PSAT Critical Reading Tutors in Elmhurst, IL
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The University of Chicago - A.M. (Equivalent of M.S.W.), Social Work
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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 help them stay organized . Along with writing, I also enjoy?yoga and photography. AP Comparative Government and Politics, AP English...
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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...
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Yale University - Bachelors, Political Science and Government
Experience
I grew up in Florida . I'm a big sports fan, and I like to hang with my friends, read, and play video games . At present, I am employed by City Year, where I function as support for the students and the teacher of a ninth grade classroom . I find the work very satisfying, I...
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University of Chicago - BA, English Lang./Lit. and Theatre and Performance Studies
Experience
I have experience working with kids and have found that by engaging them and letting them have fun, they learn their best. My tutoring subjects include reading, writing, phonics, literature, grammar, languages, Latin, and SAT study prep and subject test coverage . I also...
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University of Chicago - BA, English Language and Literature , University of Chicago - MA, Humanities
Experience
I am willing to go the extra mile to make sure each student succeeds in their learning endeavors, and I'm happy to?meet with a student outside of our regularly planned sessions if that's what it takes!I am?able to tutor students?in reading, writing, and test preparation . ...
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Duke University - BS, Psychology
Experience
One of my favorite stories is of the senior in college I worked with who hated math . I was able to help this student score 100 percent on the final through the hard work and determination of us both . Though the ACT is where my major tutoring abilities lie, I have coached...
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Northwestern University - BS, Biomedical Engineering , Northwestern University - MS, Biomedical Engineering
Experience
I can be easygoing, but I do believe in challenging and pushing my clients to reach their highest potential . I also have a calm and nurturing side for those students that are under a lot of stress . I have a special talent for helping students focus on what is important.I...
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Northwestern University - Bachelors, English Literature & Theatre
Experience
My concentration was on Theater for Young Audiences throughout my time at Northwestern . My success in writing is evident, as I had a part of my thesis published in the Madison Journal of Literary Criticism . For five years, I have taught drama, and I have mentored students...
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Northwestern University - Bachelor of Arts, Theatre with a minor in Business Institutions
Experience
Hello, my name is Benjamin, and I am located in Chicago, IL . I am eternally interested in people and learning, so tutoring is a great job for me . ? I enjoy the opportunity to meet different people with a diversity of interests, experiences, and ways of thinking . I always...
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The University of Houston - Bachelor of Fine Arts, Theatre, with a concentration in Acting
Experience
While I chose to major in Liberal Arts, I have a tremendous love for the academics . The majority of my teaching efforts have been helping prepare students for the SAT, PSAT, and the ACT . It is important that students do well on these tests because they can set the standard...
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The University of Chicago - Bachelors, English
Experience
Any student preparing for the PSAT, SAT, ISEE, or HSPT tests can benefit from my assistance .? Currently, I work with an AmeriCorps program, Blue Engine, and am a teaching assistant helping to provide in class tutoring for at risk students . I have always gotten great test...
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Oberlin College and Conservatory - B.A. (with Honors) and B.M., German Studies and Voice Performance , DePaul University - M.M., Voice...
Experience
In addition, I was the co-teacher for a German 101 intensive course over a one-month period . I designed the course's lessons, and graded quizzes, tests, and homework . I believe I am great at tutoring due to the wide range of experience I have as a tutor in different...
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Carleton College - BA, Biology
Experience
I began tutoring as a volunteer three years ago at Onward Neighborhood House, where I helped students with their homework and aided their development in writing, reading, and mathematics . At the same time, I took classes to teach?me how to explain math and science to...
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Oberlin College - Bachelor in Arts, English; Latin Language and Literature
Experience
In addition, I believe that having students think critically about their own work helps them to relate to it and, therefore, better prepares them for exams. My approach to tutoring centers around the needs of the student . I never lecture students the way a teacher would, as...