Top Social Studies Tutors serving La Grange Park
Pete: La Grange Park Social Studies tutor
Certified Social Studies Tutor in La Grange Park, IL
...School System in Elmhurst, IL and graduate from The University of Wisconsin in Madison, I understand the gap that can form between 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...
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University of Wisconsin-Madison - Bachelors, Honors English Literature and Mathematics Minor
Ilana: La Grange Park Social Studies tutor
Certified Social Studies Tutor in La Grange Park, IL
...direct instruction, helping students to discover answers on their own. I am very patient and understand that sometimes all it takes to understand a difficult concept is to explain it in a few different ways. We all learn differently, so I aim to develop an individualized approach for each student in order to make the...
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Northwestern University - Bachelor of Science, Cognitive Science
ACT Composite: 35
ACT English: 36
ACT Math: 34
Kunwal: La Grange Park Social Studies tutor
Certified Social Studies Tutor in La Grange Park, IL
...who was shaped by both the streets of Punjab, Pakistan and NYC. I graduated from the Macaulay Honors College with a BA in Biology and Boston University School of Medicine with my MD. I am passionate about empowering all students to feel confident in their ability to learn and conquer tests using test prep strategies...
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CUNY Hunter College - Bachelor in Arts, Biology, General
Boston University School of Medicine - Doctor of Medicine, Community Health and Preventive Medicine
Andrea: La Grange Park Social Studies tutor
Certified Social Studies Tutor in La Grange Park, IL
I currently attend the University of Chicago, where I major in Political Science and Biology. When I'm not spending hours reading Nietzsche, I'm doing improv comedy and graphic design. I'm currently pursuing a career in advertising/consulting, and in my spare time I eat mini tacos and watch Louis CK stand-up comedy. ... Teaching is about taking something complex and making it easy to understand. I like to focus a lot on students' questions, as they give...
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University of Chicago - Current Undergrad, Political Science/Biology
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1520
SAT Math: 720
SAT Verbal: 760
Jasmine: La Grange Park Social Studies tutor
Certified Social Studies Tutor in La Grange Park, IL
...working on admissions essays, and tutored high school equestrians and other world-class athletes through a private tutoring company. It is most important that students learn to self-express verbally and via writing. So, whether I am tutoring AP English Language, Modern World History, 6th Grade Language Arts, Psychology, ACT or SSAT prep, or any of the...
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The University of Chicago - Associates, Social Work
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1520
SAT Math: 700
SAT Verbal: 720
Andrew: La Grange Park Social Studies tutor
Certified Social Studies Tutor in La Grange Park, IL
...of a variety of age ranges and backgrounds. I've tutored a variety of subjects, ranging from Science to Spanish. Additionally, I teach acting classes at a studio in Chicago at night. While I tutor a broad range of subjects, I am most passionate about English Language and Literature--particularly plays. In the past, I've had the...
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University of Chicago - Bachelor in Arts, Theater and Performance Studies / English Language and Literature (double major)
ACT Composite: 32
ACT Math: 32
ACT Reading: 33
Janet: La Grange Park Social Studies tutor
Certified Social Studies Tutor in La Grange Park, IL
...20 years in both the US and Canada, I enjoying working with students of all ages. With a background in Special Education and tutoring for test prep (GED, ACT, SAT), I have a heart for those who find it difficult to succeed in the classroom. It is my passion to encourage students and help them...
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Moody Bible Institue - Bachelors, International Mnistries
Lamar University - Masters, School Counseling
ACT Composite: 31
ACT Math: 31
ACT Science: 31
Iris: La Grange Park Social Studies tutor
Certified Social Studies Tutor in La Grange Park, IL
...law school graduate. Having used tutoring and other outside help during my studies, I now want to give back to the community that gave me the skills necessary to receive excellent grades. I enjoy tutoring on various subjects included but not limited to Spanish, ESL and general school subjects. I love being surrounded by students....
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Loyola University-Chicago - Bachelors, Political Science and Government
The John Marshall Law School - Masters, J.D.
Kathleen: La Grange Park Social Studies tutor
Certified Social Studies Tutor in La Grange Park, IL
...psychology, history, and elementary math. I believe that every student has strengths and can learn how to maximize those strengths and improve on their weaknesses. My teaching style is strengths based and highly collaborative, always beginning by identifying what the student does know and working together to set goals. I take a team approach with...
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Washington University in St Louis - Bachelors, Urban Studies
University of Chicago - Current Grad Student, Social Services Administration
ACT Composite: 33
ACT English: 35
ACT Math: 31
Michael: La Grange Park Social Studies tutor
Certified Social Studies Tutor in La Grange Park, IL
...University of Memphis with a degree in World History. I spent two years tutoring with the university while I was in undergrad, and I helped students with history and intro level science. I worked with many students who were very far behind in their course work, and I helped them engage with material while figuring...
