Top ASPIRE Tutors serving Illinois

David: Illinois ASPIRE tutor
Certified ASPIRE Tutor in Illinois
...and I have found that students may learn in different ways and all can excel. I like to present material in an engaging and relevant manner so that we can all learn and achieve success. One-on-one tutoring is an effective technique, particularly for explaining and modeling math, and I enjoy seeing students attitudes toward school...
Education & Certification
Drake University - Bachelor of Science, Education, History
State Certified Teacher
ACT Composite: 32
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1400
SAT Math: 700

Remington: Illinois ASPIRE tutor
Certified ASPIRE Tutor in Illinois
...as a PhD Student in Condensed Matter Physics. I am currently working at an experimental physics lab at the University of Maryland, College Park. My tutoring style is pretty relaxed. In my experience, if someone knows what question to ask then they are already pretty close to the answer; they just need a push in...
Education & Certification
University of Maryland - Bachelor in Arts, Psychology, Criminology
University of Chicago - PHD, Physics

Sonjanita: Illinois ASPIRE tutor
Certified ASPIRE Tutor in Illinois
...their students as the students do from them, especially as it relates to the use of new media technologies. All children can learn! All children are intelligent! My job is to help them feel secure in who they are as students and as individuals; while working to build their love of learning. I am a...
Education & Certification
University of IL - Chicago - Bachelor in Arts, English
National Louis University - Masters, Administration and Supervision
State Certified Teacher

Morgan: Illinois ASPIRE tutor
Certified ASPIRE Tutor in Illinois
...my passion for science and biology, I make the lessons as interesting as possible. I try to improve my clients' overall development as students, so they can be successful throughout their entire future academic careers. When I am not in school or tutoring, I love relaxing with my family, friends, and my two German Shepherds....
Education & Certification
University of Illinois @ Urbana-Champaign - Bachelor of Science, Molecular and Cellular Biology
ACT Composite: 33
ACT English: 31
ACT Math: 35

Adrianna: Illinois ASPIRE tutor
Certified ASPIRE Tutor in Illinois
...to unlock a lot of creativity. If students write about what they know, rather than what they think someone would like to hear, they often become much more authentic writers. I love to watch football with my roommate and friends (Go Texans!) and have started getting into basketball since I moved to Chicago. I have...
Education & Certification
Rice University - Bachelor in Arts, Sociology and Policy Studies
ACT Composite: 32
ACT English: 34
ACT Math: 31

Lee: Illinois ASPIRE tutor
Certified ASPIRE Tutor in Illinois
...I like to push my students. I know that every student is able to do well and I really enjoy helping them along their path to success. But being laid back, I am also good at relaxing a student and helping point out what is important and what is not. In my free time, I...
Education & Certification
Northwestern University - Bachelor of Science, Biomedical Engineering
Northwestern University - Master of Science, Biomedical Engineering

Katherine: Illinois ASPIRE tutor
Certified ASPIRE Tutor in Illinois
...successfully write the essay portion of the standardized test, and how to prepare for the reading, grammar, and vocabulary sections. Also, I taught at the Institute of Reading Development for two summers. This program specializes in advanced reading and writing skills for students. I briefly taught middle school French at a private college prep school...
Education & Certification
University of Wisconsin-Madison - Bachelors, English & French
Arizona State University - Masters, Creative Writing

John: Illinois ASPIRE tutor
Certified ASPIRE Tutor in Illinois
...every assignment. More so than a grade, my goal is to help students fall in love with the process of learning. Feedback from successful students has allowed me to recognize how effective the approaches toward tutoring mine have been for all learning types in various academic subjects. While my tutoring students gain much from their...
Education & Certification
Loyola University-Chicago - Bachelor in Arts, Communication, General
Loyola University-Chicago - Master of Social Work, Social Work
ACT Composite: 31
ACT English: 36
ACT Math: 32

Meggan: Illinois ASPIRE tutor
Certified ASPIRE Tutor in Illinois
...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 the learning material and curriculum to...
Education & Certification
University of Iowa - Bachelor in Arts, Communications/Art
Quincy University - Master of Science, Educaiton

Kelly: Illinois ASPIRE tutor
Certified ASPIRE Tutor in Illinois
...classroom teacher for the past 6 years. This year, I will be a student support resource teacher in order to focus on meeting the individual needs of specific students. I am also beginning classes for my Learning Behavior Specialist endorsement. I am patient, prepared, and always working to find new, fun ways for students to...
Education & Certification
Indiana University-Bloomington - Bachelors, Elementary Education

