
David: Darien HSPT tutor
Certified HSPT Tutor in Darien, IL
...all learn and achieve success. One-on-one tutoring is an effective technique, particularly for explaining and modeling math, and I enjoy seeing students attitudes toward school brighten when they see immediate progress in their work. As a writing tutor, I like to focus on helping students find their authentic voice. Essays succeed when students strip away...
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Drake University - Bachelor of Science, Education, History
State Certified Teacher

Katie: Darien HSPT tutor
Certified HSPT Tutor in Darien, IL
...Japan for two years, coordinating a mentor program for first year college students, working as an academic advisor, and teaching first year experience courses to new college students, focusing on topics like time management and study skills. I understand firsthand the importance of standardized tests as students make goals for their next level of education;...
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University of Notre Dame - Bachelor in Arts, American Studies, Gender Studies
University of Connecticut - Master of Arts, Higher Education and Student Affaris

Janet: Darien HSPT tutor
Certified HSPT Tutor in Darien, IL
...20 years in both the US and Canada, I enjoying working with students of all ages. With a background in Special Education and tutoring for test prep (GED, ACT, SAT), I have a heart for those who find it difficult to succeed in the classroom. It is my passion to encourage students and help them...
Education & Certification
Moody Bible Institue - Bachelors, International Mnistries
Lamar University - Masters, School Counseling

James: Darien HSPT tutor
Certified HSPT Tutor in Darien, IL
...of Technology. I am currently studying to become an actuary, having passed the first two exams. I am working toward the third exam, studying advanced calculus and probability theory. I began tutoring in 2013 while working on my bachelor's degree, and have been doing so ever since. I have tutored several students in a variety of...
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Illinois Institute of Technology - Bachelors, Architectural Engineering

Gregory: Darien HSPT tutor
Certified HSPT 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

Maria: Darien HSPT tutor
Certified HSPT Tutor in Darien, IL
...understand what it takes to get into a top tier school. In particular, I am extremely strong in math. Outside of academics, I am very involved in dance. Throughout high school, I competed in dance competitions throughout the northeast coast. Now, I stay involved through clubs on campus! My guilty pleasures are reality TV shows...
Education & Certification
University of Chicago - Current Undergrad, Economics

Adrianna: Darien HSPT tutor
Certified HSPT Tutor in Darien, IL
...love to help students find their voice in writing. I found that for me, as soon as I began to write about things I was passionate about on an individual level, I was able to unlock a lot of creativity. If students write about what they know, rather than what they think someone would like...
Education & Certification
Rice University - Bachelor in Arts, Sociology and Policy Studies

Rebecca: Darien HSPT tutor
Certified HSPT Tutor in Darien, IL
...I was a teaching assistant for the Introduction to Engineering class. I enjoyed working with the students and seeing them master the material over the course of the semester. Professionally, I have worked both as a programmer and as a marketer. I believe my greatest strengths are in teaching math and helping students prepare for...
Education & Certification
University of Notre Dame - Bachelors, Computer Science, Theology
University of Notre Dame - Masters in Business Administration, Marketing

Melissa: Darien HSPT tutor
Certified HSPT Tutor in Darien, IL
...only fellow University Of Illinois at Chicago students, but also for students at Jones College Prep. During my graduate program I also tutored at Jones, and at Whitney M. Young Magnet School. I enjoy tutoring because I like helping students make sense of difficult topics. I also enjoy meeting new students, and forming a strong...
Education & Certification
University of Illinois at Chicago - Bachelor in Arts, Political Science and Government
Roosevelt University - Master of Arts, Secondary Education-Social Science
State Certified Teacher

Brandon: Darien HSPT tutor
Certified HSPT Tutor in Darien, IL
...as a teacher I give you one corner, and it is for you to find the other three.-Confucius As a tutor it is my goal to not only teach my students the material they need to learn, but to better their core understanding of a subject and their methods of learning for the future. This...
Education & Certification
University of Illinois at Urbana Champaign - Bachelor of Science, Mathematics
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