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University of Memphis - Bachelor in Arts, World History
University of Memphis - Current Grad, World History
Rebecca: La Grange Park Social Studies tutor
Certified Social Studies Tutor in La Grange Park, IL
...degrees in Computer Science and Theology in 2005 and my MBA in Marketing in 2011. While completing my undergraduate degrees, I was a teaching assistant for the Introduction to Engineering class. I enjoyed working with the students and seeing them master the material over the course of the semester. Professionally, I have worked both as...
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University of Notre Dame - Bachelors, Computer Science, Theology
University of Notre Dame - Masters in Business Administration, Marketing
GMAT: 710
Amanda: La Grange Park Social Studies tutor
Certified Social Studies Tutor in La Grange Park, IL
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.
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North Central College - Bachelors, Communications, Education
National Louis University - Masters, Reading Specialist
Susan: La Grange Park Social Studies tutor
Certified Social Studies Tutor in La Grange Park, IL
...my students when I scaffold to make the abstract more concrete. I have incorporated tactile boards, sky writing, active movement, as well as many anchoring visuals. Such student success has also come through a gradual release method that I use as a framework for my lessons. This includes modeling, guided practice, independent practice and a...
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Eastern Illinois University - Bachelor in Arts, Elementary Education
Saint Xavier University - Master of Science, Teaching and Leadership
Mike: La Grange Park Social Studies tutor
Certified Social Studies Tutor in La Grange Park, IL
...are interested in different things, and we have different goals and dreams. What I like about tutoring is that you can learn more about how your subject relates to individuals. You can see growth up close, and the success of your students is a wonderful thing. That's why I like tutoring so much. When I'm...
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University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign - Bachelors, Political Science and Government
University of Chicago - Masters, Political Theory
Nandini: La Grange Park Social Studies tutor
Certified Social Studies Tutor in La Grange Park, IL
...enjoy teaching when I became preceptor for Anatomy in undergrad. I find it to be incredibly rewarding. As I am continuing my education, tutoring is an enjoyable way for me to give back to the academic community and help other students achieve their goals! I thoroughly enjoyed learning anatomy in both undergrad and PT school,...
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University of Arizona - Bachelor of Science, Health Sciences, General
Gabriel: La Grange Park Social Studies tutor
Certified Social Studies Tutor in La Grange Park, IL
...preparing to write my BA on James Joyce's Ulysses. I'm extremely versatile with expertise in a range of subjects and really enjoy helping students learn. I also excel at standardized testing and am excited to share the strategies that made me successful. In my free time, some of my favorite things to do are act,...
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University of Chicago - Bachelor in Arts, Fundamentals & Computational Neuroscience
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1590
SAT Math: 800
SAT Verbal: 800
Daniel: La Grange Park Social Studies tutor
Certified Social Studies Tutor in La Grange Park, IL
...History from Bob Jones University, I moved to Northeast China where I lived for three years. For the first two years, I taught Oral English at Jilin University of Finance and Economics and learned a great deal about effective teaching methods and continue to do so. During my third year in China, a Confucius Scholarship...
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Bob Jones University - Bachelor in Arts, History
GRE Verbal: 162
Patrick: La Grange Park Social Studies tutor
Certified Social Studies Tutor in La Grange Park, IL
...writing the language itself. Many high school students have a difficult time breaking down very complex sentences, such as reading selections you would find on college essay exams and in higher level college or high school AP classes. Studying Latin helps with English comprehension, especially in complex texts, because to translate Latin into English with...
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Loyola University-Chicago - Bachelors, Latin and History
ACT Composite: 32
ACT Math: 34
ACT Reading: 33
James: La Grange Park Social Studies tutor
Certified Social Studies Tutor in La Grange Park, IL
...get to decide what personal practices will create the greatest learning experience for you. Of course, the final product of any assignment that you are given needs to be exactly as your school teacher wants it. But the roads, the turns, and the pace that we take to complete that finished product is entirely up...
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DePaul University - Bachelor in Arts, English and History
John Marshall Law School - Juris Doctor, Tory Law - Trial Advocacy
Anuri: La Grange Park Social Studies tutor
Certified Social Studies Tutor in La Grange Park, IL
...Biology. Aside from work, I am a dancer teacher and love to teach core school subjects well! Specifically Math and sciences I strongly believe in education. You are always a student, no matter the age, you are always learning. As a tutor, I strongly believe in incentives. Setting small goals and rewards will definitely motivate...
Education & Certification
Loyola University-Chicago - Bachelor of Science, Biology, General
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