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Northwestern University - Bachelors, Psychology
University of Chicago SSA - Masters, Social Work

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...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...
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Drake University - Bachelor of Science, Education, History
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...decide to become a doctor. I made this decision just weeks before my senior year in college began. In May 2014, I graduated with a degree in biochemistry from the University of Nebraska at Lincoln knowing that my next step was to discover what it meant to be a doctor. The more involved that I...
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University of Nebraska at Lincoln - Bachelors, Biochemistry
Medical college - PHD, Medicine

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Oberlin College - Bachelor in Arts, Economics

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...a bachelor???s degree in Chemical Engineering and a concentration in Biomolecular Engineering. I held a wide range of tutoring positions during my undergraduate experience including: an English Literacy tutor for grammar school students, an SAT Math instructor, and a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) tutor for college students. I believe my strongest subject to...
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University of Notre Dame - Bachelors, Chemical and Biomolecular

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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

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University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign - Bachelor of Science, Mathematics

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...Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, I held a few roles in academia. I was a class assistant for Differential Equations for 3 semesters, where I organized and led study sessions, graded assignments, etc. At different points in my college career, I also worked as a mentor for Calculus 1-3 and a project manager for a higher level...
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University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign - Bachelor of Science, Industrial Engineering

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...in Algebra, Geometry, Trigonometry, and Chemistry. Since then, I have tutored for four years at the college level in both German and Music Theory/Aural Skills. I have also twice co-taught an intensive one-month long German 101 course, where I designed the lesson plans, and graded homework, quizzes and tests. I am a great tutor because...
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Oberlin College and Conservatory - Bachelors, German Studies and Voice Performance
DePaul University - Masters, Voice Performance

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...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 a passion for helping students improve their performance in ACT Reading, Writing, and Science. Whatever the subject, I thrive...
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Wheaton College (Illinois) - Bachelor in Arts, Philosophy

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...persevere and understand that there is no other option but to complete the task or learn the material and we can only gain from giving it our best effort. During free time I enjoy reading The Economist magazine, playing table tennis and badminton, and eating Thai food. Thank you for your time.
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University of Illinois at Chicago - Current Undergrad, Bioengineering
University of Illinois at Chicago - Current Grad Student, Bioengineering

Meriam: Palos Heights tutor
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...Since graduating, I have been attending a post-bac program at the University of Toronto in intensive Spanish and Arabic, before continuing on to medical school. I have also been tutoring numerous subjects for over 10 years, including Math, French, and Biology. I truly believe that it is with individual attention helps maximize one's full potential....
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Loyola University-Chicago - Bachelors, Biology and French

Samantha: Palos Heights tutor
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...I have also continued to help many high school seniors with college application essays. While I tutor 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...
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Northwestern University - Current Undergrad, Political Science & Legal Studies

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Certified Tutor in Palos Heights, IL
...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 poems. My favorites are by Kurt Vonnegut and Jack Kerouac. I am a strong believer in education...
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University of Pennsylvania - Current Undergrad, Physics with Concentration in Chemical Principles

Isabel: Palos Heights tutor
Certified Tutor in Palos Heights, IL
...believe an understanding of both can help us appreciate our surroundings. My favorite subjects to tutor are algebra and geometry because it is so easy to make use of them in everyday life. When I tutor, I like to have my student identify what is confusing, work through the problem with my student, and then...
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Harvard College - Bachelors, History of Art and Architecture

Ruth: Palos Heights tutor
Certified Tutor in Palos Heights, IL
...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 is to have fun and engage...
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University of Chicago - Bachelor in Arts, English Lang./Lit. and Theatre and Performance Studies

Alyssa: Palos Heights tutor
Certified Tutor in Palos Heights, IL
...previously tutored a broad range of subjects and age groups, and I have especially enjoyed working with students to develop their writing skills. I tutor ACT Test prep and English with a focus on critical reading and writing skills. I am passionate about learning and I try to impart a love of learning to my...
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University of Notre Dame - Bachelor in Arts, English, Psychology

Molly: Palos Heights tutor
Certified Tutor in Palos Heights, IL
...in mind. As such, I do not aim to teach "tricks" for getting the right answer. Rather, I aim to wholly ingrain the skills, strategies, and overall thinking needed to fully understand how and why we can come to certain answers. My goal is not to help students to merely get a good grade on...
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Columbia University in the City of New York - Bachelor in Arts, History
Northwestern University - Masters, Elementary Education

Jonathan: Palos Heights tutor
Certified Tutor in Palos Heights, IL
...vast amounts of time either tutoring or being tutored in the basic sciences. As a Biology major with a pre-med emphasis, I have developed a strong background in the basic sciences (Chemistry, Biology, Physics) that has been enhanced by tutoring Human Physiology while in college and high school Biology through Horizons for Youth. While having...
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Macalester College - Bachelor in Arts, Biology, General

Ruthie: Palos Heights tutor
Certified Tutor in Palos Heights, IL
...building and practice. I care deeply about my students and they know that. They know that I always believe in them and will always be challenging 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....
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University of Pennsylvania - Bachelors, Biological Basis of Behavior
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Palos Heights is a city located in Cook County, Illinois. It has a population of 12,500 and is part of Chicagoland. Residents living in Palos Heights are less than 25 miles from downtown Chicago.
Students living in Palos Heights are serviced by a number of school districts, including Consolidated High School District 230 and Community High School District 218. The majority of students living in the area attend Alan B. Shepard and Amos Alonzo Stagg High Schools. Whether you are going to a prestigious elite university or a community college, private online or in-home tutoring and instruction from a Palos Heights tutor is a good idea to help you with your test prep and courses. An online and in-person Palos Heights tutoring session will provide you one-on-one attention that could help you work to stay ahead of your peers with your test prep and class work.
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Palos Height sits next to a number of nature reserves. Palos Park, Cherry Hill, Pulaski, McMahon, and Wolf Road Woods are all clustered together, alongside Cap Sauers Holdings Nature Preserve and Cranberry Slough Nature Preserve. If you enjoy spending time away from the suburbs, this cluster of wildlife reserves is an excellent way to get the time in nature that you need. You can hike the various trails that take you through forests and wetlands, or you can fish in one of the area's bodies of water, including Saganashkee Slough.
Since you are close to Chicago, you can explore everything that the city has to offer. You are close enough to drive to the city for the day to watch a home game by the White Sox, Cubs, Blackhawks, Bulls, or Bears. You can even spend the day shopping on Michigan Avenue, exploring all of the tourist attractions at the famous Millennium Park, or walking through the world-class exhibits at the Art Institute of Chicago.
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