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Matt: Darien Graduate Test Prep tutor
Certified Graduate Test Prep Tutor in Darien, IL
...accomplish those goals. There is no "one size fits all" approach to learning, so I attempt to accommodate each student as an individual. I try to keep lessons light, fun, and paced to suit the student's preferred speed. When I am not working with students, I enjoy long distance running, hiking, attending concerts and stand-up...
Education & Certification
University of Illinois - Urbana/Champaign - Bachelor of Science, Business Administration and Management
LSAT: 174

Adrianne: Darien Graduate Test Prep tutor
Certified Graduate Test Prep Tutor in Darien, IL
...students. My students have included special education, gifted, English Language Learners, music/arts students and students with disabilities. I have tutored math up to Calculus AP; English Writing, Reading Comprehension and College Essay instruction; Science through AP Physics; and test preparation for GRE, ACT, SAT as well as state-mandated tests in Illinois and Michigan. Finally, I...
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University of Michigan - Bachelors, Social Science, Latin American Studies
DePaul University - Masters in Education, Bilingual Education/Secondary Education
ACT Composite: 34
ACT English: 35
ACT Math: 31

Gabe: Darien Graduate Test Prep tutor
Certified Graduate Test Prep Tutor in Darien, IL
...future academic challenges. Aside from my teaching and academic pursuits, my favorite hobbies are playing music and cooking. I play the bass and sitar in any style from Indian classical music to Top 40 Taylor Swift hits. In the kitchen, I love to take a scientific approach to cooking, understanding the chemical reactions underlying why...
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Wesleyan University - Bachelors, Neuroscience and Behavior
ACT Composite: 35
ACT English: 36
ACT Math: 35

Chelain: Darien Graduate Test Prep tutor
Certified Graduate Test Prep Tutor in Darien, IL
...at Northwestern Hospital. My favorite part about teaching is trying to convey to my students how I think through a problem and adapting that to their learning process. I think I am talented at helping people understand topics by explaining each step, as necessary, to demonstrate how to go about solving a problem. My education...
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Swarthmore College - Bachelors, Biology, Psychology
Thomas Jefferson University - PHD, PhD: Molecular Pharmacology and Structural Biology; MD: Medicine. Currently a Resident in Radiation Oncology at Northwestern Memorial Hospital. Completed Internship in Internal Medicine.
ACT Composite: 33
ACT Math: 34
ACT Reading: 35

Madeline: Darien Graduate Test Prep tutor
Certified Graduate Test Prep Tutor in Darien, IL
...of study; I also enjoy Writing, History, and French (among other subjects). I have always enjoyed working with and teaching others: in high school, I spent three years as a math and reading tutor at Kumon North America, and, more recently, I worked closely with WashU students as a Teaching Assistant (TA) for the Management...
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Washington University in St Louis - Bachelor of Science, Accounting and Finance
ACT Composite: 33
ACT English: 35
ACT Reading: 32

Gabriel: Darien Graduate Test Prep tutor
Certified Graduate Test Prep Tutor in Darien, IL
...PhD at the University of Chicago. I have extensive experience teaching and tutoring a variety of ages and subjects (in particular, I have the most experience tutoring for the PSAT, SAT and college admissions essays, as well as math, English literature and Spanish to middle school students). My favorite subject to tutor is Math because...
Education & Certification
Harvard University - Bachelor in Arts, History and Literature
University of Chicago - PHD, Comparative Human Development
SAT Math: 800
SAT Verbal: 710

Gregory: Darien Graduate Test Prep tutor
Certified Graduate Test Prep Tutor in Darien, IL
empty... Relaxed and accommodating, but direct and impact-driven.... Get to know their background and the best way they retain information.... Provide self-prep materials, and evaluate their performance.... Show impact of results and progress.... Find alternative approaches, and practice.... Help them practice reading and understand main concepts.... Give them effective instruction, but also time.... Provide fun examples or real-life applications.
Education & Certification
University of Chicago - Bachelors, Economics
ACT Composite: 35
ACT English: 35
ACT Math: 35

Elena: Darien Graduate Test Prep tutor
Certified Graduate Test Prep Tutor in Darien, IL
...college I taught an ESL class and tutored a high school student in Spanish. In law school, I am involved with the Lawyers in the Classroom program. My tutoring philosophy is based on listening to students work through problems and helping them to spot their confusions or incorrect assumptions. I believe students learn much better...
Education & Certification
Cornell University - Bachelor in Arts, Government & Spanish
University of Chicago Law School - Juris Doctor, Law
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1600
SAT Math: 800
SAT Verbal: 800

Casey: Darien Graduate Test Prep tutor
Certified Graduate Test Prep Tutor in Darien, IL
...to bring my students' personal perspectives into our lessons. Watching a student learn new things is exciting, but seeing them recognize the power of their own knowledge and experiences is even better! In my spare time, I enjoy making and listening to music of all kinds, reading and writing science fiction, running long distances (slowly),...
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Butler University - Bachelor in Arts, Music History and Literature
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign - Masters, Musicology
ACT Composite: 31
ACT English: 35
ACT Reading: 34

Carter: Darien Graduate Test Prep tutor
Certified Graduate Test Prep Tutor in Darien, IL
...the University of Michigan and Eastern Michigan University; and nothing makes me happier than strapping up my kayaks and exploring the state's rivers and lakes. I am confident in my ability to help students with any situation where they are trying to convey a purpose to an audiencebe it in the form of ACT/GRE prompts,...
Education & Certification
Michigan State University - Bachelors, Journalism
University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee - Masters, English

