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Barnetta: Portage tutor
Certified Tutor in Portage, IN
...learning that is effective in improving academic achievement at any level. I am interested in tutoring all ages. In the tutoring session, I use a planning backward approach, first identifying the learning target to be accomplished during the session. The second step, we discuss and assess what has already been mastered, and the third step...
Education & Certification
Chicago State University - Bachelors, Education
Northeastern Illinois University - Masters, Education

Sarah: Portage tutor
Certified Tutor in Portage, IN
...students learn - especially when it doesn't come easy. I love teaching math, especially since I know that it can be hard. While I specialize in working with middle and high school students, I have worked with students as young as kindergarten and those well into adulthood. For those of you based in the Chicagoland...
Education & Certification
University of Notre Dame - Bachelors, Psychology
Providence College - Masters, Secondary Education
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1480
SAT Math: 700
SAT Verbal: 780

Victoria: Portage tutor
Certified Tutor in Portage, IN
...was one of the finalists of this year's outstanding graduates. I am good at math and my native language is Mandarin. I have two-year university degree of economics in Shanghai, China. I took Calculus 1 before and I got A for every quiz and test. Amazingly, I got 119 out of 120 in the final....
Education & Certification
College of DuPage - Current Undergrad Student, Finance
Illinois Institute of Technology - Current Undergrad Student, Computer Science

Rachel: Portage tutor
Certified Tutor in Portage, IN
...learning, where I draw both from my memory of learning that language, and from my experience of teaching English to Spanish-speakers. Last, I have worked with so many students who struggle to express their great ideas in the ways that teachers, tests, and colleges require. I enjoy helping students represent themselves and their ideas through...
Education & Certification
Northwestern University - Bachelor of Science, Human Development and Psychological Services, Spanish minor
ACT Composite: 34
ACT English: 35
ACT Math: 35

Jared: Portage tutor
Certified Tutor in Portage, IN
I am very passionate about tutoring and look forward to meeting new students with a desire to learn!... To not focus as much on the grade, but rather to focus on learning and mastery of the content for the student.... After introductions I would immediately give practice problems. That way I can visualize what the student's thought process is, and correct errors wherever they may be.
Education & Certification
Loyola University-Chicago - Current Undergrad, Molecular Biology

Natalie: Portage tutor
Certified Tutor in Portage, IN
...the morning and teaching is one of my favorite ways to help. I am a certified MRI technologist, a certified medical coder and I have bachelors of science in Biology. This education and work has given me extensive knowledge of anatomy and the human biological sciences. So, these are the areas where I can offer...
Education & Certification
University of Illinois at Chicago - Bachelors, Biology, General

Nichola: Portage tutor
Certified Tutor in Portage, IN
...recently moved to Chicago, but I have thoroughly enjoyed my short time here. I am originally from Detroit, Where I finished my bachelor's degree in secondary education at Wayne State University, majoring in math and minoring in physics. I have always been very interested in math, how logic-oriented it is and how it applies to...
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Wayne State University - Bachelor in Arts, Secondary Education--math
DePaul University - Master of Science, Pure Mathematics

Dustin: Portage tutor
Certified Tutor in Portage, IN
...Arts in Secondary Education-Science. Following college, I completed my medical degree at the University of Louisville School of Medicine and completed pediatrics residency training at McGaw Medical Center of Northwestern University's Feinberg School of Medicine and Ann and Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago. I tutored large groups while in medical school in pathology,...
Education & Certification
University of Kentucky - Bachelor in Arts, Secondary Education
University of Louisville School of Medicine - Doctor of Medicine, Medicine

Jeff: Portage tutor
Certified Tutor in Portage, IN
...improve their reading (Literature) and writing (English), as well as their historical knowledge (History). I also have a good track record helping students dramatically improve their SAT scores and their college application essays. In my spare time, I enjoy traveling, cooking (a new hobby), going to movies, and seeing live music. I love watching the...
Education & Certification
Princeton University - Bachelors, Philosophy
University of California-Berkeley - Masters, History
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1550
SAT Math: 750
SAT Verbal: 800

Adrianna: Portage tutor
Certified Tutor in Portage, IN
...School in the Greater Grand Crossing neighborhood of Chicago, IL. I have also taught math in self-contained and remedial setting. I really love to help students find their voice in writing. I found that for me, as soon as I began to write about things I was passionate about on an individual level, I was...
Education & Certification
Rice University - Bachelor in Arts, Sociology and Policy Studies
ACT Composite: 32
ACT English: 34
ACT Math: 31

