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Samantha: Hickory Hills tutor
Certified Tutor in Hickory Hills, IL
...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 working with students and helping them realize their full academic potential. In my spare time,...
Education & Certification
Northwestern University - Current Undergrad, Political Science & Legal Studies
ACT Composite: 32
ACT English: 35
ACT Reading: 34

Levente: Hickory Hills tutor
Certified Tutor in Hickory Hills, IL
...was a class assistant for Differential Equations for 3 semesters, where I organized and led study sessions, graded assignments, etc. At different points in my college career, I also worked as a mentor for Calculus 1-3 and a project manager for a higher level engineering course. Currently, I work as a derivatives trader in Chicago,...
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University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign - Bachelor of Science, Industrial Engineering
GRE Quantitative: 170

Matt: Hickory Hills tutor
Certified Tutor in Hickory Hills, IL
My name is Matt and I'm an Aerospace Engineer. I graduated in 2015 from the University of Illinois at Urbana Champaign. While I was there I also received a math minor, which helps me understand math at a more basic level. In high school I worked as a tutor and enjoyed helping those students. I...
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University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign - Bachelors, Aerospace Engineering

Steve: Hickory Hills tutor
Certified Tutor in Hickory Hills, IL
...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...
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University of Notre Dame - Bachelors, Chemical and Biomolecular

Andrea: Hickory Hills tutor
Certified Tutor in Hickory Hills, 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
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1520
SAT Math: 720
SAT Verbal: 760

Ruthie: Hickory Hills tutor
Certified Tutor in Hickory Hills, IL
...letters to the government about harmful algal blooms to a graphing project on the abundance of the invasive species, "rock snot") into skill building and practice. I care deeply about my students and they know that. They know that I always believe in them and will always be challenging them to do their best, be...
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University of Pennsylvania - Bachelors, Biological Basis of Behavior
ACT Composite: 33
ACT English: 36
ACT Math: 34

Jenna: Hickory Hills tutor
Certified Tutor in Hickory Hills, IL
...love it. My favorite is working with students who struggle in math and think they will never be successful. I love working with these students because I feel confident that I can present the material in simple, new ways that will make them feel GOOD at math in a way they may never have felt...
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University of Wisconsin Madison - Bachelors, History
harvard graduate school of education - Current Grad Student, school leadership

Isabel: Hickory Hills tutor
Certified Tutor in Hickory Hills, IL
I am a graduate of Harvard College with a concentration in History of Art and Architecture. I love math and design, and I believe an understanding of both can help us appreciate our surroundings. My favorite subjects to tutor are algebra and geometry because it is so easy to make use of them in everyday...
Education & Certification
Harvard College - Bachelors, History of Art and Architecture
ACT English: 35
ACT Math: 34
ACT Reading: 34

Luke: Hickory Hills tutor
Certified Tutor in Hickory Hills, IL
...a knack for identifying an essay's strengths and weaknesses, and for giving specific feedback to make written ideas come to life. In addition, I have a passion for helping students improve their performance in ACT Reading, Writing, and Science. Whatever the subject, I thrive on leading students to moments of clarity and a sense of...
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Wheaton College (Illinois) - Bachelor in Arts, Philosophy
ACT Composite: 34
ACT English: 33
ACT Math: 36

Brandon: Hickory Hills tutor
Certified Tutor in Hickory Hills, IL
...truth has four corners: as a teacher I give you one corner, and it is for you to find the other three.-Confucius As a tutor it is my goal to not only teach my students the material they need to learn, but to better their core understanding of a subject and their methods of learning...
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University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign - Bachelor of Science, Mathematics
ACT Composite: 33
ACT English: 33
ACT Math: 35

Zhaleh: Hickory Hills tutor
Certified Tutor in Hickory Hills, IL
My name is Zhaleh BassiriRad and I am currently studying Mechanical Engineering and Japanese at Carnegie Mellon University. I enjoy tutoring because I love sharing knowledge with others, especially in one-on-one sessions, or with a small group. Teaching others is a great way to expand understanding of how other students think and develop ideas, and...
Education & Certification
Carnegie Mellon University - Bachelor of Science, Mechanical Engineering
ACT Composite: 34
ACT English: 34
ACT Math: 34

Alice: Hickory Hills tutor
Certified Tutor in Hickory Hills, 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

Rohan: Hickory Hills tutor
Certified Tutor in Hickory Hills, IL
Hey! My name is Rohan, and I'm very excited to be a Varsity Tutor. I've been tutoring since I was fourteen years old, and being an older brother, I've also had countless experience tutoring my younger sister. I bring a positive and exciting attitude to my teaching style, and my main goal is always to...
Education & Certification
University of Illinois at Chicago - Current Undergrad, Psychology
ACT Composite: 35
ACT English: 35
ACT Math: 36

