, explains concepts in a way that the student can understand, changes her teaching style if something is not working, and always tries to find fun, engaging ways to help students learn the material. A superior tutor does all these things, but also teaches students...
Education & Certification
Bachelor in Arts, Spanish
Master of Arts, Spanish Literature

Olivia: West Chicago tutor
Certified Tutor
...tutoring and try to bring that sense of fun and positivity to every student and every lesson - even when the content is difficult or the student is frustrated. Getting to know my students, their interests, strengths, and weaknesses is how I help them learn and see the importance in what they are learning. Each...
Education & Certification
Bachelor in Arts, Communication Studies and French
ACT Composite: 33
ACT English: 31

Kory: West Chicago tutor
Certified Tutor
...substitute teacher (primarily middle school) and as a Resident Advisor for college Freshmen. I tutor a wide range of subjects, but am most focused on LSAT/law school related subjects and psychology. I believe we never truly stop learning, and have found that I learn best when helping others to learn - whether dealing with academics,...
Education & Certification
Bachelor in Arts, Psychology
Juris Doctor, Law
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1530
SAT Math: 730
SAT Verbal: 800

Tiffany: West Chicago tutor
Certified Tutor
...the Arts and academia. I approach tutoring on a case-by-case basis, allowing the student to inform me of what he or she needs and what methods of teaching work best for them. I always hold my students and myself accountable, expecting a reasonable amount of progress over a period of time from us both. I...
Education & Certification
Bachelors, Theatre, Public Relations
Master of Fine Arts, Acting

Nikki: West Chicago tutor
Certified Tutor
I have experience mentoring and tutoring elementary, high school, and law students. I'm patient, enjoy learning, and I am passionate about helping students learn and better themselves.
Education & Certification
Bachelor in Arts, Political Science and Government
Juris Doctor, Law

Gary: West Chicago tutor
Certified Tutor
...News and World Report. I am currently pursuing my juris doctorate (JD) at the University of Georgia School of Law. While an undergraduate, I was a teaching assistant for a political writing and research course and an Islamic studies course. As part of this, I did extensive proofreading and editing of student papers and taught...
Education & Certification
Bachelor in Arts, International Relations
Juris Doctor, Law
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1500
SAT Verbal: 740
SAT Writing: 770

Felix Manuel: West Chicago tutor
Certified Tutor
...prepared and lost. Through much work and research about study skills, proper test preparation, and test taking strategies, I eventually have reached a level where I am comfortable assessing my own test readiness and how to best strengthen my academic weaknesses. I believe that through my own personal experiences, I have become a stronger life-long...
Education & Certification
Bachelor of Science, Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
Doctor of Medicine, Medicine

Joanna: West Chicago tutor
Certified Tutor
...speeches to different groups. Although I tutor in a broad variety of subjects, my passion lies in the teaching of writing, reading, drama, and public speaking. I find that the best way to engage students is by connecting what they are working on to their personal experiences. I believe that one of the main purposes...
Education & Certification
Bachelor in Arts, English/Theater Performance Double Major
Master of Arts Teaching, English Education
GRE Verbal: 159

Max: West Chicago tutor
Certified Tutor
...as critical reading and writing of all kinds. My passion, however, lies with economics and the LSAT. Economics holds a special interest to me because it seeks to explain how decisions are made, whether by nations, businesses or individuals. As someone who plans to attend law school, I spent countless hours honing my LSAT skills,...
Education & Certification
Bachelor in Arts, International Affairs & Economics
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1480
SAT Verbal: 800
LSAT: 169

Erin: West Chicago tutor
Certified Tutor
...I try to get to know my students on a personal level. School can be extremely draining, especially for students who don't particularly enjoy academia, so I do my best to make the curriculum as easy to understand and enjoyable as possible. Outside of tutoring, I am an avid reader and writer. I run a...
Education & Certification
Bachelor in Arts, English

Mykeshia: West Chicago tutor
Certified Tutor
...classes. Tutoring strategies: -create a non-threatening environment where my students feel comfortable asking questions -when in doubt draw it out (helps with memory) -videos to help with understanding concepts I have also mentored students at the K-12 and college levels. So not only will we go over science topics we can also create future career goals,...
Education & Certification
Bachelor of Science, Molecular Biology and Microbiology
PHD, Microbiology

Nick: West Chicago tutor
Certified Tutor
...Roman culture. My personal favorite topic is Roman religion, which is a bit of a specialty of mine, as well as Roman poetry. My favorite authors are Catullus, Vergil, Seneca (his tragedies, not his philosophy), and Livy. My approach to both tutoring and teaching is to equip my students with the necessary tools to figure...
Education & Certification
Bachelor in Arts, Classical Greek and Latin
Master of Arts, Classical Languages

Jennifer: West Chicago tutor
Certified Tutor
...last year of my studies I participated in a student exchange at the Universitt Heidelberg in Germany. After one year there, I continued to live and work in Germany for four years. I taught English as a foreign language and earned a CELTA teaching certificate offered through Cambridge's ESL program. In 2012 I decided to...
Education & Certification
Bachelor in Arts, German
Master in Public Health, Public Health

John: West Chicago tutor
Certified Tutor
...past two years I have been teaching high school math, grades tenth through twelfth. I think I make a good tutor because I can relate to my students well, I do my best to meet the needs of the families I work with, and I am always honest with whoever I work with. During my...
Education & Certification
Bachelor of Science, Agricultural Education
Masters in Education, Secondary Mathematics Education

Emily: West Chicago tutor
Certified Tutor
...their SAT scores (specifically the Critical Reading and Writing sections), and I love editing essays. I have edited countless essays throughout my academic career--essays for specific classes, college applications, and even job applications. I love taking someone's writing and helping them rephrase sentences, fix grammatical errors, and ensure the most effective communication of ideas. When...
Education & Certification
Bachelor in Arts, Spanish
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1480
SAT Verbal: 800
SAT Writing: 700

Chiara: West Chicago tutor
Certified Tutor
...in Classical Culture and B.A. in Classical Languages (Latin) and minors in French and Dance. I have been a teacher for over six years, and I always strive to connect with my students to help them build confidence and learn the material and skills that they need to be successful. In addition, I always encourage...
Education & Certification
Bachelor in Arts, Latin, Classical Culture, French
ACT Reading: 32
SAT Writing: 700

Isabel: West Chicago tutor
Certified Tutor
...projects included the production of a 20-minute play, an "American Idol"- style competition, and a host of creative writing assignments. I also worked with students to prepare them for the nation-wide standardized tests, meeting with pedagogical advisers and test administrators for training and preparation. As a requirement of my fellowship, I also attended regular lectures...
Education & Certification
Bachelor of Fine Arts, Studio Art
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1500
SAT Verbal: 710
SAT Writing: 760

Josh: West Chicago tutor
Certified Tutor
...goal into reality is the greatest thrill I've known! Similarly, I spent two semesters as a mentor at the Thomas Lay After-School Program in Athens, GA. There, I both tutored and befriended the children of the program. My favorite memory occurred during mandatory reading hours. A stubborn, apathetic boy refused to read any books. Rather...
Education & Certification
Bachelor of Science, Psychology-Neuroscience
ACT Composite: 32
ACT English: 33
ACT Math: 32

James: West Chicago tutor
Certified Tutor
...what other Spanish teachers had not done before - push me to a whole new level. I studied harder. Began speaking more. Started listening to the radio in Spanish. I brought my grade up, and he made a deal with me. Don't come to class - I want to work with you one-on-one. Only come...
Education & Certification
Bachelor in Arts, Spanish, Russian, International Affairs
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