Ilana: Illinois ASPIRE tutor
Certified ASPIRE Tutor in Illinois
...I aim to develop an individualized approach for each student in order to make the most of our time together. While I am not being a tutor, I am a musician. In addition to singing, I play the violin and viola and dabble in everything from Bach to bluegrass to covers of pop songs. As...
Education & Certification
Northwestern University - Bachelor of Science, Cognitive Science
ACT Composite: 35
ACT English: 36
ACT Math: 34

Jasmine: Illinois ASPIRE tutor
Certified ASPIRE Tutor in Illinois
...has gained experience teaching in urban secondary charter schools. It is my goal to design engaging curricula and educational experiences that encourage rigor, a love for learning, and a quest for innovation. A recent client earned a perfect score on the HSPT and others have seen growth both in their knowledge of Math & Science...
Education & Certification
Howard University - Bachelor of Science, Biology, General
School of the Art Insitute of Chicago - Masters in Education, Arts, General

Jena: Illinois ASPIRE tutor
Certified ASPIRE Tutor in Illinois
...the ability to help students gain long-lasting academic achievement and the tools that will help them on their path long after I'm around. I want to help them sharpen the tools in their arsenal for a life of confidence. I want to take my "love to learn" and show the students that I tutor the...
Education & Certification
Northwestern University - Bachelors, Communications- Radio/Television/Film
Northwestern University - Medill School of Journalism - Masters, Reporting

Ben: Illinois ASPIRE tutor
Certified ASPIRE Tutor in Illinois
...with a B.A. in Economics in May 2013 and am currently a graduate student in the Master of Arts in Mathematics Education (Ma.M.Ed.) program at Depaul University. My background in math, along with my teaching and tutoring experience, will allow me to help my students understand the content of their coursework and develop analytical abilities....
Education & Certification
University of Michigan - Bachelor in Arts, Economics
DePaul University - Masters, Mathematics Education
ACT Composite: 31
ACT English: 35
ACT Math: 35

Najla: Illinois ASPIRE tutor
Certified ASPIRE Tutor in Illinois
...as a Teaching Assistant in the Graduate School of Arts and Sciences at Columbia University in the City of New York while working on my PhD. I have also completed a number of teaching workshops at the University of Washington and Columbia University, as well as a course in pedagogy. Throughout this time, I continued...
Education & Certification
The University of Texas at Austin - Bachelor in Arts, Biology, General
University of Washington , Columbia University - PHD, History
SAT Math: 700
SAT Verbal: 720

Tyler: Illinois ASPIRE tutor
Certified ASPIRE Tutor in Illinois
...and in Mortgage Lending. However, my true passion has always been education and at this point in my life I feel it is imperative to align my career satisfaction with how I dedicate myself professionally to society. I am extremely self-motivated, I enjoy working with young minds (because they're often the most creative), and lastly...
Education & Certification
Indiana University - Bachelors, Biological Sciences

Lindsey: Illinois ASPIRE tutor
Certified ASPIRE Tutor in Illinois
I have experience teaching K-8, high school and college-age math and science. This includes Algebra 1 and 2, Earth, Physical (chem) and Life Science, Genetics, Nutrition, Biology, Microbiology and...
Education & Certification
SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry - Bachelor of Science, Environmental Biology
University of California-Merced - Master of Science, Environmental Engineering
GRE: 300

Mike: Illinois ASPIRE tutor
Certified ASPIRE Tutor in Illinois
...students develop their critical thinking abilities and to encourage them to utilize these abilities in interpreting and interacting with the world around them. I believe that liberal education is one of the great pillars of democracy and civil society. If I can help young people understand and assess academic material, achieve their academic goals, and...
Education & Certification
The University of San Francisco - Bachelors, European History
The University of Chicago - PHD, History (History of Ideas and Modern German History)
ACT English: 35
ACT Reading: 35
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1460

Katelin: Illinois ASPIRE tutor
Certified ASPIRE Tutor in Illinois
...schools in the Chicagoland area over those past ten years. In addition to being a classroom teacher, I have also provided tutoring in Math, Science, and test prep. I am confident that my students improve in their subject area and showcase this improvement through constant record-keeping throughout and after each session. As a reflective and...
Education & Certification
University of Illinois - Bachelor of Science, Communication
National Louis University - Master of Arts Teaching, Masters in Teaching Secondary Science

Kevin: Illinois ASPIRE tutor
Certified ASPIRE Tutor in Illinois
...University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign pursuing a degree in Accountancy and Finance. I have three years of experience in tutoring K-12 children in math and reading, and have personally succeeded in a large variety of standardized tests, including the ACT, the SAT, and various AP tests. I am especially passionate about teaching students optimal test-taking...
Education & Certification
Univeristy of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign - Bachelor of Science, Accounting
ACT Composite: 35
ACT English: 34
ACT Math: 34
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