Ben: Hickory Hills tutor
Certified Tutor in Hickory Hills, IL
We all learn in different ways, and I love figuring out what makes the light bulb go on for individual students. I view my job as helping you achieve your goals in a way that's informed by how you grapple with facts, concepts and tests. I am a 2009 graduate of the University of Chicago...
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University of Chicago - Bachelors, Political Science and Government

Mollie: Hickory Hills tutor
Certified Tutor in Hickory Hills, IL
...a lawyer or judge. I had multiple opportunities during high school to work with younger students, from working as a summer cello teacher to volunteering as an assistant kids' tennis coach to mentoring beginning musicians in my youth orchestra program. I greatly enjoyed each of those roles, as I found the experience of passing on...
Education & Certification
Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus - Bachelor in Arts, Legal Studies
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1530
SAT Math: 760
SAT Verbal: 770

Andrew: Hickory Hills tutor
Certified Tutor in Hickory Hills, IL
...opportunity. When I'm not tutoring, I can usually be found at the theater, either as an audience member or on the stage. I am an avid Chicago Bulls fan, and enjoy catching a game whenever I can. I also love to camp--it can be a nice change of pace from the hustle and bustle of...
Education & Certification
University of Chicago - Bachelor in Arts, Theater and Performance Studies / English Language and Literature (double major)
ACT Composite: 32
ACT Math: 32
ACT Reading: 33

Karishma: Hickory Hills tutor
Certified Tutor in Hickory Hills, IL
...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 than seeing a previously struggling student excel and to have helped them improve along the...
Education & Certification
Northwestern University - Bachelor in Arts, English/Psychology
ACT Composite: 34
ACT English: 35
ACT Math: 34

Christopher: Hickory Hills tutor
Certified Tutor in Hickory Hills, IL
...Laboratory of Behavioral Neuroscience, where the bulk of my work, including my senior honors thesis, concerned the adverse of effects of prenatal alcohol exposure on the developing hippocampal region of the brain. After graduating, I served a year, full time, as an Americorps member with City Year, tutoring and mentoring 7th and 8th grade students...
Education & Certification
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign - Bachelors, Psychology
ACT Composite: 32
ACT English: 35
ACT Math: 31

Ilana: Hickory Hills tutor
Certified Tutor in Hickory Hills, IL
...test prep for the SATs and ACTs, as well as math for all ages. I excel particularly in writing and editing and love tutoring in the humanities. My teaching philosophy is one of guidance rather than direct instruction, helping students to discover answers on their own. I am very patient and understand that sometimes all...
Education & Certification
Northwestern University - Bachelor of Science, Cognitive Science
ACT Composite: 35
ACT English: 36
ACT Math: 34

Oliver : Hickory Hills tutor
Certified Tutor in Hickory Hills, IL
...fine-tune essays, read critically, and digest core historical and political concepts. After identifying gaps in learning, I guide my students in a patient and individualized manner so that they can achieve their academic and intellectual goals, utilizing positive reinforcement to maintain and build self-esteem. I'm a native Spanish speaker who has lived in Colombia and...
Education & Certification
Northwestern University - Bachelor of Science, Journalism, International Relations
SAT Verbal: 720
SAT Writing: 710
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Hickory Hills is a city stationed in Cook County, Illinois. The city's population is an estimated 14,000. Hickory Hills was incorporated in 1951. It is a city with service organizations, a public library, park district, and youth athletic leagues.
The city is served by two school districts, which are Argo Community High School District 217 and Consolidated High School District 230. The latter is the larger of the two districts. Argo Community High and Amos Alonzo Stagg High are the respective secondary campuses for the aforesaid districts. A private Hickory Hills tutoring session can give you expert in-home or online instruction to potentially help you improve in your test prep or course. The area is home to a number of postsecondary institutions, including Lewis University, Moraine Valley Community, Northwest College, and Saint Xavier University. Whether you are looking to attend a private or public college or university, you might benefit by seeking a personal tutor in Hickory Hills, IL, who can offer you online or in-home tutoring sessions for test prep instruction.
The park district in Hickory Hills is comprised of recreational programs, a fitness center, sports leagues, and special events. Musical and acting activities, horseback riding lessons, and karate are a few of the available programs in the area, which are hosted in various park locations. Kasey Meadow Park, Doug Osborne Park, Prairie View Park, and the Kruger Park Recreation Center are several of the recreational sites that constitute the park district. Sports activities hosted in the city's parks include softball, men's basketball, and soccer, among other athletic leagues. Summer Concert Series "Hartsfield" National Nite Out, the Wisconsin State Fair, and Celebrate the Soul are a few of the special events celebrated in the town. There are plenty of activities available to engage all kinds of citizens.
Chicago, Illinois, is the nearest major city, resting about 20 miles northeast of Hickory Hills. The city has a population that is close to three million residents. The metropolis is home to the Art Institute of Chicago. One of the largest art museums in the world, the institute hosts collections ranging from modern and contemporary art to ancient Egyptian sculptures and mosaics. The Field Museum of Natural History, the Adler Planetarium, and the Museum of Science and Industry are additional highlights of the area.
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