American History Tutors in Elmhurst, IL
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Claremont McKenna College - Bachelors, Government and Legal Studies
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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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Roosevelt University - Bachelors, Special Education
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I'm extremely passionate about teaching, which led me to teach in a therapeutic high school classroom of high functioning autistic students . Teaching isn't always easy, though . My time spent teaching in high school was often very frustrating . It required hard work on the...
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DePaul University - Bachelors, Computer Science
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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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Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis - Current Undergrad, Religious Studies/International Studies
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I like to work alongside you, and guide you in your studies . I will adapt the lesson to your needs; you will not have to adapt to me . I am not big on lecturing, and am certainly not a know-it-all . Nor am I a human Wikipedia . I don't believe in pushing large amounts of...
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Tufts University - BA, Political Science , Carnegie Mellon University - MS, Public Policy and Management
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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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Northeastern Illinois University - BA, Spanish
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I'm a believer of the Total Physical Response and Storytelling teaching technique, and I employ it in my work . I also find it important to integrate fun/entertainment into teaching a language to make it more relatable and accessible . I'm familiar with International...
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Loyola University-Chicago - BA, Communications , Northeastern Illinois University - MA, Special Education
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When working as a special education teacher, I had students from several grades in the same classroom, which meant that I had to structure my teaching to encompass a diverse age range of students and to cover all subjects in fifth through eighth grade . Over the years, I have...
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Millikin University - Bachelor in Arts, Secondary Education-History
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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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Northeastern Illinois University - BA, Communications
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My educational philosophy is based on developing a compassionate and personal relationship with my students in order to promote an environment of active learning . I utilize my strong analytical skills, active listening, and a unique approach to solving problems to understand...
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Illinois Wesleyan University - BM, BA, Music, History , University of Illinois at Chicago - PhD, History--British, World, Science Studies
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I employ a wide variety of techniques, utilizing humor, enthusiasm, and encouragement, coupled with many different lesson plans, to fit each student's strengths and weaknesses . I believe that every student can be successful with the right approach and feel that as an...
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University of Illinois at Chicago - Bachelors, Neuroscience
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I am confident that I can meet students' educational needs, while challenging them at the same time .? I offer tutoring in Algebra 1, Elementary and Middle School Math, Biology, Reading, Writing, Essay Editing, College Essays, American History, European History, Psychology,...
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University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign - BA Double-Major, Economics, Philosophy
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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 understand a subject with which they struggled.I offer tutoring in Elementary and Middle...
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Northwestern University - BA, Philosophy , Loyola University Chicago School of Law - JD, Public Interest Law Certificate
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As a tutor, I can offer my students assistance with a variety of classes, including elementary school math, reading, writing, essay editing, pre-algebra, literature, English, social studies, public speaking, American history, European history, SAT verbal preparation, SAT...
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Ohio State University - BA, English , Ohio University - MA, English
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My favorite things to do are?to find new ways to solve problems and to share ideas with others . I like to try to understand the mindset of people who are different from me . I am fascinated by the world and society . Students will find my personality very agreeable, as I...