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Peter: Portage Social Studies tutor
Certified Social Studies Tutor in Portage, IN
...I spent almost five years as a part owner of an airline, I have worked in human resources, and property management as well. It has become very clear to me that the state of education and academic success requires as many voices and approaches that we can muster in our work towards student success in...
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Winona State University - Bachelors, Elementary Education
Rosemary: Portage Social Studies tutor
Certified Social Studies Tutor in Portage, IN
I am a certified teacher, counselor, and adjunct professor. I am certified in Social Studies, ESL, Science, Elementary Education, Counseling, and Music! I also have an LPC and NCC in counseling and am certified as an administrator. I believe all students can learn and succeed!
Education & Certification
Illinois State University - Bachelor of Science, Social Work
Governors State University - Master of Arts Teaching, Elementary and Middle School Administration
Anna: Portage Social Studies tutor
Certified Social Studies Tutor in Portage, IN
...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 even in the most trying times. I hope to increase understanding in students and show them the magic of learning, a...
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University of Chicago - Current Undergrad Student, Linguistics
ACT Composite: 34
ACT English: 35
ACT Math: 35
Valerie: Portage Social Studies tutor
Certified Social Studies Tutor in Portage, IN
...CSS, and JavaScript. I graduated from Northwestern University in 2012 with a BA in Communication Studies and a minor in English Literature. My degree allowed me to develop essential critical thinking and reasoning skills that I apply everyday. My hobbies include reading, yoga, fitness and health, music, the great outdoors, and learning new things.
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Northwestern University - Bachelor in Arts, Mass Communications
Jaya: Portage Social Studies tutor
Certified Social Studies Tutor in Portage, IN
...year and am currently in the process of applying. I graduated from Hinsdale Central High School in 2012, and there I was a member of the National Honors Society which was my first experience with tutoring. I am currently a volunteer at the University of Minnesota Masonic Children's Hospital, and I help patients and siblings...
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University of Minnesota, Twin Cities - Bachelors, Genetics & French
ACT Composite: 35
ACT English: 36
ACT Math: 34
Shannon: Portage Social Studies tutor
Certified Social Studies Tutor in Portage, IN
...a second language. Since then, I've spent the past two years working as a lead teacher in an early pre-k classroom, first as a lead in a ten 24-36 month olds at a private family-owned center and now as a co-lead in a classroom of ten 15-36 month olds at a local community center. I...
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Elmhurst College - Bachelor in Arts, Early Childhood Education
Donna: Portage Social Studies tutor
Certified Social Studies Tutor in Portage, IN
...preschool through grade eight. I also provided literacy themed professional development with teachers with Concordia University. I am currently teaching literacy classes at Depaul University. I believe learning about a child, and their skills, is key to creating targeted, differentiated instruction for him/her. I also believe it is important to help readers find text with...
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Concordia University-Ann Arbor - Master of Arts, Reading Teacher Education
Concordia University-Ann Arbor - Doctor of Philosophy, Reading Teacher Education
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Ella: Portage Social Studies tutor
Certified Social Studies Tutor in Portage, IN
...in both Spain and Costa Rica. I also love learning about the government and how political systems work. I am hoping to attend law school in the future and pursue a career as an immigration defense attorney. I tutor a variety of subjects such as Spanish, English, and Government, but I am interested in many...
Education & Certification
Georgia Institute of Technology - Bachelor, Public Policy and Spanish
ACT Composite: 32
ACT English: 35
ACT Reading: 31
Nisha: Portage Social Studies tutor
Certified Social Studies Tutor in Portage, IN
Hi everyone! I am currently a third year dental student at the University of Michigan. I was a tutor all throughout my undergraduate career and enjoyed every part of helping another student to help his/her excel!
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Loyola University-Chicago - Bachelor of Science, Biology, General
Loyola University-Chicago - Bachelor in Arts, Psychology
University of Michigan School of Dentistry - Doctor of Medical Dentistry, Predentistry
Matthew: Portage Social Studies tutor
Certified Social Studies Tutor in Portage, IN
...the student to discover how and why something is the way it is through questions and suggestions. Since the appearance of COVID-19 and the stress it has caused on the average American classroom, I have had a desire to help students learn and grow through supplemental tutoring. Education, particularly in math and science, is incredibly...