Todd: Darien Graduate Test Prep tutor
Certified Graduate Test Prep Tutor in Darien, IL
...I am tutoring to the real world. Learning is a lot easier and fun if students see the relevance to their lives. I am a very patient person, and I believe that making mistakes is often when the most learning occurs. Specific to ACT tutoring, I use a variety of books, including The Complete Guide...
Education & Certification
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign - Bachelor of Science, Biology, General
University of Chicago - Master of Social Work, Social Work
ACT Composite: 33
ACT English: 31
ACT Math: 33

Victor: Darien Graduate Test Prep tutor
Certified Graduate Test Prep Tutor in Darien, IL
...would be a great way for me to get involved. As I believe each student learns differently, my tutoring style will vary depending on student. What I enjoy most about tutoring is finding different ways to explain the same concept. I also feel that teaching a subject is the ultimate test for the teacher, as...
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Northwestern University - Bachelor of Science, Economics
SAT Math: 800
GMAT: 740

Jonathan: Darien Graduate Test Prep tutor
Certified Graduate Test Prep Tutor in Darien, IL
...knowledge retention as well. Additionally, as someone who played Division III basketball in college, I have also been doing private basketball lessons where many of the same concepts, albeit in a different context, of tutoring school subjects apply. In my free time, I enjoy playing basketball, researching genealogy, and studying improvisation through Second City.... My teaching philosophy is based on the Socratic method: namely, I try to help the student discover the subject for themselves versus...
Education & Certification
Macalester College - Bachelor in Arts, Biology, General

Emma: Darien Graduate Test Prep tutor
Certified Graduate Test Prep Tutor in Darien, IL
...an emphasis on child/adolescent mental health. I love working with kids of all ages, and have had several opportunities to work as an individual tutor, helping a third-grade child with homework, and as a teaching assistant during undgrad. I additionally have had opportunities in graduate school to continue doing informal tutoring and have served as...
Education & Certification
Berea College - Bachelor in Arts, Psychology
Wheaton College (Illinois) - Master of Arts, Clinical Psychology

Jessica: Darien Graduate Test Prep tutor
Certified Graduate Test Prep Tutor in Darien, IL
...lessons in a way that is appealing, intriguing, and meets the need of each individual student. I believe that education is essential but does not mean sitting down following a worksheet. I have many years of experience working with children ages 3-18 with various learning, physical, and mental disabilities. I am also extremely knowledgeable about...
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Indiana State University - Bachelor in Arts, Psychology

Ignacio: Darien Graduate Test Prep tutor
Certified Graduate Test Prep Tutor in Darien, IL
I am a Computer Science Master's student at DePaul with a BS in Environmental Science from the University of Chicago.... Math builds on itself. Build a strong foundation.... Ask for past home works and tests.... By showing them that everything they learn can be used to build and create new things.
Education & Certification
University of Chicago - Bachelors, Environmental Science
DePaul University - Current Grad Student, Computer Science

Kyle: Darien Graduate Test Prep tutor
Certified Graduate Test Prep Tutor in Darien, IL
...I was part of the peer tutoring program at my high school, and during college, I tutored fellow students in math and science classes. More specifically, I specialize in high school and college-level math/science courses: algebra, geometry, trigonometry, pre-calculus, calculus, physics and chemistry. Test prep for ACT, SAT, GMAT and GRE are also included. I'm...
Education & Certification
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign - Bachelor of Science, Civil Engineering
ACT Math: 35
ACT Reading: 33
ACT Science: 31

Mark: Darien Graduate Test Prep tutor
Certified Graduate Test Prep Tutor in Darien, IL
...Education. I have worked as an Illinois state-certified high school reading specialist for the past several years. My daily classes involve working with struggling readers as well as preparing students for the reading portion of the PSAT/SAT/ACT tests. I also have extensive experience teaching students how to read text for information (non-fiction) and take effective...
Education & Certification
Augustana College - Bachelor in Arts, Education
North Central College - Master of Arts, Educational, Instructional, and Curriculum Supervision
Aurora University - Master of Arts, Educational Administration
Northern Illinois University - Master of Arts, Adult Literacy Instructor
State Certified Teacher

Umar: Darien Graduate Test Prep tutor
Certified Graduate Test Prep Tutor in Darien, IL
...be successful. I pride myself in being able to work with different age groups, because it allows me to approach each student from a different perspective. Based off my previous experiences, I have found one-on-one tutoring to be a quite joyful experience for me, because I truly love teaching and it does not get any...
Education & Certification
University of Illinois at Chicago - Bachelor of Science, Biological and Physical Sciences
Midwestern University-Glendale - Master of Arts, Biomedical Sciences

Siva: Darien Graduate Test Prep tutor
Certified Graduate Test Prep Tutor in Darien, IL
...School of Medicine in the fall. Throughout high school and college, I have fallen in love with tutoring and seeing so many new faces in the process. I especially love to tutor in math, chemistry, MCAT, and chemical engineering topics, and have experience tutoring students of all ages - from elementary school to fellow college...
Education & Certification
University of Illinois at Chicago - Bachelor of Science, Chemical Engineering
Northwestern University - Doctor of Medicine, Health Sciences, General
ACT Composite: 35
ACT English: 36
ACT Math: 35
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