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Laurie: Riverdale tutor
Certified Tutor in Riverdale, IL
As a passionate and experienced special educator, I am eager to help future teachers prepare for their content exams or basic skills exams and begin the next chapter of their lives!!
Education & Certification
Western Illinois University - Bachelor of Science, Education
Northern Illinois University - Masters in Education, Social and Philosophical Foundations of Education

Theresa: Riverdale tutor
Certified Tutor in Riverdale, IL
...people. Knowledge is unlimited and available for everyone who wants to learn and continue to grow. Things change continually so it is important to keep up with the new and improved to stay informed and educated. I hope to continue to share my knowledge with others who want to grow and learn.
Education & Certification
Spertus College - Master of Science, Human Services

Amanda: Riverdale tutor
Certified Tutor in Riverdale, IL
...during high school. During that time period I frequently had the opportunity to travel to France during the summer months where I developed my deep love for the French language, culture, cuisine, and people. I decided to later study at the Universit Grenoble Alpes because of the inspiration that I acquired through these trips. I...
Education & Certification
Southern Adventist University - Bachelor in Arts, French
Education & Certification
Roosevelt University - Bachelor of Science, Biochemistry
Roosevelt University - Master of Science, Biotechnology

Emma: Riverdale tutor
Certified Tutor in Riverdale, IL
...rhetorical analysis papers, opinion pieces, etc. However, we also worked through developing technical skills such as writing a strong thesis statement, selecting strong evidence and analyzing it effectively. Our goal in the writing center, that I plan to bring into my tutoring at Varsity, is to produce better writers, not better writing. Developing an essay...
Education & Certification
University of Chicago - Bachelor in Arts, English

Gila: Riverdale tutor
Certified Tutor in Riverdale, IL
...and high school aged children and have thoroughly enjoyed those experiences. The same energy and passion I brought to sports camp, I try to channel into my tutoring. I always ensure I stay motivated, engaged, and having fun so that my students will (hopefully!) feel the same. Simply put, I try to make learning and...
Education & Certification
Illinois Institute of Technology - Bachelor of Science, Biomedical Engineering
ACT Composite: 32
ACT English: 35
ACT Math: 33

Khadijah: Riverdale tutor
Certified Tutor in Riverdale, IL
...fellow for three consecutivesummers. I have worked in a daycare setting. I have experience working as a paraprofessional to elementary, middle and high school students. I've been working as a substitute teacher for the past six years. All of the experience I have gained throughout the years has shaped me into the incredible educator that...
Education & Certification
University of Phoenix - Bachelor's (in progress), Elementary Education

Vinod Babu: Riverdale tutor
Certified Tutor in Riverdale, IL
...experience in tutoring, lab research and process design. Chemical engineering is my passion, especially since it relates to so many aspects of our day-to-day life, and I am excited to help students see how exciting science and engineering can be. One of my favorite parts of teaching is helping students relate abstract science concepts to...
Education & Certification
Anna University - Bachelor of Engineering, Chemical Engineering
Georgia Institute of Technology-Main Campus - Doctor of Science, Chemical Engineering

Ashley: Riverdale tutor
Certified Tutor in Riverdale, IL
...session around the needs of each student. I think it's important to get to know each student's learning style in order for us to have the most productive sessions. I ask for lots of feedback from students to determine what they feel is working and what isn't in our sessions. I think the best way...
Education & Certification
University of Chicago - Bachelor in Arts, Psychology
University of Chicago - Masters in Business Administration, Business Administration and Management
ACT Composite: 34
ACT English: 34
ACT Math: 31

Nancy: Riverdale tutor
Certified Tutor in Riverdale, IL
...helped teach an ESL class for adults. In college I served as a Resident Assistant for the university dorms, educating students on the transition into the college life and the new study skills that that requires. My passion from helping students would have to stem from my own passion of learning. I am well acquainted...
Education & Certification
University of Illinois at Chicago - Bachelor in Arts, Public Policy Analysis
University of Illinois at Chicago - Bachelor of Science, Economics

Tasha: Riverdale tutor
Certified Tutor in Riverdale, IL
I am passionate about teaching and learning. It's exciting, challenging and rewarding to actively be a part of processes that foster academic, social, emotional and behavioral growth for children.
Education & Certification
Talladega College - Bachelor in Arts, Psychology
Jacksonville State University - Master of Science, Counselor Education
Loyola University-Chicago - Doctor of Education, School Psychology

Samara: Riverdale tutor
Certified Tutor in Riverdale, IL
...bit of French. I am passionate in tutoring in any concept that I am familiar with because I truly believe that every student has the potential to fully accomplish their goals, regardless of the obstacles in place. I love working with students because at every of my previous encounters we established a rapport that assisted...
Education & Certification
DePaul University - Bachelors, Secondary Education Mathematics

