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Max: Northlake tutor
Certified Tutor in Northlake, IL
...tips on how to increase scores in each subject. In my free time, I like to play sports like football and basketball. I also like to read novels and poems. My favorites are by Kurt Vonnegut and Jack Kerouac. I am a strong believer in education being the seeds of opportunity and hope to share...
Education & Certification
University of Pennsylvania - Current Undergrad, Physics with Concentration in Chemical Principles
ACT Composite: 35
ACT English: 35
ACT Math: 35

Alex: Northlake tutor
Certified Tutor in Northlake, IL
...results in admittances and scholarships. On the weekend you might find me running with my dog, playing board games with my daughters, snowboarding, or just hanging out with a book. I love learning new languages and am working on a comedy script. I hope I can help you reach new heights in learning!... Early on in my life, I observed that an instructor who teaches (to) students makes little impact, as these lessons are simply foreign...
Education & Certification
University of Wisconsin-Madison - Bachelor in Arts, Economics
University of Wisconsin-Madison - Bachelor in Arts, International Relations
University of Southern California - Masters in Business Administration, Finance
University of Southern California - Masters in Business Administration, Real Estate
ACT English: 31
ACT Math: 35
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1400

Jack: Northlake tutor
Certified Tutor in Northlake, IL
I'm a recent grad from Northwestern (B.A. in Theatre and Economics) who loves teaching and learning. I love helping other people achieve their goals and helping students find ways to be their best selves. Excited to meet and work with Chicagoland's students!... First sessions always start with discussion of a subject's foundations. If we nail these, the rest of the learning becomes ten times easier.
Education & Certification
Northwestern University - Bachelors, Economics/Theatre
ACT Composite: 35
ACT English: 35
ACT Math: 35

Rushi: Northlake tutor
Certified Tutor in Northlake, IL
I am a student at Northwestern University in Evanston, and teaching has always been a passion of mine. From my younger brother to my years of informal tutoring experience, I have developed the skills necessary to help others become successful. I enjoy the genuine process of developing a relationship with someone and cultivating that relationship,...
Education & Certification
Northwestern University - Current Undergrad, Industrial Engineering
ACT Composite: 34
ACT English: 36
ACT Math: 36

Adam: Northlake tutor
Certified Tutor in Northlake, IL
...it meant to be a doctor. The more involved that I have become in the medical field, the stronger my desire to be a doctor becomes. As a Nursing Assistant in a Mohs surgery and dermatology practice, I bring patients into a room to gather information to present to the doctor. I have found it...
Education & Certification
University of Nebraska at Lincoln - Bachelors, Biochemistry
Medical college - PHD, Medicine

Ellen: Northlake tutor
Certified Tutor in Northlake, IL
...students achieve that level of understanding as well. I prefer to guide students through their problems to help them learn the skills needed for their classes in the future, though I am certainly happy to explain things outright when necessary. Outside of academics I have passion for open water swimming, a penchant for knitting, and...
Education & Certification
Oberlin College - Bachelors, Biology, Chemistry Minor
ACT Composite: 33
ACT English: 33
ACT Math: 34

Katarina: Northlake tutor
Certified Tutor in Northlake, IL
...agreements. Currently, I am am serving with the National Health Corps of Chicago as a Health Educator in a family planning clinic in West Chicago. Finally, I am pursuing a career in medicine and have been accepted to medical school earlier this year. I look forward to being a tutor because I believe in that...
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University of Michigan-Ann Arbor - Bachelors, Evolutionary Anthropology
ACT Composite: 31

Chuck: Northlake tutor
Certified Tutor in Northlake, IL
I tutor the LSAT because I know it's a hard test and I know what it's like to struggle with it. However I also understand the process necessary to produce better scores, and nothing is more satisfying to me than helping someone achieve what seemed impossible a few months ago.... Your score is a product of so many factors--your understanding of the material, your speed, even how accurately you bubble answers--but in the end it all...
Education & Certification
The University of Texas at Austin - Bachelors, Finance
LSAT: 174

Yesha: Northlake tutor
Certified Tutor in Northlake, IL
...that with all students. Education is empowering, and every student deserves to feel intelligent. Outside of tutoring and college, I love to read. I'm a big fan of fantasy novels and Harry Potter, but I also like classics such as Dickens' books. I play French Horn and flute, and this summer I am teaching myself...
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University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign - Current Undergrad, Integrative Biology Honors/ Psychology
ACT Composite: 34
ACT English: 35
ACT Math: 34

Levente: Northlake tutor
Certified Tutor in Northlake, IL
...few roles in academia. I was a class assistant for Differential Equations for 3 semesters, where I organized and led study sessions, graded assignments, etc. At different points in my college career, I also worked as a mentor for Calculus 1-3 and a project manager for a higher level engineering course. Currently, I work as...
Education & Certification
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign - Bachelor of Science, Industrial Engineering
GRE Quantitative: 170

David: Northlake tutor
Certified Tutor in Northlake, IL
...so that we can all learn and achieve success. One-on-one tutoring is an effective technique, particularly for explaining and modeling math, and I enjoy seeing students attitudes toward school brighten when they see immediate progress in their work. As a writing tutor, I like to focus on helping students find their authentic voice. Essays succeed...
Education & Certification
Drake University - Bachelor of Science, Education, History
State Certified Teacher
ACT Composite: 32
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1400
SAT Math: 700

