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Alex: Burr Ridge tutor
Certified Tutor in Burr Ridge, IL
...we are faced with obstacles in learning we don't believe we can overcome. As a tutor, it's my duty to aim higher with my students in grasping that new idea or internalizing the keystone concept. I take a holistic approach to learning, since our education should be structured not only to help us pass exams...
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

Katarina: Burr Ridge tutor
Certified Tutor in Burr Ridge, IL
...am a recent graduate of the University of Michigan - Ann Arbor. I majored in Evolutionary Anthropology and minored in Cultural Anthropology. I was awarded High Honors for my senior thesis, which was focused on how perceptions and understandings of land, power, and identity have changed within Labrador Inuit communities since the advent of the...
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University of Michigan-Ann Arbor - Bachelors, Evolutionary Anthropology
ACT Composite: 31

Samantha: Burr Ridge tutor
Certified Tutor in Burr Ridge, IL
...am currently a senior at Northwestern University and I will be receiving a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science and Legal Studies this spring. In the fall, I will begin attending law school at Northwestern Law. For many years, I tutored a wide range of students in Spanish, English literature, and writing. I have also...
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Northwestern University - Current Undergrad, Political Science & Legal Studies
ACT Composite: 32
ACT English: 35
ACT Reading: 34

Jack: Burr Ridge tutor
Certified Tutor in Burr Ridge, 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

Molly: Burr Ridge tutor
Certified Tutor in Burr Ridge, IL
...am an Illinois certified Teacher in grades K-9. I attended Northwestern University and received a Master's of Science in Education. I have ample classroom experience and expertise in elementary Math and Reading intervention. I have several tools and resources from various curricula to work with and would love to help your students in any elementary...
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Columbia University in the City of New York - Bachelor in Arts, History
Northwestern University - Masters, Elementary Education
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1480
SAT Math: 700
SAT Verbal: 780

Ben: Burr Ridge tutor
Certified Tutor in Burr Ridge, IL
...am a graduate of Oberlin College where I studied Jazz Bass Performance and Economics. I am also a member of the Phi Beta Kappa Academic Honors Society. Throughout my time in school I was a teaching assistant and grader for many economics classes where I tutored students in groups and one on one in both mathematic...
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Oberlin College - Bachelor in Arts, Economics
ACT English: 33
ACT Math: 36

Steve: Burr Ridge tutor
Certified Tutor in Burr Ridge, IL
...year, I graduated from the University of Notre Dame with a bachelor???s degree in Chemical Engineering and a concentration in Biomolecular Engineering. I held a wide range of tutoring positions during my undergraduate experience including: an English Literacy tutor for grammar school students, an SAT Math instructor, and a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math)...
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University of Notre Dame - Bachelors, Chemical and Biomolecular

Luke: Burr Ridge tutor
Certified Tutor in Burr Ridge, IL
...graduated from Wheaton College with a Bachelor of Arts in Philosophy as well as a minor in Bible/Theology. Since graduation, I have been teaching English overseas in South Korea and the nation of Georgia. In those roles, I was especially proud of the improvements my students made towards clear self-expression in speaking and writing (which...
Education & Certification
Wheaton College (Illinois) - Bachelor in Arts, Philosophy
ACT Composite: 34
ACT English: 33
ACT Math: 36

Ellen: Burr Ridge tutor
Certified Tutor in Burr Ridge, IL
...am a 2015 graduate of Oberlin College, where I majored in biology and minored in chemistry. Having gone to small schools my whole life, I believe in the power of small group/individual interactions for learning. While memorization is important for certain things, I always appreciated understanding the "why" and "how" in school and I try...
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Oberlin College - Bachelors, Biology, Chemistry Minor
ACT Composite: 33
ACT English: 33
ACT Math: 34

Yesha: Burr Ridge tutor
Certified Tutor in Burr Ridge, IL
...am currently an undergraduate student at University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. I am a double major in integrative biology and behavioral neuroscience, and I am hoping to become a neurologist. I have four years of tutoring experience in varying subjects such as literature, math, science, and ACT prep. I have tutored kids of all ages...
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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

Chuck: Burr Ridge tutor
Certified Tutor in Burr Ridge, 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

Mark: Burr Ridge tutor
Certified Tutor in Burr Ridge, IL
...currently an undergraduate bioengineering student at UIC minoring in economics and set to begin graduate work next fall. Before transferring to UIC I attended Augustana College and pursued degrees in physics and environmental studies. I hold excellent interpersonal and math skills and am good at explaining as well as doing math problems which in my...
Education & Certification
University of Illinois at Chicago - Current Undergrad, Bioengineering
University of Illinois at Chicago - Current Grad Student, Bioengineering
ACT Composite: 34
ACT English: 33
ACT Math: 36

