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Rebekah: Oak Lawn tutor
Certified Tutor in Oak Lawn, 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!
Education & Certification
Wheaton College (Illinois) - Bachelor in Arts, Elementary School Teaching
ACT Composite: 31
SAT Math: 700
Jamila: Oak Lawn tutor
Certified Tutor in Oak Lawn, IL
...confidence level and understand to tackle the most difficult of questions with ease. My favorite subject to tutor is writing. I find that a large portion of students struggle with feeling that they aren't very skilled at writing. I firmly believe that is untrue, and that everyone has their own unique style and skillset to bring to the table. My goal is to discover that style, and make sure they have fun doing it.
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Yale University - Bachelors, Theater Studies
Amanda: Oak Lawn tutor
Certified Tutor in Oak Lawn, IL
I am a passionate educator who has worked with students for over 10 years. When I am able to work with a student and see growth not only in what they are capable of, but their own confidence as a learner, I feel like the work I have done means something.
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North Central College - Bachelors, Communications, Education
National Louis University - Masters, Reading Specialist
Thomas: Oak Lawn tutor
Certified Tutor in Oak Lawn, IL
...am a recent college graduate who 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...
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Northwestern University - Bachelors, Psychology
ACT Composite: 34
ACT English: 36
ACT Math: 33
Ben: Oak Lawn tutor
Certified Tutor in Oak Lawn, IL
...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 style that identifies how to teach each individual student based on their learning style and personality. While working with students on topics from math to music theory to test prep, I hope to draw on my multidisciplinary background to effectively give each student...
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Oberlin College - Bachelor in Arts, Economics
ACT English: 33
ACT Math: 36
Dustin: Oak Lawn tutor
Certified Tutor in Oak Lawn, IL
...of Chicago. I tutored large groups while in medical school in pathology, biochemistry, histology, microbiology, and pharmacology. I have also spent time in small groups and one on one tutoring sessions for a variety of subjects in science. I am available to tutor biology, chemistry, microbiology, pharmacology, and anatomy and physiology. My favorite subjects to tutor are biology and microbiology because of the understanding required at a cellular level. I believe all students have the...
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University of Kentucky - Bachelor in Arts, Secondary Education
University of Louisville School of Medicine - Doctor of Medicine, Medicine
Camilla: Oak Lawn tutor
Certified Tutor in Oak Lawn, IL
...from their undergraduate program in 2014. I have dual citizenship with the US and Chile, and my hispanic roots have always been very important to me. I grew up speaking Spanish but have also dedicated a significant portion of my academic studies to Spanish language and literature as well. I am passionate about helping others reach their goals and take pride in helping make the Spanish language and various Spanish-speaking cultures more accessible to anyone...
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Washington University in St Louis - Bachelor in Arts, History
Washington University in St Louis - Juris Doctor, n/a
ACT English: 35
ACT Math: 35
ACT Reading: 32
Sarah: Oak Lawn tutor
Certified Tutor in Oak Lawn, IL
I am a student at the University of Chicago, majoring in marketing and minoring in Business Analytics. I love tutoring and helping others. My specialties are in Business, Economics and test prep. I look forward to helping you reach your goals.
Education & Certification
University of Illinois at Chicago - Current Undergrad, Marketing
ACT English: 31
ACT Science: 34
Daniel: Oak Lawn tutor
Certified Tutor in Oak Lawn, IL
...valuable to be a reflective practitioner. My consistent reflection has helped me determine the path of my Master’s Degree. My teaching and leadership experiences within the Learning Center have inspired me to obtain my Learning Behavior Specialist endorsement within my Master’s in Curriculum and Instruction. Teaching the content through highly effective modeling is another goal I have as an educator in the classroom. By accomplishing this goal in prior experiences, students have met the targets...
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Lake Forest College - Bachelor in Arts, Education and History
Jasmine: Oak Lawn tutor
Certified Tutor in Oak Lawn, IL
...business proposals and a writing coach for high schoolers and undergraduates working on admissions essays, and tutored high school equestrians and other world-class athletes through a private tutoring company. It is most important that students learn to self-express verbally and via writing. So, whether I am tutoring AP English Language, Modern World History, 6th Grade Language Arts, Psychology, ACT or SSAT prep, or any of the other Humanities subjects I cover, my students will develop...
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The University of Chicago - Associates, Social Work
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1520
SAT Math: 700
SAT Verbal: 720
Mark: Oak Lawn tutor
Certified Tutor in Oak Lawn, IL
...am a graduate of the University of St. Francis and Governors State University, obtaining masters degrees from both universities.Besides math, I have a wide range of interests, from music to sports to history, and am a die-hard Blackhawks fan. My philosophy is simple, I believe that math is the foundation life is built on. I have a way of making people understand that, and putting to ease their apprehension. Understand the rules and you can...
