Top ISEE Tutors serving Darien
Stephen: Darien ISEE tutor
Certified ISEE Prep Tutor in Darien, IL
...strategy and following their scores as they increase towards their goal. When I tutor, I aim to lead students to an answer by example so that they can see the reasoning involved themselves, rather than me just telling them the answer. The more the students can come to their own solutions, the more memorable the...
Education & Certification
Grinnell College - Bachelor in Arts, Computer Science
ACT Composite: 33
ACT Math: 34
ACT Reading: 34
Janet: Darien ISEE tutor
Certified ISEE Prep Tutor in Darien, IL
...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 learn, so the challenge, as a teacher or tutor, is to understand how the student learns best....
Education & Certification
Moody Bible Institue - Bachelors, International Mnistries
Lamar University - Masters, School Counseling
ACT Composite: 31
ACT Math: 31
ACT Science: 31
Prahith: Darien ISEE tutor
Certified ISEE Prep Tutor in Darien, IL
...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 tests.... It is more important that students learn how to solve problems rather than just memorizing facts or formulas. All students are smart...
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University of Minnesota-Twin Cities - Bachelors, Economics
ACT Composite: 34
ACT English: 31
ACT Math: 36
Bryson: Darien ISEE tutor
Certified ISEE Prep Tutor in Darien, IL
...was (and still am!) a self-described "nerd" who really enjoyed expanding my knowledge base and taking on academic challenges. I hope to impart the idea that tackling new concepts can be fun and rewarding at the same time. Additionally, as a generally "good test taker," I enjoy helping students hone their test taking skills to...
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New York University - Bachelor in Arts, Spanish
Loyola Marymount University - Master of Arts, Urban Education and Leadership
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1490
SAT Math: 720
SAT Verbal: 700
Pam: Darien ISEE tutor
Certified ISEE Prep Tutor in Darien, IL
...Education and have a minor in Biological Sciences. Since graduation, I have been teaching Middle School Math, Pre-Algebra and Algebra at a school in Waukegan. I have a passion for teaching, nothing I enjoy more is seeing the look on a child's face when they finally understand a new concept. My philosophy is that as...
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National Louis University - Bachelor in Arts, Elementary Education
Felipe: Darien ISEE tutor
Certified ISEE Prep Tutor in Darien, IL
...I worked as a journalist for three years in Illinois, Massachusetts, New Jersey, and New York. I believe my experiences make me an excellent listener and a proficient editor. I enjoy working with students on English, Spanish, and Writing. I have a thoughtful and patient approach. I grew up in a trilingual household and am...
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Princeton University - Bachelors, Comparative Literature
CUNY Graduate School of Journalism - Masters, Business Journalism
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1490
SAT Math: 770
Adrianna: Darien ISEE tutor
Certified ISEE Prep Tutor in Darien, IL
...the Greater Grand Crossing neighborhood of Chicago, IL. I have also taught math in self-contained and remedial setting. I really love to help students find their voice in writing. I found that for me, as soon as I began to write about things I was passionate about on an individual level, I was able to...
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Rice University - Bachelor in Arts, Sociology and Policy Studies
ACT Composite: 32
ACT English: 34
ACT Math: 31
Kandice: Darien ISEE tutor
Certified ISEE Prep Tutor in Darien, IL
...a Master's degree in Teaching. I have over 14 years of experience working with children aged infant to high school in a multitude of settings. I have taught PreK-4th grade students in schools located in Sacramento and Chicago using the Balanced Literacy and Everyday Mathematics frameworks. I have also mentored teachers and been a professional...
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University of Chicago - Bachelor in Arts, Pyschology
University of Chicago - Master of Arts, Teaching
Kim: Darien ISEE tutor
Certified ISEE Prep Tutor in Darien, IL
...Instruction and have completed classes toward a certification in special education. My passion is Mathematics. I believe instilling confidence in my students is the key to their success and I believe all students are capable of reaching their goals. Teaching students organization skills and personal responsibility is a central part of my tutoring sessions!
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Millikin University - Bachelor in Arts, Elementary Education
Concordia University-Ann Arbor - Master of Arts, Curriculum and Instruction
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Sarah: Darien ISEE tutor
Certified ISEE Prep Tutor in Darien, IL
...- especially when it doesn't come easy. I love teaching math, especially since I know that it can be hard. While I specialize in working with middle and high school students, I have worked with students as young as kindergarten and those well into adulthood. For those of you based in the Chicagoland area, I...
