Top Literature Tutors serving Burr Ridge
Nathaniel: Burr Ridge Literature tutor
Certified Literature Tutor in Burr Ridge, IL
...humanities primarily; my main areas of expertise are writing, political science, and literature. I am also a strong math tutor, scoring highly on exams like AP Calculus. In high school, I tutored in my school's writing center for years and continued proofreading college essays for public school students across Chicago since graduating. I am still...
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Northwestern University - Bachelor of Fine Arts, Public Policy Analysis
ACT Composite: 34
ACT English: 36
ACT Math: 32
Daniel: Burr Ridge Literature tutor
Certified Literature Tutor in Burr Ridge, IL
...where I received an MA in the humanities with a focus on on disability studies. For my undergraduate education, I attended Claremont Mckenna College where I focused on English Literature. I have worked as a tutor and academic coach for the past five years. I have a passion for helping students learn how to self-assess...
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Claremont McKenna College - Bachelor in Arts, General Literature
University of Chicago - Master of Arts, Humanities
Lucy: Burr Ridge Literature tutor
Certified Literature Tutor in Burr Ridge, IL
I pride myself on getting to know my students on an individual level and catering my approach to meet a variety of specific needs. I graduated from UC Berkeley, where I studied Sociology and Spanish and spent a majority of my time outside of the classroom working with middle school students. After graduating I ran...
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University of California-Berkeley - Bachelor in Arts, Sociology
Jonathan: Burr Ridge Literature tutor
Certified Literature Tutor in Burr Ridge, IL
...through all three levels of calculus. My main hobbies include reading, watching lectures, philosophical and economic discussion, and playing trivia and word games. As a very cerebral type who is constantly exposed to new and interesting information, I am passionate about sharing my knowledge and have a way of doing so in an engaging and...
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University of Pennsylvania - Bachelor in Arts, Philosophy
University of Pennsylvania - Bachelor in Arts, English
Tess: Burr Ridge Literature tutor
Certified Literature Tutor in Burr Ridge, IL
...completed calculus by the time I was a sophomore in high school. I have had five years of experience tutoring individuals in various science, math, and writing courses as well as for standardized testing. I believe it is in the student's interest that we make a personalized plan to tackling the tasks at hand in...
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Adrian College - Current Undergrad Student, Chemistry
Quentin: Burr Ridge Literature tutor
Certified Literature Tutor in Burr Ridge, IL
...a year tutoring students at Columbia's Career Center, and I've recently completed an internship at the Field Museum's Learning Center, where I assisted in the creation of new teaching resources for Chicago Public Schools. I have a boundless curiosity and excitement about learning, and am very passionate about being able to share that excitement with...
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Columbia College-Chicago - Bachelor in Arts, Creative Writing
ACT English: 33
ACT Reading: 32
Michael: Burr Ridge Literature tutor
Certified Literature Tutor in Burr Ridge, IL
...schools, tutoring students and helping adults using proven strategies to aid young and mature learners. I believe in teaching executive functions, like soft skills, organization, communication, note-taking,, advocating for oneself - along with the academic skills necessary to provide students with a structured way to work independently outside the classroom. My abilities include English Language...
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Northern Illinois University - Bachelor of Education, Music Teacher Education
Meggan: Burr Ridge Literature tutor
Certified Literature Tutor in Burr Ridge, IL
I am a firm believer in the motto "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...
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University of Iowa - Bachelor in Arts, Communications/Art
Quincy University - Master of Science, Educaiton
Alyssa: Burr Ridge Literature tutor
Certified Literature Tutor in Burr Ridge, IL
...the performing arts. During the past five years, I have spent my time working as a Program Aide and Counselor for the Wisconsin Southeast Girl Scout Branch in both their offices and residential summer camps, as well as spent time as an Assistant Director with the Forest Park Drama Club. While I tutor a broad...
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Columbia College Chicago - Bachelor in Arts, Early Childhood Education
ACT English: 34
ACT Reading: 32
Jessica: Burr Ridge Literature tutor
Certified Literature Tutor in Burr Ridge, IL
My background is in teaching composition, creative writing and analytical writing to college students. I have a PhD in Comparative Literature and I've published essays, stories, and plays. I taught at the University of Notre Dame for nine years. I am happy to be tutoring now because it gives me the opportunity to have an...
