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Alex: River West tutor
Certified Tutor in River West, IL
...to aim higher with my students in grasping that new idea or internalizing the keystone concept. I take a holistic approach to learning, since our education should be structured not only to help us pass exams but to additionally give us enjoyment and perspective for life's ups and downs. I began teaching in earnest over...
Education & Certification
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, Finance
University of Southern California - Masters in Business Administration, Real Estate
ACT English: 31
ACT Math: 35
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1400
Marvin: River West tutor
Certified Tutor in River West, IL
...while working on finishing my teacher license this academic year from calumet college, St. Joseph. My undergraduate degree is in Economics from the University of Chicago, and I did a lot of statistics, too! I like having kids how to read, write, and do math. Because I loved doing those in school, and I'll be...
Education & Certification
The University of Chicago - Bachelor in Arts, Economics
SAT Verbal: 740
SAT Writing: 710
Samantha: River West tutor
Certified Tutor in River West, IL
...and Legal Studies this spring. In the fall, I will begin attending law school at Northwestern Law. For many years, I tutored a wide range of students in Spanish, English literature, and writing. I have also continued to help many high school seniors with college application essays. While I tutor a variety of subjects, I...
Education & Certification
Northwestern University - Current Undergrad, Political Science & Legal Studies
ACT Composite: 32
ACT English: 35
ACT Reading: 34
Mark: River West tutor
Certified Tutor in River West, IL
...transferring to UIC I attended Augustana College and pursued degrees in physics and environmental studies. I hold excellent interpersonal and math skills and am good at explaining as well as doing math problems which in my opinion is somewhat of a rarity among science and math teachers. Throughout my youth I coached a swim team...
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University of Illinois at Chicago - Current Undergrad, Bioengineering
University of Illinois at Chicago - Current Grad Student, Bioengineering
ACT Composite: 34
ACT English: 33
ACT Math: 36
Karishma: River West tutor
Certified Tutor in River West, IL
...work best for them and that will serve them throughout school. I previously tutored with Boys Hope Girls Hope in Evanston, IL. I tutored middle and high school students in Spanish and English, and I was able to help them develop study strategies such as using flashcards or translating a sentence they had spoken aloud...
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Northwestern University - Bachelor in Arts, English/Psychology
ACT Composite: 34
ACT English: 35
ACT Math: 34
Ben: River West tutor
Certified Tutor in River West, IL
...the Phi Beta Kappa Academic Honors Society. Throughout my time in school I was a teaching assistant and grader for many economics classes where I tutored students in groups and one on one in both mathematic and theoretical concepts. I also have experience teaching musical lessons such as jazz bass, piano, and music theory to...
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Oberlin College - Bachelor in Arts, Economics
ACT English: 33
ACT Math: 36
Rebecca: River West tutor
Certified Tutor in River West, IL
...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 confidence...
Education & Certification
Northwestern University - Bachelors, Psychology
University of Chicago SSA - Masters, Social Work
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1580
SAT Math: 740
SAT Verbal: 800
Jack: River West tutor
Certified Tutor in River West, IL
I'm a recent grad from Northwestern (B.A. in Theatre and Economics) who loves teaching and learning. I love helping other people achieve their goals and helping students find ways to be their best selves. Excited to meet and work with Chicagoland's students!... First sessions always start with discussion of a subject's foundations. If we nail these, the rest of the learning becomes ten times easier.
Education & Certification
Northwestern University - Bachelors, Economics/Theatre
ACT Composite: 35
ACT English: 35
ACT Math: 35
Zhaleh: River West tutor
Certified Tutor in River West, IL
...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 ways to look at problems. While I'm not studying (or helping my friends study),...
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Carnegie Mellon University - Bachelor of Science, Mechanical Engineering
ACT Composite: 34
ACT English: 34
ACT Math: 34
Ellie: River West tutor
Certified Tutor in River West, IL
...coursework and am now filling my time with the activities I most enjoy. One of these activities is teaching. At the beginning of this academic year, I joined an organization on campus that teaches juniors and seniors at a local high school about community engagement through the lens of philanthropy. Through this, I have the...
