PSAT Writing Skills Tutors in Des Plaines, IL
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Michael R.
Private PSAT Writing Skills tutor in Chicago, IL
Education
University of Chicago - BA, English Language and Literature , University of Chicago - MA, Humanities
Experience
For the GRE, my primary?tutoring focus is on the verbal portion of the test, while on the PSAT, I am able to help students who need to focus on increasing their critical reading skills.When I am not working with others, I enjoy watching Netflix and keeping up with the...
Emily H.
Private PSAT Writing Skills tutor in Chicago, IL
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...
Andrew C.
Private PSAT Writing Skills tutor in Chicago, IL
Education
University of Chicago - BA, Theater and Performance Studies / English Language and Literature (double major)
Experience
I enjoy teaching my students critical thinking?through reading?and writing . It is my belief that these skills are essential for success, not just in school, but in life . I have been very lucky to have been a student at fine schools and I push my students to seize every...
Georgia G.
Private PSAT Writing Skills tutor in Chicago, IL
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...
Hallie C.
Private PSAT Writing Skills tutor in La Grange Park, IL
Education
Skidmore College - Bachelors, theater
Experience
I was an assistant teacher while there and often helped friends study and write their essays . Since I graduated, I have tutored for many high school level classes . As of now, I tutor a multitude of subjects such as History, Literature, Spanish, Algebra, and Writing . I am...
Andrew G.
Private PSAT Writing Skills tutor in Chicago, IL
Education
Oberlin College and Conservatory - B.A. (with Honors) and B.M., German Studies and Voice Performance , DePaul University - M.M., Voice...
Experience
Living for a year in Germany also provided me with real-world experiences that I often introduce into a tutoring session . This helps to increase the desire in my students to learn more through the lens of knowing what's possible when they have a grasp of the language's basic...
Rebecca D.
Private PSAT Writing Skills tutor in Chicago, IL
Education
Northwestern University - Bachelors, Psychology , University of Chicago SSA - Masters, Social Work
Experience
I believe that it's important to work with students to help them find the solutions to their problems, rather than spoon-feed them the answers . In my experience, the best way to teach is to come up with individualized lessons that focus on the strengths of a student, so that...
Jaya A.
Private PSAT Writing Skills tutor in Chicago, IL
Education
University of Minnesota, Twin Cities - Bachelors, Genetics & French
Experience
Now, I am in my senior year, with majors in Genetics, Cell Biology, and Development and French . I am preparing to go to medical school after graduation . I also volunteer at a children's hospital in Minnesota, where I help the children there with their academics.My...
Claire M.
Private PSAT Writing Skills tutor in Chicago, IL
Education
Carleton College - BA, Biology
Experience
As a student there,?I?worked on a project that identified biotic and abiotic influences on phosphorus limitation and connections between cycles in tropical forests, and ultimately graduated magna cum laude . I was also on the math team during my middle school and high school...
Jasmine A.
Private PSAT Writing Skills tutor in Chicago, IL
Education
The University of Chicago - A.M. (Equivalent of M.S.W.), Social Work
Experience
I am currently in the process of obtaining my Master of Social Work from the University of Chicago . My specialties are AP English Language, 6th Grade Language arts, Modern World History, ACT and SSAT prep, Psychology, and Humanities . I try to equip my students with a...
Max A.
Private PSAT Writing Skills tutor in Chicago, IL
Education
University of Illinois at Chicago - Current Undergrad, Biological Sciences
Experience
I work for the peer health exchange through UIC, where I visit classrooms in public schools and teach children about health issues . I'm comfortable working with students at all ages and levels of ability in subjects like elementary and middle school math, English, writing,...
Jonathan S.
Private PSAT Writing Skills tutor in Chicago, IL
Education
Vanderbilt University - BA, Communication Studies, Philosophy
Experience
Through experiences such as leading the Scholastic Bowl team and acting as ambassador in Greek life community at college, I have come to value and appreciate my sense of dedication and thoroughness that I bring to any task or challenge that I am faced with . It is my belief...
Courtney H.
Private PSAT Writing Skills tutor in Chicago, IL
Education
College of William and Mary - BBA, Accounting , University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill - PhD, Management
Experience
I've worked in a variety of settings, including for different companies, at nonprofits, and as?an independent contractor . I've worked with both individuals and large groups, and I believe my combination of education,?experiences, and the utilization of individualized plans...
Kathleen V.
Private PSAT Writing Skills tutor in Chicago, IL
Education
Washington University in St Louis - Bachelors, Urban Studies , University of Chicago - Current Grad Student, Social Services...
Experience
I work with them to help grow strategies and skills to improve problem solving and to help academically . I like to first identify what the student knows and then?set goals from there . I believe that by setting goals, a student may better work towards that goal . I like to...