Top Reading Tutors serving Griffith

Casey: Griffith Reading tutor
Certified Reading Tutor in Griffith, IN
...collaborative effort and I work to bring my students' personal perspectives into our lessons. Watching a student learn new things is exciting, but seeing them recognize the power of their own knowledge and experiences is even better! In my spare time, I enjoy making and listening to music of all kinds, reading and writing science...
Education & Certification
Butler University - Bachelor in Arts, Music History and Literature
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign - Masters, Musicology
ACT Composite: 31
ACT English: 35
ACT Reading: 34

Tere: Griffith Reading tutor
Certified Reading Tutor in Griffith, IN
...pursue my passion of travel. I have been working as a flight attendant for United Airlines since June of 2015 and am planning to do this for the foreseeable future. That being said, I really miss teaching and am looking for way to immerse myself back into the education field part-time.
Education & Certification
University of Arizona - Unknown, Bilingual Education

Stripe: Griffith Reading tutor
Certified Reading Tutor in Griffith, IN
...and the world we live in. One word at a time and the piece will come together; I promise. I believe education comes in a variety of forms, and as a tutor I do my best to meet you where youre at. Working with a tutor doesn't have to be stuffy and dry, and it...
Education & Certification
University of Nebraska-Lincoln - Bachelor in Arts, English
University of Nebraska-Lincoln - PHD, English

Tess: Griffith Reading tutor
Certified Reading Tutor in Griffith, IN
...school in geology, but I was inspired to bring science into young peoples' lives and I instead completed a rigorous three-semester program in secondary science education. For this program, I worked as a teaching intern in three different secondary science classrooms, and I learned to use the AVID (Advancement Via Individual Determination) tutoring method with...
Education & Certification
University of Michigan - Bachelor of Science, Geological Sciences
GRE Verbal: 168

Zhaleh: Griffith Reading tutor
Certified Reading Tutor in Griffith, IN
...or with a small group. Teaching others is a great way to expand understanding of how other students think and develop ideas, and it allows myself to see new ways to look at problems. While I'm not studying (or helping my friends study), I love to play music (piano, flute, guitar), take a walk through...
Education & Certification
Carnegie Mellon University - Bachelor of Science, Mechanical Engineering
ACT Composite: 34
ACT English: 34
ACT Math: 34

Blake: Griffith Reading tutor
Certified Reading Tutor in Griffith, IN
...ages and ability levels in all core academic subjects. I moved back to 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...
Education & Certification
Middlebury College - Bachelors, History of Art and Architecture

Ashley: Griffith Reading tutor
Certified Reading Tutor in Griffith, IN
...of 2015 with a B.A. in Communication Studies with a specialization in English and Digital Media. Currently, I work in advertising and take classes on design and the user experience. I had so much fun tutoring Evanston township middle and high school students in various subjects for three years in college that I decided to...
Education & Certification
Northwestern University - Bachelors, Communication Studies

Shea: Griffith Reading tutor
Certified Reading Tutor in Griffith, IN
...5 years ago, I have been committed to accommodating the needs of each 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...
Education & Certification
Western Illinois University - Bachelors, Computer Science
National-Louis University - Masters, Teaching

Kris: Griffith Reading tutor
Certified Reading Tutor in Griffith, IN
I currently 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,...
Education & Certification
University of Chicago - Current Undergrad, Political Science and Government
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1600
SAT Math: 790
SAT Verbal: 800

Veronica: Griffith Reading tutor
Certified Reading Tutor in Griffith, IN
...not enjoy our cold Chicago winters. I moved to Chicago to attend college. I have a B.A. in History from The University of Chicago and a M.S. in Education from Northwestern University. I am also a former teacher. I taught 5th grade Language Arts and Social Studies at a CPS school. I am certified in...
Education & Certification
The University of Chicago - Bachelors, History
Northwestern University - Masters, Elementary Education

Molly: Griffith Reading tutor
Certified Reading Tutor in Griffith, IN
...to fully understand how and why we can come to certain answers. My goal is not to help students to merely get a good grade on the next quiz, but to help build a foundation that allows him or her to find success on their own in future units of study. In each lesson, I...
Education & Certification
Columbia University in the City of New York - Bachelor in Arts, History
Northwestern University - Masters, Elementary Education
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1480
SAT Math: 700
SAT Verbal: 780

