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Rebecca: Big Oaks tutor
Certified Tutor in Big Oaks, IL
...be "Mom" at the same time. I followed my own chidlren through their grades. I taught grade school when they attended grade school, middle school, then high school. Now I am an adjunct college professor and train educators internationally. Throughtout my career, I have tutored my students who needed extra time to learn a new...
Education & Certification
National-Louis University - Bachelor, Psychology
Roosevelt University - Master's/Graduate, Special Education & Early Childhood Education
University of Phoenix - Doctorate (PhD), Education
State Certified Teacher

Greg: Big Oaks tutor
Certified Tutor in Big Oaks, IL
...15 years now and teaching for 8 years. I've taught in an ESL/FSL summer camp setting as well as for undergraduate students at The University of Iowa. My main focus as a teacher is to be fully present with my students to meet them where they are at and to push them to succeed based...
Education & Certification
Concordia University-Montreal - Bachelor of Fine Arts, Theater Arts
University of Iowa - Master of Fine Arts, Acting

Stephanie: Big Oaks tutor
Certified Tutor in Big Oaks, IL
...to children in my neighborhood. I can tutor in a broad range of subject matter, but I especially love tutoring elementary/middle school math, elementary/middle school reading and writing, high school English (grammar/syntax, reading, essay writing/editing, paper writing, etc.), and any area of science covered through middle school. Also, I have gone through the college process,...
Education & Certification
Loyola University-Chicago - Bachelor of Science, Biology, General

Alexandra: Big Oaks tutor
Certified Tutor in Big Oaks, IL
...degrees and a minor from Loyola University Chicago and I am currently completing a Masters degree program from Georgetown University. I have a quite diverse and extensive tutoring and teaching background I have taught almost every subject to some degree to students ranging in age from 8 to 75. I specialize in all social sciences,...
Education & Certification
Loyola University-Chicago - Bachelor of Science, Criminal Justice
Loyola University-Chicago - Bachelor in Arts, Global Studies
Georgetown University - Master of Arts, Intelligence, General
ACT Composite: 31
ACT English: 31
ACT Reading: 34

Joy: Big Oaks tutor
Certified Tutor in Big Oaks, IL
...help others understand subjects has always been a passion of mine which is why I have been tutoring off & on for the last 6 years ; I have tutored first-year medical students, college & high school students. I am an adept reading & I work as a medical scientist when I'm not tutoring ;...
Education & Certification
CRAWFORD UNIVERSITY - Bachelor of Science, Biochemistry
CRAWFORD UNIVERSITY - Doctor of Medicine, Premedicine

Isaac: Big Oaks tutor
Certified Tutor in Big Oaks, IL
...growing up. It was so nice to have someone who was a mentor, a teacher, but also a friend. I want to be this person for you. I hope to guide you and help you in ways that I may have a little more experience and knowledge in. I also hope to learn more from...
Education & Certification
Wheaton College (Illinois) - Bachelor in Arts, Business and Managerial Economics
Wheaton College (Illinois) - Current Grad Student, Outdoor Education

Brad: Big Oaks tutor
Certified Tutor in Big Oaks, IL
...others! Learning has always come easy to me, and it's something I want to pass on to those around me. I was also the Valedictorian of my high school in colorado and was a top10 all-purpose football player at MIT. Everybody learns differently, and I want to help you achieve your goals!
Education & Certification
Massachusetts Institute of Technology - Bachelors, Computer Science and Engineering
ACT Composite: 34
ACT English: 33
ACT Math: 36

Jonathan: Big Oaks tutor
Certified Tutor in Big Oaks, IL
...year of service with Americorps by working in a middle school. Following that, I served as a teaching assistant in a Kindergarten classroom for two years and acted as the morning supervisor for all K-2 students. I tutored a wide range of K-6 students during this time in both math and writing. My favorite subject...
Education & Certification
St Lawrence University - Bachelors, Global Studies; Communication Arts
Northeastern Illinois University - Current Grad Student, Elementary Education MAT
SAT Verbal: 720
GRE: 313
GRE Quantitative: 152

Noah: Big Oaks tutor
Certified Tutor in Big Oaks, IL
...Bachelor of Science in Finance. I spent my entire Junior year working as a Spanish tutor and worked at Ernst & Young in Buenos Aires this past summer. I was previously a yoga instructor, am a huge Chicago Sports fan, and love speaking Spanish! I'm very outgoing and hand-on with my teaching and look forward...
Education & Certification
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign - Current Undergrad, Spanish and Finance

