
Gregory: Mount Prospect HSPT tutor
Certified HSPT Tutor in Mount Prospect, 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

Katherine: Mount Prospect HSPT tutor
Certified HSPT Tutor in Mount Prospect, IL
I am a multi-level, multi-subject educator offering 8+ years experience in instruction; consistent performance record and excellent reviews; and innovative instructional methods to maximize student understanding and performance across various learning styles, abilities, and interests. It is my pleasure to educate through Varsity Tutors.... My philosophy in education is that all students are smart. It is my job as an educator to meet each student where they are and to guide them in the achievement of...
Education & Certification
University of St. Thomas - Bachelor in Arts, English
Loyola Marymount University - Master of Arts, Secondary Education

Remington: Mount Prospect HSPT tutor
Certified HSPT Tutor in Mount Prospect, IL
...PhD Student in Condensed Matter Physics. I am currently working 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...
Education & Certification
University of Maryland - Bachelor in Arts, Psychology, Criminology
University of Chicago - PHD, Physics

Prahith: Mount Prospect HSPT tutor
Certified HSPT Tutor in Mount Prospect, IL
I am a classroom teacher who has spent the last ten years tutoring/educating students with a variety of learning needs. I specialize in figuring out what specific learning strategies work for different students. I can help you go from good to great as I have consistently scored in the 99th percentile for several graduate school...
Education & Certification
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities - Bachelors, Economics

Pam: Mount Prospect HSPT tutor
Certified HSPT Tutor in Mount Prospect, IL
...educator I must do everything, I can for each of my students to reach their highest potential. The word "can't" is not in my vocabulary. I now have students that have graduated high school and are attending college come visit me and tell me, "Thank you for believing in me." In my leisure time, I...
Education & Certification
National Louis University - Bachelor in Arts, Elementary Education

Amanda: Mount Prospect HSPT tutor
Certified HSPT Tutor in Mount Prospect, 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

Susan: Mount Prospect HSPT tutor
Certified HSPT Tutor in Mount Prospect, IL
...scaffold to make the abstract more concrete. I have incorporated tactile boards, sky writing, active movement, as well as many anchoring visuals. Such student success has also come through a gradual release method that I use as a framework for my lessons. This includes modeling, guided practice, independent practice and a wrap-up closure. Working 1:1...
Education & Certification
Eastern Illinois University - Bachelor in Arts, Elementary Education
Saint Xavier University - Master of Science, Teaching and Leadership

Evan: Mount Prospect HSPT tutor
Certified HSPT Tutor in Mount Prospect, IL
...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...
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Pomona College - Bachelor in Arts, Cognitive Science (Psychology Focus)

Amber: Mount Prospect HSPT tutor
Certified HSPT Tutor in Mount Prospect, IL
...at Northwestern University, and will begin teaching high school biology in Chicago this upcoming fall. I completed my undergraduate degree at Northwestern University in 2019, majoring in both Biological Sciences (concentrating in Genetics and Genomics) and in German. I have experience working with students of all ages, including elementary, middle, and high school. I am...
Education & Certification
Northwestern University - Bachelor in Arts, Biology, General
Northwestern University - Master of Science, Biology Teacher Education

John P.: Mount Prospect HSPT tutor
Certified HSPT Tutor in Mount Prospect, IL
...for the now KKR'd Beatrice Foods Co. I attended the NW JL Kellogg Graduate School of Management, receiving an MBA while working full-time as a financial analyst at Beatrice Foods. I subsequently honed my expertise in International Finance by working for several large Chicago-based multinational firms, inc. Baxter Travenol and The Quaker Oats Co. In...
Education & Certification
Bowdoin College - Bachelors, Double Major - English & Romance Languages Cum Laude
Northwestern University - Masters, MBA

