
Samantha: Old Town tutor
Certified Tutor in Old Town, IL
...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 Chicago, reading,...
Education & Certification
Northwestern University - Current Undergrad, Political Science & Legal Studies

Julie: Old Town tutor
Certified Tutor in Old Town, IL
...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 on French...
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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

Jenna: Old Town tutor
Certified Tutor in Old Town, IL
...happened in the past, I promise!) Math is so fun to me, and math literacy is absolutely crucial to be a well functioning part of this world. I have taught math at every level between 6th and 10th grade and feel confident in my knowledge and how I can deliver it to my students.... Learning can be FUN. I believe students have fun when they feel successful and feel like they understand the material, so I...
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University of Wisconsin Madison - Bachelors, History
harvard graduate school of education - Current Grad Student, school leadership

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

Ellen: Old Town tutor
Certified Tutor in Old Town, IL
...things, I always appreciated understanding the "why" and "how" in school and I try to help my students achieve that level of understanding as 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...
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Oberlin College - Bachelors, Biology, Chemistry Minor

Chuck: Old Town tutor
Certified Tutor in Old Town, 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

Luke: Old Town tutor
Certified Tutor in Old Town, IL
...strengths and weaknesses, and for giving specific feedback to make written ideas come to life. In addition, I have a passion for helping students improve their performance in ACT Reading, Writing, and Science. Whatever the subject, I thrive on leading students to moments of clarity and a sense of accomplishment. When I'm not tutoring, I...
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Wheaton College (Illinois) - Bachelor in Arts, Philosophy

Max: Old Town tutor
Certified Tutor in Old Town, IL
...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 novels and...
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University of Pennsylvania - Current Undergrad, Physics with Concentration in Chemical Principles

Katarina: Old Town tutor
Certified Tutor in Old Town, IL
...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. I approach...
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University of Michigan-Ann Arbor - Bachelors, Evolutionary Anthropology

Mark: Old Town tutor
Certified Tutor in Old Town, IL
...make learning fun and strive to make the information relatable to my students. This way we can become excited about the subjects which makes learning that 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...
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University of Illinois at Chicago - Current Undergrad, Bioengineering
University of Illinois at Chicago - Current Grad Student, Bioengineering

Matt: Old Town tutor
Certified Tutor in Old Town, IL
...an Aerospace Engineer. I graduated in 2015 from the University of Illinois at Urbana 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...
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University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign - Bachelors, Aerospace Engineering

Hallie: Old Town tutor
Certified Tutor in Old Town, IL
...am particularly passionate about preparations for standardized testing, including the SATs and AP exams, and helping students through the college application process. My hope is that the support I provide to struggling students will empower them to expand their academic curiosity and appreciate learning. In my free time, I enjoy reading, going to the theater,...
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Skidmore College - Bachelors, theater

Rushi: Old Town tutor
Certified Tutor in Old Town, IL
...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 successful.
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Northwestern University - Current Undergrad, Industrial Engineering

Rebecca: Old Town tutor
Certified Tutor in Old Town, IL
...where they're at and go from there. I find that this way we can build a productive tutoring relationship where I can help individualize learning to each person's particular learning style. Outside of academic interests, I enjoy cooking, being with friends and family, traveling the world, and looking as ridiculous as possible doing Zumba.... My teaching philosophy is to meet each student where they are in each subject. That way we can work together to build...
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Northwestern University - Bachelors, Psychology
University of Chicago SSA - Masters, Social Work

Peter: Old Town tutor
Certified Tutor in Old Town, IL
...subjects in innovative ways ignites his passion for teaching, where the name of the game is to work with learners to find an approach that works for them. I have tutored in both the SAT and the GRE. In my free time I love to watch movies, follow and partake in sports, especially football, rugby,...
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Carleton College - Bachelors, Cinema and Media Studies

David: Old Town tutor
Certified Tutor in Old Town, IL
...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 a little coaching any student can be a successful...
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Drake University - Bachelor of Science, Education, History
State Certified Teacher

Jonathan: Old Town tutor
Certified Tutor in Old Town, IL
...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 III basketball...
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Macalester College - Bachelor in Arts, Biology, General

Ariela: Old Town tutor
Certified Tutor in Old Town, IL
...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 do backstage,...
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University of Chicago - Current Undergrad, Theater & Performance Studies

Zhaleh: Old Town tutor
Certified Tutor in Old Town, IL
...I am currently studying Mechanical Engineering and Japanese at Carnegie Mellon University. I enjoy tutoring because I love sharing knowledge with others, especially in one-on-one sessions, or with 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...
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Carnegie Mellon University - Bachelor of Science, Mechanical Engineering

Casey: Old Town tutor
Certified Tutor in Old Town, IL
...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. I see education as a collaborative effort and I work to bring my students' personal perspectives into our lessons. Watching a student learn...
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Butler University - Bachelor in Arts, Music History and Literature
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign - Masters, Musicology
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