Top Literature Tutors serving Park Ridge

Benjamin: Park Ridge Literature tutor
Certified Literature Tutor in Park Ridge, IL
...personal satisfaction like playing a song for family after Thanksgiving dinner. As such, I believe that any sort of lesson ought to chase specific goals discussed and set together between tutor and student. Foundational skills (such as writing for your target audience or guitar scales) are critical and aren't always fun, but they feed into...
Education & Certification
Illinois Valley Community College - Associate, Music
Huntington University - Bachelor, Worship Leadership

Amaris: Park Ridge Literature tutor
Certified Literature Tutor in Park Ridge, IL
...one person or the world - it would mean everything to me. I want the chance to help people, and do something that could make them happy. It is this reason that I decided to study Political Science and Latin America & Latino Studies in the Pre-Law track at the University of Illinois-Chicago. I have...
Education & Certification
University of Illinois at Chicago - Bachelor in Arts, Police Science

Ingrid: Park Ridge Literature tutor
Certified Literature Tutor in Park Ridge, IL
...particularly interested in include biomaterials, pharmaceuticals, and drug delivery systems. Outside of the classroom, I enjoy learning on my own and sharing my experience and knowledge with my peers and other students. I hope to make use of my experiences with academics and learning in high school and so far in my undergraduate career in...
Education & Certification
Northwestern University - Bachelor of Science, Biomedical Engineering
ACT Composite: 33
ACT English: 35
ACT Math: 31

Kandice: Park Ridge Literature tutor
Certified Literature Tutor in Park Ridge, IL
...and 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...
Education & Certification
University of Chicago - Bachelor in Arts, Pyschology
University of Chicago - Master of Arts, Teaching

Aafia: Park Ridge Literature tutor
Certified Literature Tutor in Park Ridge, IL
...organization where I created educational activities and lesson plans in English and Mathematics for children at low-income schools in India. Throughout my last two years of high school, I have tutored students in SAT Math and Writing, Algebra/Pre-calculus, IB Economics, and college application essays. As someone with plenty of experience writing and editing college application...
Education & Certification
University of Chicago - Bachelor in Arts, Computer Science
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1490
SAT Math: 770
SAT Verbal: 720

Jennifer: Park Ridge Literature tutor
Certified Literature Tutor in Park Ridge, IL
...to expose students to real uses of foreign language. I strive to incorporate authentic French materials into my classes in the form of Francophone literature, poetry, films, podcasts, video clips, infographics, ePals and communication via Skype, to name a few. When I am not teaching, I enjoy reading, knitting, walking my dog, spending time with...
Education & Certification
University of Illinois at Chicago - Bachelor in Arts, Teaching French as a Second or Foreign Language
DePaul University - Masters in Education, Curriculum and Instruction

Dominique: Park Ridge Literature tutor
Certified Literature Tutor in Park Ridge, IL
...components of a student's success. I am a journalist who produces copy covering various topics for print and digital media, and I love interacting with students. I believe positive interactions promote self-confidence and a heightened self-esteem. Tutoring is an opportunity to be a role model, and even in a short session, quality interactions leave a...
Education & Certification
University of Utah - Bachelor of Fine Arts, Ballet, minor in Psychology
University of Colorado Boulder - Master of Arts, Journalism

Rachel: Park Ridge Literature tutor
Certified Literature Tutor in Park Ridge, IL
...Education. Since graduation, I have taught high school English, taught 5th and 6th grade Art, tutored elementary and middle school students, worked and taught at an orphanage in Cambodia, and am currently working in a 5th grade classroom. While I tutor a wide-range of subjects, I most enjoy teaching English, Literature, Math, and Art. When...
Education & Certification
Goshen College - Bachelor in Arts, Secondary Education
State Certified Teacher
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1400

Brendan: Park Ridge Literature tutor
Certified Literature Tutor in Park Ridge, IL
I am a recent College grad with a passion for reading and the production and interrogation of knowledge.
Education & Certification
Pitzer College - Bachelors, English and Anthropology
ACT Reading: 32

Miguel: Park Ridge Literature tutor
Certified Literature Tutor in Park Ridge, IL
...student advisor for several non-profits dedicated to educational advocacy and academic enrichment. I thus have extensive experience working with middle and high schoolers in a variety of educational environments - including public, charter, and private schools throughout New York City. My individual-driven approach to tutoring has been shaped by working with students with diverse needs...
Education & Certification
Harvard University - Bachelor in Arts, History and Science; Comparative Literature (French, German)
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1570
SAT Math: 800
SAT Verbal: 770