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University of Chicago - Bachelor in Arts, Economics
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1520
SAT Math: 740
SAT Verbal: 700
Shivam: River West tutor
Certified Tutor in River West, IL
...in subjects ranging from elementary math to pre-calculus. I have previously worked as a tutor with other organizations in both a group and one-on-one tutoring atmosphere. I am patient and can easily identify what pace each student would like to work at. I cater my tutoring to the student's pace so that they get the...
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University of Michigan-Ann Arbor - Bachelor of Science, Computer Sciense
ACT English: 34
ACT Math: 36
ACT Science: 36
Adam: River West tutor
Certified Tutor in River West, IL
...a patient who was a retired dentist. He had decided to pursue dental school instead of medical school because he was interested in working at dentistry as a career rather than practicing medicine as a lifestyle. This was an enlightening conversation because I realized that the same statement confirmed my decision to become a doctor....
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University of Nebraska at Lincoln - Bachelors, Biochemistry
Medical college - PHD, Medicine
Katarina: River West tutor
Certified Tutor in River West, IL
...in Cultural Anthropology. I was awarded High Honors for my senior thesis, which was focused on how perceptions and understandings of land, power, and identity have changed within Labrador Inuit communities since the advent of the Comprehensive Land Claims agreements. Currently, I am am serving with the National Health Corps of Chicago as a Health...
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University of Michigan-Ann Arbor - Bachelors, Evolutionary Anthropology
ACT Composite: 31
Zac: River West tutor
Certified Tutor in River West, IL
...that teaches students how to identify and solve problems in organizations and communities. In the future, I am looking to get involved in the nonprofit sector of education and may pursue teaching after graduation. I've always enjoyed each individual's ability to grow through the learning process and I firmly believe that an education is the...
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Vanderbilt University - Bachelors, Human and Organizational Development
ACT Composite: 34
ACT English: 35
ACT Math: 31
Prahith: River West tutor
Certified Tutor in River West, IL
...classroom teacher who has spent the last ten years tutoring/educating students with a variety of learning needs. I specialize in figuring out what specific learning strategies work for different students. I can help you go from good to great as I have consistently scored in the 99th percentile for several graduate school tests.... It is more important that students learn how to solve problems rather than just memorizing facts or formulas. All students are smart in...
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University of Minnesota-Twin Cities - Bachelors, Economics
ACT Composite: 34
ACT English: 31
ACT Math: 36
Ruthie: River West tutor
Certified Tutor in River West, IL
...Nows to create urgency, charts tracking individual and class success, or simply through getting extra help during office hours. In my spare time, I am a runner, a reader, a lover of outdoors, and a traveller! I am also a people person and enjoy spending time with family and friends, as well as meeting new...
Education & Certification
University of Pennsylvania - Bachelors, Biological Basis of Behavior
ACT Composite: 33
ACT English: 36
ACT Math: 34
Rade: River West tutor
Certified Tutor in River West, IL
...started to tutor from my sophomore year of college and I love it! I find it beautiful how the student and I both grow from learning. Learning should be a fun and interactive experience. I hope to help all those who seek it in the most interactive way :) Let's get started and crush this!
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Nova Southeastern University - Bachelor of Science, Biology, General
Gabe: River West tutor
Certified Tutor in River West, IL
...a self-described science nerd, I'm fascinated by the intricacies of how the world around us works, and I think that is infectious to my students. One of my favorite subjects to tutor is Biology because it explains how we ourselves function. My enthusiasm has helped me make science and math engaging and accessible to the...
Education & Certification
Wesleyan University - Bachelors, Neuroscience and Behavior
ACT Composite: 35
ACT English: 36
ACT Math: 35
Matt: River West tutor
Certified Tutor in River West, IL
...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 college and my hope is to share my knowledge of math and physics with...
Education & Certification
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign - Bachelors, Aerospace Engineering
Daria: River West tutor
Certified Tutor in River West, IL
...a minor in Russian language and literature. About a year after I graduated I was accepted to a program, run by the French government, to teach English in France. I spent a year in the eastern town of Belfort helping French students ages 15 - 20 with their English grammar and pronunciation. While there, I...
Education & Certification
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign - Bachelor in Arts, French Language, Literature
ACT English: 35
ACT Reading: 34
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