Top Tutors serving Uptown

Brandon: Uptown tutor
Certified Tutor in Uptown, IL
I'm a 4th year at the University of Chicago, and I love teaching. I'm elated to help others learn and gain confidence in subjects that may not be their strong suit today. Also, I want to give students the tools to succeed in subjects outside of what we directly cover. ... When I teach someone something, I want them to know the material well enough that they feel comfortable teaching it to someone else.
Education & Certification
University of Chicago - Bachelors, Public Policy, Psychology
ACT English: 33

Andrea: Uptown tutor
Certified Tutor in Uptown, IL
I currently attend the University of Chicago, where I major in Political Science and Biology. When I'm not spending hours reading Nietzsche, I'm doing improv comedy and graphic design. I'm currently pursuing a career in advertising/consulting, and in my spare time I eat mini tacos and watch Louis CK stand-up comedy. ... Teaching is about taking something complex and making it easy to understand. I like to focus a lot on students' questions, as they give...
Education & Certification
University of Chicago - Current Undergrad, Political Science/Biology
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1520
SAT Math: 720
SAT Verbal: 760

Ignacio: Uptown tutor
Certified Tutor in Uptown, IL
I am a Computer Science Master's student at DePaul with a BS in Environmental Science from the University of Chicago.... Math builds on itself. Build a strong foundation.... Ask for past home works and tests.... By showing them that everything they learn can be used to build and create new things.
Education & Certification
University of Chicago - Bachelors, Environmental Science
DePaul University - Current Grad Student, Computer Science

Jenna: Uptown tutor
Certified Tutor in Uptown, IL
...already miss teaching! I have taught math for five years and absolutely love it. My favorite is working with students who struggle in math and think they will never be successful. I love working with these students because I feel confident that I can present the material in simple, new ways that will make them...
Education & Certification
University of Wisconsin Madison - Bachelors, History
harvard graduate school of education - Current Grad Student, school leadership

Gabriel: Uptown tutor
Certified Tutor in Uptown, IL
...of ages and subjects (in particular, I have the most experience tutoring for the PSAT, SAT and college admissions essays, as well as math, English literature and Spanish to middle school students). My favorite subject to tutor is Math because it was my favorite as a child and adolescent. I love interacting and getting to...
Education & Certification
Harvard University - Bachelor in Arts, History and Literature
University of Chicago - PHD, Comparative Human Development
SAT Math: 800
SAT Verbal: 710

Victor: Uptown tutor
Certified Tutor in Uptown, IL
...learns differently, my tutoring style will vary depending on student. What I enjoy most about tutoring is finding different ways to explain the same concept. I also feel that teaching a subject is the ultimate test for the teacher, as the student may ask questions from any angle. It is always a challenge to answer...
Education & Certification
Northwestern University - Bachelor of Science, Economics
SAT Math: 800
GMAT: 740

Nicholas: Uptown tutor
Certified Tutor in Uptown, IL
...I at Urbana-Champaign with a Minor in Mathematics. I also took enough math courses out of my own interest that I was a mere 12 hours away from completing a double degree in Mathematics. Students preparing for AP examinations may want to know I received a 4 in AP Physics B, a 5 in AP...
Education & Certification
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign - Bachelors, Physics
ACT Composite: 31
ACT Math: 33

Alyssa: Uptown tutor
Certified Tutor in Uptown, IL
...have previously tutored a broad range of subjects and age groups, and I have especially enjoyed working with students to develop their writing skills. I tutor ACT Test prep and English with a focus on critical reading and writing skills. I am passionate about learning and I try to impart a love of learning to...
Education & Certification
University of Notre Dame - Bachelor in Arts, English, Psychology
ACT Composite: 32
ACT English: 35
ACT Math: 31

Marvin: Uptown tutor
Certified Tutor in Uptown, IL
...too! I like having kids how to read, write, and do math. Because I loved doing those in school, and I'll be teaching that this up coming school year. To have a struggling reader all of a sudden love reading and attack hard words never before tried is the best feeling in the world. I...
Education & Certification
The University of Chicago - Bachelor in Arts, Economics
SAT Verbal: 740
SAT Writing: 710

Michael: Uptown tutor
Certified Tutor in Uptown, IL
...large multinational biotech firm, in San Francisco. I am originally from the Chicagoland area. I love to cook, play piano and run long distance. Survivor and Game of Thrones are my favorite TV shows, but I normally watch content on YouTube. Looking forward to getting to meet and work together to get you where you...
Education & Certification
Washington University in St Louis - Bachelor of Science, Biochemistry
ACT Composite: 35
ACT English: 35
ACT Math: 35