Tony: Griffith Reading tutor
Certified Reading Tutor in Griffith, IN
...Essay prep, Grammar, Spelling and Literature. I also have a degree in French with a minor in Translation, and I have taught creative writing in both fiction and poetry. In my spare time, I enjoy reading, science fiction in literature and in movies, video games, and writing. I look forward to working with you!
Education & Certification
Western Michigan University - Bachelor in Arts, English, French
Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College - Master of Fine Arts, Creative Writing

Wayne: Griffith Reading tutor
Certified Reading Tutor in Griffith, IN
I enjoy the process of showing a student how a very few math rules has so much power the enables them to solve so many different types of problems.... Helping a student demystify math by getting them to see how using logic, overcoming their fear, and relying on even a small arsenal of math laws enables them to solve many more problems than they would expect.
Education & Certification
Miami University-Oxford - Bachelors, Accounting
De Paul University - Masters, Math Education

Nick: Griffith Reading tutor
Certified Reading Tutor in Griffith, IN
...to those of James Joyce, while my undergraduate focus was in American Literature of the twentieth century. As you might guess I am an avid reader. I am on a trivia team that has won several contests. I also play guitar and chess, the latter of which I teach children to play in an after-school...
Education & Certification
Ohio State University - Bachelor in Arts, English
Ohio University - Master of Arts, English
ACT English: 31
ACT Science: 32
SAT Math: 730

Amanda: Griffith Reading tutor
Certified Reading Tutor in Griffith, IN
I am a passionate educator who has worked with students for over 10 years. When I am able to work with a student and see growth not only in what they are capable of, but their own confidence as a learner, I feel like the work I have done means something.
Education & Certification
North Central College - Bachelors, Communications, Education
National Louis University - Masters, Reading Specialist

Laura: Griffith Reading tutor
Certified Reading Tutor in Griffith, IN
...student English and Social Studies always came easily to be but I struggled with Math quite a bit and had to work hard to master the subject material. I understand the position of being a student working to understand a difficult concept and I think that helps me when tutoring students. I tutored high school...
Education & Certification
Saint Mary's College - Bachelors, Political Science & Economics
Loyola University-Chicago - PHD, Law

Shelby: Griffith Reading tutor
Certified Reading Tutor in Griffith, IN
I enjoy working one on one with students to increase their understanding, learning and confidence. I like to use different methods of teaching, depending on the individual and their strengths. I am an advocate for determination, organization, and hard work in approaching learning and achieving success in school. ... In a first session, I talk with students about what they are struggling with most and any concerns they may have initially.
Education & Certification
Tufts University - Bachelor in Arts, Political Science and Government
Carnegie Mellon University - Master of Science, Public Policy and Management
ACT English: 34
ACT Math: 32
ACT Reading: 34

Taryn: Griffith Reading tutor
Certified Reading Tutor in Griffith, IN
...knowledge with others. I was the teaching assistant for several chemistry courses at Pepperdine and Northwestern Universities; as well as being involved in Science in the Classroom demonstrations for 3rd and 4th grades. I am eager to share my love of science with students. I am passionate about science and math at all levels and...
Education & Certification
Pepperdine University - Bachelor of Science, Chemistry
Northwestern University - PHD, Chemistry

Grace: Griffith Reading tutor
Certified Reading Tutor in Griffith, IN
...concentration in Theatre for Young Audiences. You can find a portion of her honors thesis on Virginia Woolf's last novel published in the next issue of the Madison Journal of Literary Criticism! Grace loves working with young people and has been teaching drama and tutoring students in writing and test prep for the past five...
Education & Certification
Northwestern University - Bachelors, English Literature & Theatre
ACT Composite: 32
ACT English: 35
ACT Math: 32

Brandon: Griffith Reading tutor
Certified Reading Tutor in Griffith, IN
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.
Education & Certification
University of Chicago - Bachelors, Public Policy, Psychology
ACT English: 33
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