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University of Notre Dame - Bachelors, Psychology
Providence College - Masters, Secondary Education
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1480
SAT Math: 700
SAT Verbal: 780
Shea: Darien ISEE tutor
Certified ISEE Prep Tutor in Darien, IL
...a direct reflection of me and my mission as a teacher. Ever since I started teaching 5 years ago, I have been committed to accommodating the needs of each individual student, and instilling a lifelong love of learning in all of my students. As a very passionate, caring, nurturing, and knowledgeable teacher, I thrive on...
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Western Illinois University - Bachelors, Computer Science
National-Louis University - Masters, Teaching
Gabe: Darien ISEE tutor
Certified ISEE Prep Tutor in Darien, IL
...for my clients to improve as overall students as well, so that they can be successful in the face of any future academic challenges. Aside from my teaching and academic pursuits, my favorite hobbies are playing music and cooking. I play the bass and sitar in any style from Indian classical music to Top 40...
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Wesleyan University - Bachelors, Neuroscience and Behavior
ACT Composite: 35
ACT English: 36
ACT Math: 35
Lisa: Darien ISEE tutor
Certified ISEE Prep Tutor in Darien, IL
...at Chicago. This past year, I received a Bachelor of Science in Biology on the pre-medical track. Throughout my undergraduate career, I served as a Peer Mentor which included providing formal tutoring services and academic advice to peers. While I tutor a broad range of subjects, I am most passionate about Biology and Writing. Also,...
Education & Certification
University of Illinois at Chicago - Bachelor of Science, Biological Sciences
ACT Composite: 33
ACT English: 32
ACT Math: 35
Rebecca: Darien ISEE tutor
Certified ISEE Prep Tutor in Darien, IL
...where they're at and go from there. I find that this way we can build a productive tutoring relationship where I can help individualize learning to each person's particular learning style. Outside of academic interests, I enjoy cooking, being with friends and family, traveling the world, and looking as ridiculous as possible doing Zumba.... My teaching philosophy is to meet each student where they are in each subject. That way we can work together to build...
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Northwestern University - Bachelors, Psychology
University of Chicago SSA - Masters, Social Work
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1580
SAT Math: 740
SAT Verbal: 800
Emily: Darien ISEE tutor
Certified ISEE Prep Tutor in Darien, IL
...own passions for learning, in any subject. I look forward to accompanying students through any challenges that stand in the way of that connection and leading students to their own version of success. I've worked across various sectors and have always maintained a love for one-on-one teaching, especially working with children and teaching languages. My...
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University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign - Bachelors, 1) Spanish 2) History
The New School - Masters, 1) International Affairs 2) Environmental Policy
Rose: Darien ISEE tutor
Certified ISEE Prep Tutor in Darien, IL
...and personal goals. This result was also made possible by the relationships that I developed with their families when sharing successes and challenges. Teaching in an international setting has made me an effective collaborator. The opportunity to develop instructional units with colleagues from diverse backgrounds has informed my own understanding and guided my growth as...
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Cornell College - Bachelors, Elementary Education
Katherine: Darien ISEE tutor
Certified ISEE Prep Tutor in Darien, 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...
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University of St. Thomas - Bachelor in Arts, English
Loyola Marymount University - Master of Arts, Secondary Education
Sneha: Darien ISEE tutor
Certified ISEE Prep Tutor in Darien, IL
...to help on anything from math, english, history and standardized test-related because I know that school can be rough and sometimes we all need a bit of help. I worked as a math tutor back in high school and I can teach all the way up to Calculus 3. I personally love teaching math as...
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Purdue University-Main Campus - Bachelor of Science, Mechanical Engineering
Brian: Darien ISEE tutor
Certified ISEE Prep Tutor in Darien, IL
...sciences, specifically combustion and heat transfer. While at Marquette I did research on thermal transfer in turbulent flow. While at Marquette, I spent a summer at Northwestern University doing research in bandgap theory and kinetic energy harvesters. I moved back to my hometown of Chicago to get my Masters at Illinois Institute of Technology. I...
Education & Certification
Marquette University - Bachelor of Science, Physics
Illinois Institute of Technology - Master of Engineering, Mechanical Engineering
ACT Composite: 31
ACT Math: 33
ACT Science: 35
Lisa: Darien ISEE tutor
Certified ISEE Prep Tutor in Darien, IL
...personal goal to make kids see that math is interesting, not scary, and that it is OK to struggle with it sometimes. The way that we learned math when we were in school years ago is drastically different from how I run my classroom and tutoring sessions. I encourage conversations about math, use of manipulatives...
Education & Certification
Illinois State University - Bachelor in Arts, Elementary Education
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