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Sergey: Douglas tutor
Certified Tutor in Douglas, IL
...attempt to explain difficult concepts in simple language, with real-world examples that my students can relate to. My tutoring sessions start with a discussion of the important terms and concepts, in which the student takes an active part. Subsequently, we will be working through some problems together, as I believe that problem-solving is the best...
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University of Illinois at Chicago - Bachelor of Science, Bioengineering
University of Wisconsin-Madison - Master of Science, Biomedical Engineering
Koga: Douglas tutor
Certified Tutor in Douglas, IL
...recognize the importance of learning. For the past two years I taught mathematics at the middle and high school level as a Teach For America corp member in the Dallas Independent School District. I know that the confidence that a student receives when they finally understand a concept that has alluded them is powerful enough...
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University of Kansas - Bachelor in Arts, Psychology
State Certified Teacher
Aijamal: Douglas tutor
Certified Tutor in Douglas, IL
...years of teaching experience teaching English and Spanish. The age range of students I've worked with was mostly 5 to 23 years old. I've always been an active learner, watching movies with subtitles, singing along with the artists trying to eliminate my accent, and of course, read, read, and read. Although this is my preferred...
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Anderson University - Current Undergrad, Spanish
Jessica: Douglas tutor
Certified Tutor in Douglas, IL
...Chicago. Throughout the years, I have worked as a camp counselor/summer instructor for children between the ages of 5-12, served as a math tutor for fellow students during my undergraduate degree, and lived in Costa Rica for almost two years where I became fluent in Spanish and worked as an ESL instructor for both children...
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Ohio University-Main Campus - Bachelors, Psychology, Spanish
University of Illinois at Chicago - Masters, Public Health, Community Health Sciences
Casandra: Douglas tutor
Certified Tutor in Douglas, IL
...program, I go to Chicago Public High Schools and teach a comprehensive health education curriculum to high school freshmen. I've taught over 55 workshops so far, to groups of 10-50 students. I honestly love teaching and it makes me so happy to see students engaged and learning! A well-rounded education is so important in fostering...
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University of Illinois at Chicago - Current Undergrad, Nursing
ACT English: 34
ACT Reading: 33
Madeline: Douglas tutor
Certified Tutor in Douglas, IL
...I am specifically endorsed in reading, language arts, and social studies. I will soon be endorsed in science as well. I enjoy tutoring because of the one-on-one interaction that does not occur as frequently in a classroom setting. I am very passionate about teaching and have a lot of new ideas to bring to tutoring...
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Illinois State University - Bachelor of Science, Elementary Education
State Certified Teacher
Christen: Douglas tutor
Certified Tutor in Douglas, IL
...given the opportunity to become a 5th grade tutor. I loved being able to see the tangible growth in my students' confidence and ability to complete their schoolwork. At Purdue I joined College Mentors for Kids and was able to tutor 2nd graders while pursuing my degree. I look forward to using these past experiences...
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Purdue University-Main Campus - Bachelor of Science, Accounting
Aline: Douglas tutor
Certified Tutor in Douglas, IL
...elementary aged children. Since graduation, I gained three years of experience as an after school program tutor leading educational games and computer-based tutoring. Even though I have a strong background in English, I can also tutor elementary to middle school math. My favorite subject to tutor is Math because understanding the basics opens up a...
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University of California-Berkeley - Bachelor in Arts, Cognitive Science
Kurt: Douglas tutor
Certified Tutor in Douglas, IL
...to understand what was happening to their bodies, prospective students seeing if the field of medicine was for them, medical students working on their clinical rotations, or new hires learning the ropes, getting the chance to sit down with people and share my knowledge and love of the material was consistently the highlight of my...
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Rochester Institute of Technology - Bachelor of Science, Physician Assistant
SAT Math: 750
SAT Verbal: 740
Jon: Douglas tutor
Certified Tutor in Douglas, IL
...in all sorts of unexpected places. Math can help us to explain lots of relationships in subjects ranging from chemistry and biology to the humanities and even music! I think it's really important to be able to see these relationships and to understand the mathematics that govern them. If you're ready to nerd out about...
