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Samuel: Des Plaines tutor
Certified Tutor in Des Plaines, IL
...year and the semester following graduation, I was a teaching assistant for upperlevel engineering electives. In addition, I individually tutored several younger students in core math, science, technology, and engineering subjects. As part of applying to undergraduate and graduate programs, I took several standardized tests, including the ACT, SAT, and GRE, as well as certain subject tests. I believe that no matter how much one believes they are well-versed in a subject, additional study and...
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Cornell University - Bachelor of Science, Civil Engineering
Johns Hopkins University - Master of Science, Civil Engineering
Alex: Des Plaines tutor
Certified Tutor in Des Plaines, IL
I will teach in the most efficient manner possible and make sure that the student understands the material completely.
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Northwestern University - Bachelor in Arts, Philosophy
Joseph: Des Plaines tutor
Certified Tutor in Des Plaines, IL
I am a student-focused tutor with experience working with a wide range of age groups and topics. I am devoted to serving in a mentorship role and helping develop individuals through a hands-on, personal teaching style.... My role is to help the student understand how they learn and study best. By reaching this understanding, I can then work with students to develop independent study skills that fit their unique needs.
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Miami University-Oxford - Bachelors, International Studies; Spanish; Latin American Studies
Maziar: Des Plaines tutor
Certified Tutor in Des Plaines, IL
I was introduced to VT by a friend. I love interacting with students and share my knowledge with them, watch them learn subjects and succeed. I enjoy the results that we get out of our shared effort.
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Tehran Polytechnic - Mechanical Engineer, Mechanical Engineering
New Mexico State University-Main Campus - Doctor of Philosophy, Mechanical Engineering
Asha: Des Plaines tutor
Certified Tutor in Des Plaines, IL
...that personal attention during studies. I have a PhD in Biochemistry and all along my higher education, I have been teaching students and mentoring them. Be it teaching biomedical research techniques in a laboratory or classroom tutoring, I find it equally interesting and challenging. I work in a biomedical research lab and teach Speech and Hearing Sciences, Anatomy and Physiology and Microbiology. I believe tutoring is all about communicating effectively and expressively. My interests are...
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Sophia College - Mumbai India - Bachelor of Science, Microbiology
Shivaji University - Kolhapur India - Doctor of Philosophy, Biochemistry
Matthew: Des Plaines tutor
Certified Tutor in Des Plaines, IL
...prepped for the LSAT as an adult learner. For most of my prep, I was studying the LSAT during nights and weekends around a full-time job. Perhaps luckily, the LSAT is a test that doesn't really benefit from cramming. A few hours a day, a few days a week, if used carefully and intentionally, can lead to an effective and meaningful LSAT prep plan. I'm very happy to work with other adult learners or those...
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American University - Bachelor of Science, Biology, General
Radboud University - Doctor of Philosophy, Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
Jacob: Des Plaines tutor
Certified Tutor in Des Plaines, IL
I am a research chemist at Northwestern University with ten years of experience as a tutor, teacher, or mentor. I have experience tutoring collegiate physics, calculus, and chemistry. I have also taught introductory college chemistry courses (both as a...
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Haverford College - Bachelor of Science, Chemistry
University of California-Berkeley - Doctor of Philosophy, Physical Chemistry
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Des Plaines, a city of approximately 58,000, is located in Cook County, Illinois. A suburb of Chicago, and near O'Hare International Airport, Des Plaines is home to the first franchised McDonald's, which was opened by Ray Kroc in 1955, and is now preserved as a museum. The Cook County Forest Preserve boasts over 100 miles of bicycle trails, plus more than 200 miles of multi-use trails. Add in an 18-hole golf course, 37 parks, and a community theater, just to name a few of the recreational options, and it's easy to see why they say "No one is a stranger for long in Des Plaines!"
Des Plaines is served by Maine Township High School District 207, which boasts Hillary Rodham Clinton as an alumnus. The highest ranking high school in the district is Maine West High School. If you want to feel more confident about your educational possibilities, private tutoring in Des Plaines, IL, can give you the test prep and instruction you might need, whether it's in-home or online. Des Plaines is also home to Oakton Community College, and Northwestern, one of the nation's top-ranked universities, is located a short drive away in downtown Chicago. You could work to try to be successful at these schools if you connect with one of the Des Plaines, IL, tutors, who are available for private tutoring, instruction, and test prep, either in-home or online.
A unique attraction in Des Plaines, popular among train enthusiasts, is Deval Crossing, an interlocking three-way railway junction between the Union Pacific/ Northwest Line, the North Central Service, and the Union Pacific Railroad's New Line. Additionally, the Des Plaines History Center always has a full calendar of events, exhibitions, and programs, including the annual Fall Fest and Da de los Muertos/ Day of the Dead, celebration.
With its close proximity to O'Hare International Airport, Des Plaines is a great jumping off point to some unique and entertaining festivals and conventions. G-FEST, for example, the world's largest annual gathering of Godzilla and Japanese monster fans, is held nearby, as is the Chicago Tattoo Arts Convention. Downtown Chicago, and everything a major city has to offer, including professional sports teams, museums, and the performing arts, is a mere 17 miles away.
Online or in-person, Des Plaines, IL, tutoring might help you stay on top of your studies and your test prep. Seeking tutoring in Des Plaines, IL, is a great first step to work to try to get to the next level in your education.
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*This Session: 1)Reading for details/vocabulary learning with "Marco Polo" article 2)Descriptive writing "shoe description" activity *Areas to work on: Slowing down, sounding out words instead of guessing
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Today we went through the Language section of the prep book. The student only got one wrong in the entire section and test. Then we reviewed his answers from the math sections he had completed over the past week. Again, only one error. We then discussed several problems and extended a few. Then we went over some test-taking strategies, test preparation, and anxiety-reduction. I think he will do well!
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The student and I began a personal grammar book that he can use as a reference during homework and studies. We reviewed the active indicative for all four conjugations in all six tenses. I also did a presentation on conjugating the irregular verb "possum" in all six indicative tenses. I assigned him three synopses (with English translation) as a brief homework assignment. We had a good session, and he is a quick leaner.
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Homework help, reading/books discussion, breaking down writing a paragraph with main idea, topic sentence, topics relating to the main idea. The student's mother told me she has seen great improvement in her attitude towards school and academics since we have started working together.
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We finished all the material that would have been covered up to the 8th grade, so we spent most of the day just going over everything that we had previously covered to ensure he remembered everything. Next week we will begin to cover algebra with more involvement.
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Practiced writing a five-minute outline for a prompt, then turning one point into a paragraph. Reviewed math concepts (basically all of geometry and trig as outlined in the book). Tried out reading strategy again, on the humanities passage, but with more careful reading this time. Reviewed experiments and conflicting hypotheses sections of science test; practiced with a couple drills from the book.
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