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Brad: Oak Lawn tutor
Certified Tutor in Oak Lawn, IL
I received my Bachelor's in Computer Science from MIT, and am passionate about helping others! Learning has always come easy to me, and it's something I want to pass on to those around me. I was also the Valedictorian of my high school in colorado and was a top10 all-purpose football player at MIT. Everybody learns differently, and I want to help you achieve your goals!
Education & Certification
Massachusetts Institute of Technology - Bachelors, Computer Science and Engineering
ACT Composite: 34
ACT English: 33
ACT Math: 36

Chelain: Oak Lawn tutor
Certified Tutor in Oak Lawn, IL
...College with a degree in biology, and then obtained an MD (Doctor of Medicine) and a PhD in Molecular Pharmacology and Structural Biology from Thomas Jefferson University. I am currently a resident physician at Northwestern Hospital. My favorite part about teaching is trying to convey to my students how I think through a problem and adapting that to their learning process. I think I am talented at helping people understand topics by explaining each step,...
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Swarthmore College - Bachelors, Biology, Psychology
Thomas Jefferson University - PHD, PhD: Molecular Pharmacology and Structural Biology; MD: Medicine. Currently a Resident in Radiation Oncology at Northwestern Memorial Hospital. Completed Internship in Internal Medicine.
ACT Composite: 33
ACT Math: 34
ACT Reading: 35

Andrew: Oak Lawn tutor
Certified Tutor in Oak Lawn, IL
...wide variety of approaches to help all types of students master the material. I also believe that, in my German tutoring especially, I'm very systematic, so that my students have a strong grammar foundation on which to build further skills and 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...
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Oberlin College and Conservatory - Bachelors, German Studies and Voice Performance
DePaul University - Masters, Voice Performance
ACT Composite: 34
ACT English: 34
ACT Math: 33

Jhonatan: Oak Lawn tutor
Certified Tutor in Oak Lawn, IL
...problems. I believe I can assist students with developing a similar intuition and empower them to approach scientific problems from new perspectives that complement their own. Despite my scientific background, I am enamored by both creative and argumentative writing. I have a firm grasp of the English language and understand how to read between the lines of text. The liberal arts education I received at the University of Chicago has strengthened my writing skills and...
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University of Chicago - Bachelors, Biological Sciences, Specialization in Neuroscience
ACT English: 34
ACT Reading: 31

Catherine: Oak Lawn tutor
Certified Tutor in Oak Lawn, IL
...and write for a living. I am passionately committed to educational access and helping young people reach their full potential. It has been my privilege to work with dozens of bright and talented students over the years, ranging from fifth grade to university level. I especially enjoy helping students with test prep and am qualified to teach all sections of the SAT and GRE, including math. I would also love to tutor in history, literature,...
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Princeton University - Bachelor in Arts, History
Stanford University - PHD, History
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1590
SAT Math: 770
SAT Verbal: 800

Amol: Oak Lawn tutor
Certified Tutor in Oak Lawn, IL
In high school and college I've joined clubs that emphasize tutoring and helping kids gain interest in science and math topics, ranging from elementary to high schoolers. It's been an experience I really enjoy and look to continue with going forward.
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University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign - Bachelor of Science, Mechanical Engineering
ACT Composite: 35
ACT Math: 35
ACT Science: 36

Mackenzie: Oak Lawn tutor
Certified Tutor in Oak Lawn, IL
...degree in biology with a concentration in health and human disease, global health, and a minor in French. I love reading, traveling, learning and helping others learn! I have experience tutoring high school and elementary school students in math, science, and English and I love tutoring in each subject equally. Eventually, I see myself going to medical school and researching topics related to viral diseases which I've been interested in since a very young age....
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Northwestern University - Bachelor in Arts, Economics
ACT Composite: 35
ACT English: 35
ACT Math: 33

