Marvin: Des Plaines English tutor
Certified English Tutor in Des Plaines, IL
…academic year from calumet college, St. Joseph. My undergraduate degree is in Economics from the University of Chicago, and I did a lot of statistics, 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...
Education & Certification
The University of Chicago - Bachelor in Arts, Economics
Ruth: Des Plaines English tutor
Certified English Tutor in Des Plaines, IL
…high school English teacher, currently working primarily with 10th grade students. I have previously worked at middle and elementary schools as well. I graduated from the University of Chicago in 2016 with a B.A. in English and Theatre. I then got my M.S.Ed from Northwestern. I have worked with children of all ages in various capacities, including teaching, and I find that the best way for students to learn is to have fun and engage...
Education & Certification
University of Chicago- Bachelor in Arts, English Lang./Lit. and Theatre and Performance Studies
Luke: Des Plaines English tutor
Certified English Tutor in Des Plaines, IL
…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 was reflected in high TOEFL scores). I've got a knack for identifying an essay's strengths and weaknesses, and for giving specific feedback to make written ideas come to life. In addition, I have a passion for helping students improve their performance in ACT Reading, Writing, and...
Education & Certification
Wheaton College (Illinois)- Bachelor in Arts, Philosophy
Minu: Des Plaines English tutor
Certified English Tutor in Des Plaines, 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 set your mind to it. I have a passion to teach and see others grow better as a student! I...
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Saint Louis University-Main Campus- Current Undergrad, Biology, General
Alex: Des Plaines English tutor
Certified English Tutor in Des Plaines, IL
…help us pass exams but to additionally give us enjoyment and perspective for life's ups and downs. I began teaching in earnest over a decade ago when I taught ESL in South Korea. During that time and since, I've been fortunate to tutor students of all ages and in a variety of subjects. I received a BA in International Relations and Economics from the University of Wisconsin-Madison, and more recently completed my MBA program at...
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, Real Estate
University of Southern California- Masters in Business Administration, Finance
Andrea: Des Plaines English tutor
Certified English Tutor in Des Plaines, 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...
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University of Chicago- Current Undergrad, Political Science/Biology
Hallie: Des Plaines English tutor
Certified English Tutor in Des Plaines, IL
…taught in college and often helped my friends with essay writing and studying. Since graduating, I’ve tutored my younger sister for many of her high school classes. I now tutor a wide range of subjects, including literature, history, writing, Spanish, and Algebra. I am particularly passionate about preparations for standardized testing, including the SATs and AP exams, and helping students through the college application process. My hope is that the support I provide to struggling...
Education & Certification
Skidmore College- Bachelors, theater
Jack: Des Plaines English tutor
Certified English Tutor in Des Plaines, 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.... I'm big on listening. It's my job to hear what a...
Education & Certification
Northwestern University- Bachelors, Economics/Theatre
Katie: Des Plaines English tutor
Certified English Tutor in Des Plaines, IL
…I am happy to help students prepare for these exams. I enjoy students of all ages and am excited to tutor a wide range of subjects, although my first loves are math and English (especially grammar). I truly believe my sincere energy and enthusiasm can help make students excited about learning. I welcome questions and value honesty while tutoring. My personal interests include international education, traveling, hiking, camping, and Notre Dame football.
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University of Notre Dame- Bachelor in Arts, American Studies, Gender Studies
University of Connecticut- Master of Arts, Higher Education and Student Affaris
Zach: Des Plaines English tutor
Certified English Tutor in Des Plaines, IL
…Acoustics. At Northern, I tutored various subjects for two years and grew to love the act of teaching and sharing knowledge. I especially enjoy working on test prep, mathematics and writing as these are, from my point of view, the essential skills towards navigating today's world. I also have extensive background in the higher levels of music theory, which I'm always happy to share. In tutoring, I am very insistent on simplifying and strategizing. There...
Education & Certification
Northern Illinois University- Unknown, Music Performance
Richard: Des Plaines English tutor
Certified English Tutor in Des Plaines, IL
…and have worked in a variety of settings, both academic and in industry, and can meet any of your tutoring needs. I am a very patient person with excellent communication and listening skills who will take the time to get to know each of my tutees. After identifying and recognizing a tutee’s own strengths and weaknesses, I can tailor a unique tutoring plan to help each student exceed his or her goals.