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Barnard College - Bachelors, French, Women's Studies
New York University - PHD, Comparative Literature
Gabriel: Burr Ridge Literature tutor
Certified Literature Tutor in Burr Ridge, IL
...in Colombia. Currently, I am studying to get my PhD at the University of Chicago. I have extensive experience teaching and tutoring a variety of ages and subjects (in particular, I have the most experience tutoring for the PSAT, SAT and college admissions essays, as well as math, English literature and Spanish to middle school...
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Harvard University - Bachelor in Arts, History and Literature
University of Chicago - PHD, Comparative Human Development
SAT Math: 800
SAT Verbal: 710
Melissa: Burr Ridge Literature tutor
Certified Literature Tutor in Burr Ridge, IL
...difficult topics. I also enjoy meeting new students, and forming a strong rapport. In order to create a successful tutoring session I believe the session must be student centered. During my student teaching experience at Whitney M. Young Magnet School I learned the importance of establishing rapport with the students. A strong rapport helps to...
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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
State Certified Teacher
Grace: Burr Ridge Literature tutor
Certified Literature Tutor in Burr Ridge, IL
I am currently pursuing a Master's in Teaching at the University of Chicago and also have a B.A. in Political Science from the University of Chicago. I have experience tutoring in and out of schools, as well as experience as a student teacher in classrooms, and love working with students! I specialize in reading and...
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The University of Chicago - Bachelor in Architecture, Political Science and Government
The University of Chicago - Master of Arts Teaching, Middle School Teaching
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1530
SAT Math: 750
SAT Verbal: 800
Alex: Burr Ridge Literature tutor
Certified Literature Tutor in Burr Ridge, IL
...allowed. When I was growing up, Peter would always give a hearing to my latest idiosyncratic notions. Inevitably, our discussions turned to the subject of free will. And Peter would listen, and question, and probe. He would locate a seam in my belief system, a loose thread that I hadn't quite considered or secured. And...
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Macalester College - Bachelors, English
University of Chicago - Masters, Political Science and Government
ACT Math: 33
ACT Reading: 36
SAT Math: 720
Shannon: Burr Ridge Literature tutor
Certified Literature Tutor in Burr Ridge, IL
...My specific teaching approach depends on the subject, but I like to really engage my students in that subject. When it comes to languages, that could mean watching or listening to media in that language or finding a fun book to read. In science or math, that could be running examples, either real or virtual.
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Miami University-Oxford - Bachelor in Arts, Biochemistry
ACT Composite: 31
Michael : Burr Ridge Literature tutor
Certified Literature Tutor in Burr Ridge, IL
...work in research and writing methods and am eager to help students harness their inner curiosity and creativity. I have experience in education as a teacher, working with K-5th graders, as well as tutoring experience with high school students. My number one priority is to help students understand themselves and the world.
Education & Certification
Elon University - Bachelor in Arts, History
Adelina: Burr Ridge Literature tutor
Certified Literature Tutor in Burr Ridge, IL
...in Psychology and BS in Mathematics and Computer Science. I hope that my skills and expertise can help you in any way they can! Outside of school I like swimming and baking/cooking. I love helping other students with Psychology as that is my favorite subject, but I also tutor other subjects such as Spanish,Algebra, English...
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University of Illinois at Chicago - Bachelor of Science, Mathematics and Computer Science
Alan: Burr Ridge Literature tutor
Certified Literature Tutor in Burr Ridge, IL
Hello, my name is Alan, and I would love to help you in any areas in which I have expertise. I am adept at most any type of math and most any type of language. I do enjoy math, yet I love to read literature and to write. Learning is best when it is fun,...
Education & Certification
New Mexico State University-Main Campus - Bachelors, Mathematics
Harvard University - Masters, Education
ACT Math: 35
ACT Reading: 31
Rabha: Burr Ridge Literature tutor
Certified Literature Tutor in Burr Ridge, IL
...creative writing and a minor in gender and sexuality studies. I graduated from SAIC with an MFA in writing. I have taught writing classes at SAIC, Harold Washington College, and National Louis University. Literature was my first love and continues to be so. I have been writing for as long as I can remember; poetry,...
Education & Certification
New York University - Bachelor in Arts, General Literature
School of the Art Institute of Chicago - Master of Fine Arts, Creative Writing
GRE Verbal: 160
Brandon: Burr Ridge Literature tutor
Certified Literature Tutor in Burr Ridge, IL
...on schedule in May of 2010, and began the long, arduous, but rewarding process of researching for my dissertation. I have taught at both the secondary and college levels, and I have taught a variety of subjects and skills from math to history, and from critical reading and writing to the basics of footnoting and...
Education & Certification
Michigan State University - Bachelor in Arts, History
University of Toronto - PHD, History
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