
Brandon: Des Plaines HSPT tutor
Certified HSPT Tutor in Des Plaines, IL
...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 way, they can continue to learn at an advanced level long after they no longer require the service of a tutor.
Education & Certification
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign - Bachelor of Science, Mathematics

Katie: Des Plaines HSPT tutor
Certified HSPT Tutor in Des Plaines, IL
...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; I am happy to help students prepare for these exams. I enjoy students of all ages and am excited to tutor a wide range of subjects, although my first loves are math and English (especially grammar). I truly believe...
Education & Certification
University of Notre Dame - Bachelor in Arts, American Studies, Gender Studies
University of Connecticut - Master of Arts, Higher Education and Student Affaris

Melissa: Des Plaines HSPT tutor
Certified HSPT Tutor in Des Plaines, IL
...do my best to always try to incorporate my stories into my lesson plans. I am currently pursuing my TESOL certificate (Teachers of English to Speakers of Other Languages). For over 10 years I have tutored fellow students, coworkers, high school students, college students, ESL learners, and adults. During my undergrad program I was a writing tutor for not only fellow University Of Illinois at Chicago students, but also for students at Jones College Prep....
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

Amanda: Des Plaines HSPT tutor
Certified HSPT Tutor in Des Plaines, IL
I am a passionate educator who has worked with students for over 10 years. When I am able to work with a student and see growth not only in what they are capable of, but their own confidence as a learner, I feel like the work I have done means something.
Education & Certification
North Central College - Bachelors, Communications, Education
National Louis University - Masters, Reading Specialist

Brian: Des Plaines HSPT tutor
Certified HSPT Tutor in Des Plaines, IL
...studying Applied Linguistics with a concentration in Foreign Language Pedagogy/Language Acquisition. I aspire to be a university professor some day. I have worked hard to be able to earn 4.0 cumulative GPAs at both COD and UIC and have received several honors and accolades that have enhanced my profession as a tutor. I have also been involved in several clubs and organizations as an officer or leader position, such as being the President of COD's...
Education & Certification
College of DuPage - Current Undergrad, Spanish and Italian

Janet: Des Plaines HSPT tutor
Certified HSPT Tutor in Des Plaines, IL
As an educator for 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 learn strategies to succeed in their education and in life. ... All students have the ability to...
Education & Certification
Moody Bible Institue - Bachelors, International Mnistries
Lamar University - Masters, School Counseling

Ellen: Des Plaines HSPT tutor
Certified HSPT Tutor in Des Plaines, IL
...hold a bachelor's degree in early childhood education from St. Louis University, an elementary certificate from Northeastern Illinois University, and an ESL endorsement certificate from the University of Illinois. I have classroom and tutoring experience working with children ages 5-12, and I love teaching everything from beginning sounds to algebra to how to write an amazing personal narrative. My belief as an educator is to focus on the individual interests and talents of the students...
Education & Certification
Saint Louis University-Main Campus - Bachelor of Science, Early Childhood Education
State Certified Teacher

Mollie: Des Plaines HSPT tutor
Certified HSPT Tutor in Des Plaines, IL
...plan to pursue a law degree and eventually become a lawyer or judge. I had multiple opportunities during high school to work with younger students, from working as a summer cello teacher to volunteering as an assistant kids' tennis coach to mentoring beginning musicians in my youth orchestra program. I greatly enjoyed each of those roles, as I found the experience of passing on my skills and, hopefully, my passions to those younger than me...
Education & Certification
Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus - Bachelor in Arts, Legal Studies

Maxwell: Des Plaines HSPT tutor
Certified HSPT Tutor in Des Plaines, IL
I'm a math major with a passion for technology. I've been tutoring in all kinds of math since high school. One of my favorite things is when a student finally understands a difficult concept after we approach it together from multiple angles.
Education & Certification
University of Pennsylvania - Bachelor in Arts, Mathematics

Abigail: Des Plaines HSPT tutor
Certified HSPT Tutor in Des Plaines, IL
...Skidmore College, with a double major in Political Science and Spanish, and a double minor in Intergroup Relations and Honors Forum. I have been teaching for over 8 years, and love helping students see themselves as bright, creative, and intelligent individuals that deserve specialized attention. In my free time I love riding horses, playing with my dog, dancing, and traveling. I love to experience different cultures and meet people from all different backgrounds.
Education & Certification
Skidmore College - Bachelor in Arts, Political Science and Government

Gregory: Des Plaines HSPT tutor
Certified HSPT Tutor in Des Plaines, 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.... Asking questions throughout teaching the session.... With conversation about the subject and practice-test results.... What is their...
Education & Certification
University of Chicago - Bachelors, Economics

