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Rabha: Elgin PSAT tutor
Certified PSAT Tutor in Elgin, IL
...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, prose, nonfictional personal essays, academic essays, screenplays, and everything in between. I am passionate...
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New York University - Bachelor in Arts, General Literature
School of the Art Institute of Chicago - Master of Fine Arts, Creative Writing
GRE Verbal: 160
Eman: Elgin PSAT tutor
Certified PSAT Tutor in Elgin, IL
...of Arts in Integrated Health Sciences. I am currently a Doctor of Pharmacy Candidate with a passion for teaching students. While I tutor various subjects, I am passionate about English, Literature, and Math. In my experience I have helped struggling students read with fluency. I believe that education is necessary for improved quality of life...
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University of Illinois at Chicago - Bachelor of Science, Health Sciences, General
Jennifer: Elgin PSAT tutor
Certified PSAT Tutor in Elgin, IL
...their language-learning experiences in high school were limited to the study of grammar, the memorization of vocabulary and the use of the foreign language in the classroom only, which ignores the large world of resources available today to expose students to real uses of foreign language. I strive to incorporate authentic French materials into my...
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University of Illinois at Chicago - Bachelor in Arts, Teaching French as a Second or Foreign Language
DePaul University - Masters in Education, Curriculum and Instruction
Francesca: Elgin PSAT tutor
Certified PSAT Tutor in Elgin, IL
...with them in a reduced-stress environment. My top three goals are to give students skills to succeed in life, to help them manage stress during this trying time in their lives, and to give them guidance for future success. My biggest joy in tutoring comes from working with students to figure out what works best...
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Loyola University-Chicago - Bachelor of Economics, Political Science and Government
ACT Composite: 33
ACT English: 33
ACT Math: 36
Ben: Elgin PSAT tutor
Certified PSAT Tutor in Elgin, IL
...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. I'm a former basketball player and am currently an...
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University of Michigan - Bachelor in Arts, Economics
DePaul University - Masters, Mathematics Education
ACT Composite: 31
ACT English: 35
ACT Math: 35
Hope: Elgin PSAT tutor
Certified PSAT Tutor in Elgin, IL
...occurred at a local, public high school. I have two undergraduate degrees. One is in English and one is in Journalism. I also have a master's degree in Secondary Curriculum and Instruction. In addition, I have been tutoring for over 20 years! I have worked with ages 5-45. I am a kind and patient tutor...
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Indiana University-Bloomington - Bachelor in Arts, English
Indiana University-Bloomington - Master of Science, Curriculum and Instruction
Jonathan: Elgin PSAT tutor
Certified PSAT Tutor in Elgin, IL
...that, I served as a teaching assistant in a Kindergarten classroom for two years and acted as the morning supervisor for all K-2 students. I tutored a wide range of K-6 students during this time in both math and writing. My favorite subject to tutor is writing, followed by reading. I have years of experience...
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St Lawrence University - Bachelors, Global Studies; Communication Arts
Northeastern Illinois University - Current Grad Student, Elementary Education MAT
SAT Verbal: 720
GRE: 313
GRE Quantitative: 152
Jaladhija: Elgin PSAT tutor
Certified PSAT Tutor in Elgin, IL
...spending several years tutoring children and taking courses such as Developmental Child Psychology and learning the most effective ways to curate a teaching curriculum targeted toward ensuring children retain knowledge and have fun, I have an increased interest in one day becoming a Pediatric Neurologist or Adolescent & Child Psychiatrist! As an advocate for education...
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Saint Louis University-Main Campus - Bachelor of Science, Neuroscience
David: Elgin PSAT tutor
Certified PSAT Tutor in Elgin, IL
...for youth in the foster care system, and I recently finished a season where I was the Director of Programming for a summer camp supporting kids with speech disorders. In my free time I enjoy playing basketball, writing, listening/telling stories, and playing board games. I enjoy seeing students suddenly "get it," particularly in the areas...
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Northwestern University - Bachelor of Science, Organizational Behavior Studies
Jake: Elgin PSAT tutor
Certified PSAT Tutor in Elgin, IL
...believe that teaching is the best way to reinforce knowledge and master material. We all learn in different ways and I think that identifying our strengths and weaknesses as learners can help us succeed as well as know when to ask for help. Certain subjects and the methods by which they are delivered may not...
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Miami University - Bachelors, Dietetics
Rush Medical College - Current Grad Student, Medicine
ACT English: 31
ACT Math: 32
ACT Science: 35
Alex: Elgin PSAT tutor
Certified PSAT Tutor in Elgin, IL
...students understand the concepts and being able to understand why something is the way that it is, rather than just loading students with overwhelming information to memorize. I'm a pre-medical student doing a gap year before medical school so I'm in the process of applying to medical school right now! I'm extremely interested in the...
