
Ellen: Lincoln Park tutor
Certified Tutor in Lincoln Park, IL
...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 passion for open water swimming, a penchant for knitting, and a pathological sweet tooth.
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Oberlin College - Bachelors, Biology, Chemistry Minor

Christopher: Lincoln Park tutor
Certified Tutor in Lincoln Park, IL
...Varsity Tutors, I tutor a wide range of subjects including biology, algebra, and English, as well as ACT and GRE prep. I employ a student-centered teaching style, encouraging students to think independently and draw their own conclusions about the content. In my free time, I enjoy appreciating and composing music and literature, and take an...
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University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign - Bachelors, Psychology

Ruth: Lincoln Park tutor
Certified Tutor in Lincoln Park, IL
...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.
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University of Chicago - Bachelor in Arts, English Lang./Lit. and Theatre and Performance Studies

Daria: Lincoln Park tutor
Certified Tutor in Lincoln Park, IL
...my students and helping them realize the subtle nuances of the author's language. I also enjoy helping my students with their own writing, helping them find their unique style. For test prep, I enjoy the English, Reading and Writing portions and try to help my students do the same. I believe the more a student...
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University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign - Bachelor in Arts, French Language, Literature

Max: Lincoln Park tutor
Certified Tutor in Lincoln Park, IL
...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 scores in each subject. In my free time, I like to play sports like football and basketball. I also like to read...
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University of Pennsylvania - Current Undergrad, Physics with Concentration in Chemical Principles

Julie: Lincoln Park tutor
Certified Tutor in Lincoln Park, IL
...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 education and all of the opportunities it offers to students. I finished my MA in May with a thesis...
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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

Alex: Lincoln Park tutor
Certified Tutor in Lincoln Park, IL
...more recently completed my MBA program at the University of Southern California. My business school classmates and I took pride in offering group tutoring in subjects such as stats, economics, finance, etc., and I still feel ardently that the best way to fully understand a subject is to teach it! I have years of experience...
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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

Zhaleh: Lincoln Park tutor
Certified Tutor in Lincoln Park, IL
...how other students think and develop ideas, and it allows myself to see new ways to look at problems. While I'm not studying (or helping my friends study), I love to play music (piano, flute, guitar), take a walk through the forest preserve, draw, design/sew clothing, chat with friends, etc. I look forward to contributing...
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Carnegie Mellon University - Bachelor of Science, Mechanical Engineering

Steve: Lincoln Park tutor
Certified Tutor in Lincoln Park, IL
...stone; I understand that everyone learns differently and will try to find a learning method that will suit the student. Next year, I will begin my pursuit of a PhD in Biological Engineering, and I aspire to be an undergraduate professor and researcher. In my free time, I love to play guitar, play pickup basketball,...
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University of Notre Dame - Bachelors, Chemical and Biomolecular

Andrew: Lincoln Park tutor
Certified Tutor in Lincoln Park, IL
...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...
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Oberlin College and Conservatory - Bachelors, German Studies and Voice Performance
DePaul University - Masters, Voice Performance

Ariela: Lincoln Park tutor
Certified Tutor in Lincoln Park, IL
...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...
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University of Chicago - Current Undergrad, Theater & Performance Studies

Katarina: Lincoln Park tutor
Certified Tutor in Lincoln Park, IL
...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 forward to being a tutor because I believe in that all students deserve an opportunity to excel in school....
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University of Michigan-Ann Arbor - Bachelors, Evolutionary Anthropology

Jonathan: Lincoln Park tutor
Certified Tutor in Lincoln Park, IL
...makes sense to them. My tutoring philosophy revolves around the Socratic method: namely, I try to help the student discover the subject for themselves versus me simply giving them the answers. I believe that (guided) personal discovery leads not only to greater understanding, but greater knowledge retention as well. Additionally, as someone who played Division...
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Macalester College - Bachelor in Arts, Biology, General

Samantha: Lincoln Park tutor
Certified Tutor in Lincoln Park, IL
...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, I enjoy traveling, exploring...
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Northwestern University - Current Undergrad, Political Science & Legal Studies

