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Victor: Des Plaines tutor
Certified Tutor in Des Plaines, IL
...believe each student learns differently, my tutoring style will vary depending on student. What I enjoy most about tutoring is finding different ways to explain the same concept. I also feel that teaching a subject is the ultimate test for the teacher, as the student may ask questions from any angle. It is always a challenge to answer the question in a manner that the student understands. I am primarily interested in tutoring the GMAT...
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Northwestern University - Bachelor of Science, Economics
SAT Math: 800
GMAT: 740
Steve: Des Plaines tutor
Certified Tutor in Des Plaines, IL
...one way to solve many problems, and Statistics because it uses data to help decide on the best course of action. My tutoring style is laid-back and intense at the same time: laid-back because I am quiet; a musician, not 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...
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Northern Illinois University - Bachelor of Science, Probability and Statistics
National-Louis University - Master of Arts Teaching, Secondary Education
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Emily: Des Plaines tutor
Certified Tutor in Des Plaines, IL
...2014, I received my JD from Loyola University Chicago School of Law. I tutor Reading, Writing, History, Public Speaking, Standardized Test Prep, and am available to help with the college application process. Prior to law school, I assisted in the developing of curriculum for a homework help program at a community center in Chicago. I have always been passionate about how to best share and communicate ideas, whether written or spoken. My method for tutoring...
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Northwestern University - Bachelor in Arts, Philosophy
Loyola University Chicago School of Law - Juris Doctor, Public Interest Law Certificate
Zac: Des Plaines tutor
Certified Tutor in Des Plaines, IL
...tutoring a middle school student in various subject areas.I am forever grateful to my personal ACT tutor for helping me get into the college of my dreams, so I definitely love to teach the ins and outs of that test. In addition to the ACT, math and English are my preferred subjects to teach. My teaching style is highly flexible, depending on whichever way students tend to learn best! I just went through the whole...
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Vanderbilt University - Bachelors, Human and Organizational Development
ACT Composite: 34
ACT English: 35
ACT Math: 31
May: Des Plaines tutor
Certified Tutor in Des Plaines, IL
...TA for a Calculus 1 class, helping students understand difficult concepts and prepare for tests. Last summer, I traveled back to China and tutored math for standardized testing such as the SAT Subject Math and AP Calculus. Helping struggling students achieve high scores in standardized testing has been one of the most rewarding experiences - it boosts students' confidence and at the same time gives them the desire to learn more and tackle harder problems....
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Bryn Mawr College - Bachelor in Arts, Computer Science & Biology
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1490
SAT Math: 800
Jeremy: Des Plaines tutor
Certified Tutor in Des Plaines, IL
...that I have both a passion and talent for imparting knowledge upon others. I am very excited for the opportunity in helping students achieve their potential. I have found that teaching is very rewarding for myself as well as my students. It helps cement my knowledge of the material and sometimes I can learn a little something from the students as well. I teach a wide variety of subjects including Algebra, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics, Biology....
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University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign - Current Undergrad, Molecular and Cellular Biology
Katherine: Des Plaines tutor
Certified Tutor in Des Plaines, IL
...the essay portion of the standardized test, and how to prepare for the reading, grammar, and vocabulary sections. Also, I taught at the Institute of Reading Development for two summers. This program specializes in advanced reading and writing skills for students. I briefly taught middle school French at a private college prep school for one semester while the teacher was on maternity leave. I often substituted for the high school French teachers at the same...
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University of Wisconsin-Madison - Bachelors, English & French
Arizona State University - Masters, Creative Writing
Samantha: Des Plaines tutor
Certified Tutor in Des Plaines, IL
...English literature, and writing. I have also continued to help many high school seniors with college application essays. While I tutor a variety of subjects, I am very passionate about helping students improve their reading and writing skills, and I really enjoy helping students with Critical Reading and Writing portions of Standardized Tests. I love working with students and helping them realize their full academic potential. In my spare time, I enjoy traveling, exploring Chicago,...
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Northwestern University - Current Undergrad, Political Science & Legal Studies
ACT Composite: 32
ACT English: 35
ACT Reading: 34
Andrew: Des Plaines tutor
Certified Tutor in Des Plaines, IL
...AP Calculus AB, AP Statistics, and Finite Math) and prepared students for the ACT, SAT, SAT subject tests, AP exams, and college placement exams. When tutoring, I will start by showing students good examples and all the steps, but by the end of the session, the student is showing me all the steps without any assistance. We both need to be confident that the student can talk through the problem and solve it with no...
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University of Notre Dame - Bachelor of Science, Math
Northwestern University - Masters, Math Education
ACT Math: 33
SAT Math: 750
Kevin: Des Plaines tutor
Certified Tutor in Des Plaines, IL
...and math because of my solid foundation in these subjects. I would love to be a teacher later in life, but for now, I want to focus on how far I can go with chemistry. On my free time, I love playing Ultimate Frisbee, running, watching TV, and hanging out with friends. I believe that compatibility is very important between tutor and student, so I definitely hope that I am able to communicate with some...
