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Anne: South Elgin tutor
Certified Tutor in South Elgin, IL
...Many of my students used their work as part of the entrance requirements to colleges and universities in the United States. My philosophy is to do what will meet my student's needs the best. For example, one of my students is studying for a placement test in Spanish. All of his lessons are based on...
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Lake Forest College - Bachelor in Arts, History
Rodney: South Elgin tutor
Certified Tutor in South Elgin, IL
...personal story is also one of triumph. I survived a near-death experience and reversed a chronic health condition. This has given me a new sense of purpose. Every student's learning style is different. It is important to understand this. Believe in yourself and never give up is my motto. I am here to make a difference...
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Saint Xavier University - Bachelor in Arts, Sociology
Loyola University-Chicago - Master of Arts, Sociology
Christine: South Elgin tutor
Certified Tutor in South Elgin, IL
...Spanish, learning English or ESL, sharpening your study skills or expanding your cultural knowledge through the study of Social Studies or History. I have over 20 years of experience in classroom teaching for ages preschool through college level. I have two Master's Degrees. I am a state certified educator and also an internationally certified Montessori...
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Aurora University - Masters in Education, Education
State Certified Teacher
Jordan: South Elgin tutor
Certified Tutor in South Elgin, IL
I graduated from Trinity College Dublin in Dublin, Ireland with a Bachelor of Arts in Sociology and Spanish in 2021. Now, I currently teach English to elementary school students and tutor Spanish. I am fluent in both English and Spanish, and I can speak conversational Polish.
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Trinity College Dublin - Bachelor in Arts, Spanish
Trinity College Dublin - Bachelor in Arts, Sociology
ACT Composite: 33
ACT English: 34
ACT Reading: 35
Nethan: South Elgin tutor
Certified Tutor in South Elgin, IL
...major in molecular genetics. My expertise in algebra, prealgebra and etc. combined with my love for teaching makes me enthusiastic about teaching children! I have lots of experience teaching younger elementary to middle school children in various subjects, and I have found that my patient style allows children to learn concepts properly and have a...
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Ohio State University-Main Campus - Bachelor of Science, Molecular Genetics
Cara: South Elgin tutor
Certified Tutor in South Elgin, IL
...and an Ivy League graduate with a BA in English Literature. I'm an expert in grammar, spelling, punctuation, and essay writing. I love helping students write better essays for class or college admissions by tackling writer's block and helping students find their own writing voice. You no longer have to dread writing that essay or...
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University of Pennsylvania - Bachelor in Arts, English
Caroline: South Elgin tutor
Certified Tutor in South Elgin, IL
...it was a fact. I have never recovered! It is this sort of a-ha moment that I hope my students find. I approach each student question as having multiple ways to get to the answer and, as a former college math major, I also try to get at cultural and linguistic problems from unexpected angles,...
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Villanova University - Bachelors, History; Classics
University of Wisconsin-Madison - PHD, Art History
Amy: South Elgin tutor
Certified Tutor in South Elgin, IL
...and Dean's List recognition all 3 years I was an undergraduate student. I am currently pursuing a Master's in Nutrition and Dietetics combined with a Dietetic Internship. In undergrad, I was a part of a tutoring program for elementary students in reading and writing. Additionally, I have experience tutoring privately in high school and college chemistry...
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Olivet Nazarene University - Bachelor of Science, Dietetics
Benedictine University - Current Grad Student, Dietetics
Ryan: South Elgin tutor
Certified Tutor in South Elgin, IL
...In my experience working with students, I have come to believe that a student can accomplish anything if they are willing to put the work into it and have the right guidance. I find satisfaction when I can help a student push past their perceived limitations and achieve goals they believed were unachievable. I can...
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University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign - Bachelor in Arts, Actuarial Science
The John Marshall Law School - Juris Doctor, Legal Studies
Jessica: South Elgin tutor
Certified Tutor in South Elgin, IL
I am a middle school teacher with endorsements in reading, language arts, math, science, and social studies. In my free time I teach and perform aerial silks!
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Illinois State University - Bachelor of Education, Education
Concordia University-Chicago - Masters in Education, Curriculum and Instruction
Kayla: South Elgin tutor
Certified Tutor in South Elgin, IL
As a teacher, my goal is to ensure that each students knows that I care about them, want them to succeed, and I will work to personalize their learning to ensure student growth.
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Welch College - Bachelor of Science, Elementary School Teaching
Benjamin: South Elgin tutor
Certified Tutor in South Elgin, IL
...helping students channel the voice they already possess. I am excited to share my passion for learning, reading, and writing with students across the Chicagoland community. I focus mainly on English, Literature, and Writing in my tutoring, but also enjoy History of any variety. From AP and standardized tests to research projects and personal essays...