Ilias: Riverdale tutor
Certified Tutor in Riverdale, IL
...a degree in classics from the University of Chicago, and a strong academic background in many subjects. I am very familiar with the wide range of resources, online and in print, which facilitate better language-learning. I have worked with students on poetry as well as prose and have developed methods to focus on vocabulary, grammar,...
Education & Certification
University of Chicago - Bachelor in Arts, Classics
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1590
SAT Math: 800
SAT Verbal: 780

Matthew: Riverdale tutor
Certified Tutor in Riverdale, IL
...Dame with a degree in Anthropology and Economics. During my time there, I also wrote for the HuffPost and conducted research in Biology. I then went on to get a Masters Degree in Secondary Education from Arizona State University, and I am a certified teacher with two years of classroom experience. I have been tutoring...
Education & Certification
University of Notre Dame - Bachelor in Arts, Anthropology

Justin: Riverdale tutor
Certified Tutor in Riverdale, IL
...currently a Special Education Teacher in Racine Wisconsin. I teach at a Math intensive school. Due to the requirements of my job I supplement multiple courses, Pre Algebra, Algebra 1, Algebra 2, Geometry, Biology, and English. I have done countless interventions in Math and English. I love building a rapport with students, and enjoy the...
Education & Certification
Carthage College - Bachelor in Arts, Special Education

Marvin: Riverdale tutor
Certified Tutor in Riverdale, IL
...all of my elementary certification exams, 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...
Education & Certification
The University of Chicago - Bachelor in Arts, Economics
SAT Verbal: 740
SAT Writing: 710

Rachel: Riverdale tutor
Certified Tutor in Riverdale, IL
...the math section of the SAT and the Math Level 2 SAT subject test. I have since expanded and now also tutor for Pre-Algebra, Algebra I, Trigonometry, Pre-Calculus, AP Calculus AB, and AP Statistics (6th through 12th grade). I am passionate about helping students because I grew up hearing that there were two kinds of...
Education & Certification
Northwestern University - Bachelor of Education, Psychology
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1490
SAT Math: 800

Rebecca: Riverdale tutor
Certified Tutor in Riverdale, IL
...studying mathematics and education. I have been tutored various subjects and levels for over four years, but I have the most experience working with students in high school and college mathematics. My favorite thing about tutoring is that no matter how many times I have worked on a certain topic or idea, students will always...
Education & Certification
Middlebury College - Current Undergrad Student, Mathematics
ACT Composite: 34

Jim: Riverdale tutor
Certified Tutor in Riverdale, IL
...college nearly 40 years ago. I really enjoy using the language to communicate and facilitating the communicative skills of others. My speaking skill is characterized as near-native, and I am modern, professional, and I have a non-academic style. I work as a professional translator, but there is a great difference between translation skill and speaking...
Education & Certification
University of Chicago - Bachelor in Arts, Linguistics
Northeastern Illinois University - Master of Arts, Linguistics

Sarah: Riverdale tutor
Certified Tutor in Riverdale, IL
Hi, I'm Sarah Sinner. I have been a 1st grade teacher for three years. I also have experience teaching preschool and kindergarten. I am certified to teach prek-third grade. I can work with students on reading, phonics, social studies, science, math, etc.
Education & Certification
Illinois State University - Bachelor of Science, Early Childhood Education
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Riverdale, Illinois, is a village in Cook County with a population of approximately 14,000. It is located just 20 miles south of Chicago. Riverdale is the hometown of Olympic gold medalist Betty Robinson.
Riverdale Senior High School is the only High School located in the Riverdale Community Unit School District 100. The High School serves Port Byron and Riverdale communities. If you are looking for private tutoring, whether in-home or online, you may enjoy working with Riverdale tutors. Their instruction and test prep could take you far. Online and in-person Riverdale tutoring might help you stay on top of your test prep. Just 20 miles away, Chicago is home to multiple top colleges and universities, including DePaul University, Loyola University, and the University of Chicago. In-home or online private tutoring in Riverdale, IL, for both subject instruction and test prep might help you get into the best schools.
Less than five miles from Riverdale is the Gensburg-Markham Prairie Preserve. The reserve features hiking trails and views of the unique natural landscape that was formed by glaciers. A little further up the road is Chicago, home to the Lincoln Park Zoo. The zoo hosts over a million guests per year and houses hundreds of exotic animals. Each day, the Regenstein Small Mammal-Reptile House at the zoo offers a Meet an Animal program. You can also visit the Farm-in-the Zoo for animal interactions. The zoo offers a variety of youth education events such as Zoo Explorers and Conservation Camp. Zoo Explorers is a program of structured learning lasting approximately one hour. The sessions are taught by trained zoo educators, and students are given data sheets as they walk around the zoo to carefully observe the animals. Conservation Camp is a summer day camp for children, which camp offers exploration of the zoo and teaches students about animal diversity, environmental conservation, and how the zookeepers at Lincoln Park Zoo take care of the animals.
For indoor fun, take the 20-mile trip to Schererville, Indiana. The city is home to Sky Zone Trampoline Park, which features trampolines as far as the eye can see. You can jump from trampoline to trampoline or jump into a pit of foam blocks. The park also offers trampoline basketball for sports lovers.
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