Top Reading Tutors serving Park Ridge
Katherine: Park Ridge Reading tutor
Certified Reading Tutor in Park Ridge, IL
...major in Psychology and Theater and a concentration in education. I have been an assistant in my Intro to Theater courses for two years. I'm also a mentor for our schools TRIO ETS group. I have experience working with students from preschool to college-age and enjoy every bit of it. Whether they are reading out...
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St Olaf College - Bachelor in Arts, Psychology
ACT English: 31
ACT Reading: 33
Andrew: Park Ridge Reading tutor
Certified Reading Tutor in Park Ridge, IL
...is very different. Nearly everything in the world can be broken down into something smaller, both literally and figuratively. There is no such thing as a concept that is too complex to understand. Any concept can be broken down into things that people understand quite easily. Outside of the classroom, I dedicate most of my...
Education & Certification
City Colleges of Chicago-District Office - Associate in Science, Emergency Medical Technology
City Colleges of Chicago-District Office - Associate in Science, International Relations
Yiris: Park Ridge Reading tutor
Certified Reading Tutor in Park Ridge, IL
Hey there! I'm Yiris, a passionate business major in Chicago from Texas. With over two years of working with kids and a year of tutoring experience, I'm here and ready to help you smash your academic goals! Let's learn and achieve together!
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Loyola University-Chicago - Bachelor of Science, International Business
Robert: Park Ridge Reading tutor
Certified Reading Tutor in Park Ridge, IL
...of learning something new, rather than simply to pass a test. When I'm not tutoring or writing my medical school applications, I enjoy teaching myself new languages and reading works by authors such as Haruki Murakami, Ernest Hemingway, and James Joyce. I also love to travel whenever I get the chance, and most recently have...
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New York University - Bachelors, Psychology
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1550
SAT Math: 800
SAT Verbal: 700
Charlotte: Park Ridge Reading tutor
Certified Reading Tutor in Park Ridge, IL
...State University in May 2019. Upon graduation I worked as a teacher for 2 years in a self contained vision classroom where I taught all academic areas as well as vision. Presently I am working towards a masters degree in Vision Rehabilitation Therapy. My favorite academic areas to teach were math and language.
Education & Certification
Illinois State University - Bachelor of Science, Education of Individuals With Vision Impairments
Salus University - Master of Science, Education of Individuals With Vision Impairments
Scott : Park Ridge Reading tutor
Certified Reading Tutor in Park Ridge, IL
English/Reading/Writing Tutor Playwright and Poet Columbia College Chicago
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Columbia College-Chicago - Bachelor in Arts, Playwriting and Screenwriting
Dorothy: Park Ridge Reading tutor
Certified Reading Tutor in Park Ridge, IL
...less stressful. I take a compassionate, empathetic approach towards tutoring. It's important to me to get to know a student, so I can best support their learning style and align learning with their interests. My teaching style is collaborative; I want students to feel in charge of their own learning. I am a graduate of...
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Northwestern University - Bachelor in Arts, Statistics
Anna: Park Ridge Reading tutor
Certified Reading Tutor in Park Ridge, IL
...enjoy politics, writing, and traveling. After college, I plan on attending graduate school and eventually teaching abroad. I have a deep passion for learning and have worked with students from all over the United States and the world. For me, studying has been a source of joy and motivating, something that has given life value...
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University of Chicago - Current Undergrad Student, Linguistics
ACT Composite: 34
ACT English: 35
ACT Math: 35
Li: Park Ridge Reading tutor
Certified Reading Tutor in Park Ridge, IL
...cultures. I believe that the best way to learn a language is through communication; I strive to create lessons that align with my students personal interests such as sports or music rather than teaching grammar alone. As a student myself, I have studied Spanish, Portuguese, German, and Russian, and I use my experience as a...
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University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill - Bachelor of Science, Environmental Studies
Shannon: Park Ridge Reading tutor
Certified Reading Tutor in Park Ridge, IL
...to bake, read, watch Netflix, and go hiking (especially with my dog). My specific teaching approach depends on the subject, but I like to really engage my students in that subject. When it comes to languages, that could mean watching or listening to media in that language or finding a fun book to read. In...
