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Rebecca: Oak Lawn tutor
Certified Tutor in Oak Lawn, IL
…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, SAT test preparation, math, and psychology. My approach to tutoring is to meet the student where they're at and go from there. I find that this way we can build a productive tutoring relationship where I can help individualize...
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Northwestern University- Bachelors, Psychology
University of Chicago SSA - Masters, Social Work
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1580
SAT Math: 740
SAT Verbal: 800
Steve: Oak Lawn tutor
Certified Tutor in Oak Lawn, IL
…(SAT, ACT, and GRE). Performing well on these tests can truly bolster a student???s application for undergraduate or graduate education, and I truly enjoy helping him or her achieve their best. I am also passionate about tutoring Algebra, Geometry, Trigonometry, and Calculus. My teaching style is not set in stone; I understand that everyone learns differently and will try to find a learning method that will suit the student. Next year, I will begin my...
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University of Notre Dame- Bachelors, Chemical and Biomolecular
David: Oak Lawn tutor
Certified Tutor in Oak Lawn, IL
…I have found that students may learn in different ways and all can excel. I like to present material in an engaging and relevant manner so that we can all learn and achieve success. One-on-one tutoring is an effective technique, particularly for explaining and modeling math, 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...
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Drake University- Bachelor of Science, Education, History
State Certified Teacher
ACT Composite: 32
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1400
SAT Math: 700
Luke: Oak Lawn tutor
Certified Tutor in Oak Lawn, IL
…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 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...
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Wheaton College (Illinois)- Bachelor in Arts, Philosophy
ACT Composite: 34
ACT English: 33
ACT Math: 36
Ruthie: Oak Lawn tutor
Certified Tutor in Oak Lawn, IL
…Academy, I taught AP Biology ninth graders as well as all of our ninth graders with IEPs. Three ninth graders passed the AP Biology exam and the ninth grade grew 2.18 points as a whole on the ACT science section. I therefore am an incredibly flexible teacher, who can adapt lessons to a range of ability levels and content areas, which contributes to the success my students have achieved on their state tests, ACT, and...
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University of Pennsylvania- Bachelors, Biological Basis of Behavior
ACT Composite: 33
ACT English: 36
ACT Math: 34
Ruth: Oak Lawn tutor
Certified Tutor in Oak Lawn, IL
…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 them.... Learning is most effective...
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University of Chicago- Bachelor in Arts, English Lang./Lit. and Theatre and Performance Studies
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1520
SAT Verbal: 760
SAT Writing: 790
Alex: Oak Lawn tutor
Certified Tutor in Oak Lawn, IL
…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 the University of Southern California. My business school classmates and I took pride in offering group tutoring in subjects...
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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
Christopher: Oak Lawn tutor
Certified Tutor in Oak Lawn, IL
…时间,作为一个美国服务队成员与城市,tutoring and mentoring 7th and 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 GRE prep. I employ a student-centered teaching...
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University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign- Bachelors, Psychology
ACT Composite: 32
ACT English: 35
ACT Math: 31
Karishma: Oak Lawn tutor
Certified Tutor in Oak Lawn, IL
…excel in 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...
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Northwestern University- Bachelor in Arts, English/Psychology
ACT Composite: 34
ACT English: 35
ACT Math: 34
Jack: Oak Lawn tutor
Certified Tutor in Oak Lawn, 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
Zhaleh: Oak Lawn tutor
Certified Tutor in Oak Lawn, IL
…am currently studying Mechanical Engineering and Japanese at Carnegie Mellon University. I enjoy tutoring because I love sharing knowledge with others, especially in one-on-one sessions, or with a small group. Teaching others is a great way to expand understanding of how other students think and 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,...
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Carnegie Mellon University- Bachelor of Science, Mechanical Engineering
ACT Composite: 34
ACT English: 34
ACT Math: 34
Ariela: Oak Lawn tutor
Certified Tutor in Oak Lawn, IL
…I can convey it to someone else. I enjoy and excel at condensing and re-communicating facts or tasks, so that they become comprehensible to someone who may not understand them the first time around. It is not just my success at standardized tests or in my classes that will make me a great tutor, but also this skill and enthusiasm about learning. I understand that sometimes, the way you package and organize information is the...
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University of Chicago- Current Undergrad, Theater & Performance Studies
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1590
SAT Math: 800
SAT Verbal: 800
Jonathan: Oak Lawn tutor
Certified Tutor in Oak Lawn, IL
…in college, I have managed to gain an even more thorough mastery of the material through MCAT preparation. Part of what makes a great tutor is not only having a strong knowledge foundation, but an ability to listen to the tutee and convey that information in a way that makes sense to them. My tutoring philosophy revolves around the Socratic method: namely, I try to help the student discover the subject for themselves versus me...
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Macalester College- Bachelor in Arts, Biology, General
Rushi: Oak Lawn tutor
Certified Tutor in Oak Lawn, IL
…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 be mutually...