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Truman State University - Bachelors, Mathematics; Music
Bowling Green State University-Main Campus - Masters, Music Composition
GRE Quantitative: 166
GRE Verbal: 164
Amanda: Douglas tutor
Certified Tutor in Douglas, IL
...to make sure they can produce success in their classroom. I have taught for 3 years! I tutor K-8 students in Reading and Math. I also sing and can teach the basics of music. My tutoring style is simple: to enable your student to independently find a solution to their problem(s). Upon engaging with your...
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Saint Xavier University - Bachelor of Science, Elementary Education
Governors State University - Master of Arts, Media Communication
Alice: Douglas tutor
Certified Tutor in Douglas, IL
I am a chemistry student at Bates college. I have experience tutoring students from ages 4 up to undergraduate student. I primarily tutor maths and sciences. I also have a lot of experience with standardized testing.
Education & Certification
Bates College - Bachelor of Science, Chemistry
GRE: 333
Angelina: Douglas tutor
Certified Tutor in Douglas, IL
...- like an actor on stage, that does not use a "method" but rather works from all that she has learned - that teaching is a "live performance" that needs to be lived in the present. I have taught for many years, and continue to enjoy teaching diverse subjects to all kinds of people, from...
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University of Barcelona - PHD, ESL
University Autonoma of Barcelona - Bachelors, Drama and History
Cynthia: Douglas tutor
Certified Tutor in Douglas, IL
...at Northeastern Illinois University. I have the most experience working with students from 1st grade through 8th grade. My strength is in reading and writing, but I have experience with all of the elementary and middle school subjects. I work with students in small groups, as well as one on one, and believe that all...
Education & Certification
University of Illinois at Chicago - Bachelor in Arts, English
Northeastern Illinois University - Master of Arts Teaching, Bilingual/Bi-cultural education
Gauri: Douglas tutor
Certified Tutor in Douglas, IL
...the University of Illinois at Chicago. I have spent time teaching English as a language assistant in Madrid, Spain, which allowed me to pursue my interests in languages, traveling, and tapas! I have a great deal of experience working with children of all ages. I have worked as a babysitter, camp counselor, tutor and teacher....
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University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign - Bachelors, Psychology & Spanish
University of Illinois at Chicago - Master of Social Work, Social Work
ACT Composite: 32
Nicholas: Douglas tutor
Certified Tutor in Douglas, IL
...waiting to be filled with knowledge and understanding. It feels good to learn, to grow, to develop. If a student can enjoy and connect with what he or she is learning, intellectual growth and development will be solidified that much more and further learning will be welcomed and sought after. This is my mission as...
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Michigan State University - Bachelors, Economics
Christopher: Douglas tutor
Certified Tutor in Douglas, IL
...an Americorps member with City Year, tutoring and mentoring 7th and 8th grade students in the Englewood Community of Chicago in 1-on-1 and small group settings. I am currently working toward a TEFL certification that would allow me to teach English as a foreign language abroad. With Varsity Tutors, I tutor a wide range of...
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University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign - Bachelors, Psychology
ACT Composite: 32
ACT English: 35
ACT Math: 31
Benjamin: Douglas tutor
Certified Tutor in Douglas, IL
...into a peer tutor role a couple times a week during lunch my senior year of high school. What I hope to accomplish with my tutoring is ensure that you not only achieve your desired grade/score, but see how the different concepts relate to each other in the bigger picture. The more important part is...
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University of Notre Dame - Bachelor of Science, Finance
ACT Composite: 36
ACT English: 36
ACT Math: 36
Ian: Douglas tutor
Certified Tutor in Douglas, IL
...learned little tricks to make studying more efficient; to memorize more information in a shorter period of time. Of course, doing well in school also requires motivation. As your tutor, I can help teach you specific course material as well as more general study techniques that will keep you motivated to learn. As an undergraduate,...
Education & Certification
University of Illinois at Chicago - Bachelors, Biological Sciences & Psychology
ACT Composite: 32
ACT English: 33
ACT Reading: 33
Todd: Douglas tutor
Certified Tutor in Douglas, IL
...learning occurs. Specific to ACT tutoring, I use a variety of books, including The Complete Guide to ACT Reading and the Ultimate Guide to the Math ACT. Outside of tutoring, I am the director of counseling services at an agency that serves the homeless, where I spend most of my time training and teaching staff and...
Education & Certification
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign - Bachelor of Science, Biology, General
University of Chicago - Master of Social Work, Social Work
ACT Composite: 33
ACT English: 31
ACT Math: 33
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