Vocabulary Tutors in Burnham, IL
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Northwestern Michigan College - BA, Psychology , Illinois Institute of Technology - MS, Integrated Marketing Communications
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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, making time for practice and repetition, and keeping the lessons fun . I am available to tutor during...
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Willamette University - BA, French
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I believe that organized writing in particular is absolutely necessary to succeed, not only in school, but in life . 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...
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University of Minnesota-Twin Cities - Bachelors, Applied Economics , DePaul University - Masters, Public Service
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In addition, I enjoy tutoring elementary level math . I earned an advanced degree in public service, my undergraduate in agricultural economics, and graduated from the agricultural sciences high school in Chicago . I have experience working as a tutor in reading, math,...
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Illinois State University - B.S., English , Illinois State University - M.S., Writing
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Subjects that I'm particularly interested in tutoring include mathematics, language arts, writing, and history.When I'm not working, I like to tend to my garden as well as spend quality time with my son. College English, College Essays, Comparative Literature, Elementary...
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The University of Chicago - A.M. (Equivalent of M.S.W.), Social Work
Experience
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 strong vocabulary and an arsenal of writing skills, along with plenty of study techniques and tricks to...
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Northwestern University - Bachelors, Psychology , University of Chicago SSA - Masters, Social Work
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Along with psychology, some of my other favorite subjects to tutor include SAT test prep, English, and math . 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,...
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University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign - BA Double-Major, Economics, Philosophy
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I want to encourage curiosity about the world with everyone?who comes to me for tutoring . 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...
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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 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 Essays, English, ESL/ELL, Essay Editing, Grammar and Mechanics, Languages,...
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Northwestern University - BA, Anthropology , DePaul University - JD, Law
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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 English grammar . In addition, I help students write college...
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University of California Irvine - Bachelors, Drama
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However, in high school I began to learn more about the philosophy behind the theater, discovering methods, strategies, and ideas that I would ultimately share with my own students . I continued along this path at the Claire Trevor School of the Arts at the University of...
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UIC - BA, Secondary English Education
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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 plan to fit each student's individual learning style . As a tutor, I try to remain positive and enthusiastic in order to create a...
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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 Texas - BA, Biology , University of Washington , Columbia University - MA, PhD in progress, History
Experience
I have experience tutoring a variety of subjects, ranging from SAT/GRE prep to mathematics . I am a writer and have many pieces of my work featured in Foreign Policy Magazine and the Oxford Encyclopedia . I have experience working at the University of Washington, where I was...
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University of Nebraska-Lincoln - BA, English , University of Nebraska-Lincoln - Phd, English
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In my free time I like yoga, biking, and playing with my dogs. American Literature, British Literature, College Application Essays, College English, College Essays, College Level American Literature, Comparative Literature, Creative Writing, English, English Grammar and...