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Ben: Des Plaines Social Studies tutor
Certified Social Studies Tutor in Des Plaines, IL
…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 and theoretical concepts. I also have experience teaching musical lessons such as jazz bass, piano, and music theory to younger students. Experience in these different teaching environments...
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Oberlin College- Bachelor in Arts, Economics
ACT English: 33
ACT Math: 36
Hallie: Des Plaines Social Studies tutor
Certified Social Studies Tutor in Des Plaines, IL
…Bachelor of Science. There, I studied theater and took classes in literature, history, religion, neuroscience, and more. I assistant 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...
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Skidmore College- Bachelors, theater
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1550
SAT Math: 720
SAT Verbal: 750
Rushi: Des Plaines Social Studies tutor
Certified Social Studies Tutor in Des Plaines, 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, whether it be academic, personal, or professional. I enjoy working with others towards a common goal and helping all parties...
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Northwestern University- Current Undergrad, Industrial Engineering
ACT Composite: 34
ACT English: 36
ACT Math: 36
Luke: Des Plaines Social Studies tutor
Certified Social Studies Tutor in Des Plaines, IL
…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 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...
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Wheaton College (Illinois)- Bachelor in Arts, Philosophy
ACT Composite: 34
ACT English: 33
ACT Math: 36
Meriam: Des Plaines Social Studies tutor
Certified Social Studies Tutor in Des Plaines, IL
…with an Honors BS in Biology and an Honors BA in French, and have been a tutor for years. Having worked in countries all over the world, I am comfortable working with a diverse range of people, regardless of their language fluency and subject expertise. Since graduating, I have been attending 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...
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Loyola University-Chicago- Bachelors, Biology and French
ACT Composite: 33
ACT English: 33
ACT Math: 35
Jack: Des Plaines Social Studies tutor
Certified Social Studies 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...
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Northwestern University- Bachelors, Economics/Theatre
ACT Composite: 35
ACT English: 35
ACT Math: 35
Yesha: Des Plaines Social Studies tutor
Certified Social Studies Tutor in Des Plaines, IL
…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 and am familiar with different tutoring methods for each age group. More than that, what qualifies me for this job is that I am passionate about education....
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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
Ellie: Des Plaines Social Studies tutor
Certified Social Studies Tutor in Des Plaines, IL
…足球教练和导师,我的小弟弟his friends has further bolstered my love of teaching. Given my extensive experience and longtime passion for math and applied math subjects, I feel I can best help students seeking help in these areas, though I have experience in a broad range of subjects. Outside of teaching, I enjoy playing soccer, basketball, guitar and piano, as well as cooking, hiking and listening to podcasts.
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University of Chicago- Bachelor in Arts, Economics
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1520
SAT Math: 740
SAT Verbal: 700
Debra: Des Plaines Social Studies tutor
Certified Social Studies Tutor in Des Plaines, 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...
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University of Notre Dame- Bachelor in Arts, Anthropology
University of Chicago- Master of Arts, Anthropology
ACT Composite: 32
ACT English: 36
ACT Reading: 34
Benjamin: Des Plaines Social Studies tutor
Certified Social Studies Tutor in Des Plaines, IL
…University of Notre Dame with a minor in Innovation and Entrepreneurship. I am a passionate student in the math and business realms, as I enjoy the intuitiveness of the former and the real-world potential of the latter. During classes in middle and high school, I developed a reputation of being a good source of help within my classes in a non-tutor capacity, and grew that into a peer tutor role a couple times a week...
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University of Notre Dame- Bachelor of Science, Finance
ACT Composite: 36
ACT English: 36
ACT Math: 36
Mackenzie: Des Plaines Social Studies tutor
Certified Social Studies Tutor in Des Plaines, IL
中……Evanston, IL. I'm currently getting my degree in biology with a concentration in health and human disease, global health, and a minor in French. I love reading, traveling, learning and helping others learn! I have experience tutoring high school and elementary school students in math, science, and English and I love tutoring in each subject equally. Eventually, I see myself going to medical school and researching topics related to viral diseases which I've been...
