
Rebecca: Northlake tutor
Certified Tutor in Northlake, IL
...so many other things. Some of my more serious interests include preventing human trafficking and slavery, and promoting better environmental stewardship. Having a variety of interests helps me connect with my students, and I like to focus our lessons on things that they care about, so that what they've learned becomes part of their lives...
Education & Certification
Greenville College - Bachelors, Philosophy, English, & History
Stony Brook University - Masters, Philosophy

David: Northlake tutor
Certified Tutor in Northlake, IL
...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 strip away the extraneous material and present themselves and their ideas honestly, and I think with...
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Drake University - Bachelor of Science, Education, History
State Certified Teacher

Katarina: Northlake tutor
Certified Tutor in Northlake, IL
...in Cultural Anthropology. I was awarded High Honors for my senior thesis, which was focused on how perceptions and understandings of land, power, and identity have 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...
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University of Michigan-Ann Arbor - Bachelors, Evolutionary Anthropology

Ellie: Northlake tutor
Certified Tutor in Northlake, IL
...further bolstered my love of teaching. Given my extensive experience and longtime passion for math and applied math subjects, I feel I can best help students seeking help in these areas, though I have experience in a broad range of subjects. Outside of teaching, I enjoy playing soccer, basketball, guitar and piano, as well as...
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University of Chicago - Bachelor in Arts, Economics

Ruthie: Northlake tutor
Certified Tutor in Northlake, IL
...them to do their best, be it through timed Do Nows to create urgency, charts tracking individual and class success, or simply through getting extra help during office hours. In my spare time, I am a runner, a reader, a lover of outdoors, and a traveller! I am also a people person and enjoy spending...
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University of Pennsylvania - Bachelors, Biological Basis of Behavior

Andrew: Northlake tutor
Certified Tutor in Northlake, IL
...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 taken German Diction classes because of my background in vocal performance, and this means that I am especially adept at dealing with difficulties in pronunciation, or when students...
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Oberlin College and Conservatory - Bachelors, German Studies and Voice Performance
DePaul University - Masters, Voice Performance

Adam: Northlake tutor
Certified Tutor in Northlake, IL
...on schizophrenia to map the epigenetics involved in schizophrenia onset. The application of Dr. William Walsh's research, using nutrients like zinc, SAMe, or vitamins to improve mental illnesses is inspiring. I enjoy being able to improve the lives of people, and I like medical research because it enables me to help more people. I like...
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University of Nebraska at Lincoln - Bachelors, Biochemistry
Medical college - PHD, Medicine

Ariela: Northlake tutor
Certified Tutor in Northlake, IL
...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 do backstage, I am excited about solving the puzzle of how someone learns best, and inspired by the idea of recognizing the specificities of each individual and treating...
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University of Chicago - Current Undergrad, Theater & Performance Studies

Ruth: Northlake tutor
Certified Tutor in Northlake, IL
...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 students to learn...
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University of Chicago - Bachelor in Arts, English Lang./Lit. and Theatre and Performance Studies

Daria: Northlake tutor
Certified Tutor in Northlake, IL
...in Urbana-Champaign in 2010 with a BA in French Language and Literature and a minor in Russian language and literature. About a year after I graduated I was accepted to 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...
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University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign - Bachelor in Arts, French Language, Literature

Mark: Northlake tutor
Certified Tutor in Northlake, IL
...much easier. Mostly I am interested in tutoring math and math-related subjects including economics. Throughout sessions I will always try to convey exactly how important it is to learn the information, because like it or not, even if the student is not interested in learning, I want to convey that in life we often are...
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University of Illinois at Chicago - Current Undergrad, Bioengineering
University of Illinois at Chicago - Current Grad Student, Bioengineering

Chuck: Northlake tutor
Certified Tutor in Northlake, 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

Meriam: Northlake tutor
Certified Tutor in Northlake, IL
...and have been a tutor for years. Having worked in countries all over the world, I am comfortable working with a diverse range of people, regardless of their language fluency and subject expertise. Since graduating, I have been attending a post-bac program at the University of Toronto in intensive Spanish and Arabic, before continuing on...
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Loyola University-Chicago - Bachelors, Biology and French