Education & Certification
Governor state university - Bachelor in Arts, Communications
University of St. Francis - Unknown, Education
State Certified Teacher
Tony: Oak Lawn tutor
Certified Tutor in Oak Lawn, IL
...now at the college level, and I have also worked with high school students during that time in such areas as Composition, College Essay prep, Grammar, Spelling and Literature. I also have a degree in French with a minor in Translation, and I have taught creative writing in both fiction and poetry. In my spare time, I enjoy reading, science fiction in literature and in movies, video games, and writing. I look forward to working...
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Western Michigan University - Bachelor in Arts, English, French
Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College - Master of Fine Arts, Creative Writing
Chris: Oak Lawn tutor
Certified Tutor in Oak Lawn, IL
...were very challenging and I had some of the best tutors helping me along with the process and in part it is why I enjoy helping students. In addition, nothing beats the feeling when you see a student grasp a concept; the whole "light bulb lighting up above the head moment". I simply love the sciences because you get to observe what you learn all around you everyday and my passion allows me to shed...
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Illinois Wesleyan University - Bachelor of Science, Biology, General
Cynthia: Oak Lawn tutor
Certified Tutor in Oak Lawn, IL
...undergraduate degree at the University of Illinois at Chicago (UIC). My Master's program is being completed at Northeastern Illinois University. I have the most experience working with students from 1st grade through 8th grade. My strength is in reading and writing, but I have experience with all of the elementary and middle school subjects. I work with students in small groups, as well as one on one, and believe that all students need to feel...
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University of Illinois at Chicago - Bachelor in Arts, English
Northeastern Illinois University - Master of Arts Teaching, Bilingual/Bi-cultural education
Angelina: Oak Lawn tutor
Certified Tutor in Oak Lawn, IL
...English in London, where I was teaching one on one classes. For 8 years I was a tenured track professor of ESL at the University Autnoma of Barcelona. I have taught English, American, Spanish and World Literature at the University de las A, Americas in Mexico and Theatre Arts (Voice, Speech, Acting, Scene Analysis, and others at the University Autonoma of Puebla in Mexico and at the United World College in USA. I have given...
Education & Certification
University of Barcelona - PHD, ESL
University Autonoma of Barcelona - Bachelors, Drama and History
Shelby: Oak Lawn tutor
Certified Tutor in Oak Lawn, IL
I enjoy working one on one with students to increase their understanding, learning and confidence. I like to use different methods of teaching, depending on the individual and their strengths. I am an advocate for determination, organization, and hard work in approaching learning and achieving success in school. ... In a first session, I talk with students about what they are struggling with most and any concerns they may have initially.... I work with students to...
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Tufts University - Bachelor in Arts, Political Science and Government
Carnegie Mellon University - Master of Science, Public Policy and Management
ACT English: 34
ACT Math: 32
ACT Reading: 34
Rebecca: Oak Lawn tutor
Certified Tutor in Oak Lawn, IL
...at their highest possible level. I also think it is important that learning is not just for one assignment or one test, but rather that it sticks with you to build a solid foundation of knowledge and confidence that you can carry forward. My favorite subjects to tutor include English, SAT test preparation, math, and psychology. My approach to tutoring is to meet the student where they're at and go from there. I find that...
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Northwestern University - Bachelors, Psychology
University of Chicago SSA - Masters, Social Work
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1580
SAT Math: 740
SAT Verbal: 800
David: Oak Lawn tutor
Certified Tutor in Oak Lawn, IL
...all can excel. I like to present material in an engaging and relevant manner so that 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 strip away the extraneous...
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Drake University - Bachelor of Science, Education, History
State Certified Teacher
ACT Composite: 32
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1400
SAT Math: 700
Galen: Oak Lawn tutor
Certified Tutor in Oak Lawn, IL
...Through these varied experiences, I have learned to adapt my teaching strategies to suit the needs and interests of each student I work with. I believe that for students to be excited about learning, the material has to be important to them. By allowing each student’s interests to guide how they learn the information, I help them to understand and remember the material rather than just complete the problem in front of them. I am...
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Oberlin College - Bachelor in Arts, English, Creative Writing
School of the Art Institute of Chicago - Master of Fine Arts, Creative Writing
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1490
SAT Verbal: 700
SAT Writing: 790
Andrew: Oak Lawn tutor
Certified Tutor in Oak Lawn, IL
...third season. I've tutored for several private clients in the past, of a variety of age ranges and backgrounds. I've tutored a 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...
Education & Certification
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
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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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