Top Tutors serving Uptown

Sonja: Uptown tutor
Certified Tutor in Uptown, IL
Hello! I am a graduate of Princeton University. I received my Bachelors Degree in English. Since graduation, I have travelled extensively and have taught and coached for five years. I can tutor a wide range of subjects and am most happy when tutoring writing and yoga.
Education & Certification
Princeton University - Bachelor in Arts, English

Deborah: Uptown tutor
Certified Tutor in Uptown, IL
...Psychology and Neuroscience. These fields fascinate me because they provide insights into human behavior and the brain's intricate workings, which are crucial for understanding and improving learning processes. My favorite subjects to tutor are those that delve into these areas, as I find it immensely rewarding to see students grasp complex concepts and apply them...
Education & Certification
Grinnell College - Bachelor in Arts, Psychology

Love: Uptown tutor
Certified Tutor in Uptown, IL
...effort as it is very important for the teacher to look at things from the student's perspective. I absolutely love teaching Mathematics and I feel proud to share that most of my students have become Math's wizards even though they didn't like the subject earlier. My teaching pedagogy involves innovative hands-on exercises and discussions designed...
Education & Certification
DigiPen Institute of Technology - Unknown, Computer Science
Kelley School of Business - Master of Science, Information Systems
GRE Quantitative: 168

Nora: Uptown tutor
Certified Tutor in Uptown, IL
...families affected by domestic violence. I have also been a tutor for 826CHI, which is a creative writing after-school program for Chicago youths. During high school, I also volunteered for over a year with Roses4Austin, which is an artistic after school program in the Austin neighborhood. Finally, I also enjoy dance and have assistant taught...
Education & Certification
Grinnell College - Bachelor in Arts, Anthropology

Wasif: Uptown tutor
Certified Tutor in Uptown, IL
...AP Physics. My tutoring philosophy is centered on building strong conceptual foundations and using visual learning techniques to make abstract material more intuitive. I adapt each session to the student's unique learning style, fostering both confidence and independent problem-solving skills. Outside of tutoring, I'm involved in hands-on engineering projects and enjoy exploring aerospace systems, rocketry,...
Education & Certification
Cornell University - Bachelor of Science, Mechanical Engineering

Gloria: Uptown tutor
Certified Tutor in Uptown, IL
...applying to medical school. While I tutor a broad range of subjects, I am most passionate about psychology and biology. My previous work experiences have included working as a teacher assistant at a preschool, a residential mentor at a high school academic summer program, and volunteering teaching science lessons in elementary and middle school classrooms.
Education & Certification
Vanderbilt University - Bachelor in Arts, Neuroscience
University of Illinois at Chicago - Master of Science, Physiology
ACT Composite: 33
ACT English: 34
ACT Math: 35

Juliana: Uptown tutor
Certified Tutor in Uptown, IL
...University with a Master's in Secondary Education. I am licensed to teach grades 6-12, and I am currently working on an endorsement to become a Reading Specialist at Northeastern Illinois University. A typical beginning session with me will begin with getting to know the student, and assessing their general strengths and needs in the content...
Education & Certification
Indiana University-Bloomington - Bachelor in Arts, English
DePaul University - Master of Arts Teaching, Language Arts Teacher Education

Caroline: Uptown tutor
Certified Tutor in Uptown, 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,...
Education & Certification
Villanova University - Bachelors, History; Classics
University of Wisconsin-Madison - PHD, Art History

Nathan: Uptown tutor
Certified Tutor in Uptown, IL
...their friends, hangs out or any of the other billions of activities, they are expressing themselves-and that is art. When I teach-I ask questions because I be people are capable of discovering the answers. No two people learn the same way. Some people need to see it, some need to hear it, some need to...
Education & Certification
Iowa Wesleyan College - Bachelors, Human Services
University of Iowa - Masters, Social Work

