SSAT Tutors in Western Springs, IL
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Barnard College - BA, English , University of Michigan-Ann Arbor - Certification, Elementary Education
Experience
I enjoy tutoring and I have spent?time since I was an undergraduate?working to develop my skills in this area . While studying for my bachelor's degree in English and Writing at Barnard College, I successfully tutored students of all levels . I also took a number of classes...
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UIC - BA, Secondary English Education
Experience
My tutoring experiences have also been extremely diverse, and I have experience tutoring students from elementary schoolers to college students . I am able to tutor many different English concepts, including reading, writing, editing, phonics, literature, grammar, and public...
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University of Denver - Bachelors, Computer Science and Mass Communications
Experience
I believe every person is capable of much more than they know and can achieve greatness when given the right guidance and encouragement! Algebra, Arithmetic, Elementary Math, English, Essay Editing, Gifted, Grammar and Mechanics, Homework Support, ISEE, ISEE- Lower Level,...
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Millikin University - BA, Elementary Education , Concordia University - MA, Curriculum and Instruction
Experience
As a tutor, I want all my students to walk away feeling confident in their studies, and being able to reach their educational goals . I like to instill good organizational skills in my students, because I truly feel it helps our tutoring sessions.I have been a teacher for...
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Washington University in St. Louis - BA, Elementary Education (minors: Spanish and Psychology)
Experience
When tutoring, I create individualized plans to target students' strengths and weaknesses, in turn boosting their chances of academic success . I also aim to provide the?tools enabling them to be?problem solvers, build their confidence, and raise their interest in academics ....
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New Mexico State University-Main Campus - BA, History , New Mexico State University - MA, History
Experience
I also served as an ESL teacher at New Mexico State University .? Many students are under the wrong impression that to prep for standardized tests they have to memorize thousands of things . This common idea is a myth . Standardized tests are merely logic games, formed with...
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University of Illinois at Chicago - Bachelors, Teaching of History , University of Illinois at Chicago - Masters, Instructional Leadership
Experience
I enjoy working with students to help them overcome difficulties in understanding the subjects I tutor . Oftentimes, students just need to communicate about a subject to lock in their understanding and get motivated about their success . I tutor algebra, elementary school...
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Northeastern Illinois University - Current Undergrad, Music Education
Experience
I helped peers in almost all subject areas, from music and writing to science and math . I have always enjoyed helping other people understand new things and watching their face light up when they understand it at last. For me, it is one of the best feelings in the world . ...
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University of Iowa - BA, Communications/Art , Quincy University - MS, Educaiton
Experience
I strongly feel that it is my duty as an instructor to learn all I can about my students . I need to find out how they learn best and what makes?sense to them .? When I know that, I am able to?individualize and customize my instruction to meet each student where they are...
Education
Northeastern Illinois University - BA, Elementary Education , Northeastern Illinois University - MA, Reading Specialist
Experience
My minor is in political science . I am working through the first year of my master's degree . My master's will allow me the title of reading/writing specialist. I currently teach reading and writing . My students encompass a range of all ages and skill levels . Though I...
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The University of Chicago - A.M. (Equivalent of M.S.W.), Social Work
Experience
I hold a Bachelor of Arts in Sociology and Legal Studies from Northwestern University, and upon graduation I was immediately hired by the American Bar Association as a research assistant . Writing is truly my passion in life, and I enjoy everything from acting as a private...
Education
Loyola University-Chicago - BA, Communications , Northeastern Illinois University - MA, Special Education
Experience
I have several years' experience working as a special education teacher, which has shaped my philosophy on education . I believe that every person has their own approach to learning and that it is my duty to find the method that works best with each student . When working as...
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Grinnell College - BA, Computer Science
Experience
I've taught ESL to students abroad in Colombia and Ecuador . I don't believe in just giving students the information and answers . As a tutor I like to help my students discover the answers on their own . This is what helps them grow as learners and students . When I'm not...
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Rochester Institute of Technology - BS, Physician Assistant
Experience
I truly loved my time working in the field but I found what I enjoyed most were the opportunities that I was given to teach . Sometimes this occurred when patients or their families were attempting to more fully understand their condition but other times it was with the newly...