Vocabulary Tutors in Des Plaines, IL
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Northwestern Michigan College - BA, Psychology , Illinois Institute of Technology - MS, Integrated Marketing Communications
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I spent many years teaching?English as a Second Language, TOEFL preparation, and Pronunciation . I have each taught my fellow tutors how to teach Adult Literacy . As I teacher I try to steer my students towards mastering concepts by breaking them down to smaller steps,...
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Willamette University - BA, French
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Since writing is used in almost everything we do, it is important to be clear, logical, and coherent . I try to instill an interest and enjoyment in it so that the students?can reach their full potential.I hope that my enthusiasm for the subjects I teach is infectious and...
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Lake Forest College - BA, History
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I like to develop good relationships with my students by finding out their interests and designing my lessons around that . It is fun to get to know my students by talking to them .? I my free time I enjoy swimming, travel, and study . I am a two year member of the Evanston...
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St. Mary's College of Maryland - BA, Art History, Psychology
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This summer I start at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, where I will pursue a Masters in Library and Information Science . I also work at Miami University, as a Senior Library Technician, working build?students' research skills and help them understand complex...
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University of Texas - BA, Biology , University of Washington , Columbia University - MA, PhD in progress, History
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During my time at the University of Washington, I taught my own class of undergrad and grad students . While working as an instructor, I also remained motivated in working toward my master's degree . I also have experience working at Columbia University as a teacher's...
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Northwestern University - BS, Computer Science
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When I am not studying, I like to listen to music . Jazz is my favorite genre . I can also play the piano, trumpet, and guitar. A Level, A Level Japanese, ACT, ACT English, ACT Math, ACT Reading, ACT Science, ACT Writing, Algebra, Algebra 2, Algebra 3/4, AP Calculus AB, AP...
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New York University - BA, History
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Essays are essentially portraits of your character and logical flow, which is often where students are lost, is crucial towards creating a compelling voice . Mathematics is similar; it requires a practiced hand and a clear mental map . I am happy to guide students at any...
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UIC - BA, Secondary English Education
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I'm also happy to help students prepare for standardized tests, including the ACT, COMPASS, DAT, GRE, GMAT, PSAT, SAT, and SSAT . I always try to keep my students' goals and personal skill levels in mind as I teach, because I believe that it's important to modify my teaching...
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National Louis University - BA, Elementary Education
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I do not believe in ever saying ?" can't"; it's just not part of?my vocabulary . Students from my past often come back after graduating from high school, or are already?in college, and thank me for being a believer . As super dedicated to my work as an educator and the...
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University of Nebraska-Lincoln - BA, English , University of Nebraska-Lincoln - Phd, English
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The best learning happens when tutoring sessions don't?feel like school, when?we are able to talk casually about what we are working on and still get a lot?done .? In my free time I like yoga, biking, and playing with my dogs. American Literature, British Literature, College...
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University of California Santa Cruz - Bachelors, Spanish Literature , Illinois Institute of Technology, Chicago Kent College of Law -...
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I enjoy meeting people, and I get along with people from diverse backgrounds . I enjoy helping students learn because everyone feels pride when they understand something new . In my free time, I like to read, watch films, rollerblade, and hike . I also enjoy art. College...
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Eastern Illinois University - BA, Elementary Education , Saint Xavier University - MS, Teaching and Leadership
Experience
So, it is always important for students?and their?instructors to be on the same page . The tools taken away from our sessions will be applicable in the journey of academic success.Aside from teaching, I can be found spending leisure time in my city, Chicago . I also don't...
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University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign - BA Double-Major, Economics, Philosophy
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I also like to help my students better understand difficult material by breaking it down into smaller, more manageable chunks of information . I live for the moment my students finally understand a subject with which they struggled.I offer tutoring in Elementary and Middle...
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Northwestern University - BA, Anthropology , DePaul University - JD, Law
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In this time, I focused primarily on reading and writing . I believe that a good education is vital to success, and when students are able to understand and overcome difficult concepts, I feel a victory has been won.I tutor reading, writing, essay editing, literature, and...