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Kevin: Douglas Park tutor
Certified Tutor in Douglas Park, IL
I have recently graduated from Northwestern University with a degree in chemistry. I just started working a day job, but I would love to get into tutoring again! I tutored a bit of general chemistry in college and honestly, I loved the experience! I would love to teach chemistry and...... My teaching philosophy is communication, preparation, and compatibility! I feel like both sides need to prepare for tutoring sessions. There needs to be a strong level...
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Northwestern University - Bachelors, Chemistry
ACT Composite: 33
ACT English: 32
ACT Math: 35
Caitlin: Douglas Park tutor
Certified Tutor in Douglas Park, IL
...and organization. I am a firm believer that organized writing is an invaluable lifeskill, regardless of academic area of interest, and love helping students realize their full writing potential for success in the classroom and beyond. I also believe students get out of their education precisely what they put into it, and strive to show...
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Willamette University - Bachelor in Arts, French
Brian: Douglas Park tutor
Certified Tutor in Douglas Park, IL
...Teacher, working closely with students from ages five to twelve. I tutor all elementary subjects and middle school math. My favorite subjects are Math and Science. I believe that every student can learn and it is my job as an Educator to present information to them in the best way possible. My strengths as a...
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Florida Atlantic University - Unknown, Elementary Education
Charles: Douglas Park tutor
Certified Tutor in Douglas Park, IL
...I am also a life-long theater artist. Since elementary school I have practically lived on stage, and even written a play or two myself. Gaining a Bachelor's in theater meant countless hours of poring over scripts to extract their deepest meaning. Stretching my creativity into play-writing and poetry, when combined with rigorous writing-intensive courses, propelled...
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University of Hawaii at Manoa - Bachelors, Theater
Rebecca: Douglas Park tutor
Certified Tutor in Douglas Park, IL
...undergraduate degrees, I was a teaching assistant for the Introduction to Engineering class. I enjoyed working with the students and seeing them master the material over the course of the semester. Professionally, I have worked both as a programmer and as a marketer. I believe my greatest strengths are in teaching math and helping students...
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University of Notre Dame - Bachelors, Computer Science, Theology
University of Notre Dame - Masters in Business Administration, Marketing
GMAT: 710
Thomas: Douglas Park tutor
Certified Tutor in Douglas Park, IL
...me, one of my other passions is teaching the math and science subjects that accompany Computer Science. I learned very early on that it wasn't the material that was most essential to learning, but it is the proper learning environment that really pushes students to do their best. That is the goal of my tutoring...
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DePaul University - Bachelors, Computer Science
ACT Composite: 32
ACT Math: 35
ACT Science: 34
Austin: Douglas Park tutor
Certified Tutor in Douglas Park, IL
...learning and speaking the German Language. Currently, I am a student at the University of Illinois at Chicago. I am pursuing a double degree with a B.A. in Germanic Studies and a B.S. in Computer Science with a concentration in Software Engineering. I am enrolled in German and Computer Science classes and continue to work...
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University of Illinois at Chicago - Bachelors, Computer Science
Erica: Douglas Park tutor
Certified Tutor in Douglas Park, IL
...using words and building upon them until they become a flow of organized thoughts and ideas. One of my greatest abilities is to help others conquer their fear of writing papers by showing them ways to organize the key concepts involved in effective essay writing and public speaking. Last, but not least, I can help...
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Northeastern Illinois University - Bachelor in Arts, Human Resource Development/Communication
Northeastern University - Master of Arts, Human Resource Development
Mary: Douglas Park tutor
Certified Tutor in Douglas Park, IL
...aha moment, it makes me feel like I have accomplished what I needed to do. I am very patient with the students and always tell them not to be afraid to tell me that they don't understand what I am explaining. I will find a different way to explain things until they understand the material.
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Purdue University-Calumet Campus - Bachelors, Mathematics
Karlyn: Douglas Park tutor
Certified Tutor in Douglas Park, IL
...a medical software company, and later for a children's hospital. This fall, I began a master's program in Cultural Foundations of Education. I teach ESL as part of my practicum in a local community center, and have also taught English in El Salvador. I am proficient in Spanish, including four months of intensive study at...
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University of Wisconsin-Madison - Bachelor in Arts, Sociology, International Studies
University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee - Master of Arts, Cultural Foundations of Education
Dimple: Douglas Park tutor
Certified Tutor in Douglas Park, IL
...track. I previously tutored students in my school district and often helped my peers. I currently tutor in Spanish one and two, and Mathematics from Elementary Math to Calculus one. When tutoring I like to make lessons relatable to the student I am tutoring to help them stay interested in the topic at hand. In...
