
Christopher: Hyde Park Phonics tutor
Certified Phonics Tutor in Hyde Park, IL
...effects of prenatal alcohol exposure on the developing hippocampal region of the brain. After graduating, I served a year, full time, as an Americorps member with City Year, tutoring and mentoring 7th and 8th grade students in the Englewood Community of Chicago in 1-on-1 and small group settings. I am currently working toward a TEFL...
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University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign - Bachelors, Psychology

Brandon: Hyde Park Phonics tutor
Certified Phonics Tutor in Hyde Park, IL
I'm a 4th year at the University of Chicago, and I love teaching. I'm elated to help others learn and gain confidence in subjects that may not be their strong suit today. Also, I want to give students the tools to succeed in subjects outside of what we directly cover. ... When I teach someone something, I want them to know the material well enough that they feel comfortable teaching it to someone else.
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University of Chicago - Bachelors, Public Policy, Psychology

Andrew: Hyde Park Phonics tutor
Certified Phonics Tutor in Hyde Park, IL
...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 can usually be found at the theater, either as an audience member or on the stage. I am an avid Chicago Bulls fan, and enjoy catching a game whenever I...
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University of Chicago - Bachelor in Arts, Theater and Performance Studies / English Language and Literature (double major)

Molly: Hyde Park Phonics tutor
Certified Phonics Tutor in Hyde Park, IL
...has proven difficult. 2. Diagnostically assess for instructional gaps and then fill in gaps to bolster a strong subject area foundation. 3. Impart test-taking skills and strategies necessary for school success. I teach with the tenets of the Common Core State Standards in mind. As such, I do not aim to teach "tricks" for getting...
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Columbia University in the City of New York - Bachelor in Arts, History
Northwestern University - Masters, Elementary Education

Ben: Hyde Park Phonics tutor
Certified Phonics Tutor in Hyde Park, IL
...tutored students in groups and one on one in both mathematic and theoretical concepts. I also have experience teaching musical lessons such as jazz bass, piano, and music theory to younger students. Experience in these different teaching environments has helped me cultivate a teaching style that identifies how to teach each individual student based on...
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Oberlin College - Bachelor in Arts, Economics

Jack: Hyde Park Phonics tutor
Certified Phonics Tutor in Hyde Park, IL
...allows students to develop a personal investment in their work that will always result in greater success. I encourage students to actively participate in a tutoring session, making sure that their needs drive a session rather than my pre-planned agenda. Every student learns differently, and I have found that the greatest success is a result...
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Northwestern University - Bachelor in Arts, Theatre

David: Hyde Park Phonics tutor
Certified Phonics Tutor in Hyde Park, IL
...technique, 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,...
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Drake University - Bachelor of Science, Education, History
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Kandice: Hyde Park Phonics tutor
Certified Phonics Tutor in Hyde Park, IL
...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 speaker and facilitator for educational and civic organizations. My teaching and tutoring philosophy is simple: bridging the gap between student passions and areas of improvement, and create lasting and...
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University of Chicago - Bachelor in Arts, Pyschology
University of Chicago - Master of Arts, Teaching

Shea: Hyde Park Phonics tutor
Certified Phonics Tutor in Hyde Park, IL
...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 the success of my students ??? our future. As a tutor with Varsity Tutors, I???m eager to have the opportunity to help more of our future become successful, lifelong...
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Western Illinois University - Bachelors, Computer Science
National-Louis University - Masters, Teaching

Blake: Hyde Park Phonics tutor
Certified Phonics Tutor in Hyde Park, IL
...the States in late 2015, and now recruit public school teachers for one of the largest urban, public school districts in the country, Jefferson County Public Schools in Louisville, Kentucky. I specialize in standardized test prep, English grammar and essay structure, and all levels of EFL instruction. It's a pleasure to meet you, and I...
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Middlebury College - Bachelors, History of Art and Architecture
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