Award-Winning GRE Tutors in Lisle, IL

...For my master's degree I completed my thesis project by conducting an experiment on perceptions of sexual misconduct on college campuses. I have a long history of tutoring and mentoring children and teens. As a teen myself, I mentored children on the autistic spectrum. To this day, I still work with special needs children, teens,...

...and still obtained 2 Masters degrees from Tier 1 schools I understand complexity of the academic journey. Every person is unique; even an individual is not static. People change (and grow) over time due to life dynamics. I studied Social Sciences as an undergrad while minoring in Computer Science. After graduation, I found myself working...

...a tutor is to help give student context for the material they're working on. I believe that if a student understands the importance of a given subject and why they need to learn it, then learning will feel more relevant and students will become more engaged. Most importantly though, I never want my students to...

...accept an offer for medical college. I also have extensive experience in tutoring through Loyola University Chicago. My sessions encompass a diverse group of students, guiding them through many concepts of the basic science courses. Through this process, I not only build meaningful relationships with my peers, but promote an environment of healthy learning. With...

I enjoy helping people of all ages reach their educational goals. For younger students, I want to encourage curiosity and love of learning. For pre-graduate school test takers, I want to make sure that a four hour test does not get in the way of your dreams. ... Get to know them! I'm a firm believer that people learn better when they can connect with their tutor.

...university I was attending. Prior to this, I received teacher training from the same university. My favorite aspect of teaching was the one-on-one interactions I would have with my students when they came for conferences or office hours. I believe that an important part of teaching is taking a personal interest in the students and...

...During my time in college, I was a science and math tutor and loved helping students engage in their studies and achieve their academic goals. I am a native spanish speaker and graduated with my seal of biliteracy for being bilingual and getting a perfect score on the AP Spanish exam. My favorite way to...

...I have also worked in positions ranging from political advocacy to statistical research for professional and collegiate sports teams. Most recently, I led research projects on constitutional design and judicial independence for the current dean of the law school at the University of Washington in St. Louis. My approach to tutoring is to meet students...

...math-related subjects including economics. Throughout sessions I will always try to convey exactly how important it is to learn the information, because like it or not, even if the student is not interested in learning, I want to convey that in life we often are forced into tasks that are not always enjoyable. Whats important...

I have a passion for learning and for helping others to learn! Started teaching undergrad courses in 1991...began tutoring in 1999 and received a tutoring award from the University of Pennsylvania. I like to make hard subjects clear and easy to handle!... Usually it's part "get to know you." But then I ask them what is bothering them the most, and we start there. If we have to back up to review things, no problem; I...

...is basically the Socratic method. Among its many benefits, this method makes it easy to engage with students. I also like to stress understanding. I remember the 1973 movie, "The Paper Chase", and the memorable performance by John Houseman, as Professor Kingsfield. I always thought that portrayal, in terms of teaching style, was something I...

...as Mathematics Education. I am currently in my sixth year of teaching middle school and high school math. During my time as a math teacher, I have taught 6th Grade Math, 7th Grade Math, 8th Grade Math, Algebra 1, Geometry, Algebra 2, Precalculus, and Probability & Statistics. I have also spent 300+ hours tutoring students,...

...a double major in French and foreign affairs. While at UVA, I spent six months in Lyon, France, published a research paper in French, and took French graduate courses. As a foreign affairs major, I crafted research and response papers and earned excellent marks on my grammar and writing style. During my undergraduate years, I...

...Additionally, I minored in Business. I am working toward my Juris Doctor at Northwestern Pritzker School of Law. I love sharing my love for learning by helping others reach their academic potential. As a tutor, I believe teaching should be tailored to suit each student's needs. Students learn best from different teaching styles. I am...

...bachelors degree in Graphic Design from Columbia College Chicago. Between earning my two bachelors degrees, I was in the PharmD program at the University of Minnesota. I dropped out halfway through upon realizing that I would not be happy pursuing a career in that field. I enjoy helping students learn and understand subjects ranging from...

...for a lifetime. I believe in utilizing strategies of learning from my backgrounds in Communication Studies, Women's Studies Gender Studies, and Social Work. I believe in the potential for any student to achieve an A in every course and in every assignment. More so than a grade, my goal is to help students fall in...

...in Finance in 2013. I worked as an accountant for a large financial services firm for 2 years (July 2013 - June 2015). During my time there, I passed the Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) Level 1 examination. I have intentions to go back to school for Secondary Education to teach economics/social studies.

...the subject but even in perception of language in general. I obtained a bachelor's degree in History and Latin in 2013 from Loyola University Chicago, and I am currently working toward a teaching certification in Latin. I was the recipient of the 2013 Classical Association of the Middle West and Southern States Award for Outstanding...

...them lessons that students can then apply independently. Since there are usually at least two ways of finding the right answer to a multiple-choice problem, it is important to be able to provide in-depth, theoretical solutions for those who want to go into the nitty-gritty, but also to solve problems using surface strategies for excluding...

...include elementary school subjects, adult literacy, ESL, study skills, and Microsoft Office. I am hoping to expand on that list shortly. I am passionate about education. I believe it is essential possess basic skills, such as communication and problem solving, to be a productive member of society. In my spare time, I enjoy reading, movies,...