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James: Palatine HSPT tutor
Certified HSPT Tutor in Palatine, IL
...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 subjects in math and physics, from algebra 1 up through college level calculus, including ACT test prep. Working one...
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Illinois Institute of Technology - Bachelors, Architectural Engineering
ACT English: 31
ACT Math: 32
ACT Reading: 34
Pam: Palatine HSPT tutor
Certified HSPT Tutor in Palatine, IL
...on a child's face when they finally understand a new concept. My philosophy is that as an 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...
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National Louis University - Bachelor in Arts, Elementary Education
Melissa: Palatine HSPT tutor
Certified HSPT Tutor in Palatine, 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...
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University of Illinois at Chicago - Bachelor in Arts, Political Science and Government
Roosevelt University - Master of Arts, Secondary Education-Social Science
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Prahith: Palatine HSPT tutor
Certified HSPT Tutor in Palatine, IL
...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 tests.... It is more important that students learn how to solve problems rather than just memorizing facts or formulas. All students are smart in their...
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University of Minnesota-Twin Cities - Bachelors, Economics
ACT Composite: 34
ACT English: 31
ACT Math: 36
Katie: Palatine HSPT tutor
Certified HSPT Tutor in Palatine, 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...
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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
ACT English: 35
ACT Math: 34
ACT Reading: 33
Danielle: Palatine HSPT tutor
Certified HSPT Tutor in Palatine, IL
...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...
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Columbia College Chicago - Bachelors, Cultural Studies
Central Michigan Univeristy - Masters, English Language and Literature
ACT Composite: 31
GRE Quantitative: 156
GRE Verbal: 163
Gloria: Palatine HSPT tutor
Certified HSPT Tutor in Palatine, IL
...school. While I tutor a broad range of subjects, I am most passionate about psychology and biology. My previous work experiences have included working as a teacher assistant at a preschool, a residential mentor at a high school academic summer program, and volunteering teaching science lessons in elementary and middle school classrooms.
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Vanderbilt University - Bachelor in Arts, Neuroscience
University of Illinois at Chicago - Master of Science, Physiology
ACT Composite: 33
ACT English: 34
ACT Math: 35
Maxwell: Palatine HSPT tutor
Certified HSPT Tutor in Palatine, 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
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1550
SAT Math: 770
SAT Verbal: 730
Elisa: Palatine HSPT tutor
Certified HSPT Tutor in Palatine, IL
...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 Prep.
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Cedarville University - Bachelor in Arts, Mathematics Teacher Education
Margaret: Palatine HSPT tutor
Certified HSPT Tutor in Palatine, IL
...shelter through a Chicago Public School program. Currently, I have returned to teaching Sunday School, working with some wonderful children between the ages of 10 and 12 at my inner city church. When I am not working with children, I work full time in customer service in a small internet start up, as well as...
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University of Illinois - Chicago - Bachelor in Arts, History
DePaul University - Master of Arts, Media and Cinema Studies
ACT Reading: 36
SAT Verbal: 760
Edward: Palatine HSPT tutor
Certified HSPT Tutor in Palatine, IL
...have enjoyed tutoring students in middle school, high school, and college on test preparation (primarily the verbal/reading/writing sections for ACT, SAT, PSAT, HSPT), as well as essay and speech writing. I have a passion for the written word because I feel it is often times the best way to communicate - a way to express...
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University of Illinois at Chicago - Bachelor in Arts, English Composition
Regis University - Masters in Business Administration, Nonprofit Management
ACT Composite: 35
Jim: Palatine HSPT tutor
Certified HSPT Tutor in Palatine, IL
...in English Education at Illinois State University, I realized after my first year of teaching that most students 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...
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Illinois State University - Bachelors, English
Illinois State University - Masters, Education
Meggan: Palatine HSPT tutor
Certified HSPT Tutor in Palatine, IL
...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 needs of that individual student so that they are able to achieve personal success.... I believe everyone learns differently, and my job as a teacher is to discover the learning style of each of my students...
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University of Iowa - Bachelor in Arts, Communications/Art
Quincy University - Master of Science, Educaiton
Amanda: Palatine HSPT tutor
Certified HSPT Tutor in Palatine, IL
...working on finally clicks. Some of my favorite topics to teach are psychology and standardized tests like the ACT--these are areas that I enjoyed studying when I was in high school, so I like to make them fun and interesting for my students as well. In my free time, I make time to read for...
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Northwestern University - Bachelor in Arts, Cognitive Science
Northwestern University - Master of Science, Organizational Leadership
ACT Composite: 36
ACT English: 36
ACT Math: 36
Amanda: Palatine HSPT tutor
Certified HSPT Tutor in Palatine, 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
Remington: Palatine HSPT tutor
Certified HSPT Tutor in Palatine, IL
...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...
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University of Maryland - Bachelor in Arts, Psychology, Criminology
University of Chicago - PHD, Physics
Regina: Palatine HSPT tutor
Certified HSPT Tutor in Palatine, IL
...a lot of experience in helping non-native English students improve their language skills, but I have also worked for over 10 years helping Middle School and High School students become more competent, clear writers and more efficient readers. I am passionate about assisting students develop their potential to communicate well. Through extensive interaction with people...
Education & Certification
National College of Education - Bachelor in Arts, English
Northeastern Illinois University - Master of Arts, Teaching English as a Second Language (ESL)
Judie: Palatine HSPT tutor
Certified HSPT Tutor in Palatine, IL
...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 performance...
Education & Certification
Monmouth College - Bachelor of Science, Psychology and Physical Education
Harvard Graduate School of Education - Masters, Education, General Purposes
Angie: Palatine HSPT tutor
Certified HSPT Tutor in Palatine, IL
...to brush up on my test taking and study skills. The program was so interesting I decided to pursue a graduate degree. Based on my undergrad performance and my GRE scores I obtained a full scholarship for my Master of Science. I had a great teacher early in life who stressed the importance of test-taking...
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University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign - Bachelor of Science, Food Science
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign - Master of Science, Food Science
GRE Verbal: 169
Carol: Palatine HSPT tutor
Certified HSPT Tutor in Palatine, IL
...Special Educator and Educational Coordinator with thirty-one years of experience with students of various academic abilities. I have a strong background in social sciences and am skilled in Microsoft Office, Google Suite, public speaking, leadership, Junior High and Secondary Education, communication with staff, districts, and families, IEP writing and implementation, and training and evaluation.
Education & Certification
Loyola University-Chicago - Bachelor of Science, Psychology
Loyola University-Chicago - Masters in Education, Special Education
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