Jenna: Burr Ridge tutor
Certified Tutor in Burr Ridge, IL
...I am a former teacher (five years!) and have currently taken a break to go back to school to further my own education. I am a graduate student at the Harvard Graduate School of Education learning the fundamentals of school leadership. While I am so excited to be a student again, I already miss teaching!...
Education & Certification
University of Wisconsin Madison - Bachelors, History
harvard graduate school of education - Current Grad Student, school leadership

Ruthie: Burr Ridge tutor
Certified Tutor in Burr Ridge, IL
...experience as a teacher has set me up well to be an excellent tutor. Over the course of the last three years, I have taught all grades of high school, students of varying ability levels, and myriad courses. When I taught at Fairmont Heights High School, I taught honors students and also coached seniors who...
Education & Certification
University of Pennsylvania - Bachelors, Biological Basis of Behavior
ACT Composite: 33
ACT English: 36
ACT Math: 34

Ellie: Burr Ridge tutor
Certified Tutor in Burr Ridge, IL
...am a 4th year student at The University of Chicago majoring in Economics. I recently completed all of my coursework and am now filling my time with the activities I most enjoy. One of these activities is teaching. At the beginning of this academic year, I joined an organization on campus that teaches juniors and...
Education & Certification
University of Chicago - Bachelor in Arts, Economics
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1520
SAT Math: 740
SAT Verbal: 700

Ariela: Burr Ridge tutor
Certified Tutor in Burr Ridge, IL
...of my strengths, and one of the reasons that I am good at test taking, is my ability to organize information. It's a skill I use both in my academic life, as well as professionally; as a stage manager, it is often my job to take in complicated and conflicting pieces of information (the blocking,...
Education & Certification
University of Chicago - Current Undergrad, Theater & Performance Studies
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1590
SAT Math: 800
SAT Verbal: 800

Andrea: Burr Ridge tutor
Certified Tutor in Burr Ridge, 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

James: Burr Ridge tutor
Certified Tutor in Burr Ridge, IL
...a math and science tutor with years of experience and a passion for helping young students realize their potential and achieve their goals. I received my bachelor's degree in Architectural Engineering from the Illinois Institute of Technology. I am currently studying to become an actuary, having passed the first two exams. I am working toward...
Education & Certification
Illinois Institute of Technology - Bachelors, Architectural Engineering
ACT English: 31
ACT Math: 32
ACT Reading: 34

Rushi: Burr Ridge tutor
Certified Tutor in Burr Ridge, IL
...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, whether...
Education & Certification
Northwestern University - Current Undergrad, Industrial Engineering
ACT Composite: 34
ACT English: 36
ACT Math: 36

Michael: Burr Ridge tutor
Certified Tutor in Burr Ridge, IL
...and welcome to my profile! My name is Michael, and I am studying a Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science at Northwestern University. I am an avid programmer, and very skilled at learning new languages quickly. I know C++, C#, Java, Swift, Javascript, MATLAB, HTML, CSS. I can also use Windows, Mac, and Linux operating systems....
Education & Certification
Northwestern University - Current Undergrad, Computer Science
ACT Composite: 33
ACT English: 33
ACT Math: 34
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Burr Ridge is a suburb of Chicago, and is only 16 miles south-west of the city. It is one of the wealthiest towns in Illinois, and is the birthplace of Ernest Hemingway.
Although there are no high schools in Burr Ridge, there are great educational opportunities in the nearby towns of Darien and La Grange. Lyons Township High School is located in the town of La Grange, and the school's campus is only six minutes away. It is the only school in the Lyons Township High School 204 District. Hinsdale South High School is another great place for your student to attend. It is located in Darien, and campus is only ten minutes away from Burr Ridge. If you are looking to further your education, you may be interested in attending the University of Chicago. This university is ranked fourth best in the nation. In-home or online private tutoring in Burr Ridge, IL, for both subject instruction and test prep might help you get into the best schools. If you are falling behind, online tutoring in Burr Ridge is one way to potentially get caught up in your classes or test prep.
Burr Ridge is right out of Chicago, which means that endless fun activities exist for the whole family. The Museum of Science and Industry is a great place to visit for people of all ages. Most exhibits are interactive, and all are educational. The museum has every subcategory of science imaginable, including airplanes, submarines, weather, and robotics. The museum is an excellent way to get your family interested in different fields of science. Chicago is also terrific for sight-seeing. There are many famous places to visit, including Cloud Gate, commonly known as "The Bean." you can also visit Lincoln Park Zoo, where you can see many animals, like lions, giraffes, otters, chimps, and camels. Shedd's Aquarium is a nice place to see different aquatic life. There are an abundance of exotic marine and freshwater animals to learn about. The aquarium has lung fish, stingray, octopus, seahorses, and whales. You will be able to observe these creatures and how they interact with each other. To get a bite to eat after a long day exploring, you can head to Giordano's Pizza for authentic, deep dish, Chicago-style pizza.
Private tutors in Burr Ridge can provide you online or in-home tutoring instruction to assist with your challenging course or test prep. Burr Ridge, IL, tutors might help students gain admittance into the school of their dreams.
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