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Appalachian State University - Bachelor of Science, Cultural Anthropology
North Carolina State University at Raleigh - Master of Arts, General Literature
Astoria: South Elgin tutor
Certified Tutor in South Elgin, IL
...to a 36 and developed many effective strategies that I will tailor to the students I tutor and understand the ins and outs of the test. In addition to working with high school peers, I have also enjoyed teaching private piano and violin lessons for elementary students. Helping people knock down their roadblocks is a...
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Washington University in St Louis - Bachelor of Science, Cellular and Molecular Biology
ACT Composite: 36
ACT English: 35
ACT Math: 36
John: South Elgin tutor
Certified Tutor in South Elgin, IL
...tutoring experiences throughout the years have been fun and interesting. In college, I was a part time tutor for our university's tutoring center, tutoring other college students and helping them with their language and writing skills. I have also participated in various after-school tutoring programs and standardized-test tutoring programs. Education is important to me, and...
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University of Illinois at Chicago - Bachelor in Arts, Secondary English Education
Education & Certification
Northeastern Illinois University - Bachelor of Science, Computer Science
Kevin: South Elgin tutor
Certified Tutor in South Elgin, IL
...I set an example that the students and I can walk through, and then I allow some time for students to work on problems individually as I standby for any questions. Aside from engineering work, and outside of my job, I love to make music along with physical activities like rock-climbing, boxing, and cycling
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University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign - Bachelor of Science, Agricultural Engineering
Brad: South Elgin tutor
Certified Tutor in South Elgin, IL
...helping others! Learning has always come easy to me, and it's something I want to pass on to those around me. I was also the Valedictorian of my high school in colorado and was a top10 all-purpose football player at MIT. Everybody learns differently, and I want to help you achieve your goals!
Education & Certification
Massachusetts Institute of Technology - Bachelors, Computer Science and Engineering
ACT Composite: 34
ACT English: 33
ACT Math: 36
Cheryl : South Elgin tutor
Certified Tutor in South Elgin, IL
...to get to this point in my life. In 1999, I received my B.A. in History from Loyola University Chicago and in 2002, I received my M.A. in Public History from the same school. I then went on to earn my Ph.D. in American History from Northern Illinois University in 2011. I teach college history...
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Loyola University-Chicago - Bachelor in Arts, History
Loyola University-Chicago - Master of Arts, Public History
Northern Illinois University - Doctor of Philosophy, American history
Misty: South Elgin tutor
Certified Tutor in South Elgin, IL
...my counseling and teaching skills. I've learned that forming authentic relationships with students and their families can bolster the learning process. When working with students, I try to personalize the content to their interests whenever possible. I also try to give appropriate challenges; I want students to be engaged and always learning, but not overwhelmed...
Education & Certification
Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus - Bachelor in Arts, English
The University of Tennessee-Martin - Masters in Education, Counselor Education
Shivam: South Elgin tutor
Certified Tutor in South Elgin, IL
...great deal of Mathematics and Reading Comprehension background, I am also able to mentor in those subject areas to guarantee the student future success in the field. I find it important to prepare students not only for success in the subject in which they are learning, but for an overall triumph in their academia.
Education & Certification
Loyola University-Chicago - Bachelor of Science, Biology, General
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South Elgin, Illinois, is a village of approximately 22,000 residents. Located in the Fox River Valley, just 45 minutes from Chicago, the village has been voted in the top 100 best places to live in the country.
Located in School District U-46, Bartlett High School is ranked among the top 100 schools in the state. The school is just over five miles from South Elgin. If you are looking for private online or in-home tutoring to potentially improve in class or pass that big exam, professional tutors in South Elgin are skilled in instruction and test prep for all levels. An online and in-person South Elgin tutoring session will provide you one-on-one attention that could help you work to stay ahead of your peers with your test prep and class work. A mere 45 minutes away, Chicago is home to a wide variety of colleges and universities, including DePaul University, Loyola University, and the University of Chicago. Private instruction and test prep from tutors in South Elgin, IL, through either online or in-home tutoring, could provide a chance to get into elite schools.
South Elgin is home to the Fox River Trolley Museum, where you can hop aboard one of the many trolley cars for a ride. Each winter the museum becomes host to the Polar Express on select evenings. Grab the kids and climb aboard for a trip to North Pole. Upon arrival at the North Pole, Santa will join the passengers and hand out gifts to the children. Hot chocolate and cookies will be served during the ride. You can enjoy caroling, sing-alongs, and performances by professional musicians on the way to and from the North Pole. For outdoor fun, the Fox River Bike Trail offers more than 40 miles of scenic trails along the Fox River. You can take a bike ride along the trail and stop for a day of fishing or kayaking on the river. The trail also intersects with several nature centers and forest preserves, including the Fox River Shores Forest Preserve, Hawthorne Hill Nature Center, and Tekakwitha Woods. Tekakwitha Woods features its own hiking trails, nature center, and interactive exhibits. Also located within the village is Epic Air Trampoline Park. The indoor park not only features trampolines of various designs, but it also has ball pits, foam pits, and a trampoline track.
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