Meriam: Northlake tutor
Certified Tutor in Northlake, IL
...a post-bac program at the University of Toronto in intensive Spanish and Arabic, before continuing on to medical school. I have also been tutoring numerous subjects for over 10 years, including Math, French, and Biology. I truly believe that it is with individual attention helps maximize one's full potential. Tutoring has shown me that everyone...
Education & Certification
Loyola University-Chicago - Bachelors, Biology and French
ACT Composite: 33
ACT English: 33
ACT Math: 35

Andrea: Northlake tutor
Certified Tutor in Northlake, 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

Brandon: Northlake tutor
Certified Tutor in Northlake, 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

Lee: Northlake tutor
Certified Tutor in Northlake, IL
...centered around Math, Chemistry, Biology and Physics, so I can work with a student on more than one class at a time. I also have a lot of experience with test prep and love working with students who need help with standardized tests. I'm a laid back individual, but I like to push my students....
Education & Certification
Northwestern University - Bachelor of Science, Biomedical Engineering
Northwestern University - Master of Science, Biomedical Engineering

Marvin: Northlake tutor
Certified Tutor in Northlake, IL
...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 believe education should be fun, loving, inviting,...
Education & Certification
The University of Chicago - Bachelor in Arts, Economics
SAT Verbal: 740
SAT Writing: 710

Isabel: Northlake tutor
Certified Tutor in Northlake, IL
...our surroundings. My favorite subjects to tutor are algebra and geometry because it is so easy to make use of them in everyday life. When I tutor, I like to have my student identify what is confusing, work through the problem with my student, and then have them attempt a similar problem completely on their...
Education & Certification
Harvard College - Bachelors, History of Art and Architecture
ACT English: 35
ACT Math: 34
ACT Reading: 34

Zhaleh: Northlake tutor
Certified Tutor in Northlake, IL
...or with a small group. Teaching others is a great way to expand understanding of how other students think and develop ideas, and it allows myself to see new ways to look at problems. While I'm not studying (or helping my friends study), I love to play music (piano, flute, guitar), take a walk through...
Education & Certification
Carnegie Mellon University - Bachelor of Science, Mechanical Engineering
ACT Composite: 34
ACT English: 34
ACT Math: 34

Karishma: Northlake tutor
Certified Tutor in Northlake, IL
...them develop study strategies such as using flashcards or translating a sentence they had spoken aloud that day in their heads for extra language practice. I am very excited to be able to tutor again and to work with students. There is nothing more rewarding than seeing a previously struggling student excel and to have...
Education & Certification
Northwestern University - Bachelor in Arts, English/Psychology
ACT Composite: 34
ACT English: 35
ACT Math: 34

Ruthie: Northlake tutor
Certified Tutor in Northlake, IL
...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 Do Nows to create urgency, charts tracking individual and class success, or simply through getting extra help during office hours. In my spare time, I am a runner, a...
Education & Certification
University of Pennsylvania - Bachelors, Biological Basis of Behavior
ACT Composite: 33
ACT English: 36
ACT Math: 34
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Northlake, Illinois, is located in Cook County. The city has a population of approximately 13,000 and is located just 20 miles from Chicago. The city's nickname is, "The City of Friendly People." The name "Northlake" is somewhat deceiving, as it is not home to a lake; the city got its name from the merging of Lake Street and North Avenue at the entrance of town.
Located just seven miles away in Forest Park, Proviso Math and Science Academy High School is nationally recognized. The High School is located in the Proviso Township School District 209, which serves Northlake. You may enjoy working with Northlake tutors, who are happy to provide you with online tutoring and test prep assistance. A mere 20 miles away, Chicago is full of top colleges and universities, including DePaul University, the University of Chicago, North Park University, and Loyola University. These top schools might be ones you could attend if you reach out to private tutors in Northlake, IL, for tutoring either in-home or online, to receive subject instruction or test prep. Whether you are going to a prestigious elite university or a community college, private online or in-home tutoring and instruction from a Northlake tutor is a good idea to help you with your test prep and courses.
Northlake is home to seven parks, including a dog park and a workout park. The unique Centerpoint Preserve is 32 acres and located at the center of the city. The park features a bike path and workout equipment, allowing residents a free outdoor gym. The Sandy Vasquez Center - Millennium Park offers residents a place to gather for special events. The center can be rented for weddings, parties, and reunions and features a full kitchen, drink machine, tables, and chairs. Just outside is Millennium Park with a beautiful fountain and playground to keep the kids entertained.
Located just 20 miles away is Chicago, teeming with fun-filled and educational opportunities. The Field Museum is one of these places. The museum offers daily tours and features ever-changing exhibits and learning resources. Learning resources offer guides for children to use while they tour the museum, to be sure they get the most out of their visit. The museum also offers field trip programs and virtual tours for classes.
Is your goal to attend one of the many prestigious colleges or universities in nearby Chicago? Northlake, IL, tutoring might bring you closer to your goals, no matter which of the prestigious colleges and universities you wish to attend.
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