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Certified Tutor in Mettawa, IL
...a stage manager, it is often my job to 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...
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University of Chicago - Current Undergrad, Theater & Performance Studies

David: Mettawa tutor
Certified Tutor in Mettawa, IL
...we can all learn and achieve success. One-on-one tutoring is an effective technique, particularly for explaining and modeling math, and I enjoy seeing students attitudes toward school brighten when they see immediate progress in their work. As a writing tutor, I like to focus on helping students find their authentic voice. Essays succeed when students...
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Drake University - Bachelor of Science, Education, History
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Katarina: Mettawa tutor
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University of Michigan-Ann Arbor - Bachelors, Evolutionary Anthropology

Lee: Mettawa tutor
Certified Tutor in Mettawa, IL
...had students ranging from sophomores in high school to adults transitioning into a new career. My Engineering curriculum at Northwestern was heavily centered around Math, Chemistry, Biology and Physics, so I can work with a student on more than one class at a time. I also have a lot of experience with test prep and...
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Northwestern University - Bachelor of Science, Biomedical Engineering
Northwestern University - Master of Science, Biomedical Engineering

Luke: Mettawa tutor
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...Georgia. In those roles, I was especially proud of the improvements my 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...
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Wheaton College (Illinois) - Bachelor in Arts, Philosophy

Matt: Mettawa tutor
Certified Tutor in Mettawa, IL
...understand math at a more basic level. In high school I worked as a tutor and enjoyed helping those students. I loved the subjects I studied in college and my hope is to share my knowledge of math and physics with those who need extra help. Above all, I want to spread my knowledge to...
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University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign - Bachelors, Aerospace Engineering

Ben: Mettawa tutor
Certified Tutor in Mettawa, IL
...a teaching assistant and grader for many economics classes where I tutored students in groups and one on one in both mathematic and theoretical concepts. I also have experience teaching musical lessons such as jazz bass, piano, and music theory to younger students. Experience in these different teaching environments has helped me cultivate a teaching...
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Oberlin College - Bachelor in Arts, Economics

Daria: Mettawa tutor
Certified Tutor in Mettawa, IL
...a program, run by the French government, to teach English in France. I spent a year in the eastern town of Belfort helping French students ages 15 - 20 with their English grammar and pronunciation. While there, I took advantage of the school holidays and traveled to several different European countries. After my contract finished,...
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University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign - Bachelor in Arts, French Language, Literature

Hallie: Mettawa tutor
Certified Tutor in Mettawa, IL
...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...
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Skidmore College - Bachelors, theater

Rebecca: Mettawa tutor
Certified Tutor in Mettawa, IL
...(like passing a test!), and I love being able to help people with these objectives as well. Besides teaching and literature, I have that keeps me busy. I'm a runner and a swimmer, also like biking and hiking and some recreational sports. I like to dance (swing/blues/ballroom/ballet), sing, and play the piano. I have a...
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Greenville College - Bachelors, Philosophy, English, & History
Stony Brook University - Masters, Philosophy

Jack: Mettawa tutor
Certified Tutor in Mettawa, IL
I'm a recent grad from Northwestern (B.A. in Theatre and Economics) who loves teaching and learning. I love helping other people achieve their goals and helping students find ways to be their best selves. Excited to meet and work with Chicagoland's students!... First sessions always start with discussion of a subject's foundations. If we nail these, the rest of the learning becomes ten times easier.
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Northwestern University - Bachelors, Economics/Theatre

Chuck: Mettawa tutor
Certified Tutor in Mettawa, IL
I tutor the LSAT because I know it's a hard test and I know what it's like to struggle with it. However I also understand the process necessary to produce better scores, and nothing is more satisfying to me than helping someone achieve what seemed impossible a few months ago.... Your score is a product of so many factors--your understanding of the material, your speed, even how accurately you bubble answers--but in the end it all...
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The University of Texas at Austin - Bachelors, Finance

Ellie: Mettawa tutor
Certified Tutor in Mettawa, IL
...is teaching. At the beginning of this academic year, 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...
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University of Chicago - Bachelor in Arts, Economics

Molly: Mettawa tutor
Certified Tutor in Mettawa, IL
...will work to: 1. Review and reteach material from her school that has proven difficult. 2. Diagnostically assess for instructional gaps and then fill in gaps to bolster a strong subject area foundation. 3. Impart test-taking skills and strategies necessary for school success. I teach with the tenets of the Common Core State Standards in...
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Columbia University in the City of New York - Bachelor in Arts, History
Northwestern University - Masters, Elementary Education

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Certified Tutor in Mettawa, IL
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University of Nebraska at Lincoln - Bachelors, Biochemistry
Medical college - PHD, Medicine

Yesha: Mettawa tutor
Certified Tutor in Mettawa, IL
...years of tutoring experience in varying subjects such as literature, math, science, and ACT prep. I have tutored kids of all ages and am familiar with different tutoring methods for each age group. More than that, what qualifies me for this job is that I am passionate about education. I have had a very successful...
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University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign - Current Undergrad, Integrative Biology Honors/ Psychology

Zhaleh: Mettawa tutor
Certified Tutor in Mettawa, IL
...a small group. Teaching others is a great way to expand understanding of 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...
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Carnegie Mellon University - Bachelor of Science, Mechanical Engineering

Alex: Mettawa tutor
Certified Tutor in Mettawa, IL
...understand a subject is to teach it! I have years of experience teaching algebra I & II, economics and Spanish, but also love to assist students with ACT, SAT, LSAT and GMAT test prep. One of the greatest investments you can make is in improving your college/grad school aptitude testing skills, as just a couple...
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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

Marvin: Mettawa tutor
Certified Tutor in Mettawa, IL
...My undergraduate degree is in Economics from the University of Chicago, and 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...
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The University of Chicago - Bachelor in Arts, Economics

Karishma: Mettawa tutor
Certified Tutor in Mettawa, IL
...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...
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Northwestern University - Bachelor in Arts, English/Psychology
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