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Anastasia: Elgin SAT tutor
Certified SAT Prep Tutor in Elgin, IL
...most passionate about math. It fills me with pride every time my students start to build up their confidence after weve worked together to turn a confusing concept into something they can master. In every subject I tutor, its important to me to find a way to engage my students and make the topic interesting...
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Northeastern University - Bachelors, Behavioral Neuroscience
ACT English: 35
ACT Math: 31
ACT Reading: 31
Michael: Elgin SAT tutor
Certified SAT Prep Tutor in Elgin, IL
...weeks gestation, and because of that, have swam all of my life to stay healthy and fit. Swimming has been my whole life up until college, and is still something that I enjoy as a hobby. I also know how to play the violin, euphonium and piano. I have one sibling, an older sister, who...
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Northwestern University - Current Undergrad, Computer Science
ACT Composite: 33
ACT English: 33
ACT Math: 34
Bryson: Elgin SAT tutor
Certified SAT Prep Tutor in Elgin, IL
...I find them to be the most engaging, but I enjoy and can help with nearly all content areas. When I was in school, I was (and still am!) a self-described "nerd" who really enjoyed expanding my knowledge base and taking on academic challenges. I hope to impart the idea that tackling new concepts can...
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New York University - Bachelor in Arts, Spanish
Loyola Marymount University - Master of Arts, Urban Education and Leadership
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1490
SAT Math: 720
SAT Verbal: 700
Hannah: Elgin SAT tutor
Certified SAT Prep Tutor in Elgin, IL
I graduated from Georgia Tech majoring in Industrial and Systems Engineering and Pre-teaching , and I just moved to Chicago to attend Chicago State University Pharmacy School. I have been tutoring a lot of students [K-12] in various subjects for more than ten years. ... Helping students to reach their goals.... I would talk about my background and share my past experience of studying. I also would ask what their goals are.
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Georgia Institute of Technology-Main Campus - Bachelor of Science, Industrial and Systems Engineering
Chicago State University - PHD, Pharmacy
Pete: Elgin SAT tutor
Certified SAT Prep Tutor in Elgin, IL
...teachers and students first hand. Combining a relational teaching style, and a strong value of education, I believe that the unique needs of every student deserve consideration and that it is the role of the tutor to find the perfect way to teach. It is my personal wish that if a student has a special...
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University of Wisconsin-Madison - Bachelors, Honors English Literature and Mathematics Minor
Davis: Elgin SAT tutor
Certified SAT Prep Tutor in Elgin, IL
...a perfect score on the Integrated Reasoning and Analytical Writing Assessment, and a Verbal score in the 99th percentile. In working with students, he emphasizes getting a full understanding of the student's current strengths and weaknesses, putting the areas of study into context with the student's larger goals, and creating a dialogue with the student...
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Drake University - Bachelor in Arts, Finance
GMAT: 770
Ariela: Elgin SAT tutor
Certified SAT Prep Tutor in Elgin, IL
...will make me a great tutor, but also this skill and enthusiasm about learning. I understand that sometimes, the way you package and organize information is the most important part of teaching it to someone else, and that understanding someone's method of processing this information is the easiest way to get it to stick. Like...
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University of Chicago - Current Undergrad, Theater & Performance Studies
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1590
SAT Math: 800
SAT Verbal: 800
Anna: Elgin SAT tutor
Certified SAT Prep Tutor in Elgin, IL
...subject at hand. It is my strong belief that they key to success in academics is true understanding. When a student understands why something works, memorization becomes a tool that is only rarely needed. Students who understand concepts can also tackle complex and challenging questions with confidence. As a tutor, I work to ensure that...
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University of Wisconsin-Madison - Current Undergrad, Music Performance
ACT Composite: 31
ACT English: 35
ACT Reading: 36
Ben: Elgin SAT tutor
Certified SAT Prep Tutor in Elgin, IL
...of the University of Chicago in Statistics and Political Science. I have been a tutor for test prep (including ACT, SAT, LSAT and AP testing), academic and creative writing, and general academic assistance for three years. When I am not tutoring, I am doing data science for a start-up, playing basketball, or doing stand-up.
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University of Chicago - Bachelors, Political Science and Government
Samantha: Elgin SAT tutor
Certified SAT Prep Tutor in Elgin, IL
...am very passionate about helping students improve their reading and writing skills, and I really enjoy helping students with Critical Reading and Writing portions of Standardized Tests. I love working with students and helping them realize their full academic potential. In my spare time, I enjoy traveling, exploring Chicago, reading, and cooking.