Benjamin: Oak Lawn tutor
Certified Tutor in Oak Lawn, IL
...the Humanities because it allowed me to study all of them at once. I am most passionate about teaching anything within the Arts (e.g. Literature), French language and culture, and the purer side of Mathematics, where the abstractions of numbers give us the freedom to do with them what we will. I also love helping students work their way through the daunting task of preparing for standardized tests. I have often found that my past...
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University of Louisville - Bachelor in Arts, Humanities
University of Chicago - Master of Arts, Humanities
GRE: 335

Rushi: Oak Lawn tutor
Certified Tutor in Oak Lawn, IL
...a student at Northwestern University in Evanston, and teaching has always been a passion of mine. From my younger brother to my years of informal tutoring experience, I have developed the skills necessary to help others become successful. I enjoy the genuine process of developing a relationship with someone and cultivating that relationship, whether it be academic, personal, or professional. I enjoy working with others towards a common goal and helping all parties be mutually...
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Northwestern University - Current Undergrad, Industrial Engineering
ACT Composite: 34
ACT English: 36
ACT Math: 36

Casey: Oak Lawn tutor
Certified Tutor in Oak Lawn, IL
...K-12 general and special education in Michigan. I also volunteered as a literacy tutor with the Family Learning Institute in Ann Arbor, MI. While I am comfortable tutoring in a wide range of humanities and language arts subjects, I am most passionate about teaching English and reading comprehension. I believe students' advancements in these subjects positively impact all other academic areas. Every student can build confidence in reading and writing, and have fun doing it....
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Butler University - Bachelor in Arts, Music History and Literature
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign - Masters, Musicology
ACT Composite: 31
ACT English: 35
ACT Reading: 34

Pal: Oak Lawn tutor
Certified Tutor in Oak Lawn, IL
...the B.S./M.D. GPPA Medicine Program. I am a member of UIC's Speech/ Forensics Team, a writer for Journal for Pre-Med Affiliated Students, and a research assistant in the neurobiology department at the University of Illinois College of Medicine. I tutor all sections of the ACT, high school Biology, Chemistry, and Physics, English/Reading, Literature, essay/college application editing, and middle school/elementary school tutoring. I enjoy working with students of all ages ranging from early elementary school to...
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University of Illinois at Chicago - Current Undergrad, Neuroscience (GPPA Medicine)
ACT Composite: 34
ACT English: 36
ACT Math: 35

Jeremy: Oak Lawn tutor
Certified Tutor in Oak Lawn, IL
...University of Illinois @Urbana-Champaign. Since helping my peers in both high school and college I learned that I have both a passion and talent for imparting knowledge upon others. I am very excited for the opportunity in helping students achieve their potential. I have found that teaching is very rewarding for myself as well as my students. It helps cement my knowledge of the material and sometimes I can learn a little something from the...
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University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign - Current Undergrad, Molecular and Cellular Biology

Lee: Oak Lawn tutor
Certified Tutor in Oak Lawn, IL
...time. I also have a lot of experience with test prep and love working with students who need help with standardized tests. I'm a laid back individual, but I like to push my students. I know that every student is able to do well and I really enjoy helping them along their path to success. But being laid back, I am also good at relaxing a student and helping point out what is important and...
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Northwestern University - Bachelor of Science, Biomedical Engineering
Northwestern University - Master of Science, Biomedical Engineering

Julian: Oak Lawn tutor
Certified Tutor in Oak Lawn, IL
...during office hours, and as a GK-12 fellow I spent a semester teaching with a high school physics teacher in the classroom. Because my physics background entails studying a wide variety of math backgrounds I am qualified to tutor most subjects 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...
Education & Certification
Florida Institute of Technology - Bachelor of Science, Physics
Boston University - Master of Science, Physics

Brandon: Oak Lawn tutor
Certified Tutor in Oak Lawn, 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.... We would...
Education & Certification
University of Chicago - Bachelors, Public Policy, Psychology
ACT English: 33

Andrew: Oak Lawn tutor
Certified Tutor in Oak Lawn, IL
...variety of subjects, ranging from Science to Spanish. Additionally, I teach acting classes at a studio in Chicago at night. While I tutor a broad range of subjects, I am most passionate about English Language and Literature--particularly plays. In the past, I've had the most fun teaching students how to think critically about their reading assignments and how to write. I believe that both of these skills are invaluable to any student, and eventually, to...
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University of Chicago - Bachelor in Arts, Theater and Performance Studies / English Language and Literature (double major)
ACT Composite: 32
ACT Math: 32
ACT Reading: 33

