
Molly: Franklin Park Summer tutor
Certified Summer Tutor in Franklin Park, IL
...future units of study. In each lesson, I use a variety of methods - stories, games, worksheets, writing, manipulative activities, etc. - to ensure (1) a deep understanding of academic content and (2) an engaging, fun, authentic interaction with each subject area. Likewise, as a Teacher and Tutor, I focus on problem solving; developing real,...
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Columbia University in the City of New York - Bachelor in Arts, History
Northwestern University - Masters, Elementary Education

Ariela: Franklin Park Summer tutor
Certified Summer Tutor in Franklin Park, IL
...professionally; as a stage manager, it is often my job to take in complicated and conflicting pieces of information (the blocking, a quick change in costumes, changes in a script) and quickly organize that information so that I can convey it to someone else. I enjoy and excel at condensing and re-communicating facts or tasks,...
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University of Chicago - Current Undergrad, Theater & Performance Studies

Christopher: Franklin Park Summer tutor
Certified Summer Tutor in Franklin Park, IL
...Neuroscience, where the bulk of my work, including my senior honors thesis, concerned the adverse of effects of prenatal alcohol exposure on the developing hippocampal region of the brain. After graduating, I served a year, full time, as an Americorps member with City Year, tutoring and mentoring 7th and 8th grade students in the Englewood...
Education & Certification
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign - Bachelors, Psychology

Ruth: Franklin Park Summer tutor
Certified Summer Tutor in Franklin Park, IL
...graduated from the University of Chicago in 2016 with a B.A. in English and Theatre. I then got my M.S.Ed from Northwestern. I have worked with children of all ages in various capacities, including teaching, and I find that the best way for students to learn is to have fun and engage them.... Learning is most effective when the student is having fun, and the best way to learn is to teach.
Education & Certification
University of Chicago - Bachelor in Arts, English Lang./Lit. and Theatre and Performance Studies

Ilana: Franklin Park Summer tutor
Certified Summer Tutor in Franklin Park, IL
...the SATs and ACTs, as well as math for all ages. I excel particularly in writing and editing and love tutoring in the humanities. My teaching philosophy is one of guidance rather than direct instruction, helping students to discover answers on their own. I am very patient and understand that sometimes all it takes to...
Education & Certification
Northwestern University - Bachelor of Science, Cognitive Science

Jack: Franklin Park Summer tutor
Certified Summer Tutor in Franklin Park, 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.
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Northwestern University - Bachelors, Economics/Theatre

Lisa: Franklin Park Summer tutor
Certified Summer Tutor in Franklin Park, IL
...students with lots of practice - I aways emphasize the real world importance and application of each topic and use lots of examples and practice problems to guide students through confusing material. When I'm not studying, I love to spend my free time reading mystery and travel novels, going on long bike rides, trying new...
Education & Certification
North Central College - Current Undergrad, Spanish; Global Studies

Edward: Franklin Park Summer tutor
Certified Summer Tutor in Franklin Park, IL
...my best to have students understand concepts rather than just memorizing them, which will help problems become much easier in the long run. I try not to force students into doing something but rather, encourage them. I do appreciate a little sense of humor. I am known to be able to put a smile on...
Education & Certification
Loyola University-Chicago - Bachelor of Science, Physics

Ellen: Franklin Park Summer tutor
Certified Summer Tutor in Franklin Park, IL
...learning. While memorization is important for certain things, I always appreciated understanding the "why" and "how" in school and I try to help my students achieve that level of understanding as well. I prefer to guide students through their problems to help them learn the skills needed for their classes in the future, though I...
Education & Certification
Oberlin College - Bachelors, Biology, Chemistry Minor

Katie: Franklin Park Summer tutor
Certified Summer Tutor in Franklin Park, IL
...do my very best to help my students succeed in every way possible, no matter the subject. My teaching style is very hands-on and involved. I begin by assessing which way a student learns best and then tailor the material to fit their learning needs. As their skills and knowledge evolve, I evolve with them....
Education & Certification
Northeastern Illinois University - Current Undergrad, Music Education
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