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Northwestern University- Bachelor in Arts, Economics
ACT Composite: 35
ACT English: 35
ACT Math: 33
Oliver : Des Plaines Social Studies tutor
Certified Social Studies Tutor in Des Plaines, IL
…with a BS in Journalism and International Studies. My journalistic work has appeared in the Boston Globe and other respected publications, though at the moment I'm focusing on teaching the intricacies of the written word, among other subjects. I discovered the joys of teaching 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...
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Northwestern University- Bachelor of Science, Journalism, International Relations
SAT Verbal: 720
SAT Writing: 710
Molly: Des Plaines Social Studies tutor
Certified Social Studies Tutor in Des Plaines, IL
…as part of my academic training. As a Tutor, I can do more than simply help students with homework. My approach to aiding them is three-fold. I will work to: 1. Review and reteach material from her school that has proven difficult. 2. Diagnostically assess for 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...
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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
Samantha: Des Plaines Social Studies tutor
Certified Social Studies Tutor in Des Plaines, IL
…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 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...
Education & Certification
Northwestern University- Current Undergrad, Political Science & Legal Studies
ACT Composite: 32
ACT English: 35
ACT Reading: 34
Todd: Des Plaines Social Studies tutor
Certified Social Studies Tutor in Des Plaines, IL
…have great teachers at the University of Chicago in my graduate education, and at University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign in my undergraduate education. I try to relate whatever subject I am tutoring to the real world. Learning is a lot easier and fun if students see the relevance to their lives. I am a very patient person, and I believe that making mistakes is often when the most learning occurs. Specific to ACT tutoring, I...
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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
Gabriel: Des Plaines Social Studies tutor
Certified Social Studies Tutor in Des Plaines, IL
…Chicago studying Computational Neurosciences and Fundamentals: Literature & Philosophy. I've tutored 7th and 8th graders in Basic Algebra and essay construction and taught undergraduates 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...
Education & Certification
University of Chicago- Bachelor in Arts, Fundamentals & Computational Neuroscience
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1590
SAT Math: 800
SAT Verbal: 800
Karishma: Des Plaines Social Studies tutor
Certified Social Studies Tutor in Des Plaines, IL
中……school and in helping them develop study methods and styles that work best for them and that will serve them throughout school. I previously tutored with Boys Hope Girls Hope in Evanston, IL. I tutored middle and high school students in Spanish and English, and I was able to help them develop study strategies such as using flashcards or translating a sentence they had spoken aloud that day in their heads for extra language...
Education & Certification
Northwestern University- Bachelor in Arts, English/Psychology
ACT Composite: 34
ACT English: 35
ACT Math: 34
Gauri: Des Plaines Social Studies tutor
Certified Social Studies Tutor in Des Plaines, IL
…Social Work student at the University of Illinois at Chicago. I have spent time teaching English as a language assistant in Madrid, Spain, which allowed me to pursue my interests in languages, traveling, and tapas! I have a great deal of experience working with children of all ages. I have worked as a babysitter, camp counselor, tutor and teacher. I enjoy tutoring all subjects -I like trying to explain subjects in a new way that...
Education & Certification
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign- Bachelors, Psychology & Spanish
University of Illinois at Chicago- Master of Social Work, Social Work
ACT Composite: 32
Jack: Des Plaines Social Studies tutor
Certified Social Studies Tutor in Des Plaines, IL
…大学学位剧院管理,市场营销, and Spanish. I am passionate about tutoring because I love engaging with students in a way that makes them excited about learning. I believe that finding connections to the material allows students to develop a personal investment in their work that will always result in greater success. I encourage students to actively participate in a tutoring session, making sure that their needs drive a session rather than my...
Education & Certification
Northwestern University- Bachelor in Arts, Theatre
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1520
SAT Math: 780
SAT Verbal: 700
Ebin: Des Plaines Social Studies tutor
Certified Social Studies Tutor in Des Plaines, IL
…opportunity to review all the material I had previously learned, tutoring allows me to elucidate the concepts in a manner tailored specific to the student which also improves my understanding of the topic and my method of communicating it. I worked closely with both the parent and the child to address their concerns to meet, and often, exceed their expectations. However, I had to take a hiatus from tutoring to focus on school. During the...
Education & Certification
University of Illinois at Chicago- Current Undergrad, Chemical Engineering
ACT Composite: 32
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