
Gregory: Portage HSPT tutor
Certified HSPT Tutor in Portage, IN
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

Kurt: Portage HSPT tutor
Certified HSPT Tutor in Portage, IN
...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. In my spare time I'm a comedian who...
Education & Certification
Rochester Institute of Technology - Bachelor of Science, Physician Assistant

David: Portage HSPT tutor
Certified HSPT Tutor in Portage, IN
...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 material and present themselves and their ideas honestly, and...
Education & Certification
Drake University - Bachelor of Science, Education, History
State Certified Teacher

Ellen: Portage HSPT tutor
Certified HSPT Tutor in Portage, IN
...the acquisition of new knowledge and skills. I currently 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...
Education & Certification
Saint Louis University-Main Campus - Bachelor of Science, Early Childhood Education
State Certified Teacher

Maria: Portage HSPT tutor
Certified HSPT Tutor in Portage, IN
...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. Some of my favorite books are Outliers by...
Education & Certification
University of Chicago - Current Undergrad, Economics

Melanie: Portage HSPT tutor
Certified HSPT Tutor in Portage, IN
...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...
Education & Certification
Butler University - Bachelor in Arts, English
University of Illinois at Chicago - Masters in Education, Instructional Leadership in Elementary Education

Susan: Portage HSPT tutor
Certified HSPT Tutor in Portage, 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. I look forward to the opportunity to work...
Education & Certification
Eastern Illinois University - Bachelor in Arts, Elementary Education
Saint Xavier University - Master of Science, Teaching and Leadership

Rachael: Portage HSPT tutor
Certified HSPT Tutor in Portage, IN
...achieve academically and I always focus on meeting students where they are and helping students learn in the way that is most effective for them. I 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...
Education & Certification
University of Chicago - Bachelor in Arts, Public Policy Analysis

Jim: Portage HSPT tutor
Certified HSPT Tutor in Portage, IN
...are not given enough attention. Upon earning my degree 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...
Education & Certification
Illinois State University - Bachelors, English
Illinois State University - Masters, Education

Margaret: Portage HSPT tutor
Certified HSPT Tutor in Portage, IN
...family commitments allowed, I continued to volunteer, again at a homeless 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...
Education & Certification
University of Illinois - Chicago - Bachelor in Arts, History
DePaul University - Master of Arts, Media and Cinema Studies
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