Masooma: Big Oaks tutor
Certified Tutor in Big Oaks, IL
...best overcome those obstacles to reach the a proper understanding of the material at hand. A little bit more about me! I'm an avid reader of a plethora of genres, and my other hobbies include baking, playing tennis, writing poetry, and watching Star Trek reruns. I'm also involved in various cultural and human rights organizations...
Education & Certification
University of Illinois at Chicago - Bachelor in Arts, Political Science and Government
ACT Composite: 34
ACT English: 34
ACT Math: 34

Nicholas: Big Oaks tutor
Certified Tutor in Big Oaks, IL
I am a professional writer and media analyst who excels in finding innovative strategies to enhance learning. I am especially skilled at identifying problem areas in understanding and helping students achieve full comprehension of key material during their sessions.... My teaching philosophy is that anything can be taught to anyone, as long as it is broken down in the right way for that individual student.
Education & Certification
Seton Hall University - Current Undergrad, Modern Languages
Seton Hall University - Current Grad Student, Diplomacy & International Relations
SAT Math: 700
SAT Verbal: 730

Cammy: Big Oaks tutor
Certified Tutor in Big Oaks, IL
Hi, my name is Cammy and I am a rising senior at Northwestern University, studying Theatre, History, and Leadership. I understand how stressful school can be and am interested in arming you with both the knowledge and skills to find success!
Education & Certification
Northwestern University - Bachelor of Science, History
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1540
SAT Math: 750
SAT Verbal: 800

Charlotte: Big Oaks tutor
Certified Tutor in Big Oaks, IL
...State University in May 2019. Upon graduation I worked as a teacher for 2 years in a self contained vision classroom where I taught all academic areas as well as vision. Presently I am working towards a masters degree in Vision Rehabilitation Therapy. My favorite academic areas to teach were math and language.
Education & Certification
Illinois State University - Bachelor of Science, Education of Individuals With Vision Impairments
Salus University - Master of Science, Education of Individuals With Vision Impairments

Cassie: Big Oaks tutor
Certified Tutor in Big Oaks, IL
...and practicums through my university in those placements. However, I have also worked with Elementary School learners in after-school and extracurricular programs. My work extends to adults in the community as well as I have worked in an educative role in an intentional housing organization. I also have traveled to various countries in Europe, South...
Education & Certification
Michigan State University - Bachelor in Arts, English
ACT Reading: 33

Anna: Big Oaks tutor
Certified Tutor in Big Oaks, IL
...McGill University, where I also minor in Russian culture. With over two years of tutoring experience, I specialize in US history, writing, literary analysis, public speaking, and test preparation. My teaching philosophy centers on building strong connections with my students, allowing me to tailor lessons to their interests and needs. I believe that fostering a...
Education & Certification
McGill University - Bachelor's (in progress), English

Carol: Big Oaks tutor
Certified Tutor in Big Oaks, IL
...humor that will lead and guide students to their fullest potential. 2. Follow the Golden Rule: Treat others the way you want to be treated. This includes not only the students but also professionals and parents involved in the life of the student. 3. Provide students with positive feedback constantly. Positive statements can promote self-worth,...
Education & Certification
Kent State University at Kent - Bachelor in Arts, Arts, General
Northeastern Illinois University - Master of Arts, Special Education

Susan: Big Oaks tutor
Certified Tutor in Big Oaks, IL
...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 wrap-up closure. Working 1:1 gives me the opportunity to deeply differentiate to my students' specific needs. I have experience teaching students with dyslexia and dysgraphia. As...
Education & Certification
Eastern Illinois University - Bachelor in Arts, Elementary Education
Saint Xavier University - Master of Science, Teaching and Leadership

Jeremy: Big Oaks tutor
Certified Tutor in Big Oaks, IL
...learned that I have both a passion and talent for imparting knowledge upon others. I am very excited for the opportunity in helping students achieve their potential. I have found that teaching is very rewarding for myself as well as my students. It helps cement my knowledge of the material and sometimes I can learn...
Education & Certification
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign - Current Undergrad, Molecular and Cellular Biology

Cole: Big Oaks tutor
Certified Tutor in Big Oaks, IL
...Creative Writing Department. I have tutored children of all ages for the past 5 years firstly through the Latin School of Chicago's Middle School Writing Center and now through Varsity Tutors. Additionally, I have served as a Teacher's Assistant for various high school English classes. As a writer myself, I bring passion to my tutoringI...
Education & Certification
ACT Composite: 35
ACT English: 36
ACT Math: 33

Lauri : Big Oaks tutor
Certified Tutor in Big Oaks, IL
...take in your educational lives and Im ready to help you get through the last step and into your professional careers. I'm a dental hygienist in a clinical setting and love working with patients, but that comes second! I am full time mom to the worlds cutest boy and on our free time we love...
Education & Certification
University of Michigan-Ann Arbor - Bachelor of Science, Dental Hygiene
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