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Certified Tutor in Glencoe, IL
...power of small group/individual interactions for 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 am certainly happy to explain things outright when necessary. Outside of academics I have...
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Oberlin College - Bachelors, Biology, Chemistry Minor

Ellie: Glencoe tutor
Certified Tutor in Glencoe, IL
...to be leaders, whether that be in the classroom, on the playing field, or in their community. My time as a youth soccer coach and tutor of my little brother and his friends has further bolstered my love of teaching. Given my extensive experience and longtime passion for math and applied math subjects, I feel I can best help students seeking help in these areas, though I have experience in a broad range of subjects....
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University of Chicago - Bachelor in Arts, Economics

Adam: Glencoe tutor
Certified Tutor in Glencoe, IL
...The application of Dr. William Walsh's research, using nutrients like zinc, SAMe, or vitamins to improve mental illnesses is inspiring. I enjoy being able to improve the lives of people, and I like medical research because it enables me to help more people. I like what my life has become since graduating from college. I feel like I exist to serve people, and this is a good purpose for life. I hope to attain a...
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University of Nebraska at Lincoln - Bachelors, Biochemistry
Medical college - PHD, Medicine

Shivam: Glencoe tutor
Certified Tutor in Glencoe, IL
...is what inspired me to become a tutor and help others. I also have a huge passion for math. I have loved and excelled at it since elementary school. I'm doing a minor in mathematics at college because I enjoy the subject so much. I try to make sure my students walk away with something from each session. I hold myself to high standards which constantly allows me to grow as a tutor. I am...
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University of Michigan-Ann Arbor - Bachelor of Science, Computer Sciense

Julie: Glencoe tutor
Certified Tutor in Glencoe, IL
...NBC Homework Hotline, and I was lucky enough to have the opportunity to teach French for 2 years while earning my Master's. I am very passionate about learning and teaching foreign languages, and I hope to share that with my students. In my experience students particularly enjoy (and benefit from) learning and exploring new cultures while learning the language itself. As the child of a teacher I am a strong believer in the importance of...
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University of Illinois at Chicago - Bachelor in Arts, French and Francophone Studies
University of Illinois at Chicago - Master of Arts, French and Francophone Studies

Andrea: Glencoe tutor
Certified Tutor in Glencoe, IL
I currently attend the University of Chicago, where I major in Political Science and Biology. When I'm not spending hours reading Nietzsche, I'm doing improv comedy and graphic design. I'm currently pursuing a career in advertising/consulting, and in my spare time I eat mini tacos and watch Louis CK stand-up comedy. ... Teaching is about taking something complex and making it easy to understand. I like to focus a lot on students' questions, as they give...
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University of Chicago - Current Undergrad, Political Science/Biology

Meriam: Glencoe tutor
Certified Tutor in Glencoe, IL
...in countries all over the world, I am comfortable working with a diverse range of people, regardless of their language fluency and subject expertise. Since graduating, I have been attending a post-bac program at the University of Toronto in intensive Spanish and Arabic, before continuing on to medical school. I have also been tutoring numerous subjects for over 10 years, including Math, French, and Biology. I truly believe that it is with individual attention helps...
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Loyola University-Chicago - Bachelors, Biology and French

Ruth: Glencoe tutor
Certified Tutor in Glencoe, IL
...English teacher, currently working primarily with 10th grade students. I have previously worked at middle and elementary schools as well. I 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...
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University of Chicago - Bachelor in Arts, English Lang./Lit. and Theatre and Performance Studies

Samantha: Glencoe tutor
Certified Tutor in Glencoe, IL
...will begin attending law school at Northwestern Law. For many years, I tutored a wide range of students in Spanish, English literature, and writing. I have also continued to help many high school seniors with college application essays. While I tutor a variety of subjects, I am very passionate about helping students improve their reading and writing skills, and I really enjoy helping students with Critical Reading and Writing portions of Standardized Tests. I love...
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Northwestern University - Current Undergrad, Political Science & Legal Studies

Katarina: Glencoe tutor
Certified Tutor in Glencoe, IL
...my senior thesis, which was focused on how perceptions and understandings of land, power, and identity have changed within Labrador Inuit communities since the advent of the Comprehensive Land Claims agreements. Currently, I am am serving with the National Health Corps of Chicago as a Health Educator in a family planning clinic in West Chicago. Finally, I am pursuing a career in medicine and have been accepted to medical school earlier this year. I look...
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University of Michigan-Ann Arbor - Bachelors, Evolutionary Anthropology

May: Glencoe tutor
Certified Tutor in Glencoe, IL
...back to China and tutored math for standardized testing such as the SAT Subject Math and AP Calculus. Helping struggling students achieve high scores in standardized testing has been one of the most rewarding experiences - it boosts students' confidence and at the same time gives them the desire to learn more and tackle harder problems. Chinese is my native language. As a Chinese tutor, I enjoy helping students not only achieve desirable scores in...
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Bryn Mawr College - Bachelor in Arts, Computer Science & Biology

Ariela: Glencoe tutor
Certified Tutor in Glencoe, IL
...or in my classes that will make me a great tutor, but also this skill and enthusiasm about learning. I understand that sometimes, the way you package and organize information is the most important part of teaching it to someone else, and that understanding someone's method of processing this information is the easiest way to get it to stick. Like I do backstage, I am excited about solving the puzzle of how someone learns best,...
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University of Chicago - Current Undergrad, Theater & Performance Studies