Michael : Uptown tutor
Certified Tutor in Uptown, IL
...was an undergraduate, focusing on english, ESL, reading comprehension, writing skills, organizational skills, time management skills, and research skills. Also, while I was completing my Masters degree, I taught sections of written and oral communications courses, which allowed me to provide the knowledge necessary for students to improve on their public speaking skills, presentation skills,...
Education & Certification
University of Wisconsin-Whitewater - Bachelor in Arts, History
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign - Masters in Education, Education Policy Analysis

Spencer: Uptown tutor
Certified Tutor in Uptown, IL
...prefer to actively engage them with problems. I believe that the best way to learn is to do, and I love to use this philosophy in my tutoring. However, I am willing to adapt to whatever style my students prefer -- if my students learn best from lectures, then lectures will be what we do....
Education & Certification
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign - Bachelor of Science, Environmental Engineering
ACT Composite: 36
ACT English: 36
ACT Math: 36

Alexander: Uptown tutor
Certified Tutor in Uptown, IL
I am a global communications professional with a great passion for the Spanish language. I am excited to help you on your journey in learning how to effectively communicate in the language of my heritage.
Education & Certification
University of Connecticut - Bachelor in Arts, Spanish
University of Bridgeport - Master of Arts, Digital Communications and Multimedia

Patricia A.: Uptown tutor
Certified Tutor in Uptown, IL
...spark students' interests, and promote enjoyment of ongoing learning. Effectively and appropriately differentiating instruction to meet all student's learning styles, taking different backgrounds, cultures, and abilities into consideration. My goal is to help students grow academically and socially in a supportive and encouraging environment, creating for them a positive learning experience!
Education & Certification
Northeastern Illinois University - Bachelor in Arts, Special Education

Emily: Uptown tutor
Certified Tutor in Uptown, IL
...philosophy is to understand the student above all else and craft lesson plans around their timeline and needs. I definitely enjoy teaching those that are excited to learn, so I try to make things engaging! Outside of academia, I am passionate about career coaching and the consulting industry as mentioned above, as I will be...
Education & Certification
University of Michigan - Ann Arbor - Bachelor's, Business Administration

John: Uptown tutor
Certified Tutor in Uptown, IL
...fresh perspective along with a deep understanding of the SIE and Series 7 exams. Having recently earned my own licenses, I developed a proven strategy that helped me succeed, and I am now offering tutoring services to help others do the same. With a tailored approach that simplifies complex concepts and focuses on key areas...
Education & Certification
Northeastern Illinois University - Bachelor of Science, Marketing

Kurt: Uptown tutor
Certified Tutor in Uptown, IL
...accessible and applicable without the need for hours spent on rote memorization. This method has 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...
Education & Certification
Rochester Institute of Technology - Bachelor of Science, Physician Assistant
SAT Math: 750
SAT Verbal: 740

April: Uptown tutor
Certified Tutor in Uptown, IL
...and worked as a substitute teacher and then paraprofessional as a support for children with IEPs and ELL students. Over the past 7 years, I have lived and worked in Ecuador doing everything from 1:1 tutoring to homeschool coach for virtual school, private English teacher to English teacher at a local state university. I have...
Education & Certification

Christine: Uptown tutor
Certified Tutor in Uptown, IL
...dream was to enrich the lives of students with my own knowledge and inspire them 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...
Education & Certification
Valparaiso University - Bachelors, Spanish & Secondary Education

Braden: Uptown tutor
Certified Tutor in Uptown, IL
...help no matter what part of the process they're in. I can help with ideation, setting up structure and organization, but I also have a copy-editing background and can help you with micro-level improvements to your writing. I have a particular eye for syntax, word choice, etc. As a tutor, I value patience and unraveling...
Education & Certification
University of Chicago - Bachelor's, Media Arts and Design

Uddish: Uptown tutor
Certified Tutor in Uptown, IL
...about success. I am an aspiring physician and love being able to help others. I hope through tutoring, I will be able to continue to help others in a setting outside the medical field! I graduated from Saint Louis University in May 2018 with a Bachelor of Science in Neuroscience and two minors in Biology...
Education & Certification
Saint Louis University-Main Campus - Bachelor of Science, Neuroscience
ACT Math: 34
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