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Katherine: Skokie English tutor
Certified English Tutor in Skokie, il
...skills for students. I briefly taught middle school French at a private college prep school for one semester while the teacher was on maternity leave. I often substituted for the high school French teachers at the same school. I also taught French classes during summer. I have traveled to France twice: once to Paris and once throughout Southern France. My accent is classic Parisian, which I was complemented on a lot. I am very flexible...
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University of Wisconsin-Madison- Bachelors, English & French
Arizona State University- Masters, Creative Writing
Jessica: Skokie English tutor
Certified English Tutor in Skokie, il
My background is in teaching composition, creative writing and analytical writing to college students. I have a PhD in Comparative Literature and I've published essays, stories, and plays. I taught at the University of Notre Dame for nine years. I am happy to be tutoring now because it gives me the opportunity to have an impact on students' lives from an early age. ... Every student is different. Their attention is different, their enthusiasms are different,...
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巴纳德学院- Bachelors, French, Women's Studies
New York University- PHD, Comparative Literature
Cynthia: Skokie English tutor
Certified English Tutor in Skokie, il
...working with students from 1st grade through 8th grade. My strength is in reading and writing, but I have experience with all of the elementary and middle school subjects. I work with students in small groups, as well as one on one, and believe that all students need to feel their learning is relevant in order to help them comprehend the content. I believe students should feel comfortable voicing their concerns, and discussing their frustrations...
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University of Illinois at Chicago- Bachelor in Arts, English
Northeastern Illinois University- Master of Arts Teaching, Bilingual/Bi-cultural education
Todd: Skokie English tutor
Certified English Tutor in Skokie, il
...use a variety of books, including The Complete Guide to ACT Reading and the Ultimate Guide to the Math ACT. Outside of tutoring, I am the director of counseling services at an agency that serves the homeless, where I spend most of my time training and teaching staff and clients. I believe service to others is one of the highest callings, and want to pay my success forward. For fun, I like to read, play...
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University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign- Bachelor of Science, Biology, General
University of Chicago- Master of Social Work, Social Work
ACT Composite: 33
ACT English: 31
ACT Math: 33
Amanda: Skokie English tutor
Certified English Tutor in Skokie, il
...classroom. I have taught for 3 years! I tutor K-8 students in Reading and Math. I also sing and can teach the basics of music. My tutoring style is simple: to enable your student to independently find a solution to their problem(s). Upon engaging with your student a few times, I will have troubleshot their academic weaknesses. As we continue, with every issue they have, I will be able to help them because I know...
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Saint Xavier University- Bachelor of Science, Elementary Education
Governors State University- Master of Arts, Media Communication
Ben: Skokie English tutor
Certified English Tutor in Skokie, il
...for individual students. I view my job as helping you achieve your goals in a way that's informed by how you grapple with facts, concepts and tests. I am a 2009 graduate of the University of Chicago in Statistics and Political Science. I have been a tutor for test prep (including ACT, SAT, LSAT and AP testing), academic and creative writing, and general academic assistance for three years. When I am not tutoring, I am...
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University of Chicago- Bachelors, Political Science and Government
Ethan: Skokie English tutor
Certified English Tutor in Skokie, il
...Horace Mann学校在纽约。我喜欢茶ching and working with students because I feel that there is nothing more rewarding than being able to provide the extra push that students might need to be successful. I am passionate about helping students learn and making sure they are having fun doing so. I'm also happy to talk about anything a student might want to talk about, academically, extracurricularly, or otherwise.... In a typical first...
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University of Chicago- Current Undergrad, Public Policy/Economics
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1550
SAT Math: 760
SAT Verbal: 730
Theresa: Skokie English tutor
Certified English Tutor in Skokie, il
...about the chance to make that same impact on kids beyond my classroom. As a specialized educator, I excel in direct one-on-one instruction and I'm confident I can provide the extra focused support your child needs. I am able to tutor K-6 of any age in writing, reading, math, test prep, study skills, or organizational skills. Outside of academia one of my absolute favorite things to do is read. I love all kinds of book...
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Marquette University- Bachelor in Arts, Public Relations
Alverno College- Master of Science, Special Education
Kim: Skokie English tutor
Certified English Tutor in Skokie, il
...also spent the past 7 summers tutoring students in grades K-7. I have a B.A. degree in Elementary Education from Millikin University with a middle school endorsement in Math. I have a Master's degree from Concordia University in Curriculum and Instruction and have completed classes toward a certification in special education. My passion is Mathematics. I believe instilling confidence in my students is the key to their success and I believe all students are capable...
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Millikin University- Bachelor in Arts, Elementary Education
Concordia University-Ann Arbor- Master of Arts, Curriculum and Instruction
State Certified Teacher
Melissa: Skokie English tutor
Certified English Tutor in Skokie, il
...Prep. During my graduate program I also tutored at Jones, and at Whitney M. Young Magnet School. I enjoy tutoring because I like helping students make sense of difficult topics. I also enjoy meeting new students, and forming a strong rapport. In order to create a successful tutoring session I believe the session must be student centered. During my student teaching experience at Whitney M. Young Magnet School I learned the importance of establishing rapport...