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University of Michigan-Ann Arbor - Bachelor of Science, Mechanical Engineering
Graham: Portage Social Studies tutor
Certified Social Studies Tutor in Portage, IN
...University of Colorado Boulder majoring in astrophysics and chemistry with a 4.00 GPA. I have been passionate about science and STEM topics my whole life, focusing on them in both high school and college classes. In my free time, you can usually find me exploring forest preserves by day and surveying the skies with my...
Education & Certification
University of Colorado Boulder - Bachelor of Science, Astronomy
ACT Composite: 33
ACT Math: 34
ACT Reading: 36
Kathryn: Portage Social Studies tutor
Certified Social Studies Tutor in Portage, IN
...writing. I am am interested in the math and sciences, and have long harbored an appreciation and a desire to share in my excitement and understanding of the world around us. I am currently a Master's student at the University of Chicago in a program called MAPSS (Master's of Arts Program in the Social Sciences)....
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Boston University - Bachelors, History
Boston College - Masters, Secondary Education, History
GRE Verbal: 162
Jennifer: Portage Social Studies tutor
Certified Social Studies Tutor in Portage, IN
...all levels of French at the middle and high school levels, including AP French Language and Culture. Additionally, I have taught Reading Support classes for 9th and 10th grade and 9th grade English. As a French teacher, I stress communication as the main goal of language-learning. I believe it is key that students are able...
Education & Certification
University of Illinois at Chicago - Bachelor in Arts, Teaching French as a Second or Foreign Language
DePaul University - Masters in Education, Curriculum and Instruction
Iris: Portage Social Studies tutor
Certified Social Studies Tutor in Portage, IN
...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. Now that...
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Loyola University-Chicago - Bachelors, Political Science and Government
The John Marshall Law School - Masters, J.D.
Jason: Portage Social Studies tutor
Certified Social Studies Tutor in Portage, IN
...is Math. There are many different methods in solving a math problem; however, many teachers are negligent of other possible ways of solving a problem due to the lack of time in class, thus they only present one method of solving a problem. Not every student can solve a problem using the same method; I...
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Illinois Institute of Technology - Bachelors, Business Management
Ethan: Portage Social Studies tutor
Certified Social Studies Tutor in Portage, IN
...nothing more rewarding than being able to provide the extra push that students might need to be successful. I am passionate about helping students learn and making sure they are having fun doing so. I'm also happy to talk about anything a student might want to talk about, academically, extracurricularly, or otherwise.... In a typical first session, I would spend time introducing myself and getting to know the student. Then we would spend some time figuring...
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University of Chicago - Current Undergrad, Public Policy/Economics
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1550
SAT Math: 760
SAT Verbal: 730
Jeff: Portage Social Studies tutor
Certified Social Studies Tutor in Portage, IN
...history at the University of California, Berkeley. While there, I taught history and philosophy classes to undergraduates. I also taught Standardized Test Prep (SAT and GRE) for Summit Tutors and Kaplan. I took a break from school and moved to Europe (Germany). I loved it so much that I decided to continue my education on...
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Princeton University - Bachelors, Philosophy
University of California-Berkeley - Masters, History
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1550
SAT Math: 750
SAT Verbal: 800
Zadian Madhuri: Portage Social Studies tutor
Certified Social Studies Tutor in Portage, IN
...self-defense to over 100 grade school children and women for 7 years. Looking back at my 10 of practice, teaching was exponentially more fulfilling than earning my third-degree black belt, because as a teacher, I had the invaluable ability to plant and nurture the character, self-motivation, and tenacity that Taekwondo gifted me into the lives...
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Boston University - Bachelor in Arts, Foreign Languages and Literatures, General
Haley: Portage Social Studies tutor
Certified Social Studies Tutor in Portage, IN
...enjoyed studying a wide range of topics, such as Religion, Spanish, and (her true love) Theatre. Haley pursued this love after graduating from college, touring with multiple children's theatre companies, and teaching theatre to and performing for young people across the country. After her tours Haley spent two years in New York City acting and...
Education & Certification
Cornell College - Bachelors, Psychology
Amanda: Portage Social Studies tutor
Certified Social Studies Tutor in Portage, IN
...volunteering as a debate teacher at a middle school for 4 years, teaching a SAT preparation class to high school students, and creating a 6-month college preparation curriculum that combined standardized test preparation with the college application process. History and logic are huge passions of mine and are my favorite subjects to teach. I am...
Education & Certification
University of Pennsylvania - Bachelor in Arts, History
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