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Jacob: Hometown tutor
Certified Tutor in Hometown, IL
...best myself: discussion and collaborative explanation. When approaching difficult material, lecturing at a student leaves much to be desired. I aim to help them arrive at conclusions and realizations on their own by building on material with which they are already comfortable and confident, and working together towards a solution rather than giving the answer...
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Vanderbilt University - Bachelors, English Literature
ACT Composite: 35
ACT English: 36
ACT Math: 34
Natalie: Hometown tutor
Certified Tutor in Hometown, IL
...technologist, a certified medical coder and I have bachelors of science in Biology. This education and work has given me extensive knowledge of anatomy and the human biological sciences. So, these are the areas where I can offer the most assistance. I bring to our tutoring sessions the experience of being a teacher assistant in...
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University of Illinois at Chicago - Bachelors, Biology, General
Rachel: Hometown tutor
Certified Tutor in Hometown, IL
...GRE. Most of my tips will come from my own personal experience taking these tests or studying these subjects. I actually tutored a friend in GMAT prep this way, and he went from a 680 to a 760 in one month! My tutoring methods are completely student specific. I will listen to your problems and...
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Yale University - Bachelors, Economics
University of Chicago Booth School of Business - Masters, MBA (Masters in Business Administration)
GMAT: 760
GRE: 330
GRE Quantitative: 168
Dan: Hometown tutor
Certified Tutor in Hometown, IL
...out what???s going on. I aim to not only help you solve the problems we are currently working on, but to give you the tools you need to show any and all future problems who???s boss! Outside of the classroom, I enjoy making electronic music and living an active lifestyle through lifting weights and biking.
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Purdue University-Main Campus - Bachelors, Mathematics Education
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1430
Gauri: Hometown tutor
Certified Tutor in Hometown, IL
...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. I enjoy tutoring all subjects -I like trying to explain subjects in a new way that makes them interesting...
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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
Chris: Hometown tutor
Certified Tutor in Hometown, IL
I bring over five years documented tutoring experience in math and the physical sciences. I've tutored for the University of Maryland and Georgetown Tutoring, LLC and have been a teaching assistant at both the University of Maryland and the University of Chicago. I look forward to working with you!... Patience and empathy. It's important to acknowledge the challenges the student is facing, to reassure them of the challenges, and then to develop an effective strategy to...
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University of Maryland-College Park - Bachelors, Chemistry
University of Chicago - Masters, Geophysical Sciences
Casandra: Hometown tutor
Certified Tutor in Hometown, IL
...lot of time tutoring each other through our tougher courses. I'm also a Senior Health Educator with an organization called Peer Health Exchange. With this 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...
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University of Illinois at Chicago - Current Undergrad, Nursing
ACT English: 34
ACT Reading: 33
Angelina: Hometown tutor
Certified Tutor in Hometown, IL
...to create shows from scratch. My teaching philosophy is very "Socratic", in the sense that I do not think that knowledge is a commodity passed from teacher to student but rather the ability of the teacher to act a s a facilitator of the self-questioning of the student and vice-versa, for indeed the questions the...
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University of Barcelona - PHD, ESL
University Autonoma of Barcelona - Bachelors, Drama and History
Chris: Hometown tutor
Certified Tutor in Hometown, IL
...or more extravagant surfing, rock climbing, snorkeling, attempting a triathlon. I know that we need an escape sometime from the books so I tend to gravitate to my guitar or the kitchen where cooking and listening to music is refreshing. Like I said before science did not come easy so I offer an empathetic outlook...
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Illinois Wesleyan University - Bachelor of Science, Biology, General
Laura: Hometown tutor
Certified Tutor in Hometown, IL
Hello! I am a certified high school teacher with experience in CPS. I am very patient and creative. I love solving problems and helping students of all ages to learn effectively, understand deeply and master information - especially in the pursuit of learning new languages.... I strongly believe that everyone deserves to be taught in a way that respects where they are with the material and in a way that makes sense to them, and at...
