Top Tutors serving The Island

Nora: The Island tutor
Certified Tutor in The Island, IL
...Lily, and my cat, Gracie; and watch crime shows and horror movies. My tutoring style is very personalized, and I love finding creative ways to motivate and help my students really understand their work. It is very important to me that I give my students a solid foundation, background information, and customized techniques to make...
Education & Certification
School of the Art Institute of Chicago - Current Undergrad, Fashion Design
ACT English: 34
ACT Reading: 34
ACT Science: 33

Jacob: The Island tutor
Certified Tutor in The Island, IL
...with which they are already comfortable and confident, and working together towards a solution rather than giving the answer and expecting it to simply be memorized. Outside of academic pursuits, I enjoy many creatively-focused hobbies, primarily writing, acting, and even juggling! I am thankful for the opportunity in my time at Vanderbilt to combine all...
Education & Certification
Vanderbilt University - Bachelors, English Literature
ACT Composite: 35
ACT English: 36
ACT Math: 34

Casey: The Island tutor
Certified Tutor in The Island, IL
...Watching a student learn new things is exciting, but seeing them recognize the power of their own knowledge and experiences is even better! In my spare time, I enjoy making and listening to music of all kinds, reading and writing science fiction, running long distances (slowly), and spending a lot of time outdoors.
Education & Certification
Butler University - Bachelor in Arts, Music History and Literature
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign - Masters, Musicology
ACT Composite: 31
ACT English: 35
ACT Reading: 34

Jonathan: The Island tutor
Certified Tutor in The Island, IL
...that helps me reach people in a way that facilitates an actual understanding of the material as opposed to what is required for simple regurgitation. When you are explaining a concept to someone it is all about that eureka moment in their eyes that says, "I really do have it." It is about giving students...
Education & Certification
University of Illinois at Chicago - Bachelors, Math
University of Illinois at Chicago - Current Grad Student, Math

Ally: The Island tutor
Certified Tutor in The Island, IL
...level of personal and professional standards. I am passionate about being a life-long learner. My professional goal is to be the spark to light the fire of learning for others. When I am not teaching, I enjoy coaching basketball, spending time with my family, playing with my dog, listening to music and reading books -...
Education & Certification
Millikin University - Bachelor in Arts, Early Childhood Education
National Louis University - Master of Arts, Curriculum and Instruction

Jessica: The Island tutor
Certified Tutor in The Island, IL
...in teaching composition, creative writing and analytical writing to college students. I have a PhD in Comparative Literature and I've published essays, stories, and plays. I taught at the University of Notre Dame for nine years. I am happy to be tutoring now because it gives me the opportunity to have an impact on students'...
Education & Certification
Barnard College - Bachelors, French, Women's Studies
New York University - PHD, Comparative Literature

Alex: The Island tutor
Certified Tutor in The Island, IL
...is Alex and I am a current Senior at the University of Illinois. I am studying Finance in the College of Business, which has recently been ranked the 6th best Finance program in the nation. I am from Arlington Heights, Illinois, and attended High School in District 214, which ranks as one of the best...
Education & Certification
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign - Current Undergrad, Finance

Rebecca: The Island tutor
Certified Tutor in The Island, IL
...have worked both as a programmer and as a marketer. I believe my greatest strengths are in teaching math and helping students prepare for standardized tests, including the GMAT. In my spare time, I enjoy cross country skiing, cooking, trying new restaurants, and finishing the Song of Ice and Fire series.
Education & Certification
University of Notre Dame - Bachelors, Computer Science, Theology
University of Notre Dame - Masters in Business Administration, Marketing
GMAT: 710

Kurt: The Island tutor
Certified Tutor in The Island, IL
...proven to instill a deep working knowledge of the material in students of all ages that will stay with them long after they pass the test. In my spare time I'm a comedian who enjoys both comedy improvisation and stand up, and I'm also a life-long gamer always on the hunt for that next great...
Education & Certification
Rochester Institute of Technology - Bachelor of Science, Physician Assistant
SAT Math: 750
SAT Verbal: 740

Madeline: The Island tutor
Certified Tutor in The Island, IL
...math and reading tutor at Kumon North America, and, more recently, I worked closely with WashU students as a Teaching Assistant (TA) for the Management Communication and Managerial Accounting classes. In my experience teaching, the most memorable lessons are those that connect the material to real-life scenarios. I strive to help my students apply their...
Education & Certification
Washington University in St Louis - Bachelor of Science, Accounting and Finance
ACT Composite: 33
ACT English: 35
ACT Reading: 32

