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Emily: Union Ridge tutor
Certified Tutor in Union Ridge, IL
...in any subject. I look forward to accompanying students through any challenges that stand in the way of that connection and leading students to their own version of success. I've worked across various sectors and have always maintained a love for one-on-one teaching, especially working with children and teaching languages. My experience includes living, working,...
Education & Certification
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign - Bachelors, 1) Spanish 2) History
The New School - Masters, 1) International Affairs 2) Environmental Policy

Ruthie: Union Ridge tutor
Certified Tutor in Union Ridge, IL
...exam. It is important to me that my students are engaged because from that engagement, we can build investment in the material and skills they need to learn. I like to incorporate labs, hands-on experience, competitions, games, videos, and compelling activities (for example, writing letters to the government about harmful algal blooms to a graphing...
Education & Certification
University of Pennsylvania - Bachelors, Biological Basis of Behavior
ACT Composite: 33
ACT English: 36
ACT Math: 34

Jessica: Union Ridge tutor
Certified Tutor in Union Ridge, IL
...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' lives...
Education & Certification
Barnard College - Bachelors, French, Women's Studies
New York University - PHD, Comparative Literature

Chris: Union Ridge tutor
Certified Tutor in Union Ridge, IL
...learn without the standard lecturing format one is used to at school. Previously, it seemed the best way to learn is to memorize a whole bunch of facts and regurgitate them on paper. However, my goal isn't to memorize, but rather learn and retain details, to overlap and combined concepts, to be able to critically...
Education & Certification
Illinois Wesleyan University - Bachelor of Science, Biology, General

Peter: Union Ridge tutor
Certified Tutor in Union Ridge, IL
...Technician. Science topics have included Honors Biology, Biology I, Biology II, Anatomy and Physiology, Forensics, Environmental Science, Earth Science, Physics, Algebra and associated labs. I feel that my perspective on Math and Science is well grounded from 15 years as an engineer with GE, Kawasaki and Zeon Chemicals in several different capacities in manufacturing, design...
Education & Certification
UniversityOF SOUTH FLORIDA - Bachelor of Science, Engineering
Virginia Commonwealth University - Masters, Science Education
State Certified Teacher

Adrianne: Union Ridge tutor
Certified Tutor in Union Ridge, IL
...extends back more than a decade. Since early high school, I have tutored both peers and younger students. My students have included special education, gifted, English Language Learners, music/arts students and students with disabilities. I have tutored math up to Calculus AP; English Writing, Reading Comprehension and College Essay instruction; Science through AP Physics; and...
Education & Certification
University of Michigan - Bachelors, Social Science, Latin American Studies
DePaul University - Masters in Education, Bilingual Education/Secondary Education
ACT Composite: 34
ACT English: 35
ACT Math: 31

Rebecca: Union Ridge tutor
Certified Tutor in Union Ridge, IL
...and Theology in 2005 and my MBA in Marketing in 2011. While completing my undergraduate degrees, I was a teaching assistant for the Introduction to Engineering class. I enjoyed working with the students and seeing them master the material over the course of the semester. Professionally, I have worked both as a programmer and as...
Education & Certification
University of Notre Dame - Bachelors, Computer Science, Theology
University of Notre Dame - Masters in Business Administration, Marketing
GMAT: 710

Sarah: Union Ridge tutor
Certified Tutor in Union Ridge, IL
I am a student at the University of Chicago, majoring in marketing and minoring in Business Analytics. I love tutoring and helping others. My specialties are in Business, Economics and test prep. I look forward to helping you reach your goals.
Education & Certification
University of Illinois at Chicago - Current Undergrad, Marketing
ACT English: 31
ACT Science: 34

Scott: Union Ridge tutor
Certified Tutor in Union Ridge, IL
...everything in between, my experience within the creative field has allowed me to develop a unique set of communication skills to help get your ideas out into the world. I graduated with honors, from the University of Illinois in 2015 with a degree in Communication and spent my time in college focusing on entrepreneurialism and...
Education & Certification
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign - Bachelors, Communication

Ari: Union Ridge tutor
Certified Tutor in Union Ridge, IL
...learning should be enjoyable and fun. And it definitely can be! I love to laugh, and I also love to make other people laugh. If I can do that while successfully presenting material, my day is complete. I like to get to know my students as much as I can on a personal level, so...
Education & Certification
Boston University - Bachelor in Arts, Economics