Elisa: Park Ridge Literature tutor
Certified Literature Tutor in Park Ridge, IL
...as Mathematics Education. I am currently in my 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,...
Education & Certification
Cedarville University - Bachelor in Arts, Mathematics Teacher Education

Nicholas: Park Ridge Literature tutor
Certified Literature Tutor in Park Ridge, IL
...me, education is not simply an act of personal betterment, but one of societal improvement and sustainability. Education, from science to math, english to history, allows us to have new lenses through which to see our world. Mastering content gives us a cognitive framework through which we can process and understand new information from the...
Education & Certification
Vassar College - Bachelors, English / Biology
National-Louis Univeristy - Masters, Masters of Arts in Teaching

Louise: Park Ridge Literature tutor
Certified Literature Tutor in Park Ridge, IL
...Taiwan for about 3-1/2 years. In 2013, I went to Vietnam for 2 weeks. I traveled with a group of Vietnamese and Taiwanese friends from the north to the south of Vietnam. In 2005, I took a cruise from Florida, U.S.A. to Mexico, Jamaica and The Grand Cayman Islands. Twice, I have traveled to the...
Education & Certification
College of Lake County - Current Undergrad, Business

Hector: Park Ridge Literature tutor
Certified Literature Tutor in Park Ridge, IL
...to tackle dense passages with maximum retention. My methodology for test taking centers on context dependent process of elimination and the utilization of comprehension rather than memorization. I graduated from Claremont McKenna College on a full-ride scholarship with a B.A. in Government and Legal Studies and have familiarity with the college admission process that...... Work on understanding who the student is, what his/her goals are, and then outline the best way to get there.
Education & Certification
Claremont McKenna College - Bachelors, Government and Legal Studies

Kris: Park Ridge Literature tutor
Certified Literature Tutor in Park Ridge, IL
...work as a Teaching Assistant at a public school in Chicago through the University of Chicago's Neighborhood School Program. I also volunteer with Maroon Tutor Match, a UChicago organization that matches low-income middle and high students with college tutors. Before starting college, I led SAT groups at The Learning Lodge in East Lyme, Connecticut.
Education & Certification
University of Chicago - Current Undergrad, Political Science and Government
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1600
SAT Math: 790
SAT Verbal: 800

James: Park Ridge Literature tutor
Certified Literature Tutor in Park Ridge, IL
...Biology. I have worked as a counselor for the BIO/CHEM EXCEL program at Northwestern, as well as a Residential Assistant for the Spectrum Program at Northwestern's Center for Talent Development. Through these positions I have worked with students ages 12-18 as a tutor, counselor, and mentor. I am most passionate about tutoring in the humanities...
Education & Certification
Northwestern University - Bachelor in Arts, Creative Writing
ACT Composite: 34
ACT English: 35
ACT Math: 32

Andrew: Park Ridge Literature tutor
Certified Literature Tutor in Park Ridge, IL
...of these skills are invaluable to any student, and eventually, to any adult. I also believe very strongly in the value of education--I am very fortunate to have studied at excellent schools, and I try to encourage all of my students to make the most out of every educational opportunity. When I'm not tutoring, I...
Education & Certification
University of Chicago - Bachelor in Arts, Theater and Performance Studies / English Language and Literature (double major)
ACT Composite: 32
ACT Math: 32
ACT Reading: 33

Jeanine : Park Ridge Literature tutor
Certified Literature Tutor in Park Ridge, IL
...I've been in Education for almost 18yrs as both an Academic Interventionist and High School English teacher. I've taught primarily 9th and 12th grade English with several English and humanities electives and AP English Literature. Writing and speaking have always been passions of mine and I hope I can help you to love them too!
Education & Certification
Knox College - Bachelor of Fine Arts, English
Ball State University - Master of Arts Teaching, Education

Koga: Park Ridge Literature tutor
Certified Literature Tutor in Park Ridge, IL
...their lives as immigrants to this country through education. I fully recognize the importance of learning. For the past two years I taught mathematics at the middle and high school level as a Teach For America corp member in the Dallas Independent School District. I know that the confidence that a student receives when they...
Education & Certification
University of Kansas - Bachelor in Arts, Psychology
State Certified Teacher

Maimuna: Park Ridge Literature tutor
Certified Literature Tutor in Park Ridge, IL
...privately. In the past I've been a helping aid to teachers who taught in the ESL program where I worked with students to strengthen their Reading, Writing, and Mathematics skills. I am most passionate about Organic Chemistry although I enjoy teaching all other sciences as well. In my experience helping college students with Organic Chemistry,...
Education & Certification
University of Illinois at Chicago - Bachelor of Science, Neuroscience
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