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University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign - Bachelors, Commercial French Studies (French & Business Administration)
DePaul University - Masters, Master of Education, French & Spanish K-12
Jaya: Hometown tutor
Certified Tutor in Hometown, IL
...hope to bring that love to others, also! I spent the fall of 2014 in Montpellier, France, and there I worked on mastering the French language. When I am not studying, you can find me doing a puzzle, baking, reading, going for a walk, or watching the Blackhawks and the White Sox.
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University of Minnesota, Twin Cities - Bachelors, Genetics & French
ACT Composite: 35
ACT English: 36
ACT Math: 34
Laurel: Hometown tutor
Certified Tutor in Hometown, IL
...in general. I am currently studying pure mathematics and political science at DePaul University. I have been a tutor for four years now! I love helping students achieve their goals and gain confidence in their abilities. I am especially passionate about helping students learn to appreciate and comprehend math and its importance.
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DePaul University - Bachelor in Arts, Mathematics
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1500
SAT Math: 780
SAT Writing: 710
Edward: Hometown tutor
Certified Tutor in Hometown, IL
...pursue a PhD in Chemistry. I am a very logical and rational person, and I believe that is reflected in how I teach my students. I do my best to have students understand concepts rather than just memorizing them, which will help problems become much easier in the long run. I try not to force...
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Loyola University-Chicago - Bachelor of Science, Physics
ACT Composite: 32
ACT English: 32
ACT Math: 34
James: Hometown tutor
Certified Tutor in Hometown, IL
...that, I hope that I can get them to think math and physics can at least be pretty cool! I have also been working with many students on ACT and SAT prep, as well as preparation for various AP tests covering math and science during my time tutoring. When I'm not tutoring, I enjoy playing...
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University of Chicago - Bachelors, Physics
Grace: Hometown tutor
Certified Tutor in Hometown, IL
...a concentration in Theatre for Young Audiences. You can find a portion of her honors thesis on Virginia Woolf's last novel published in the next issue of the Madison Journal of Literary Criticism! Grace loves working with young people and has been teaching drama and tutoring students in writing and test prep for the past...
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Northwestern University - Bachelors, English Literature & Theatre
ACT Composite: 32
ACT English: 35
ACT Math: 32
Amir: Hometown tutor
Certified Tutor in Hometown, IL
...post secondary level in the UK, and have also tutored a wide variety of subjects to students at various skill levels back here in Chicago. I truly enjoy helping students reach their goals and maintain their motivation toward success, and I believe that the best tutoring experience begins with the tutor properly determining the needs...
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Southern Illinois University - Bachelor in Arts, Biology, General
Hult International Business School - Masters in Business Administration, International Business
ACT English: 31
ACT Math: 31
ACT Reading: 31
Sarah: Hometown tutor
Certified Tutor in Hometown, IL
...University of Medicine and Science. I am also a nationally certified EMT. I recently finished my 27-month contract as a United States Peace Corps Education Volunteer in Malawi. I taught Math, Physics, and Chemistry with a focus on critical thinking and study skills in an underserved rural secondary school. I especially enjoyed teaching math because...
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University of Central Florida - Bachelor of Science, Molecular Biology and Microbiology
Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science - Master of Science, Physician Assistant Studies
Tere: Hometown tutor
Certified Tutor in Hometown, IL
...and pursue my passion of travel. I have been working as a flight attendant for United Airlines since June of 2015 and am planning to do this for the foreseeable future. That being said, I really miss teaching and am looking for way to immerse myself back into the education field part-time.
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University of Arizona - Unknown, Bilingual Education
Ignacio: Hometown tutor
Certified Tutor in Hometown, IL
I am a Computer Science Master's student at DePaul with a BS in Environmental Science from the University of Chicago.... Math builds on itself. Build a strong foundation.... Ask for past home works and tests.... By showing them that everything they learn can be used to build and create new things.
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University of Chicago - Bachelors, Environmental Science
DePaul University - Current Grad Student, Computer Science
Susan: Hometown tutor
Certified Tutor in Hometown, IL
...drives such planning revolves around the needs of my students. If you are interested in working with me, I'll make sure to fully hear your students needs to make sure that we are working towards a common goal. I've had experience collaborating with classroom teachers as well. Please also check out my resume so you...
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Eastern Illinois University - Bachelor in Arts, Elementary Education
Saint Xavier University - Master of Science, Teaching and Leadership
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