Government Tutors in Elmhurst, IL
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Claremont McKenna College - Bachelors, Government and Legal Studies
Experience
I have worked with multiple students who achieved scores of 10 or above on the ACT writing section, and pupils who have raised their overall scores by learning to eliminate answers based on context and to rely on comprehension, instead of memorization . I've had students...
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Macalester College - Bachelors, English , University of Chicago - Masters, Political Science and Government
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It is better when the teacher and student can work together and share a common ground . My teaching method is to keep in mind that when I am teaching, I am sharing a mind-space with my student . I believe that to be a successful tutor, you must be able to accommodate...
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DePaul University - BA, English and History , John Marshall Law School - Juris Doctor , Tory Law - Trial Advocacy
Experience
I believe that every student is unique in his or her way of thinking and how they process the world that surrounds them . My favorite part of tutoring is that we are able to decide which personal practices will make the best learning experience for the student.Of course, we...
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Butler University - BA, English , University of Illinois at Chicago - MEd, Instructional Leadership in Elementary Education
Experience
I enjoyed my college education because of the dedicated professors?who taught me?along the way, and they?inspired me to become a teacher .? I feel that every person deserves to have?a great education .? I believe?that every student has unique potential and that it is my duty...
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Dartmouth College - Bachelors, Government , Northwestern University - Current Grad Student, Pre-medicine post baccalaureate certificate
Experience
I was born and spent my childhood in NYC, where I was able to study ballet?through the Joffrey Ballet School . In addition, I was able to attend?an NYC performing art high school?that allowed me to?major in?Dance . Since moving to Chicago, I have worked as a...
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Princeton University - BA, History , Stanford University - MA/PhD, History
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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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Trinity University - BA, Political Science and Mandarin
Experience
I tutor students of all ages, from young children to college students, although I specialize as a Varsity tutor .? I have vast experience in persuasive writing, research, and expository writing . I love helping students take writing tasks from something they once found...
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University of Chicago - Bachelors, Political Science
Experience
My belief is we all have unique?ways of learning . What I love about one on one tutoring is figuring out how to get that light bulb to turn on for an individual . I approach teaching by how one handles facts and concepts, reacts while taking tests, and how I can?help achieve...
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DePaul University - Bachelors, Computer Science
Experience
I believe that anyone can learn material they find difficult when they are in a good learning environment . When I tutor, I always strive to maintain?an open, helpful environment where my students are not afraid to let me know what their challenges are and are never afraid to...
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University of Illinois at Chicago - BA , Political Science , Roosevelt University - MA, Secondary Education-Social Science
Experience
I learned lots in the corps and enjoy sharing stories that relate to lesson plans . ? In my undergraduate program I was a writing tutor . ? I have been a tutor for over 10 years . In my tutoring sessions I like to create a focus on the student and their goal . I believe it...
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Tufts University - BA, Political Science , Carnegie Mellon University - MS, Public Policy and Management
Experience
I love to work with students in a one-on-one setting, because I find this helps them gain a better understanding of the subject they are studying, as well as gives them more confidence . I like to employ different teaching methods based on the weaknesses and strengths of the...
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Bob Jones University - BA, History
Experience
I attended Bob Jones University, where I earned my BA in History . As I had studied Mandarin Chinese in my high school senior year, I chose to move to China following my college graduation, and stayed for three years . As I learned about China, I also had the opportunity to...
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Millikin University - Bachelor in Arts, Secondary Education-History
Experience
My main goal is to assist students in developing critical thinking skills and to apply these skills to major concepts or situations . I prefer to work in a one-on-one settings to help with this process . My teaching philosophy is constantly being adjusted to best suit my...
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Northwestern University - BS, Journalism, International Relations
Experience
I graduated from Northwestern University in 2014 with my bachelor's degree in journalism and international studies . As a journalist, I've had work published in many different publications, including the Boston Globe . I began tutoring as a volunteer, helping students at the...