Jonathan: Union Ridge tutor
Certified Tutor in Union Ridge, IL
...them the answers. I believe that (guided) personal discovery leads not only to greater understanding, but greater knowledge retention as well. Additionally, as someone who played Division III basketball in college, I have also been doing private basketball lessons where many of the same concepts, albeit in a different context, of tutoring school subjects apply....
Education & Certification
Macalester College - Bachelor in Arts, Biology, General

Blake: Union Ridge tutor
Certified Tutor in Union Ridge, IL
...foreign language in South Korea for five years, and have tutored all ages and ability levels in all core academic subjects. I moved back to the States in late 2015, and now recruit public school teachers for one of the largest urban, public school districts in the country, Jefferson County Public Schools in Louisville, Kentucky....
Education & Certification
Middlebury College - Bachelors, History of Art and Architecture

Darya: Union Ridge tutor
Certified Tutor in Union Ridge, IL
...processes, including through the use of analogies and metaphors. However, standardized exam preparation is my favorite subject to tutor because it requires the development of strategies as well as knowledge. It allows students to improve critical thinking skills that will not only be useful for exams, but in their future academic, professional, and personal ventures....
Education & Certification
Loyola University-Chicago - Bachelors, Biology, General
ACT Reading: 31

Alexandra: Union Ridge tutor
Certified Tutor in Union Ridge, IL
...seen as challenging, intimidating, or even weed-out courses, and I am extremely passionate about helping my students to overcome the difficulties they might have with the subjects, helping them succeed in their academic careers, and gain the confidence in their knowledge and skills. I approach each students needs individually and provide comfortable and engaging environment...
Education & Certification
Northeastern Illinois University - Current Undergrad, Chemistry // Minor in Biology

Andrew: Union Ridge tutor
Certified Tutor in Union Ridge, IL
...Dame with a math degree. I then earned my masters in Secondary Math Education at Northwestern University. I have taught all high school subjects (Algebra, Geometry, Trigonometry, Algebra 2, Precalculus, AP Calculus AB, AP Statistics, and Finite Math) and prepared students for the ACT, SAT, SAT subject tests, AP exams, and college placement exams. When...
Education & Certification
University of Notre Dame - Bachelor of Science, Math
Northwestern University - Masters, Math Education
ACT Math: 33
SAT Math: 750

Wayne: Union Ridge tutor
Certified Tutor in Union Ridge, IL
I enjoy the process of showing a student how a very few math rules has so much power the enables them to solve so many different types of problems.... Helping a student demystify math by getting them to see how using logic, overcoming their fear, and relying on even a small arsenal of math laws enables them to solve many more problems than they would expect.
Education & Certification
Miami University-Oxford - Bachelors, Accounting
De Paul University - Masters, Math Education

Samuel: Union Ridge tutor
Certified Tutor in Union Ridge, IL
...in St. Louis, Missouri before moving to Chicago. I decided to move here because of the vast career opportunities in accounting. I became a tutor because I have always enjoyed helping my fellow classmates with their homework. My personal goal in tutoring is to not only aid students in learning material, but also teach them...
Education & Certification
Loyola University-Chicago - Bachelors, Accounting

Aijamal: Union Ridge tutor
Certified Tutor in Union Ridge, IL
...languages: Kyrgyz and Russian. Started learning English in school and constantly practiced it outside of it. In college, I double majored in Spanish and Theatre where I was a part of Foreign Language Honors Society. Along with learning Spanish, I also took some German classes which I'm planning to continue to study. I've had over...
Education & Certification
Anderson University - Current Undergrad, Spanish

Sonjanita: Union Ridge tutor
Certified Tutor in Union Ridge, IL
...in who they are as students and as individuals; while working to build their love of learning. I am a lifelong learner that enjoys working with Pre-K through adult learners. I currently hold an Ed.S degree in Administration & Supervision from National Louis University, an M.Ed in Curriculum and Instructional Technology from Grand Canyon University,...
Education & Certification
University of IL - Chicago - Bachelor in Arts, English
National Louis University - Masters, Administration and Supervision
State Certified Teacher

Jeremy: Union Ridge tutor
Certified Tutor in Union Ridge, IL
...helping my peers in both high school and college I learned that I have both a passion and talent for imparting knowledge upon others. I am very excited for the opportunity in helping students achieve their potential. I have found that teaching is very rewarding for myself as well as my students. It helps cement...
Education & Certification
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign - Current Undergrad, Molecular and Cellular Biology
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