Love: Mount Prospect HSPT tutor
Certified HSPT Tutor in Mount Prospect, IL
...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 creativity and rationality among children using real life applications on concepts. I am really excited about teaching.... I believe that each and every student should get an excellent education. It is important to understand that this excellent education is...
Education & Certification
DigiPen Institute of Technology - Unknown, Computer Science
Kelley School of Business - Master of Science, Information Systems

Soung: Mount Prospect HSPT tutor
Certified HSPT Tutor in Mount Prospect, IL
...20 years experience. I have an exceptional ability to teach math to students with severe learning challenges. I make all levels of math understandable and foster confidence in the student. I'm also expert in SAT/ACT test preparation and high school admission tests. I have a BA in Chemistry from The University of Chicago and a...
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University of Chicago - Bachelor in Arts, Chemistry
Northwestern University - Doctor of Science, Molecular Pharmacology

Jim: Mount Prospect HSPT tutor
Certified HSPT Tutor in Mount Prospect, IL
...in Chicago Public Schools were reading at least two grades below grade level. Thats when I decided to pursue a Masters in Reading to address the problem. I tutored K12 (all subjects) for three years to master the methodology I gleaned from professors before returning to the classroom. Since teaching is an art, I consider...
Education & Certification
Illinois State University - Bachelors, English
Illinois State University - Masters, Education

Meggan: Mount Prospect HSPT tutor
Certified HSPT Tutor in Mount Prospect, IL
..."It takes a village to raise a child." It is important that we work together as teachers, tutors, parents and family to ensure each child gets the best education possible. My role as a teacher and tutor is to discover each student's individual learning style and tailor the learning material and curriculum to meet the...
Education & Certification
University of Iowa - Bachelor in Arts, Communications/Art
Quincy University - Master of Science, Educaiton

Adrianna: Mount Prospect HSPT tutor
Certified HSPT Tutor in Mount Prospect, IL
...a lot of creativity. If students write about what they know, rather than what they think someone would like to hear, they often become much more authentic writers. I love to watch football with my roommate and friends (Go Texans!) and have started getting into basketball since I moved to Chicago. I have a beautiful...
Education & Certification
Rice University - Bachelor in Arts, Sociology and Policy Studies

Shailie: Mount Prospect HSPT tutor
Certified HSPT Tutor in Mount Prospect, IL
...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...
Education & Certification
Saint Louis University-Main Campus - Current Undergrad Student, Biology, General

Carol: Mount Prospect HSPT tutor
Certified HSPT Tutor in Mount Prospect, IL
...and it is up to the teacher to find what way works for that student. Learning should not be boring it should be exciting and having the learner want more. I have taught K-8 and now High School. Life needs to be changed up once in awhile and that is what keeps me in the...
Education & Certification
Saint Xavier University - Bachelor of Science, Education

Emily: Mount Prospect HSPT tutor
Certified HSPT Tutor in Mount Prospect, IL
...in English and writing. I took a wide range of classes, specializing in literature and both creative and academic writing. All throughout college I worked with 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...
Education & Certification
Barnard College - Bachelor in Arts, English
University of Michigan-Ann Arbor - Masters, Elementary Education

Rachael: Mount Prospect HSPT tutor
Certified HSPT Tutor in Mount Prospect, IL
...am a patient, positive, and tutor, and I am capable of working with students from varied academic backgrounds. My specialties are academic writing and college essay preparation, critical reading skills, study skills and organization, and middle and high school level math. I have also successfully self studied for the LSAT, scoring in the 98th percentile...
Education & Certification
University of Chicago - Bachelor in Arts, Public Policy Analysis

Nisha: Mount Prospect HSPT tutor
Certified HSPT Tutor in Mount Prospect, IL
Hi everyone! I am currently a third year dental student at the University of Michigan. I was a tutor all throughout my undergraduate career and enjoyed every part of helping another student to help his/her excel!
Education & Certification
Loyola University-Chicago - Bachelor of Science, Biology, General
Loyola University-Chicago - Bachelor in Arts, Psychology
University of Michigan School of Dentistry - Doctor of Medical Dentistry, Predentistry
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