Thomas: Uptown tutor
Certified Tutor in Uptown, IL
...as well as experience as a teaching assistant for various subjects at the Summer Institute for the Gifted. Exploration drives much of what I do, and I believe that learning is a form of exploration - and I hope to share that mindset with my students. As a tutor, I will be very patient, understanding,...
Education & Certification
Northwestern University - Bachelors, Psychology
ACT Composite: 34
ACT English: 36
ACT Math: 33

Brian: Uptown tutor
Certified Tutor in Uptown, IL
...Of Chicago Pritzker School Of Medicine. I am currently in my fourth year of school, and will be applying tointernal medicine residency programs in the fall. I find the most effective learning strategy is to understand the underlying concepts behind a subject, which facilitates the application of this knowledge to a wide range of novel...
Education & Certification
University of Chicago - Bachelors, Biology, General
University of Chicago - Current Grad Student, Medical Doctor
ACT Composite: 33
ACT English: 31
ACT Math: 35

Minu: Uptown tutor
Certified Tutor in Uptown, IL
...to go on road trips! I love dark chocolate and Thai food anytime, any day. My favorite subject to teach is Math, because I like to work with numbers! I strongly believe in incentives. I believe that setting small treats for each goal you reach will motivate you to do better, as long as you...
Education & Certification
Saint Louis University-Main Campus - Current Undergrad, Biology, General
ACT English: 34
ACT Math: 32

Gabriel: Uptown tutor
Certified Tutor in Uptown, IL
...not tutoring this summer, I'll be doing electrophysiological research at NYU's Center for Neural Science and preparing to write my BA on James Joyce's Ulysses. I'm extremely versatile with expertise in a range of subjects and really enjoy helping students learn. I also excel at standardized testing and am excited to share the strategies that...
Education & Certification
University of Chicago - Bachelor in Arts, Fundamentals & Computational Neuroscience
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1590
SAT Math: 800
SAT Verbal: 800

James: Uptown tutor
Certified Tutor in Uptown, IL
...am working toward the third exam, studying advanced calculus and probability theory. I began tutoring in 2013 while working on my bachelor's degree, and have been doing so ever since. I have tutored several students in a variety of subjects in math and physics, from algebra 1 up through college level calculus, including ACT test...
Education & Certification
Illinois Institute of Technology - Bachelors, Architectural Engineering
ACT English: 31
ACT Math: 32
ACT Reading: 34

Arun: Uptown tutor
Certified Tutor in Uptown, IL
...struggles in certain classes over the years and I think I have learned some good strategies to help overcome learning difficult material. Moreover, I am very passionate about science and truly enjoy discussing the topics I teach. I am comfortable tutoring any level of biology through the college level, most college level Chemistry and Physics...
Education & Certification
University of Illinois - Bachelor of Science, Molecular and Cellular Biology

Marshall: Uptown tutor
Certified Tutor in Uptown, IL
...with kids I babysat. At school, I've tutored struggling peers in economic theory and Spanish. More recently, I worked in Spain as an English teacher for Catalan children ranging from six to fifteen years of age. Finally, I'm an older brother. I taught my little brother everything I know, whether it be how to ride...
Education & Certification
Northwestern University - Bachelors, Economics
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1520
SAT Math: 780
SAT Verbal: 720

Anna: Uptown tutor
Certified Tutor in Uptown, IL
...Northwestern University's Feinberg School of Medicine and the Kellogg School of Management, and graduated from Northwestern University as part of the Honors Program in Medical Education. I attended the Bergen County Academies in New Jersey, a selective, application-based magnet school, for high school. I have tutored in various subjects for a number of years, particularly...
Education & Certification
Northwestern University - Bachelor in Arts, Anthropology
Northwestern University - Doctor of Medicine, Biomedical Sciences
ACT Composite: 36
ACT English: 35
ACT Math: 36

Masooma: Uptown tutor
Certified Tutor in Uptown, IL
...way to help my students understand their material better is by simply being there for them every step of the way. This way, students can feel comfortable making and consequently recognizing their common mistakes, which we can then work on to eventually fully grasp the material. I recognize that each person is unique and learns...
Education & Certification
University of Illinois at Chicago - Bachelor in Arts, Political Science and Government
ACT Composite: 34
ACT English: 34
ACT Math: 34

Madeline: Uptown tutor
Certified Tutor in Uptown, IL
...enjoyed working with and teaching others: in high school, I spent three years as a 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...
Education & Certification
Washington University in St Louis - Bachelor of Science, Accounting and Finance
ACT Composite: 33
ACT English: 35
ACT Reading: 32
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