Education & Certification
Emory University- Bachelors, Biology and Spanish
Northwestern University- PHD, Biology and Public Health
Gabriel: Des Plaines English tutor
Certified English Tutor in Des Plaines, IL
…的文章建设和教本科生Biostatistics and the literature of Valdimir Nabokov, so I'm prepared to work with any age or skill level. When I'm 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...
Education & Certification
University of Chicago- Bachelor in Arts, Fundamentals & Computational Neuroscience
Ebin: Des Plaines English tutor
Certified English Tutor in Des Plaines, IL
…Varsity Tutors. I was curious but I had to wait until a point in my life where I could handle the commitment. Starting this new year, I will be working in Fermi National Laboratory in a Co-op position and this provides me the perfect opportunity to revitalize my tutoring career/hobby. I have always been adamant on self-improvement and this is an avenue where I enjoy working and constantly improving. I see tutoring as an opportunity...
Education & Certification
University of Illinois at Chicago- Current Undergrad, Chemical Engineering
Oliver : Des Plaines English tutor
Certified English Tutor in Des Plaines, IL
…as a volunteer tutor to local high school students, helping my tutees fine-tune essays, read critically, and digest core historical and political concepts. After identifying gaps in learning, I guide my students in a patient and individualized manner so that they can achieve their academic and intellectual goals, utilizing positive reinforcement to maintain and build self-esteem. I'm a native Spanish speaker who has lived in Colombia and Argentina and even published news stories in the...
Education & Certification
Northwestern University- Bachelor of Science, Journalism, International Relations
Prahith: Des Plaines English tutor
Certified English Tutor in Des Plaines, IL
我是一个课堂老师在过去的ten years tutoring/educating students with a variety of learning needs. I specialize in figuring out what specific learning strategies work for different students. I can help you go from good to great as I have consistently scored in the 99th percentile for several graduate school tests. ... It is more important that students learn how to solve problems rather than just memorizing facts or formulas. All...
Education & Certification
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities- Bachelors, Economics
Ali: Des Plaines English tutor
Certified English Tutor in Des Plaines, IL
…研究,但通常我也学习新东西!Effective learning stems from a true interest in the material and a desire to do well, and I have always been good at instilling my academic curiosity in others. Finding even one facet of a subject that really piques a student's interest can make them think of learning as an engaging, exciting endeavor instead of an onerous chore. Call me an idealist, but I think learning should...
Education & Certification
Northwestern University- Bachelor in Arts, Theatre with Premed
Benjamin: Des Plaines English tutor
Certified English Tutor in Des Plaines, IL
…of Louisville, I pursued a variety of different majors, in French, Philosophy, Math and Physics due to the diverse range of my passions, and finally settled on the Humanities because it allowed me to study all of them at once. I am most passionate about teaching anything within the Arts (e.g. Literature), French language and culture, and the purer side of Mathematics, where the abstractions of numbers give us the freedom to do with them...
Education & Certification
University of Louisville- Bachelor in Arts, Humanities
University of Chicago- Master of Arts, Humanities
Isabella: Des Plaines English tutor
Certified English Tutor in Des Plaines, IL
I am determined to teaching everyone in the way they learn best, not just one way.
Education & Certification
Wheaton College (Illinois)- Bachelor in Arts, Ancient Near Eastern and Biblical Languages
Brandon: Des Plaines English tutor
Certified English Tutor in Des Plaines, IL
…as a teacher I give you one corner, and it is for you to find the other three.-Confucius As a tutor it is my goal to not only teach my students the material they need to learn, but to better their core understanding of a subject and their methods of learning for the future. This way, they can continue to learn at an advanced level long after they no longer require the service of a...
Education & Certification
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign- Bachelor of Science, Mathematics
Janet: Des Plaines English tutor
Certified English Tutor in Des Plaines, IL
As an educator for 20 years in both the US and Canada, I enjoying working with students of all ages. With a background in Special Education and tutoring for test prep (GED, ACT, SAT), I have a heart for those who find it difficult to succeed in the classroom. It is my passion to encourage students and help them learn strategies to succeed in their education and in life. ... All students have the ability to...
Education & Certification
Moody Bible Institue - Bachelors, International Mnistries
Lamar University- Masters, School Counseling
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