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Miami University-Oxford - Bachelor in Arts, Biochemistry
ACT Composite: 31
Katie: Park Ridge Reading tutor
Certified Reading Tutor in Park Ridge, IL
...a strong passion for teaching and helping children in any way that I can. My favorite part of teaching is what I like to call "lightbulb moments", which are moments when a student finally understands something they've been struggling with, and it's as though a little lightbulb goes off in their minds. These moments are...
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Indiana University-Bloomington - Current Undergrad, Teaching All Learners: Elementary Education and Special Education
ACT English: 33
Allison: Park Ridge Reading tutor
Certified Reading Tutor in Park Ridge, IL
...Education and have received my Master of Education with a concentration in Best Practices. I am a National Board Certified Teacher and am trained in the Orton Gillingham method of teaching phonics and reading. Since graduating, I moved to Chicago where I have been teaching in a low-income school for the last 8 years. I...
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Indiana University-Bloomington - Bachelor of Education, Early Childhood Education
University of St Francis - Current Grad Student, Early Childhood Education
Annette: Park Ridge Reading tutor
Certified Reading Tutor in Park Ridge, IL
...love teaching all forms of writing, literature, history, English, and art. I have found that these passions smoothly translate to their corresponding sections on standardized tests (specifically the ACT and GRE). Growing up with parents as teachers I learned early on the importance of the work that takes place both in and out of a...
Education & Certification
William Jewell College - Bachelor in Arts, Political Science and Government
University of Chicago - Master of Arts, Humanities
ACT Composite: 31
ACT Math: 31
ACT Reading: 32
Kim: Park Ridge Reading tutor
Certified Reading Tutor in Park Ridge, IL
...their own first, and then I offer guidance and instruction to help them reach conclusions. Seeing their sense of pride and accomplishment is always rewarding. In my experience, sometimes confidence is the only thing preventing a struggling student from being a successful one. In my spare time, I enjoy reading, swimming, jogging, hiking, yoga, and...
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University of Wisconsin-Whitewater - Bachelor in Arts, Speech/Journalism
Karina: Park Ridge Reading tutor
Certified Reading Tutor in Park Ridge, IL
...Spanish for the past thirty-two years, I have had the pleasure of sharing my passion for languages with all age groups from junior high to university students. During this time, I have tutored students in French from all ages. I have also had experience tutoring a broad range of subjects outside of foreign language study....
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University of Illinois - Unknown, French
Governors State University - Master of Arts, Mass Communications
Jena: Park Ridge Reading tutor
Certified Reading Tutor in Park Ridge, IL
...because they taught me not for school, but for life. I tutor because my experiences have shown me that I too have 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...
Education & Certification
Northwestern University - Bachelors, Communications- Radio/Television/Film
Northwestern University - Medill School of Journalism - Masters, Reporting
Daniel: Park Ridge Reading tutor
Certified Reading Tutor in Park Ridge, IL
...at Loyola University Chicago. After I graduated with degrees in English and Secondary Education, I served for five years in the United States Marine Corps as an Intelligence Officer. I recently left the Marine Corps and accepted a job at Simeon Career Academy in Chicago's Chatham neighborhood. I'm a dedicated professional who is committed to...
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Loyola University-Chicago - Associates, English & Education
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Eddie: Park Ridge Reading tutor
Certified Reading Tutor in Park Ridge, IL
...English for over five years. My career began in Hamburg, Germany, where I earned my CELTA (Certificate in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages). There, I taught Business English to adults, as well as school English to students in grades four through ten. I love meeting new people and learning about new cultures; teaching...
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University of Wisconsin-Madison - Bachelors, Theatre & Drama / German
Afnan: Park Ridge Reading tutor
Certified Reading Tutor in Park Ridge, IL
...as unique persons who each need help and will receive it on an individualized level. What is especially useful for students is the use of cues known as prompts in ABA to teach new skills. There are a variety of prompts I use with my learners, depending on their needs, individual preferences, and what is...
Education & Certification
University of Illinois at Chicago - Bachelor of Science, Neuroscience
Wayne: Park Ridge Reading tutor
Certified Reading Tutor in Park Ridge, IL
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
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