Karishma: Glencoe tutor
Certified Tutor in Glencoe, IL
...throughout school. I previously tutored with Boys Hope Girls Hope in Evanston, IL. I tutored middle and high school students in Spanish and English, and I was able to help them develop study strategies such as using flashcards or translating a sentence they had spoken aloud that day in their heads for extra language practice. I am very excited to be able to tutor again and to work with students. There is nothing more rewarding...
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Northwestern University - Bachelor in Arts, English/Psychology

Rebecca: Glencoe tutor
Certified Tutor in Glencoe, IL
...in social work at the University of Chicago's School of Social Service Administration. I am passionate about tutoring because I want everyone to be able to perform academically at their highest possible level. I also think it is important that learning is not just for one assignment or one test, but rather that it sticks with you to build a solid foundation of knowledge and confidence that you can carry forward. My favorite subjects to...
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Northwestern University - Bachelors, Psychology
University of Chicago SSA - Masters, Social Work

Ilana: Glencoe tutor
Certified Tutor in Glencoe, IL
...for each student in order to make the most of our time together. While I am not being a tutor, I am a musician. In addition to singing, I play the violin and viola and dabble in everything from Bach to bluegrass to covers of pop songs. As an opera singer, I have studied Spanish, Italian, French and German and am accordingly fascinated by the etymology of words in my own cobbled-together language. I also...
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Northwestern University - Bachelor of Science, Cognitive Science

Steve: Glencoe tutor
Certified Tutor in Glencoe, IL
...tutoring positions during my undergraduate experience including: an English Literacy tutor for grammar school students, an SAT Math instructor, and a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) tutor for college students. I believe my strongest subject to tutor is Standardized Test Prep (SAT, ACT, and GRE). Performing well on these tests can truly bolster a student???s application for undergraduate or graduate education, and I truly enjoy helping him or her achieve their best. I am...
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University of Notre Dame - Bachelors, Chemical and Biomolecular

Andrew: Glencoe tutor
Certified Tutor in Glencoe, IL
...which to build further skills and concepts. I have also lived in Germany for a year, and am able to bring world-life experiences into tutoring sessions, so that I can instill in my students a desire to learn more of the German language through a glimpse of what is possible once one has a basis in the language. I also have taken German Diction classes because of my background in vocal performance, and this means...
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Oberlin College and Conservatory - Bachelors, German Studies and Voice Performance
DePaul University - Masters, Voice Performance

Brian: Glencoe tutor
Certified Tutor in Glencoe, IL
...undergrad to gain some real world work experience and gain knowledge of healthcare administration. In 2013, I started medical school at the University Of Chicago Pritzker School Of Medicine. I am currently in my fourth year of school, and will be applying tointernal medicine residency programs in the fall. I find the most effective learning strategy is to understand the underlying concepts behind a subject, which facilitates the application of this knowledge to a wide...
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University of Chicago - Bachelors, Biology, General
University of Chicago - Current Grad Student, Medical Doctor

Hallie: Glencoe tutor
Certified Tutor in Glencoe, IL
...college and often helped my friends with essay writing and studying. Since graduating, I’ve tutored my younger sister for many of her high school classes. I now tutor a wide range of subjects, including literature, history, writing, Spanish, and Algebra. I am particularly passionate about preparations for standardized testing, including the SATs and AP exams, and helping students through the college application process. My hope is that the support I provide to struggling students will...
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Skidmore College - Bachelors, theater

Anna: Glencoe tutor
Certified Tutor in Glencoe, IL
...Kellogg School of Management, and graduated from Northwestern University as part of the Honors Program in Medical Education. I attended the Bergen County Academies in New Jersey, a selective, application-based magnet school, for high school. I have tutored in various subjects for a number of years, particularly in English, Reading Comprehension, Biology, Essay Editing/Writing Support, and SAT/ACT test prep. I love tutoring and I'm excited to help my students achieve their goals!
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Northwestern University - Bachelor in Arts, Anthropology
Northwestern University - Doctor of Medicine, Biomedical Sciences
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Glencoe, Illinois, is considered a village. Its population exceeds 8,000, with homes included in Cook County. It is located along Lake Michigan's west most side. The Cook County Forest Preserve is a natural forest area that makes up a vast majority of the town.
Glencoe School District 35 offers schools at the primary level. Central School is available to 5th through 8th grade students. Test prep at this age level can help you prepare for high school. To help you work towards success in your courses, expert online or in-home private tutoring from tutors in Glencoe, IL, is offered for both general class instruction and test preparation. The most nearby high school is New Trier Township High School Northfield, which is just 8 minutes away in Winnetka. Most Glencoe teenagers attend this facility, as it is the only public high school in the area. At this level, you could receive test taking strategies and advice that will best prepare you for college.
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The Chicago Botanic Garden is one of the most popular attractions in Glencoe, Illinois. Upwards of 350 acres make up the gardens, with millions of flowers and various plants filling the spaces. The quiet atmosphere allows you to enjoy a relaxing stroll. Turnbull Woods is another outdoor location for you to experience. It is a short distance away from Glencoe's other outdoor areas, including Watts Park, Berlin Park, and Mary Mix McDonald Woods.
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