Gifted Tutors in Des Plaines, IL
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University of Louisville - BA, Humanities , University of Chicago - MA, Humanities
Experience
Students are often confused by complicated test questions, and I have found that the most effective approach to this is to teach how the concepts that?underlie the problem work together . This enables the student to learn how to solve problems using the methodology that works...
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Butler University - BA, English , University of Illinois at Chicago - MEd, Instructional Leadership in Elementary Education
Experience
I believe?that every student has unique potential and that it is my duty to help them access it . During my tutoring sessions, I work with a student's current knowledge and interests to customize a learning plan specific to their needs . I find making a direct connection...
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New College of Florida - BA, Art History
Experience
I give them permission to make mistakes, as this is natural when working towards a goal . I like to have fun, and I tend to be a rather goofy person . I?especially enjoy helping students write their?personal statements and college essays . I am also able to?tutor students...
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Princeton University - BA, History , Stanford University - MA/PhD, History
Experience
A humanities graduate student, I read, write, and teach for a living . I graduated from Princeton University and worked at Amherst College as a teaching fellow . I am now at Stanford University working on my PhD in early modern European History . In my spare time, and not...
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University of Wisconsin-Madison - BS, BS, Biology, Spanish
Experience
I hope to obtain B.S . degrees in Spanish and Biology plus a Certificate in Leadership . Also, I've been a volunteer tutor through Centro Hispano and have helped various high school students . I worked for another tutoring company as well, helping junior high school...
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University of Michigan - Bachelors, Social Science, Latin American Studies , DePaul University - Masters in Education, Bilingual...
Experience
I can help students with college-level algebra, business, economics, English, essay writing and editing, history, Spanish, ESL, English, GRE preparation, SAT preparation, ACT preparation, and others . When I have some spare time, I like to cook, learn new languages, travel,...
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Columbia University - BA, History , Northwestern University - M.S.Ed., Elementary Education
Experience
First, I find out what problems the student is facing and explain difficult?concepts . At the same time,?I evaluate what?the student hasn't mastered at school, and choose the best method to cover the core areas . Finally, I work with the student to build general skills that...
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Cornell College - Bachelors, Psychology
Experience
After I graduated, I doused in my love of theater by tutoring with theater companies and teaching and performing for youth around the country . I'm currently living in New York City, where I'm finding acting jobs and tutoring . I can help students with algebra, English,...
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The University of Chicago - Bachelors, History , Northwestern University - Masters, Elementary Education
Experience
I love education, and I enjoy helping students learn new things . In addition to Spanish and social studies topics, I can also help students prepare for the ACT, SAT, IB exams, AP exams, and others . Outside of academics, I enjoy politics and sports . When I have free time,...
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Barnard College - BA, English , University of Michigan-Ann Arbor - Certification, Elementary Education
Experience
This is a skill I've worked on while tutoring third and fourth grade students in Detroit .? I greatly enjoyed the experience and came away with a strong feeling that education is a right that needs to be supported through quality teaching and tutoring.My spare time is spent...
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Northwestern University - Bachelors, Communications- Radio/Television/Film , Northwestern University - Medill School of Journalism -...
Experience
I want to share my knowledge and experiences with students and help shape their futures . I want to be one of those people that stick in their minds when they think back fondly on their educational experiences . Most importantly, I want to help each pupil sharpen their tools...
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Rice University - BA, Sociology and Policy Studies
Experience
Writing can help a person unlock and share things that they are passionate about . I try to teach my students to write about what they know, as opposed to just writing about what they think other people want to hear . This approach allows anyone to become a more effective...
Education
Barnard College - BA, English , University of Michigan-Ann Arbor - Certification, Elementary Education
Experience
This is a skill I've worked on while tutoring third and fourth grade students in Detroit .? I greatly enjoyed the experience and came away with a strong feeling that education is a right that needs to be supported through quality teaching and tutoring.My spare time is spent...
Education
Northeastern Illinois University - BA, Elementary Education , Northeastern Illinois University - MA, Reading Specialist
Experience
Additionally, I allow my students to actively participate in their own learning by encouraging them to speak out about topics that they want to learn . Despite my emphasis on creativity, I am also very good at keeping to the curriculum . In the past, my teaching methods were...