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Matthew: Portage tutor
Certified Tutor in Portage, IN
...study for the SAT. For both of these programs I both directly tutored the participants and also helped to train and develop our tutors and mentors. I also have experience as a high school debate coach. I am a great tutor because I pay attention to the learning style of my students. I adjust my...
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Harvard College - Unknown, Social Studies
Erica: Portage tutor
Certified Tutor in Portage, IN
...math tutors in local schools. Most recently, I worked as a full-time Algebra and Geometry tutor in Chicago Public Schools. Because I myself discovered the joys of math a little later in life, I am familiar with the frustration and anxiety many students face in their math classesI've been there myself! It is a pleasure...
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Oberlin College - Bachelor in Arts, English; Latin Language and Literature
Alyssa: Portage tutor
Certified Tutor in Portage, IN
...After graduating, I served as an Augustinian Volunteer for a year in Chulucanas, Peru, where I worked as a computer teacher at a technical institute called CETPRO Betania. I have 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...
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University of Notre Dame - Bachelor in Arts, English, Psychology
Alex: Portage tutor
Certified Tutor in Portage, IN
...when I taught ESL in South Korea. During that time and since, I've been fortunate to tutor students of all ages and in a variety of subjects. I received a BA in International Relations and Economics from the University of Wisconsin-Madison, and more recently completed my MBA program at the University of Southern California. My...
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University of Wisconsin-Madison - Bachelor in Arts, Economics
University of Wisconsin-Madison - Bachelor in Arts, International Relations
University of Southern California - Masters in Business Administration, Real Estate
University of Southern California - Masters in Business Administration, Finance
Kayla: Portage tutor
Certified Tutor in Portage, IN
...at Antalya International University, where I worked as an English Instructor for two years. I tutor a number of subjects, but I am most excited about English, Literature, and Spanish. I love helping students who are frustrated by the reading and writing portions of tests approach them from a different angle and overcome their anxieties...
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University of Wisconsin Madison - Bachelor in Arts, English Language & Linguistics, Spanish Literature (Minors in TESOL and European Studies)
Lee: Portage tutor
Certified Tutor in Portage, IN
...a 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...
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Northwestern University - Bachelor of Science, Biomedical Engineering
Northwestern University - Master of Science, Biomedical Engineering
Ruth: Portage tutor
Certified Tutor in Portage, IN
...I have previously worked at middle and elementary schools 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...
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University of Chicago - Bachelor in Arts, English Lang./Lit. and Theatre and Performance Studies
Ruthie: Portage tutor
Certified Tutor in Portage, IN
...as well as all of our ninth graders with IEPs. Three ninth graders passed the AP Biology exam and the ninth grade grew 2.18 points as a whole on the ACT science section. I therefore am an incredibly flexible teacher, who can adapt lessons to a range of ability levels and content areas, which contributes...
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University of Pennsylvania - Bachelors, Biological Basis of Behavior
Meriam: Portage tutor
Certified Tutor in Portage, IN
...a tutor for years. Having worked in countries all over the world, I am comfortable working with a diverse range of people, regardless of their language fluency and subject expertise. 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....
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Loyola University-Chicago - Bachelors, Biology and French
Levente: Portage tutor
Certified Tutor in Portage, IN
...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 engineering course. Currently, I work as a derivatives trader in Chicago, so I'm constantly using and refining my knowledge of statistics, mathematics, finance, and economics.
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University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign - Bachelor of Science, Industrial Engineering
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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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