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Northwestern University - Current Undergrad, Political Science & Legal Studies
ACT Composite: 32
ACT English: 35
ACT Reading: 34
Benjamin: Elgin SAT tutor
Certified SAT Prep Tutor in Elgin, IL
...how the different concepts relate to each other in the bigger picture. The more important part is to critically think about the subject matter in other, more unfamiliar contexts. Also, in my math subjects, I seek to provide personal secrets in realms including quicker computation strategies, unique acronyms for certain rules, and other intuitive shortcuts.
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University of Notre Dame - Bachelor of Science, Finance
ACT Composite: 36
ACT English: 36
ACT Math: 36
Melissa: Elgin SAT tutor
Certified SAT Prep Tutor in Elgin, IL
...if abstract ideas seem to accommodate to the math lovers only? I feel differently. Math is for anyone and everyone who wants to be successful and open their minds beyond three dimensions. I turn the abstract to concrete ideas, and work at your pace to learn the math you struggle to do. Let's develop a...
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University of North Carolina at Asheville - Bachelors, Atmospheric Science
Concordia University-Portland - Masters, Curriculum and Instructions: K - 14 Math
Taryn: Elgin SAT tutor
Certified SAT Prep Tutor in Elgin, IL
...fit all, so why teach that way! There is nothing better than seeing a student's eyes light up when problems come together, which is partially why I especially love word problems. In my spare time, I enjoy reading and going to art museums. I also try to attend as many ballets as I possibly can...
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Pepperdine University - Bachelor of Science, Chemistry
Northwestern University - PHD, Chemistry
Robert: Elgin SAT tutor
Certified SAT Prep Tutor in Elgin, IL
...can in order to help students think of subjects as life skills rather than material they must know for a test. I want students to be motivated to learn for the sake of learning something new, rather than simply to pass a test. When I'm not tutoring or writing my medical school applications, I enjoy...
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New York University - Bachelors, Psychology
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1550
SAT Math: 800
SAT Verbal: 700
Katelynn: Elgin SAT tutor
Certified SAT Prep Tutor in Elgin, IL
...five years of experience with tutoring, I have the skills to help your child succeed in school. Students that work with me have improved grades and increased confidence in their academic abilities. I offer individualized lessons that accommodate each student's learning style. We will work together to identify specific academic goals and create a customized...
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University of Central Florida - Bachelors, Social Work
SAT Verbal: 720
Sonjanita: Elgin SAT tutor
Certified SAT Prep Tutor in Elgin, IL
...working to build their love of learning. I am a lifelong learner that enjoys working with Pre-K through adult learners. I currently hold an Ed.S degree in Administration & Supervision from National Louis University, an M.Ed in Curriculum and Instructional Technology from Grand Canyon University, an M.A. in Education from Northeastern Illinois University and a...
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University of IL - Chicago - Bachelor in Arts, English
National Louis University - Masters, Administration and Supervision
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Zach: Elgin SAT tutor
Certified SAT Prep Tutor in Elgin, IL
...view, the essential skills towards navigating today's world. I also have extensive background in the higher levels of music theory, which I'm always happy to share. In tutoring, I am very insistent on simplifying and strategizing. There are only so many ways of approaching any given problem - together, we'll work to find the best...
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Northern Illinois University - Unknown, Music Performance
ACT Composite: 34
ACT English: 33
ACT Math: 35
Sarah: Elgin SAT tutor
Certified SAT Prep Tutor in Elgin, IL
...and highly competitive universities such as the University of Michigan, Georgetown University, Northwestern and the University of Chicago. (I'm also an alum of the University of Notre Dame and the University of Michigan, so I'll be sure you not only do well on the test, but that you'll be ready for the work once you're...
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University of Notre Dame - Bachelors, Psychology
Providence College - Masters, Secondary Education
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1480
SAT Math: 700
SAT Verbal: 780
Nicholas: Elgin SAT tutor
Certified SAT Prep Tutor in Elgin, IL
...the University of Illinois in mathematics. I am most passionate about mathematics, and I love helping others learn and master the subject. In the past, I have tutored Calculus 1 and 2 and helped prepare students for the ACT. However, I am available to tutor any math subject as well as computer science. In my...
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University of Minnesota-Twin Cities - Bachelor of Science, Mathematics and Computer Science
ACT Composite: 36
ACT English: 36
ACT English: 34
Mike: Elgin SAT tutor
Certified SAT Prep Tutor in Elgin, IL
...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 appropriate what they learn to apply it to their own lives and...
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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
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