Charles: Portage tutor
Certified Tutor in Portage, IN
...novels since I was in elementary school, and reading remains one of my most beloved hobbies to this day. Whilst in school, writing was a strength I could always count on. Essays were a constant requirement of classes, especially after high school, but over time I came to enjoy the process of research and writing,...
Education & Certification
University of Hawaii at Manoa - Bachelors, Theater

Rachel: Portage tutor
Certified Tutor in Portage, IN
...For three years at Oberlin I worked as a writing tutor, both in the drop-in writing center in the library, and as a course-specific tutor for various classes. My senior year I studied abroad at Oxford University where I got to study with some of the most knowledgeable professors and brightest students. I also graduated...
Education & Certification
Oberlin College - Bachelors, Religion, Classical Civilizations
SAT Verbal: 700

Scott : Portage tutor
Certified Tutor in Portage, IN
English/Reading/Writing Tutor Playwright and Poet Columbia College Chicago
Education & Certification
Columbia College-Chicago - Bachelor in Arts, Playwriting and Screenwriting

Valerie : Portage tutor
Certified Tutor in Portage, IN
...earned my Bachelors from the College of the Holy Cross while completing the Pre-Med coursework. While I tutored a variety of subjects, the sciences are my favorite! I am a strong advocate of teaching styles and exploring how they change over time for different students. In my free time, I enjoy hiking, snowboarding/skiing, and watching...
Education & Certification
College of the Holy Cross - Bachelor of Science, Chemistry
ACT Composite: 32
ACT English: 33
ACT Reading: 34

Sarah: Portage tutor
Certified Tutor in Portage, IN
...an educator for over 4 years. As a health teacher, tutor, and after school director, I'm ready to help you or your child reach their academic goals! I meet students where they're at, and adjust my teaching to meet not only their academic progress but also their learning style and interests. See you in the...
Education & Certification
University of Chicago - Bachelor in Arts, Public Policy Analysis
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1530
SAT Math: 730
SAT Verbal: 740

Martha: Portage tutor
Certified Tutor in Portage, IN
...enjoy helping students with any and all writing assignments, from college essays to history papers. I like to incorporate my personal experiences with French and with writing into my tutoring sessions because I believe that small connections can help students to remember and retain a lesson. I am a firm believer that every student has...
Education & Certification
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill - Bachelor in Arts, Global Studies, Minor in Creative Writing

Ben: Portage tutor
Certified Tutor in Portage, IN
...its meaning in my personal heritage and in the vast culture Germany contains. It is an appreciation for culture as citizens of the world that is a vital part of learning foreign languages. In my free time, I enjoy discovering new recipes to cook, composing music, going to the gym, and reading or writing poetry.
Education & Certification
Northwestern University - Bachelor in Arts, German Studies
ACT English: 31

Lee: Portage tutor
Certified Tutor in Portage, IN
...here for a long time. As a tutor, I have had students ranging from sophomores in high school to adults transitioning into a new career. My Engineering curriculum at Northwestern was heavily centered around Math, Chemistry, Biology and Physics, so I can work with a student on more than one class at a time. I...
Education & Certification
Northwestern University - Bachelor of Science, Biomedical Engineering
Northwestern University - Master of Science, Biomedical Engineering

LaShonna: Portage tutor
Certified Tutor in Portage, IN
...Master of Science degree in Dental Hygiene. I am licensed to practiced dental hygiene in both Illinois and Indiana. I passed my National Board Licensure Exams the first time. While working towards higher education I have had different opportunities to help healthcare professionals study and prepare for Professional Certifications. I am very passionate about helping...
Education & Certification
Eastern Washington University - Bachelor of Science, Dental Hygiene
Eastern Washington University - Master of Science, Dental Hygiene

Jennifer: Portage tutor
Certified Tutor in Portage, IN
...graduated with my master's from Purdue University in 2021. I am available to tutor for PRAXIS Speech-Language Pathology content to help maximize your performance on the test. As a speech therapist, I have expertise in English language skills including speaking, listening comprehension, reading and writing. I am also knowledgeable in healthy speaking and singing techniques...
Education & Certification
Grand Valley State University - Bachelor's, Health Sciences- Speech Language Pathology
Purdue University-Main Campus - Master of Science, Speech-Language Pathology
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