Steve
Certified Tutor
...an athletic coach. My style is also intense as I am very serious about solving Math problems and being sure that my answer is right. I love Math and I love teaching. I especially like to show students that they already know Math, that they can learn more of it, that Math is fun, and...
Education & Certification
Bachelor of Science, Probability and Statistics
Master of Arts Teaching, Secondary Education
State Certified Teacher
Zach
Certified Tutor
...been split between the Arts and the Sciences. I recently graduated from Northern Illinois University with a Bachelors in Music, and although I now sing and play flute around the Chicagoland area, I simply couldn't resist also enrolling at Columbia College Chicago to pursue studies in Acoustics. At Northern, I tutored various subjects for two...
Education & Certification
Music Performance
ACT Composite: 34
ACT English: 33
ACT Math: 35
Laura
Certified Tutor
...students overcome their math struggles and succeed in math. My tutoring style includes the following three components, 1) break up the material into small digestible pieces, 2) explain difficult concepts clearly and enthusiastically, and 3) work together as a team to make a plan to succeed. In my free time I spend exploring the woods...
Education & Certification
Bachelor of Science, Biological Sciences
Masters, Science Teaching
Luis
Certified Tutor
...University. I also have a PhD in physical chemistry from Northern Illinois University. Since graduation, I have over 20 years experience performing research and development and business consulting on a wide range of nuclear waste management, nanomaterial, and nanomedicine fields. While I tutor a broad range of subjects, I am most passionate about chemistry, physics,...
Education & Certification
Bachelor of Science, Chemistry
Master of Science, Physical Chemistry
PHD, Physical Chemistry
Masters in Business Administration, Business Administration and Management
Ingrid
Certified Tutor
...working with special needs students K-12th grade for the past 15 years. I am comfortable and adept working with special needs students of any age. I will provide learning tools and strategies in the learning process to support study skills to enable academic success. As a high school teacher I taught Career Technical Education classes...
Education & Certification
Bachelor of Science, Elementary Education
Master of Science, Curriculum and Instruction
Matthew
Certified Tutor
...not only allows me to communicate Spanish language principles efficiently, but also gives me the tools necessary to show the connections between all Latin based languages and word origins, which provides a better overall understanding of the way language functions. Outside of academia, I thoroughly enjoy the arts and am an avid fan of a...
Education & Certification
Bachelor in Arts, Spanish Translation & Business
Cheryl
Certified Tutor
...Illinois University in 2011. I teach college history online full time and I have taught numerous survey and upper-division American history classes at local “traditional” colleges and universities. When I teach, I don't necessarily focus on the facts of history, but on the larger transitions. I want students to understand how history has changed over...
Education & Certification
Bachelor in Arts, History
Master of Arts, Public History
Doctor of Philosophy, American history
Pamela
Certified Tutor
...adult continuing education at a city college in Queens, NY. Following that, I taught ESL to predominantly Egyptian, Arabic speaking, students at a high school and elementary school in New Jersey. I enjoy working with students of all ages. Working one one one with students is especially rewarding. Throughout my teaching career, I have provided...
Education & Certification
Bachelor in Arts, Anthropology
Masters, TESOL
Mathilde
Certified Tutor
...University with a degree in French literature, a minor in Spanish, and a certification in secondary education. I am a hardworking and highly organized person who is able to work independently and efficiently. In addition, my experience with working with people of different backgrounds and cultures as well as traveling has enabled me to gain...
Education & Certification
Bachelor in Arts, French
Asha
Certified Tutor
...academic English; this includes reading skills, writing skills, organization, vocabulary enhancement, speaking fluency, grammar, technology, and research skills. I also have taught academic English writing skills at universities, which benefits my students as they have a teacher who has a strong understanding of the expectations of university-level work! I have always had an open mind...
Education & Certification
Bachelor in Arts, French
Master of Arts, TESOL
Kevin
Certified Tutor
...corporate financial experience at various levels and across several industries. I started in traditional financial analyst/staff accountant roles and progressed through the ranks to positions of international controller and chief financial officer. I held these titles with two different companies, one publicly-traded, so I have had experience in working with a wide variety of professionals...
Education & Certification
Bachelors, Management
Masters, Finance
Jay
Certified Tutor
...them to succeed. I have many years of experience assisting students of all ages. I received my PhD in English at Northern Illinois University and currently work as a professor at an Atlanta university. I have taught middle school, high school, and college English. I have expertise in all language arts areas and test prep,...
Education & Certification
Bachelors, English
PHD, English
Andy
Certified Tutor
...natural and social sciences in a way that's easy to understand. I have several years of work experience educating the general public on topics in technology, environmental studies, earth science, and astronomy. I take genuine interest in increasing awareness and understanding of the world around us. Outside the classroom I enjoy amateur astronomy, photography, and...
Education & Certification
Bachelors, Earth Science
Kimberly
Certified Tutor
...classroom teacher to 18 wonderful students and a mother to two outstanding kids. I have been serving as an elementary public school teacher for nine years. As a self-contained and also departmentalized teacher I have worked with most grades level 1 through 8. Currently, I work for Matteson School District. I wanted to offer my...
Education & Certification
Bachelors, Bachelors of Science in Elementary Education
Katelynn
Certified Tutor
I am a young, vibrant teacher with a strong passion for education. I believe that education is the most powerful tool anyone can have, and I am here to help your student find success and confidence! Motivating and inspiring students is my favorite (and most important) part of my job.
Education & Certification
Bachelors, Elementary Education
Current Grad Student, Curriculum and Instruction with Teacher Leader Endorsement
ACT Composite: 31
ACT English: 32
ACT Reading: 32
Peggy
Certified Tutor
I am an experienced tutor in English, composition, reading, and social studies. I am available to tutor levels from elementary through college.
Education & Certification
Bachelors, Elementary Education
PHD, Adult Continuing Education
Joe
Certified Tutor
...questions to help them solve their problems. I start by asking leading questions and get the student to reason through the problem rather than simply showing them or having them memorize procedures. This method gets them to be an active participate and not merely an "audience of one." I believe that each student is unique...
Education & Certification
Bachelors, Physics
Masters, Applied Physics
ACT Math: 31
Hervé
Certified Tutor
I enjoy meeting new people and enjoy what they have to say, i have always loved math and sciences; I know!! I am a nerd but people says i don't look like one. I enjoy video games, sports (I play soccer three time a week) good food and social hours. ... As a teacher, patience, dedication, and the love of the subject will enhanced the communication with the student.
Education & Certification
Bachelors, Electrical and computer engineering
Frank
Certified Tutor
...those topics if simplifying is difficult. For the younger kids, playing a game or two to break up the hour is always a great idea. Using visuals is great for any student of any age, particularly younger ones, so I will always draw/write things out, and encourage students to show all of their work. I...
Education & Certification
Bachelors, Accountancy
Brad
Certified Tutor
...no matter how many students I have had at a given time, it's the one-on-one communications that have been the most memorable and substantive. I have always had a propensity for identifying an individual student's needs and modeling lessons to optimized learning. And have greatly enjoyed experiencing the progress we have achieved.
Education & Certification
Bachelors, Fine Arts
Masters, Communications
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