
Alex: Hometown tutor
Certified Tutor in Hometown, IL
...should be structured not only to help us pass exams but to additionally give us enjoyment and perspective for life's ups and downs. I began teaching in earnest over a decade ago when I taught ESL in South Korea. During that time and since, I've been fortunate to tutor students of all ages and in...
Education & Certification
University of Wisconsin-Madison - Bachelor in Arts, Economics
University of Wisconsin-Madison - Bachelor in Arts, International Relations
University of Southern California - Masters in Business Administration, Real Estate
University of Southern California - Masters in Business Administration, Finance

Ellie: Hometown tutor
Certified Tutor in Hometown, IL
...I joined an organization on campus that teaches juniors and seniors at a local high school about community engagement through the lens of philanthropy. Through this, I have the unique opportunity to empower students to become leaders in their community; to provide them a platform to change issues about which they are most passionate. This...
Education & Certification
University of Chicago - Bachelor in Arts, Economics

Max: Hometown tutor
Certified Tutor in Hometown, IL
...and Writing/English. I find that the two have similar way in promoting creativity. Not surprisingly, I will be tutoring Physics, Chemistry and Writing. Additionally, I will be tutoring for ACT prep. I took the test officially three times and was successful each time and believe that I can share effective tips on how to increase...
Education & Certification
University of Pennsylvania - Current Undergrad, Physics with Concentration in Chemical Principles

Steve: Hometown tutor
Certified Tutor in Hometown, IL
...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...
Education & Certification
University of Notre Dame - Bachelors, Chemical and Biomolecular

Ruth: Hometown tutor
Certified Tutor in Hometown, IL
...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...
Education & Certification
University of Chicago - Bachelor in Arts, English Lang./Lit. and Theatre and Performance Studies

Karishma: Hometown tutor
Certified Tutor in Hometown, IL
...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...
Education & Certification
Northwestern University - Bachelor in Arts, English/Psychology

Samantha: Hometown tutor
Certified Tutor in Hometown, IL
...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...
Education & Certification
Northwestern University - Current Undergrad, Political Science & Legal Studies

Christopher: Hometown tutor
Certified Tutor in Hometown, IL
...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 in the Englewood Community of Chicago in 1-on-1 and small group settings. I am...
Education & Certification
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign - Bachelors, Psychology

Jenna: Hometown tutor
Certified Tutor in Hometown, IL
...to be a student again, I already miss teaching! I have taught math for five years and absolutely 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,...
Education & Certification
University of Wisconsin Madison - Bachelors, History
harvard graduate school of education - Current Grad Student, school leadership

Katarina: Hometown tutor
Certified Tutor in Hometown, IL
...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...
Education & Certification
University of Michigan-Ann Arbor - Bachelors, Evolutionary Anthropology

Mark: Hometown tutor
Certified Tutor in Hometown, IL
...explaining as well as doing math problems which in my opinion is somewhat of a rarity among science and math teachers. Throughout my youth I coached a swim team and have always gained an immense satisfaction from helping others. Tutoring is a win-win situation for both parties. The student becomes fluent and develops interest in...
Education & Certification
University of Illinois at Chicago - Current Undergrad, Bioengineering
University of Illinois at Chicago - Current Grad Student, Bioengineering

Rebecca: Hometown tutor
Certified Tutor in Hometown, IL
...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...
Education & Certification
Northwestern University - Bachelors, Psychology
University of Chicago SSA - Masters, Social Work

Marvin: Hometown tutor
Certified Tutor in Hometown, IL
...I did a lot of statistics, too! I like having kids how to read, write, and do math. Because I loved doing those in school, and I'll be teaching that this up coming school year. To have a struggling reader all of a sudden love reading and attack hard words never before tried is the...
Education & Certification
The University of Chicago - Bachelor in Arts, Economics

Ariela: Hometown tutor
Certified Tutor in Hometown, IL
...take in complicated and conflicting pieces of information (the blocking, a quick change in costumes, changes in a script) and quickly organize that information so that I can convey it to someone else. I enjoy and excel at condensing and re-communicating facts or tasks, so that they become comprehensible to someone who may not understand...
Education & Certification
University of Chicago - Current Undergrad, Theater & Performance Studies

Ruthie: Hometown tutor
Certified Tutor in Hometown, IL
...School, I taught honors students and also coached seniors who had not yet passed the Biology state test they needed to graduate. At the Noble Academy, I taught AP Biology ninth graders as well as all of our ninth graders with IEPs. Three ninth graders passed the AP Biology exam and the ninth grade grew...
Education & Certification
University of Pennsylvania - Bachelors, Biological Basis of Behavior

Isabel: Hometown tutor
Certified Tutor in Hometown, IL
...so easy to make use of them in everyday life. When I tutor, I like to have my student identify what is confusing, work through the problem with my student, and then have them attempt a similar problem completely on their own. In my spare time, I enjoy soccer, baking, and hiking.
Education & Certification
Harvard College - Bachelors, History of Art and Architecture

Luke: Hometown tutor
Certified Tutor in Hometown, IL
...students made towards clear self-expression in speaking and writing (which was reflected in high TOEFL scores). I've got 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,...
Education & Certification
Wheaton College (Illinois) - Bachelor in Arts, Philosophy

Sarah: Hometown tutor
Certified Tutor in Hometown, IL
I am a student at the University of Chicago, majoring in marketing and minoring in Business Analytics. I love tutoring and helping others. My specialties are in Business, Economics and test prep. I look forward to helping you reach your goals.
Education & Certification
University of Illinois at Chicago - Current Undergrad, Marketing

Julian: Hometown tutor
Certified Tutor in Hometown, IL
...physics students, as well as in the classroom with the Graduate STEM Fellows in K-12 Education (GK-12) program. As a BU Teaching Fellow I was responsible for leading discussion groups, working with students individually during office hours, and as a GK-12 fellow I spent a semester teaching with a high school physics teacher in the...
Education & Certification
Florida Institute of Technology - Bachelor of Science, Physics
Boston University - Master of Science, Physics

Benjamin: Hometown tutor
Certified Tutor in Hometown, IL
...classes in middle and high school, I developed a reputation of being a good source of help within my classes in a non-tutor capacity, and grew that 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...
Education & Certification
University of Notre Dame - Bachelor of Science, Finance
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