Rebekah: Lincoln Park tutor
Certified Tutor in Lincoln Park, IL
I am currently studying elementary and middle school education at Wheaton College! I've tutored several students before but I'm currently looking for my first student in the Varsity Tutors platform! Teaching is my passion! I love working to heighten motivation and understanding surrounding schoolwork!
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Wheaton College (Illinois) - Bachelor in Arts, Elementary School Teaching

Matt: Lincoln Park tutor
Certified Tutor in Lincoln Park, IL
...as the MCAT exam. I place a high emphasis on content comprehension in preparation for standardized tests, as well as in other coursework. I also enjoy teaching Spanish, in which I am proficient. I lived in Seville, Spain during the fall of 2014, and I believe that repeated conversation practice is one of the best...
Education & Certification
University of Wisconsin-Madison - Bachelors, Biology, Spanish

Julian: Lincoln Park tutor
Certified Tutor in Lincoln Park, IL
...in both math and science. I most enjoy teaching calculus and physics because I find it beautiful how well they integrate with and play off of each other. Calculus is the language that describes physics, and a large part of physics is calculus applied to the world. I like to begin engaging with students by...
Education & Certification
Florida Institute of Technology - Bachelor of Science, Physics
Boston University - Master of Science, Physics

Ilana: Lincoln Park tutor
Certified Tutor in Lincoln Park, IL
...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...
Education & Certification
Northwestern University - Bachelor of Science, Cognitive Science

Yesha: Lincoln Park tutor
Certified Tutor in Lincoln Park, IL
...a big fan of fantasy novels and Harry Potter, but I also like classics such as Dickens' books. I play French Horn and flute, and this summer I am teaching myself to play violin. I also dabble in photography, specifically landscapes. I don't play any sport competitively anymore but I do play recreational tennis and...
Education & Certification
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign - Current Undergrad, Integrative Biology Honors/ Psychology

Gregory: Lincoln Park tutor
Certified Tutor in Lincoln Park, IL
empty... Relaxed and accommodating, but direct and impact-driven.... Get to know their background and the best way they retain information.... Provide self-prep materials, and evaluate their performance.... Show impact of results and progress.... Find alternative approaches, and practice.... Help them practice reading and understand main concepts.... Give them effective instruction, but also time.... Provide fun examples or real-life applications.
Education & Certification
University of Chicago - Bachelors, Economics
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Lincoln Park, Illinois, is a neighborhood located on Chicago's North Side. The neighborhood sits between the shores of Lake Michigan and the Chicago River. It houses the Old Town Triangle as well as the Children's Memorial Hospital.
Northside College Preparatory High School is ranked the number one school in the state. The school is in the Chicago Public School District. A private Lincoln Park tutoring session can give you expert in-home or online instruction to potentially help you improve in your test prep or course. Lincoln Park tutors offer online and in-person tutoring sessions to give you the test prep and instruction you need to try to do well on your big exam. Chicago offers such top universities as the University of Chicago, Loyola University, and DePaul University within the big city. DePaul University is located within the Lincoln Park neighborhood. If you seek online or in-home private tutoring for test prep and general subject instruction from Lincoln Park, IL, tutors, you could potentially increase your odds of getting into your top school choice.
The Lincoln Park Zoo is positioned at the heart of the neighborhood. The zoo is home to a variety of exotic animals for visitors to view. It also hosts several special events throughout the year as well as education programs. Zoo Explorers offers a great field trip program for students in kindergarten through fifth grade. The program provides a one-hour structured learning environment with a zoo educator. Students are able to participate in hands-on learning activities and are given data worksheets to fill out while they carefully observe the animal exhibits. Just before the entrance of the zoo is the unique Alfred Caldwell Lily Pool. The park features a stone walking path circling a tranquil pond. Stroll around the pond, or take a seat and soak up the natural surroundings under the pavilion.
Also located in the neighborhood is the Lincoln Park Conservatory. You can visit the four display houses within the conservatory and step into a world of tropical palm trees, lush ferns, and beautiful orchids. The fourth house is used for the annual flower shows you can also attend here. You can stop by and walk through the gardens every day of the week, or stop by Friday, Saturday, or Sunday during the summer months for a tour. Group tours can also be scheduled in advance.
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