Award-Winning GRE Tutors in Prospect Heights, IL

...of experience teaching at the college level at the Illinois Institute of Technology, DePaul University, and Northeastern Illinois University. I love teaching, love coming up with creative examples to help make material relatable and accessible for students, and love seeing the "light bulb" go off when a difficult concept really starts to "click" for a...

...years as a researcher, but I've found that the most satisfying moments have come when I am able to share my expertise with someone else. Similarly, I very much enjoyed the four semesters in the graduate school when I was a teaching assistant. It gave me the opportunity to work with students and help them...

...and a B.A. in Political Science from Kenyon College. In addition to my work as a tutor, my teaching experience includes three years as a Teaching Fellow at Brandeis University, where I taught discussion sections, advised and graded student research and exams, and assisted with course design for undergraduate political science classes. I have also...

...of my training has been in history, political science, college-level research and writing, as well as various other subjects. I have taught children from middle school level to the undergraduate level and enjoy helping students gain confidence toward studies and a passion for learning. As a former substitute teacher and, now, a teaching assistant at...

...sciences, diversity and individual differences, writing/english literature, and so-forth. I have also been a part of various students' experience in studying for the ACT, GRE, NCE, and other standardized/achievement tests. During my doctoral program and years after, I have taught neuropsychological testing, psychopathology, theories, and other psychology-based courses. If you have any questions, please feel...

...worked in France. Since graduation, I've worked as a community organizer, often focused on international issues and have traveled extensively inside and outside the US (Haiti, Mexico, Nicaragua, Pakistan, Jerusalem/West Bank, Nepal; on the African continent, Benin, Ethiopia, Rwanda, Uganda and Tanzania; also Ireland, U.K. and continental Europe.) I have taught high school (Chicago) and...

...as a 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...

...degree in science, a master's degree and a medical doctorate. Throughout my journey, I encountered great teachers and mentors, and I learned from their engaging teaching style. In addition, I honed different study techniques and skills to cope with working under pressure. For me, tutoring is an opportunity to share my passion, knowledge, and experience...

...year fellowship with Teach for India where I got the chance to teach students. I believe that teaching requires a lot of hard work and effort as it is very important for the teacher to look at things from the student's perspective. I absolutely love teaching Mathematics and I feel proud to share that most...

...received my B.A. in English and History from Tufts University in Medford, Massachusetts in 2011. Having grown up in Alabama, completed an undergraduate degree in Massachusetts, and a Master's in the U.K., I have tutored students from a broad range of backgrounds in an even broader range of subject areas. I have worked with students...

...of Medical Science in Physician Assistant degree in order to become a Physician Assistant. I will be matriculating to a P.A. program in May 2017. I am passionate about helping others and it is fulfilling to see my efforts have a positive effect on another person, whether it be in a medical or educational setting....

...My teaching philosophy 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,...

...me into teaching. I taught Physics at several schools in California before my life took a different direction, though in my corporate work I have always relished the opportunity to help teach my colleagues technical skills. My teaching philosophy centers on an individualized approach, with a strong emphasis on cognitive modeling as a tool to...

...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 be successful in...

...often worked with elementary and middle school students, teaching basic science concepts and attempting to inspire and interest in all types of science and learning. I achieved my Master of Science degree in Geosciences with a concentration in Paleontology from East Tennessee State University. My research focused on Ice Age mammoth dynamics and paleobiological patterns....

...in minority groups. Upon returning to the U.S., I began the PhD program in Comparative Literature at Northwestern University, with a focus in early 20th-century Latin American literature. I just finished my doctorate in December of 2014. During my time at Northwestern, I taught a variety of language and literature courses in both English and...

...a standardized test, but also to teach them learning skills they can apply to the next challenge. When you work with me, we're not just practicing algebra (or whatever); we're practicing the kinds of behaviors that will help you succeed in future math classes. I work with students to match their learning style (visual, auditory,...

...as well 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...

I am a graduate of both Northwestern University and the University of Chicago with over four years of experience teaching and tutoring at the high school, undergraduate, and graduate levels.

...in genetic anthropology, my liberal arts major has allowed me to explore a wide variety of subjects during my college experience. I began tutoring as a middle school student back in California and have continued to tutor every year since. So many years of practice has allowed me to become versed in tutoring individuals of...