Jack: Northlake Reading tutor
Certified Reading 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
Molly: Northlake Reading tutor
Certified Reading Tutor in Northlake, IL
...instructional gaps and then fill in gaps to bolster a strong subject area foundation. 3. Impart test-taking skills and strategies necessary for school success. I teach with the tenets of the Common Core State Standards in mind. As such, I do not aim to teach "tricks" for getting the right answer. Rather, I aim to...
Education & Certification
Columbia University in the City of New York- Bachelor in Arts, History
Northwestern University- Masters, Elementary Education
Rebecca: Northlake Reading tutor
Certified Reading Tutor in Northlake, IL
...be able to perform academically at their highest possible level. I also think it is important that learning is not just for one assignment or one test, but rather that it sticks with you to build a solid foundation of knowledge and confidence that you can carry forward. My favorite subjects to tutor include English,...
Education & Certification
Northwestern University- Bachelors, Psychology
University of Chicago SSA - Masters, Social Work
Rebecca: Northlake Reading tutor
Certified Reading Tutor in Northlake, IL
...teaching and literature, I have that keeps me busy. I'm a runner and a swimmer, also like biking and hiking and some recreational sports. I like to dance (swing/blues/ballroom/ballet), sing, and play the piano. I have a five-year-old son, and lots of friends and siblings to keep up with. I enjoy cooking, coffee, tea, healthy...
Education & Certification
Greenville College- Bachelors, Philosophy, English, & History
Stony Brook University- Masters, Philosophy
Alyssa: Northlake Reading tutor
Certified Reading Tutor in Northlake, IL
...have previously tutored a broad range of subjects and age groups, and I have especially enjoyed working with students to develop their writing skills. I tutor ACT Test prep and English with a focus on critical reading and writing skills. I am passionate about learning and I try to impart a love of learning to...
Education & Certification
University of Notre Dame- Bachelor in Arts, English, Psychology
David: Northlake Reading tutor
Certified Reading Tutor in Northlake, IL
...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 when students strip away the extraneous material and present themselves and their ideas honestly, and I think with a little coaching...
Education & Certification
Drake University- Bachelor of Science, Education, History
State Certified Teacher
Smith: Northlake Reading tutor
Certified Reading Tutor in Northlake, IL
...the premise that knowing how to think is much more useful than knowing what to think. My sessions are characterized by frequent questions and discussion of basic concepts, making sure that each student understands not just the "what" but the "why" of each topic so that each new concept builds on the last. I strives...
Education & Certification
Illinois Wesleyan University- Bachelors, Theatre Arts
Jamila: Northlake Reading tutor
Certified Reading Tutor in Northlake, IL
...as well as the confidence level and understand to tackle the most difficult of questions with ease. My favorite subject to tutor is writing. I find that a large portion of students struggle with feeling that they aren't very skilled at writing. I firmly believe that is untrue, and that everyone has their own unique...
Education & Certification
Yale University- Bachelors, Theater Studies
Samantha: Northlake Reading tutor
Certified Reading Tutor in Northlake, IL
...writing. I have also continued to help many high school seniors with college application essays. While I tutor a variety of subjects, I am very passionate about helping students improve their reading and writing skills, and I really enjoy helping students with Critical Reading and Writing portions of Standardized Tests. I love working with students...
Education & Certification
Northwestern University- Current Undergrad, Political Science & Legal Studies
Gabriel: Northlake Reading tutor
Certified Reading Tutor in Northlake, IL
...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 to share the strategies that...
Education & Certification
University of Chicago- Bachelor in Arts, Fundamentals & Computational Neuroscience
Kris: Northlake Reading tutor
Certified Reading Tutor in Northlake, IL
...a Teaching Assistant at a public school in Chicago through the University of Chicago's Neighborhood School Program. I also volunteer with Maroon Tutor Match, a UChicago organization that matches low-income middle and high students with college tutors. Before starting college, I led SAT groups at The Learning Lodge in East Lyme, Connecticut.
Education & Certification
University of Chicago - Current Undergrad, Political Science and Government
Katie: Northlake Reading tutor
Certified Reading Tutor in Northlake, IL
...academic advisor, and teaching first year experience courses to new college students, focusing on topics like time management and study skills. I understand firsthand the importance of standardized tests as students make goals for their next level of education; I am happy to help students prepare for these exams. I enjoy students of all ages...
Education & Certification
University of Notre Dame- Bachelor in Arts, American Studies, Gender Studies
University of Connecticut- Master of Arts, Higher Education and Student Affaris
Luke: Northlake Reading tutor
Certified Reading Tutor in Northlake, IL
...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 Science. Whatever the subject, I...
Education & Certification
Wheaton College (Illinois)- Bachelor in Arts, Philosophy
Christopher: Northlake Reading tutor
Certified Reading Tutor in Northlake, IL
...8th grade students in the Englewood Community of Chicago in 1-on-1 and small group settings. I am currently working toward a TEFL certification that would allow me to teach English as a foreign language abroad. With Varsity Tutors, I tutor a wide range of subjects including biology, algebra, and English, as well as ACT and...
Education & Certification
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign- Bachelors, Psychology
Salmah: Northlake Reading tutor
Certified Reading Tutor in Northlake, IL
Motivated to teach, mentor, and guide. Education has been in my blood for generations, so I can't wait to get started! I want to encourage students to feel better about the material, because if you feel better, you do better too.
Education & Certification
University of Illinois at Chicago- Bachelor of Science, Chemistry
University of Illinois at Chicago- Doctor of Medicine, Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine
Madeline: Northlake Reading tutor
Certified Reading Tutor in Northlake, IL
...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 and Managerial Accounting classes. In my experience teaching, the most memorable lessons are those...
Education & Certification
Washington University in St Louis- Bachelor of Science, Accounting and Finance
Zhaleh: Northlake Reading tutor
Certified Reading Tutor in Northlake, IL
...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 the forest preserve, draw, design/sew clothing, chat with friends, etc. I look forward to contributing to students' learning endeavors!
Education & Certification
Carnegie Mellon University- Bachelor of Science, Mechanical Engineering
Benjamin: Northlake Reading tutor
Certified Reading Tutor in Northlake, IL
...these problems, so that they learn to find solutions by whatever means they prefer. As indicated by my degrees at the beginning, I am incredibly passionate about film and film studies I am a huge movie buff. But perhaps the most important thing I can say about myself is that I don't believe that any...
Education & Certification
University of Louisville- Bachelor in Arts, Humanities
University of Chicago- Master of Arts, Humanities
哈比:北湖阅读导师
Certified Reading Tutor in Northlake, IL
...and receiving awards for my academic achievement such as being named an Illinois State Scholar. I am currently a College Scholar and Neuroscience major at Vanderbilt University and on the Dean's list. I have tutored many students whether in professional setting or as simply a caring friend for the duration of the last 3 years....
Education & Certification
Vanderbilt University- Bachelor of Science, Neuroscience
Debra: Northlake Reading tutor
Certified Reading Tutor in Northlake, IL
My name is Debra and I have an MA in Anthropology from the University of Chicago. I really like engaging with the humanities and hope to help students improve their understanding of history, the social science, writing, and grammar. ... I like to be as conversational as possible, because I think that's the best way to communicate ideas. I try to be pretty informal, because I find that formality can turn students. Overcomplicating the subject matter...
Education & Certification
University of Notre Dame- Bachelor in Arts, Anthropology
University of Chicago- Master of Arts, Anthropology
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