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University of Illinois at Chicago- Bachelor in Arts, Political Science and Government
Roosevelt University- Master of Arts, Secondary Education-Social Science
State Certified Teacher
Aaron: Skokie English tutor
Certified English Tutor in Skokie, il
...know them and gain an understanding of their learning strengths and challenges. One of my strengths as a language tutor definitely comes from the countless hours that I have invested in studying languages- predominantly Mandarin Chinese, but also German and Spanish. The process of successful language acquisition is something that is never far from my mind as I continue to hone my own language skills and plan lessons to best facilitate my students' continued success....
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North Park University- Bachelor in Arts, English Literature/ Philosophy
Valparaiso University- Master of Arts, Chinese Studies
Shelby: Skokie English tutor
Certified English Tutor in Skokie, il
I enjoy working one on one with students to increase their understanding, learning and confidence. I like to use different methods of teaching, depending on the individual and their strengths. I am an advocate for determination, organization, and hard work in approaching learning and achieving success in school. ... In a first session, I talk with students about what they are struggling with most and any concerns they may have initially.... I work with students to...
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Tufts University- Bachelor in Arts, Political Science and Government
Carnegie Mellon University- Master of Science, Public Policy and Management
ACT English: 34
ACT Math: 32
ACT Reading: 34
Madeline: Skokie English tutor
Certified English Tutor in Skokie, il
...studied Finance and Accounting. While I now work as a Financial Analyst, my academic interests go beyond my fields of study; I also enjoy Writing, History, and French (among other subjects). I have always 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...
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Washington University in St Louis- Bachelor of Science, Accounting and Finance
ACT Composite: 33
ACT English: 35
ACT Reading: 32
Danielle: Skokie English tutor
Certified English Tutor in Skokie, il
...English. While working on my master's, I taught English 101 at the university I was attending. Prior to this, I received teacher training from the same university. My favorite aspect of teaching was the one-on-one interactions I would have with my students when they came for conferences or office hours. I believe that an important part of teaching is taking a personal interest in the students and helping them become self-motivated in their education.
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Columbia College Chicago - Bachelors, Cultural Studies
Central Michigan Univeristy - Masters, English Language and Literature
ACT Composite: 31
GRE考试Quantitative: 156
GRE考试Verbal: 163
Morgan: Skokie English tutor
Certified English Tutor in Skokie, il
...has a different learning personality. I get to know my students and discover the reasons they struggle. Although many of my clients do not share my passion for science and biology, I make the lessons as interesting as possible. I try to improve my clients' overall development as students, so they can be successful throughout their entire future academic careers. When I am not in school or tutoring, I love relaxing with my family, friends,...
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University of Illinois @ Urbana-Champaign - Bachelor of Science, Molecular and Cellular Biology
ACT Composite: 33
ACT English: 31
ACT Math: 35
Brendan: Skokie English tutor
Certified English Tutor in Skokie, il
我happy to help with any math, reading, or writing concerns you may have. I've worked with many different students with many different backgrounds and ability levels, and even if your situation is unusual there's a good chance I've dealt with something like it before.
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Beloit College- Bachelors, Philosophy
Dominican University- Masters, Special Education
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1450
Christine: Skokie English tutor
Certified English Tutor in Skokie, il
...I think creativity is the key to learning, so I promise to work with you to find the methods of learning that are going to help you the most. My mom was an English teacher and librarian, so I've got a great eye for editing grammar. I'm also a creative artist, so I can also help you with essays and research papers. I have been a public speaking coach for years, so I'm also a...
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Ball State University- Bachelors, Theatre
University of California-San Diego- Masters, Acting
Victoria: Skokie English tutor
Certified English Tutor in Skokie, il
...会见和th作业困难ey will experience when they try to learn a foreign language. Therefore, I am always ready to help students with great patience. I have tried various ways to explain problems to my students, so I am quite familiar with what students may be confused with. I love tutoring. It is always amazing to help students grow up. Every time I see students make great progress after they make...
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College of DuPage- Current Undergrad Student, Finance
Illinois Institute of Technology- Current Undergrad Student, Computer Science
Brian: Skokie English tutor
Certified English Tutor in Skokie, il
...我辅导和指导高危青少年的地方。我currently working on a B.S. in Computer Science from the University of the People, a global online education development initiative. I enjoy tutoring across the spectrum of subjects, though I get most excited about Literature, Writing, and developing an individual's capacity to learn. I seek to personalize each student's educational experience, as I believe that learning happens best when a student is engaged and takes ownership of...
Adham: Skokie English tutor
Certified English Tutor in Skokie, il
...also a certified MCAT/ACT instructor. Additionally, I've spent over one year as a tutor at the tutoring center at Loyola University Chicago. I enjoy tutoring one-on-one much more than group instructing. I find that my teaching style varies from student to student, however, I often employ the Socratic method, and I am still a believer in old school liberal arts methodologies, namely using your reasoning and wit to derive answers to almost all questions.
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Loyola University-Chicago- Bachelor of Science, Biology, General
State Certified Teacher
ACT Composite: 32
ACT English: 31
ACT Math: 32
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