
Jack: Fox Lake Summer tutor
Certified Summer Tutor in Fox Lake, IL
I'm a recent grad from Northwestern (B.A. in Theatre and Economics) who loves teaching and learning. I love helping other people achieve their goals and helping students find ways to be their best selves. Excited to meet and work with Chicagoland's students!... First sessions always start with discussion of a subject's foundations. If we nail these, the rest of the learning becomes ten times easier.
Education & Certification
Northwestern University - Bachelors, Economics/Theatre

Ilana: Fox Lake Summer tutor
Certified Summer Tutor in Fox Lake, IL
...everything from Bach to bluegrass to covers of pop songs. As an opera singer, I have studied Spanish, Italian, French and German and am accordingly fascinated by the etymology of words in my own cobbled-together language. I also have a special place in my heart for books about turn-of-the-century magicians and anything Viennese.... My teaching philosophy is one of guidance rather than direct instruction, helping students to discover answers on their own. I am very patient...
Education & Certification
Northwestern University - Bachelor of Science, Cognitive Science

James: Fox Lake Summer tutor
Certified Summer Tutor in Fox Lake, IL
...goals. I received my bachelor's degree in Architectural Engineering from the Illinois Institute of Technology. I am currently studying to become an actuary, having passed the first two exams. I am working toward the third exam, studying advanced calculus and probability theory. I began tutoring in 2013 while working on my bachelor's degree, and have...
Education & Certification
Illinois Institute of Technology - Bachelors, Architectural Engineering

Shawn: Fox Lake Summer tutor
Certified Summer Tutor in Fox Lake, IL
...and explain to me what topics you do not know or get so far. I know that every student can learn a subject with a combination of practice and patience, but I insist upon consistent effort and sessions. As an educator I do not support last minute cramming as the primary learning method of content...
Education & Certification
UniversityOF RICHMOND - Bachelor of Science, Chemistry (Physics Minor)
University of California-Los Angeles - Master of Science, Chemistry

Katie: Fox Lake Summer tutor
Certified Summer Tutor in Fox Lake, IL
...I have always valued education and have personally witnessed the positive impact that increased one-on-one attention can provide for students. I also have access to a personal, 24/7 teaching help hotline who has a masters degree in education and tons of experience with students at every level (aka my wonderful mother!) I tutor all of...
Education & Certification
Northeastern Illinois University - Current Undergrad, Music Education

Jessica: Fox Lake Summer tutor
Certified Summer Tutor in Fox Lake, IL
...the student doesn’t truly want to learn the material, then it’s important to ask why that is, and how to change that mindset—because as “useless” as many students think learning how to, say, calculate an integral or write an essay analyzing Austen is, most of the skills they pick up along the way do serve...
Education & Certification
University of Chicago - Current Undergrad, Economics, Cancer Biology

Lisa: Fox Lake Summer tutor
Certified Summer Tutor in Fox Lake, IL
...have practical experience using Spanish in a real-life setting and feel comfortable preparing students to use their Spanish in daily life or an academic setting. While Spanish is my primary subject, I also enjoy literature, English, and writing and have excelled in these subjects in my own academic experience. I currently tutor Spanish to fellow...
Education & Certification
North Central College - Current Undergrad, Spanish; Global Studies

Richard: Fox Lake Summer tutor
Certified Summer Tutor in Fox Lake, IL
...C. Rojas Excellence in Writing Award from Emory University, and have served on the editorial board for Emory University’s undergraduate research journal, as well as have authored peer-reviewed manuscripts at Northwestern University. I have lectured to undergraduate students at Northwestern University in cell biology, and have taught English as a Second Language (ESL) in both...
Education & Certification
Emory University - Bachelors, Biology and Spanish
Northwestern University - PHD, Biology and Public Health

Grace: Fox Lake Summer tutor
Certified Summer Tutor in Fox Lake, IL
...a degree in English Literature and Theatre, with a 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...
Education & Certification
Northwestern University - Bachelors, English Literature & Theatre

Erica: Fox Lake Summer tutor
Certified Summer Tutor in Fox Lake, IL
...style on a philosophy that communication (written and verbal) is key in our ability to productively engage in the world around us. It is my goal to empower learners with the ability to communicate effectively, by helping them to "find the story" and communicate it in a way that makes sense to others. I enjoy...
Education & Certification
Northeastern Illinois University - Bachelor in Arts, Human Resource Development/Communication
Northeastern University - Master of Arts, Human Resource Development
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