
Katie: Des Plaines HSPT tutor
Certified HSPT Tutor in Des Plaines, IL
...the University of Connecticut in 2013. I have spent the past six years in education: teaching English in 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; I am...
Education & Certification
University of Notre Dame - Bachelor in Arts, American Studies, Gender Studies
University of Connecticut - Master of Arts, Higher Education and Student Affaris

David: Des Plaines HSPT tutor
Certified HSPT Tutor in Des Plaines, IL
...all can excel. I like to present material in an engaging and relevant manner so that we can 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 the extraneous...
Education & Certification
Drake University - Bachelor of Science, Education, History
State Certified Teacher

Remington: Des Plaines HSPT tutor
Certified HSPT Tutor in Des Plaines, IL
...at an experimental physics lab at the University of Maryland, College Park. My tutoring style is pretty relaxed. In my experience, if someone knows what question to ask then they are already pretty close to the answer; they just need a push in the right direction. I like to help people talk through the problems. My job is to steer you in the right direction and help you reach that "ah-ha!" moment.
Education & Certification
University of Maryland - Bachelor in Arts, Psychology, Criminology
University of Chicago - PHD, Physics

Kurt: Des Plaines HSPT tutor
Certified HSPT Tutor in Des Plaines, IL
...middle school. I believe that if you present any subject matter in a functional way that focuses on developing a strong understanding of the core concepts, you can make even the most complicated material accessible and applicable without the need for hours spent on rote memorization. This method has proven to instill a deep working knowledge of the material in students of all ages that will stay with them long after they pass the test....
Education & Certification
Rochester Institute of Technology - Bachelor of Science, Physician Assistant

Rebecca: Des Plaines HSPT tutor
Certified HSPT Tutor in Des Plaines, IL
...Computer Science and Theology in 2005 and my MBA in Marketing in 2011. While completing my undergraduate degrees, 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 standardized tests,...
Education & Certification
University of Notre Dame - Bachelors, Computer Science, Theology
University of Notre Dame - Masters in Business Administration, Marketing

Susan: Des Plaines HSPT tutor
Certified HSPT Tutor in Des Plaines, IL
...students with dyslexia and dysgraphia. As I create lessons, the focal point that drives such planning revolves around the needs of my students. If you are interested in working with me, I'll make sure to fully hear your students needs to make sure that we are working towards a common goal. I've had experience collaborating with classroom teachers as well. Please also check out my resume so you can see my credentials and teaching experiences....
Education & Certification
Eastern Illinois University - Bachelor in Arts, Elementary Education
Saint Xavier University - Master of Science, Teaching and Leadership

Danielle: Des Plaines HSPT tutor
Certified HSPT Tutor in Des Plaines, IL
...English. While working on my master's, I taught English 101 at the 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 helping them become self-motivated in their education.
Education & Certification
Columbia College Chicago - Bachelors, Cultural Studies
Central Michigan Univeristy - Masters, English Language and Literature

Maria: Des Plaines HSPT tutor
Certified HSPT Tutor in Des Plaines, IL
...having just gone through the college admission process, I am very well versed in all things college prep and 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 and reading....
Education & Certification
University of Chicago - Current Undergrad, Economics

Shannon: Des Plaines HSPT tutor
Certified HSPT Tutor in Des Plaines, IL
...of Arts in Political Science and a Bachelor of Arts in Spanish. 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 devoted to helping my students in a personalized...
Education & Certification
Indiana University-Bloomington - Bachelor in Arts, Spanish
Indiana University-Bloomington - Bachelor in Arts, Political Science and Government
Loyola University-Chicago - Juris Doctor, 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
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