Jeff: Oak Lawn tutor
Certified Tutor in Oak Lawn, IL
...(Germany). I loved it so much that I decided to continue my education on that side of the Atlantic.In fact, I completed my PhD in history from the University of Edinburgh in Scotland in 2015. As you can see, I practice what I preach about education :) While I tutor a number of subjects, I am most passionate about helping students learn how to improve their reading (Literature) and writing (English), as well as their...
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Princeton University - Bachelors, Philosophy
University of California-Berkeley - Masters, History
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1550
SAT Math: 750
SAT Verbal: 800

Thomas: Oak Lawn tutor
Certified Tutor in Oak Lawn, IL
...loves teaching and helping students learn. I have experience teaching English in Argentina, as well as experience as a teaching assistant for various subjects at the Summer Institute for the Gifted. Exploration drives much of what I do, and I believe that learning is a form of exploration - and I hope to share that mindset with my students. As a tutor, I will be very patient, understanding, and thoughtful in my approach.
Education & Certification
Northwestern University - Bachelors, Psychology
ACT Composite: 34
ACT English: 36
ACT Math: 33

Alice: Oak Lawn tutor
Certified Tutor in Oak Lawn, IL
I am a chemistry student at Bates college. I have experience tutoring students from ages 4 up to undergraduate student. I primarily tutor maths and sciences. I also have a lot of experience with standardized testing.
Education & Certification
Bates College - Bachelor of Science, Chemistry
GRE: 333

Jonathan: Oak Lawn tutor
Certified Tutor in Oak Lawn, IL
...even more thorough mastery of the material through MCAT preparation. Part of what makes a great tutor is not only having a strong knowledge foundation, but an ability to listen to the tutee and convey that information in a way that 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...
Education & Certification
Macalester College - Bachelor in Arts, Biology, General
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Oak Lawn, Illinois, is a village that is home to 57,000 people. The suburb is part of Cook County in Chicago. It was incorporated in 1909 and began to grow quickly. By 1935, it contained libraries, banks, a jailhouse, and more. The town community enjoys collaborating on events and civic projects, like the yearly 4th of July Parade or Fall on the Green, a festival that features food, drinks, entertainment, and games.
The public education is served by nine elementary, two middle, and two high schools. The top schools in the area include Harold L. Richards High School and Oak Lawn Community High School. HLRHS has an 82 percent graduation rate with a 23.6 college readiness score. OLCHS has a 93 percent graduation rate with a 14.7 college readiness score. With private test prep instruction via in-home or online tutoring in Oak Lawn, Illinois, you can potentially improve the chances of getting into these top schools. If you are looking for private tutoring, whether in-home or online, you may enjoy working with Oak Lawn, Illinois, tutors. Their instruction and test prep could take you far. Furthermore, there are several private Catholic, Christian, and Lutheran schools to choose from that offer a versatile program in theological studies. Tutors in Oak Lawn, Illinois, might give you a boost through flexible online tutoring and help with test prep.
The village houses a children's museum, which serves the community as a non-profit organization. During the year, it organizes an annual dinner to recognize their best volunteers. There are many exhibits, both permanent and rotating, that you can enjoy. There is the We the People exhibit, which focuses on patriotism themes while discussing unity and helping. There is a hands on exhibit called the What if€¦? exhibit that is available for children with disabilities to teach sign language and other concepts. The community is encouraged to participate in the programs offered around the village, including bike patrol and the Police Club.
Oak Lawn has a variety of parks to choose from. There are over 300 acres of land with large and small parks throughout the village with a total of 22 parks. You can enjoy an indoor ice skating rink, fitness centers, swimming pools, playgrounds, and an 18-hole golf course. In addition, you can join baseball, basketball, tennis, and volleyball teams to participate in local athletic events.
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