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Northwestern University - Bachelor of Science, Biochemistry
Serena: Elgin PSAT tutor
Certified PSAT Tutor in Elgin, IL
...to start and improve right away! I motivate younger students by getting them excited about the content, and each of my students look forward to their sessions. I will be starting medical school in the fall, so my expertise lies with most premed courses, as well as English and Reading for personal statement writing help....
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University of California-Los Angeles - Bachelor of Science, Biology, General
ACT Composite: 32
ACT English: 35
ACT Reading: 34
Jennifer: Elgin PSAT tutor
Certified PSAT Tutor in Elgin, IL
...career, I've taught AP language and literature, composition, grammar, and honors English courses. I have extensive experience helping students prepare for high-stakes tests like ACT, PSAT, and SAT. Additionally, I've worked 1:1 with clients and their families to guide them through the college application process, including the personal essay, scholarship applications, and the FAFSA. More...
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Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus - Bachelor in Arts, Journalism
Iowa State University - Master of Arts, Creative Writing
CUNY Brooklyn College - Masters in Education, Education
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LaShonda: Elgin PSAT tutor
Certified PSAT Tutor in Elgin, IL
...high school students. The keystone experience of 11th grade curriculum at Calhoun is an interdisciplinary research paper, which earns credit it both a student's U.S. History course and their English course. Drawing on my interdisciplinary experience, I successfully guided students through research skills, literary analysis and the tools requisite for historical perspective. Another example includes...
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University of Missouri-Kansas City - Bachelors, English & Linguistics
College of the College of William and Mary - PHD, American Studies
Victoria: Elgin PSAT tutor
Certified PSAT Tutor in Elgin, IL
...help students with great patience. I have tried various ways to explain problems to my students, so I am quite familiar with what students may be confused with. I love tutoring. It is always amazing to help students grow up. Every time I see students make great progress after they make efforts, I feel proud of...
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College of DuPage - Current Undergrad Student, Finance
Illinois Institute of Technology - Current Undergrad Student, Computer Science
Rucha: Elgin PSAT tutor
Certified PSAT Tutor in Elgin, IL
...with focuses in Community, Immigration, and Urbanization and Health and Medicine. While I would love to assist students' growth in any subject, I have a passion to guide students in Sociology, Social Sciences and Writing. When I'm not tutoring or working at my day job, I enjoy a good non-fiction book and love to read...
Education & Certification
Saint Louis University-Main Campus - Bachelor in Arts, Sociology
ACT Composite: 31
ACT Reading: 33
ACT Science: 32
Valerie : Elgin PSAT tutor
Certified PSAT Tutor in Elgin, IL
...majored in Chemistry and earned my Bachelors from the College of the Holy Cross while completing the Pre-Med coursework. While I tutored a variety of subjects, the sciences are my favorite! I am a strong advocate of teaching styles and exploring how they change over time for different students. In my free time, I enjoy...
Education & Certification
College of the Holy Cross - Bachelor of Science, Chemistry
ACT Composite: 32
ACT English: 33
ACT Reading: 34
Galen: Elgin PSAT tutor
Certified PSAT Tutor in Elgin, IL
...how they learn the information, I help them to understand and remember the material rather than just complete the problem in front of them. I am passionate about teaching and flexible in my approach. If something is not working, I believe that it is my job as a tutor to adjust my methods—not the student’s...
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Oberlin College - Bachelor in Arts, English, Creative Writing
School of the Art Institute of Chicago - Master of Fine Arts, Creative Writing
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1490
SAT Verbal: 700
SAT Writing: 790
Eugene: Elgin PSAT tutor
Certified PSAT Tutor in Elgin, IL
...of Semiconductors, Natural Gas and Energy, and provided technical consultancy to instrument companies and universities. Perhaps as a tribute to experience with tutoring as an undergraduate, and lecturing Chemistry as a graduate student, I had been especially adept at taking a complex scientific or mathematical concept and breaking it down to the level of comprehension...
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Illinois Institute of Technology - Bachelor of Science, Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering
DePaul University - Master of Arts Teaching, Education
Ryan: Elgin PSAT tutor
Certified PSAT Tutor in Elgin, IL
...to learn. I want students to actually enjoy reading and writing as much as I want them to reach their full academic potential. I have a master's in English Education from the University of Illinois at Chicago and an Illinois Professional Educator License endorsed for middle and high school English language arts. After completing the...
Education & Certification
University of Illinois at Chicago - Bachelor in Arts, English
University of Illinois at Chicago - Master of Arts Teaching, English
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