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University of Illinois at Chicago - Current Undergrad, Biology, General
Chuck: Douglas Park tutor
Certified Tutor in Douglas Park, IL
I tutor the LSAT because I know it's a hard test and I know what it's like to struggle with it. However I also understand the process necessary to produce better scores, and nothing is more satisfying to me than helping someone achieve what seemed impossible a few months ago.... Your score is a product of so many factors--your understanding of the material, your speed, even how accurately you bubble answers--but in the end it all...
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The University of Texas at Austin - Bachelors, Finance
LSAT: 174
Kris: Douglas Park tutor
Certified Tutor in Douglas Park, IL
...work as a Teaching Assistant at a public school in Chicago through the University of Chicago's Neighborhood School Program. I also volunteer with Maroon Tutor Match, a UChicago organization that matches low-income middle and high students with college tutors. Before starting college, I led SAT groups at The Learning Lodge in East Lyme, Connecticut.
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University of Chicago - Current Undergrad, Political Science and Government
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1600
SAT Math: 790
SAT Verbal: 800
Ian: Douglas Park tutor
Certified Tutor in Douglas Park, IL
...times challenging. Doing well in school was just important to me as spending time with family, having a social life, and working to support myself. Thankfully, I was able to adapt. Over time I learned little tricks to make studying more efficient; to memorize more information in a shorter period of time. Of course, doing...
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University of Illinois at Chicago - Bachelors, Biological Sciences & Psychology
ACT Composite: 32
ACT English: 33
ACT Reading: 33
Rachel: Douglas Park tutor
Certified Tutor in Douglas Park, IL
...6th grade Art, tutored elementary and middle school students, worked and taught at an orphanage in Cambodia, and am currently working in a 5th grade classroom. While I tutor a wide-range of subjects, I most enjoy teaching English, Literature, Math, and Art. When I am not teaching or tutoring, I enjoy playing tennis and volleyball,...
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Goshen College - Bachelor in Arts, Secondary Education
State Certified Teacher
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1400
Peter: Douglas Park tutor
Certified Tutor in Douglas Park, IL
...the college and high school level and will go above and beyond to make sure all of my students succeed, according to their definition of success. In my spare time, I enjoy playing league soccer, basketball, tennis and guitar, and also like to travel and see as much of the world as I can.... What you can expect in your 1st Lesson: We will: - Figure out your strengths and weaknesses, and also figure out what...
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Cornell University - Bachelors, Chemistry
Kellogg School of Management - Masters, Strategy, Management
ACT Composite: 32
ACT English: 35
ACT English: 34
Camilla: Douglas Park tutor
Certified Tutor in Douglas Park, IL
...dual citizenship with the US and Chile, and my hispanic roots have always been very important to me. I grew up speaking Spanish but have also dedicated a significant portion of my academic studies to Spanish language and literature as well. I am passionate about helping others reach their goals and take pride in helping...
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Washington University in St Louis - Bachelor in Arts, History
Washington University in St Louis - Juris Doctor, n/a
ACT English: 35
ACT Math: 35
ACT Reading: 32
Felipe: Douglas Park tutor
Certified Tutor in Douglas Park, IL
...Massachusetts, New Jersey, and New York. I believe my experiences make me an excellent listener and a proficient editor. I enjoy working with students on English, Spanish, and Writing. I have a thoughtful and patient approach. I grew up in a trilingual household and am pursuing a graduate degree in Creative Writing. I studied Comparative...
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Princeton University - Bachelors, Comparative Literature
CUNY Graduate School of Journalism - Masters, Business Journalism
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1490
SAT Math: 770
Julian: Douglas Park tutor
Certified Tutor in Douglas Park, IL
...as improving critical thinking and problem solving. In my spare time I like to go cycling, rock climbing, and play billiards. All three of these activities I use as avenues to find and deepen my own focus. The bicycle is a device that is meant to make life easier, but allows the rider to make...
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Florida Institute of Technology - Bachelor of Science, Physics
Boston University - Master of Science, Physics
Nick: Douglas Park tutor
Certified Tutor in Douglas Park, IL
...anything, I love to share information and ideas, find new ways to approach problems, and seek to understand the different ways people think about the world. My students describe me as patient, kind, and knowledgeable. I believe that dialogue is fundamental to learning, so I will be asking a lot of questions as well as...
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Ohio State University - Bachelor in Arts, English
Ohio University - Master of Arts, English
ACT English: 31
ACT Science: 32
SAT Math: 730
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