Sresht: The Island tutor
Certified Tutor in The Island, IL
...the University of Illinois at Chicago in 2 years as part of the GPPA Medicine program, where I majored in Biological Sciences. I have also obtained a perfect score on the Psychology/Sociology section of the MCAT with a 97th percentile score overall. I am currently obtaining my MBA before going to medical school. I have...
Education & Certification
University of Illinois at Chicago - Bachelor of Science, Biology, General
University of Illinois at Chicago - Masters in Business Administration, Business Administration and Management
ACT Composite: 35
ACT English: 34
ACT Math: 34

Sarah: The Island tutor
Certified Tutor in The Island, IL
...fourth grade, kindergarten and pre-school. My favorite part about teaching is watching those "aha" moments as students grasp a new or difficult concept for the first time. I enjoy working with students one-on-one to find what works best for each student to help them learn in the way that most benefits and makes sense to...
Education & Certification
Drake University - Bachelors, Elementary education

Christine: The Island tutor
Certified Tutor in The Island, IL
...to learn and appreciate something that has become so special to me. I am very familiar with grammar concepts, conversational Spanish, colloquial phrases from different regions as well as history and cultural aspects of Spanish speaking countries. I look forward to helping you become a Spanish speaker and successful in all your endeavors. Gracias!... My philosophy of teaching is to enrich the lives of students with knowledge of culture, history and language using meaningful, effective and...
Education & Certification
Valparaiso University - Bachelors, Spanish & Secondary Education

Alye: The Island tutor
Certified Tutor in The Island, IL
I am currently finishing my M.A. in English at DePaul University in Chicago, Illinois. I am excited to help you reach your goals-- whether that is preparation for testing, or working towards a better grade in a troubling class. I can't wait to work with you!... Let's get to know each other! What are your goals for tutoring? What are your ambitions? Do you have a certain college in mind? How can I help you make...
Education & Certification
DePaul University - Bachelors, English
DePaul University - Masters, English

William: The Island tutor
Certified Tutor in The Island, IL
...connect with material in different ways. Together we can develop this as a strength so that you have your own set of tools that you can apply to any problem. This, ultimately, is the test of any academic pursuit. I am comfortable reaching out and adapting the material whether it be SAT, SAT II, IB,...
Education & Certification
New York University - Bachelor in Arts, History
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1490
SAT Math: 710
SAT Verbal: 730

Ruthie: The Island tutor
Certified Tutor in The Island, IL
...government about harmful algal blooms to a graphing project on the abundance of the invasive species, "rock snot") into skill building and practice. I care deeply about my students and they know that. They know that I always believe in them and will always be challenging them to do their best, be it through timed...
Education & Certification
University of Pennsylvania - Bachelors, Biological Basis of Behavior
ACT Composite: 33
ACT English: 36
ACT Math: 34

Debra: The Island tutor
Certified Tutor in The Island, IL
My name is Debra and I have an MA in Anthropology from the University of Chicago. I really like engaging with the humanities and hope to help students improve their understanding of history, the social science, writing, and grammar. ... I like to be as conversational as possible, because I think that's the best way to communicate ideas. I try to be pretty informal, because I find that formality can turn students. Overcomplicating the subject matter...
Education & Certification
University of Notre Dame - Bachelor in Arts, Anthropology
University of Chicago - Master of Arts, Anthropology
ACT Composite: 32
ACT English: 36
ACT Reading: 34

Patrick: The Island tutor
Certified Tutor in The Island, IL
...time as a junior and senior in college helping younger classmates. As a staffer for an international Model United Nations conference, I have had many opportunities to teach students about topics from parliamentary procedure and formal discourse to global politics, concepts in macroeconomics, and governance. One of the main reasons I have chosen teaching as...
Education & Certification
Loyola University-Chicago - Bachelors, Latin and History
ACT Composite: 32
ACT Math: 34
ACT Reading: 33

Peter: The Island tutor
Certified Tutor in The Island, IL
...Chemicals in several different capacities in manufacturing, design and business development. Working with students to 'get the light bulb to turn on' is very rewarding and keeps me returning to the classroom. One-on-one tutoring has even greater rewards for the student, and is essential to maintaining their educational momentum. I believe that helping a student...
Education & Certification
UniversityOF SOUTH FLORIDA - Bachelor of Science, Engineering
Virginia Commonwealth University - Masters, Science Education
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Brandee: The Island tutor
Certified Tutor in The Island, IL
It is my belief that students are sponges; given the proper tools and resources, their abilities are endless!... To teach is to touch lives!... Ice-breakers and learning through play.... Through repetition and teach backs.... Positive reinforcement and encouragement.... Take the lesson to where the student understands it, and begin to rebuild towards the new skill.... Repetition and encourage reading each night, aside from the tutoring sessions. Get the family involved with asking questions about stories that...
Education & Certification
Kaplan University-Davenport Campus - Bachelors, Human Services
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