Evan: Des Plaines HSPT tutor
Certified HSPT Tutor in Des Plaines, IL
...is Evan and I am a graduate of Pomona College, one of the Claremont Colleges located in east Los Angeles. At Pomona I studied Cognitive Science and Psychology, played varsity basketball, and worked as a Teacher's Assistant in the Linguistics and Cognitive Science department. I've worked for Varsity Tutors since moving back to Seattle last September, and love my job. As a tutor, I specialize in teaching SAT/ACT/GRE/ISEE prep, writing, English, Spanish, math, music, and...
Education & Certification
Pomona College - Bachelor in Arts, Cognitive Science (Psychology Focus)

Emily: Des Plaines HSPT tutor
Certified HSPT Tutor in Des Plaines, IL
...students at various ages and levels, helping them succeed in school. After graduating, I spent two years teaching 3rd and 4th grade in Detroit. I absolutely loved working with my students in the classroom! As a teacher, I feel that a strong rapport with a student is essential to quality learning. I believe that a thorough education is a basic human right. In my spare time, I love to read (poetry, fiction, essays), write, explore...
Education & Certification
Barnard College - Bachelor in Arts, English
University of Michigan-Ann Arbor - Masters, Elementary Education

Shailie: Des Plaines HSPT tutor
Certified HSPT Tutor in Des Plaines, IL
...college sophomore majoring in Biology on the pre med track. I am ready to help in every way possible for my tutees to feel at ease and confident with their material. With previous tutoring experience, I believe I can cater to each individual's needs and learning habits. I have tutored high schoolers in all subjects, and have taken the SAT and ACT many times myself. I believe in learning for more than just passing the...
Education & Certification
Saint Louis University-Main Campus - Current Undergrad Student, Biology, General

Elisa: Des Plaines HSPT tutor
Certified HSPT Tutor in Des Plaines, IL
...am a licensed math teacher with a Bachelors degrees in Mathematics 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 tutoring students, with 150+ of those hours being ACT/SAT...
Education & Certification
Cedarville University - Bachelor in Arts, Mathematics Teacher Education

Kurt: Des Plaines HSPT tutor
Certified HSPT Tutor in Des Plaines, IL
...of the job was when I got the opportunity to be an educator. Whether it was patients trying to understand what was happening to their bodies, prospective students seeing if the field of medicine was for them, medical students working on their clinical rotations, or new hires learning the ropes, getting the chance to sit down with people and share my knowledge and love of the material was consistently the highlight of my day. I've...
Education & Certification
Rochester Institute of Technology - Bachelor of Science, Physician Assistant

Morgan: Des Plaines HSPT tutor
Certified HSPT Tutor in Des Plaines, IL
...improvements in their grades and test scores after receiving my help. I like to tailor my teaching style to the individual student because I know that everyone has a different learning personality. I get to know my students and discover the reasons they struggle. Although many of my clients do not share my passion for science and biology, I make the lessons as interesting as possible. I try to improve my clients' overall development as...
Education & Certification
University of Illinois @ Urbana-Champaign - Bachelor of Science, Molecular and Cellular Biology

Love: Des Plaines HSPT tutor
Certified HSPT Tutor in Des Plaines, IL
...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 of my students have become Math's wizards even though they didn't like the subject earlier. My teaching pedagogy involves innovative hands-on exercises and discussions designed to foster...
Education & Certification
DigiPen Institute of Technology - Unknown, Computer Science
Kelley School of Business - Master of Science, Information Systems

Melanie: Des Plaines HSPT tutor
Certified HSPT Tutor in Des Plaines, IL
...of Illinois at Chicago. All of this was due to committed and memorable teachers! As a result, I was inspired to become an educator. As a teacher, my job is to help students tap into their incredibly unique potential. This means that I will work to help students complete their assigned material with their previously gained knowledge and current, relevant interests. Who wants to learn something that doesn't seem to matter, or is uninteresting? No...
Education & Certification
Butler University - Bachelor in Arts, English
University of Illinois at Chicago - Masters in Education, Instructional Leadership in Elementary Education

Judie: Des Plaines HSPT tutor
Certified HSPT Tutor in Des Plaines, IL
...at the eighth grade level, and have done so for more than ten years - it's a great activity to develop confidence and teamwork. I come from a large family- -12 brothers and sisters - and like to make people laugh. Even when we are doing homework! I always find out what the student knows, and what might be confusing before starting to tutor. I often find that we can get a quantum leap in...
Education & Certification
Monmouth College - Bachelor of Science, Psychology and Physical Education
Harvard Graduate School of Education - Masters, Education, General Purposes
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