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Northwestern University- Current Undergrad, Industrial Engineering
ACT Composite: 34
ACT English: 36
ACT Math: 36
Julie: Oak Lawn tutor
Certified Tutor in Oak Lawn, IL
…my experience students particularly enjoy (and benefit from) learning and exploring new cultures while learning the language itself. As the child of a teacher I am a strong believer in the importance of education and all of the opportunities it offers to students. I finished my MA in May with a thesis on French fairy tales, but I also enjoy reading as much as I can, spending time with my family, and neighborhood trivia tournaments.
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University of Illinois at Chicago- Bachelor in Arts, French and Francophone Studies
University of Illinois at Chicago- Master of Arts, French and Francophone Studies
Yesha: Oak Lawn tutor
Certified Tutor in Oak Lawn, IL
…qualifies me for this job is that I am passionate about education. I have had a very successful school career, and I want to share that with all students. Education is empowering, and every student deserves to feel intelligent. Outside of tutoring and college, I love to read. I'm a big fan of fantasy novels and Harry Potter, but I also like classics such as Dickens' books. I play French Horn and flute, and this...
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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
Brandon: Oak Lawn tutor
Certified Tutor in Oak Lawn, IL
I'm a 4th year at the University of Chicago, and I love teaching. I'm elated to help others learn and gain confidence in subjects that may not be their strong suit today. Also, I want to give students the tools to succeed in subjects outside of what we directly cover. ... When I teach someone something, I want them to know the material well enough that they feel comfortable teaching it to someone else.... We would...
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University of Chicago- Bachelors, Public Policy, Psychology
ACT English: 33
Zach: Oak Lawn tutor
Certified Tutor in Oak Lawn, IL
…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 are only so many ways of approaching any given problem - together, we'll work to find the best one.
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Northern Illinois University- Unknown, Music Performance
ACT Composite: 34
ACT English: 33
ACT Math: 35
Ilana: Oak Lawn tutor
Certified Tutor in Oak Lawn, IL
…students to discover answers on their own. I am very patient and understand that sometimes all it takes to understand a difficult concept is to explain it in a few different ways. We all learn differently, so I aim to develop an individualized approach for each student in order to make the most of our time together. While I am not being a tutor, I am a musician. In addition to singing, I play the...
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Northwestern University- Bachelor of Science, Cognitive Science
ACT Composite: 35
ACT English: 36
ACT Math: 34
Neha: Oak Lawn tutor
Certified Tutor in Oak Lawn, IL
…through high school, towards academic success in all subjects. For me, tutoring is a personalized experience. As I work with students, I learn how to adapt to their needs, relate seemingly uninteresting topics to their life, and think outside the box to explain a concept to them that may be particularly challenging or unclear. Through specialized individual attention, students became confident in their own abilities and began to develop into young scholars. Tutoring provided a...
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University of Illinois at Chicago- Bachelors, Biological Sciences
University of Illinois at Chicago- Masters, Public Health
ACT Composite: 35
ACT English: 36
ACT Math: 35
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Oak Lawn, Illinois, is a village that is home to 57,000 people. The suburb is part of Cook County in Chicago. It was incorporated in 1909 and began to grow quickly. By 1935, it contained libraries, banks, a jailhouse, and more. The town community enjoys collaborating on events and civic projects, like the yearly 4th of July Parade or Fall on the Green, a festival that features food, drinks, entertainment, and games.
The public education is served by nine elementary, two middle, and two high schools. The top schools in the area include Harold L. Richards High School and Oak Lawn Community High School. HLRHS has an 82 percent graduation rate with a 23.6 college readiness score. OLCHS has a 93 percent graduation rate with a 14.7 college readiness score. With private test prep instruction via in-home or online tutoring in Oak Lawn, Illinois, you can potentially improve the chances of getting into these top schools. If you are looking for private tutoring, whether in-home or online, you may enjoy working with Oak Lawn, Illinois, tutors. Their instruction and test prep could take you far. Furthermore, there are several private Catholic, Christian, and Lutheran schools to choose from that offer a versatile program in theological studies. Tutors in Oak Lawn, Illinois, might give you a boost through flexible online tutoring and help with test prep.
The village houses a children's museum, which serves the community as a non-profit organization. During the year, it organizes an annual dinner to recognize their best volunteers. There are many exhibits, both permanent and rotating, that you can enjoy. There is the We the People exhibit, which focuses on patriotism themes while discussing unity and helping. There is a hands on exhibit called the What if€¦? exhibit that is available for children with disabilities to teach sign language and other concepts. The community is encouraged to participate in the programs offered around the village, including bike patrol and the Police Club.
橡树的草坪上有各种各样的公园可供选择。There are over 300 acres of land with large and small parks throughout the village with a total of 22 parks. You can enjoy an indoor ice skating rink, fitness centers, swimming pools, playgrounds, and an 18-hole golf course. In addition, you can join baseball, basketball, tennis, and volleyball teams to participate in local athletic events.
You can begin to bolster your academic performance with the guidance of a personal tutor. Oak Lawn, Illinois, tutors can help students pursue admittance into the school of their dreams.
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