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Katarina: Portage tutor
Certified Tutor in Portage, IN
...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 learning as a conversation. I hope to build off of students knowledge and...
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University of Michigan-Ann Arbor - Bachelors, Evolutionary Anthropology
Ellen: Portage tutor
Certified Tutor in Portage, IN
...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 when necessary. Outside of academics I have passion for open water swimming, a penchant for knitting, and a pathological sweet...
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Oberlin College - Bachelors, Biology, Chemistry Minor
Rushi: Portage tutor
Certified Tutor in Portage, IN
...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...
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Northwestern University - Current Undergrad, Industrial Engineering
David: Portage tutor
Certified Tutor in Portage, IN
...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,...
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Drake University - Bachelor of Science, Education, History
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Ellie: Portage tutor
Certified Tutor in Portage, IN
...high school about community engagement through the lens of philanthropy. Through this, I have the unique opportunity to empower students to become leaders in their community; to provide them a platform to change issues about which they are most passionate. This experience inspires my desire to educate young students; to provide them the tools to...
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University of Chicago - Bachelor in Arts, Economics
Annie: Portage tutor
Certified Tutor in Portage, IN
...Medical Sciences this past year at Loyola University Chicago. And after all this hard work I was accepted to medical school! While I am able to tutor on a variety of subjects, I am most passionate about biology and application essay writing. I am an avid reader and love animals, particularly my rescue dog, Birdie....
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Northwestern University - Bachelor in Arts, Psychology minor Global Health Studies
Loyola University-Chicago - Master of Arts, Medical Sciences
Steve: Portage tutor
Certified Tutor in Portage, IN
...a student???s application for undergraduate or graduate education, and I truly enjoy helping him or her achieve their best. I am also passionate about tutoring Algebra, Geometry, Trigonometry, and Calculus. My teaching style is not set in stone; I understand that everyone learns differently and will try to find a learning method that will suit...
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University of Notre Dame - Bachelors, Chemical and Biomolecular
Karishma: Portage tutor
Certified Tutor in Portage, IN
...strategies such as using flashcards or translating a sentence they had spoken aloud that day in their heads for extra language practice. I am very excited to be able to tutor again and to work with students. There is nothing more rewarding than seeing a previously struggling student excel and to have helped them improve...
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Northwestern University - Bachelor in Arts, English/Psychology
Mark: Portage tutor
Certified Tutor in Portage, IN
...helping others. Tutoring is a win-win situation for both parties. The student becomes fluent and develops interest in a subject they have struggled with in the past and I gain from helping them improve and succeed. I like to make learning fun and strive to make the information relatable to my students. This way we...
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University of Illinois at Chicago - Current Undergrad, Bioengineering
University of Illinois at Chicago - Current Grad Student, Bioengineering
Alyssa: Portage tutor
Certified Tutor in Portage, IN
...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 students. In my spare time I enjoy painting, playing...
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University of Notre Dame - Bachelor in Arts, English, Psychology
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Portage is a city located within Portage Township, and it is part of Porter County, Indiana. It has a population of 36,800 residents and is the third largest city in the northwestern portion of the state. Chicago is less than an hour away, and its skyline can be seen from the Portage's side of Lake Michigan.
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We covered the file folder convention as we created folders for him on the computer in preparation for his "Portfolio" project. I had him begin some required documents and showed him how to use PowerPoint slides for title pages. I had him create a required outline based on what we created. We also began an extra credit assignment involving memorization of 3 essay forms. He began to hand write the first essay outline (a requirement), Fiction Narrative, and I used the story of Jack and Jill as a memory technique for him. I also gave him a sample of a smaller portion of the outline on an index card so he could break down some of the longer essay formats into easier chunks for memorization. He struggles with organization, but once he set up file folders and created documents, he seemed excited to get started and when I left he was still working on his project. I told him he needed to plan his time for this project and waiting even a week before it was due would not allow him enough time to complete it. I reminded him of a book I had mentioned the first session, called "Bird by Bird," which basically has a story about a young boy who is overwhelmed by a report he had to do on birds. His father said not to think of ALL the birds but just to begin writing "bird by bird." He seems less anxious about assignments when I mention this to him and his enthusiasm is visible once I get him started and organized.
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During this session we went over precalculus, chemistry, and Spanish. For PreCalc, we went over questions on the three variable system of equations. We went over a question on combustion for chemistry. We also reviewed questions for the student's oral exam in Spanish.
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The student showed drastic improvement in her algebra skills from the last session. I was thrilled to see her solve problems on her own and correctly utilize the methods for solving quadratic inequalities. She has obviously worked hard and practiced, and it is starting to show. Her mathematical skills and confidence are now catching up with her strong conceptual instincts, and she is becoming more fluent in the material.
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The student and I went over inverse and direct variations again, as well as other miscellaneous homework problems including his POW. He needed help with identifying inverse and direct variations from word problems. We did a lot of practice problems and we talked more about them. His attitude was good. We will continue to do work and prepare for any incoming tests. If need be, I can give him additional explanations of what they cover in class.
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We reviewed double angle, half angle, and power reducing formulas in preparation for the student's quiz Tuesday. I think she has a strong understanding; she just needs to make sure she reviews the formulas before the quiz. She does a great job at asking specific and important questions.
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The student and I worked on review of homework for Chapter 2 (incorrect answers). He made ~86% on this assignment, which is great! We looked over chapter 3 about atomic masses, mole, molar mass, and conceptual problem solving. He should review the polyatomic ions some more from chapter 2 (names, formulas, and charges). He is progressing very well!
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