Lee: Northlake tutor
Certified Tutor in Northlake, IL
...Engineering at Northwestern University. I am staying in the Chicago area because I truly love the city and envision staying here for a long time. As a tutor, I have 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,...
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Northwestern University - Bachelor of Science, Biomedical Engineering
Northwestern University - Master of Science, Biomedical Engineering

Yesha: Northlake tutor
Certified Tutor in Northlake, IL
...and college, I love to read. I'm 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...
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University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign - Current Undergrad, Integrative Biology Honors/ Psychology

Ben: Northlake tutor
Certified Tutor in Northlake, IL
...to music theory to test prep, I hope to draw on my multidisciplinary background to effectively give each student a solid understanding of the subject matter at hand. Overall I am very easy going and enjoy working will all age groups and at all academic levels. I look forward to the challenges and rewards presented...
Education & Certification
Oberlin College - Bachelor in Arts, Economics

Luke: Northlake tutor
Certified Tutor in Northlake, IL
...graduation, I have been teaching English overseas in South Korea and the nation of 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...
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Wheaton College (Illinois) - Bachelor in Arts, Philosophy

Brandon: Northlake tutor
Certified Tutor in Northlake, IL
I'm a 4th year at the University of Chicago, and I love teaching. I'm elated to help others learn and gain confidence in subjects that may not be their strong suit today. Also, I want to give students the tools to succeed in subjects outside of what we directly cover. ... When I teach someone something, I want them to know the material well enough that they feel comfortable teaching it to someone else.
Education & Certification
University of Chicago - Bachelors, Public Policy, Psychology

Zach: Northlake tutor
Certified Tutor in Northlake, IL
...University with a Bachelors in Music, and although I now sing and play flute around the Chicagoland area, I simply couldn't resist also enrolling at Columbia College Chicago to pursue studies in Acoustics. At Northern, I tutored various subjects for two years and grew to love the act of teaching and sharing knowledge. I especially...
Education & Certification
Northern Illinois University - Unknown, Music Performance

Matt: Northlake tutor
Certified Tutor in Northlake, IL
...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 loved the subjects I studied in college and my hope is to share my knowledge of math and physics with...
Education & Certification
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign - Bachelors, Aerospace Engineering
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Northlake, Illinois, is located in Cook County. The city has a population of approximately 13,000 and is located just 20 miles from Chicago. The city's nickname is, "The City of Friendly People." The name "Northlake" is somewhat deceiving, as it is not home to a lake; the city got its name from the merging of Lake Street and North Avenue at the entrance of town.
Located just seven miles away in Forest Park, Proviso Math and Science Academy High School is nationally recognized. The High School is located in the Proviso Township School District 209, which serves Northlake. You may enjoy working with Northlake tutors, who are happy to provide you with online tutoring and test prep assistance. A mere 20 miles away, Chicago is full of top colleges and universities, including DePaul University, the University of Chicago, North Park University, and Loyola University. These top schools might be ones you could attend if you reach out to private tutors in Northlake, IL, for tutoring either in-home or online, to receive subject instruction or test prep. Whether you are going to a prestigious elite university or a community college, private online or in-home tutoring and instruction from a Northlake tutor is a good idea to help you with your test prep and courses.
Northlake is home to seven parks, including a dog park and a workout park. The unique Centerpoint Preserve is 32 acres and located at the center of the city. The park features a bike path and workout equipment, allowing residents a free outdoor gym. The Sandy Vasquez Center - Millennium Park offers residents a place to gather for special events. The center can be rented for weddings, parties, and reunions and features a full kitchen, drink machine, tables, and chairs. Just outside is Millennium Park with a beautiful fountain and playground to keep the kids entertained.
Located just 20 miles away is Chicago, teeming with fun-filled and educational opportunities. The Field Museum is one of these places. The museum offers daily tours and features ever-changing exhibits and learning resources. Learning resources offer guides for children to use while they tour the museum, to be sure they get the most out of their visit. The museum also offers field trip programs and virtual tours for classes.
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