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Northwestern University - Bachelors, Chemistry
ACT Composite: 33
ACT English: 32
ACT Math: 35
Brandon: Des Plaines tutor
Certified Tutor in Des Plaines, IL
...from critical reading and writing to the basics of footnoting and compiling bibliographies . These teaching opportunities have provided me with considerable experience in planning, organizing and presenting educational programming. They have also given me the opportunity to guide, and to work closely with young scholars and learners from a variety of backgrounds. I firmly believe that the importance of education as well as the key to a successful academic career is the ability to...
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Michigan State University - Bachelor in Arts, History
University of Toronto - PHD, History
Marshall: Des Plaines tutor
Certified Tutor in Des Plaines, IL
...for three years during high school, teaching kids anything from how to swim to how to shoot a bow and arrow. I was a babysitter for four years, usually with the stipulation that I go through homework after school with kids I babysat. At school, I've tutored struggling peers in economic theory and Spanish. More recently, I worked in Spain as an English teacher for Catalan children ranging from six to fifteen years of age....
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Northwestern University - Bachelors, Economics
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1520
SAT Math: 780
SAT Verbal: 720
Stephen: Des Plaines tutor
Certified Tutor in Des Plaines, IL
...college career, I obtained a Masters degree in Biomedical Sciences from Midwestern University in Downers Grove. I have always been fascinated with biology and chemistry and how microscopic interactions lead to the world we see around us. I love learning about all areas of science and this passion drives my excitement for tutoring. As someone who was able to go to his dream school, I am committed to helping everyone I tutor to have the...
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University of Notre Dame - Bachelor in Arts, PreProfessional Studies/Classics
Midwestern University - Master of Arts, Masters of Biomedical Sciences
ACT Composite: 32
ACT English: 32
ACT Math: 33
Gregory: Des Plaines tutor
Certified Tutor in Des Plaines, IL
empty... Relaxed and accommodating, but direct and impact-driven.... Get to know their background and the best way they retain information.... Provide self-prep materials, and evaluate their performance.... Show impact of results and progress.... Find alternative approaches, and practice.... Help them practice reading and understand main concepts.... Give them effective instruction, but also time.... Provide fun examples or real-life applications.... Asking questions throughout teaching the session.... With conversation about the subject and practice-test results.... What is their...
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University of Chicago - Bachelors, Economics
ACT Composite: 35
ACT English: 35
ACT Math: 35
Laura: Des Plaines tutor
Certified Tutor in Des Plaines, IL
...bit and had to work hard to master the subject material. I understand the position of being a student working to understand a difficult concept and I think that helps me when tutoring students. I tutored high school and elementary students in high school and college. Outside of law school and tutoring I enjoy exploring our beautiful city, picking up interesting books at book fairs and used book festivals and taste testing cider. I'm a...
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Saint Mary's College - Bachelors, Political Science & Economics
Loyola University-Chicago - PHD, Law
Matt: Des Plaines tutor
Certified Tutor in Des Plaines, IL
...Illinois at Urbana Champaign. While I was there I also received a math minor, which helps me understand math at a more basic level. In high school I worked as a tutor and enjoyed helping those students. I loved the subjects I studied in college and my hope is to share my knowledge of math and physics with those who need extra help. Above all, I want to spread my knowledge to people who may...
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University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign - Bachelors, Aerospace Engineering
Kristen: Des Plaines tutor
Certified Tutor in Des Plaines, IL
...and graduated on the Honor Roll. I was also was super involved in my school's Speech and Acting Team, particularly in Prose Reading, Dramatic Duet Acting, and Oratorical Declamation (for those of you familiar with those events)! I'm not a total athlete but I love badminton and played on my high school's team for three years, and also play on the club team at UIC. Other random facts about me are that I was in...
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University of Illinois at Chicago - Bachelors, Psychology
ACT Composite: 33
ACT English: 34
ACT Math: 34
Ignacio: Des Plaines tutor
Certified Tutor in Des Plaines, IL
I am a Computer Science Master's student at DePaul with a BS in Environmental Science from the University of Chicago.... Math builds on itself. Build a strong foundation.... Ask for past home works and tests.... By showing them that everything they learn can be used to build and create new things.
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University of Chicago - Bachelors, Environmental Science
DePaul University - Current Grad Student, Computer Science
Melissa: Des Plaines tutor
Certified Tutor in Des Plaines, IL
...understand math in your own way. I look forward to working with you to become successful and appreciate math in a different manner. I patiently and diligently work to plan the lesson according to your needs. I will make sure you understand the math in a concrete manner, yet challenge you to critically think of math in a different tone. I have taken the ASVAB and scored a 70 without studying. I am available after...
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University of North Carolina at Asheville - Bachelors, Atmospheric Science
Concordia University-Portland - Masters, Curriculum and Instructions: K - 14 Math
Terence: Des Plaines tutor
Certified Tutor in Des Plaines, IL
...learning is that everyone has a different and often unique way that they learn. Finding that method is what I try to determine so I can help them improve whatever subject they have difficulty with. I love to read myself and read the classics, mystery, action novels and because I do like history, I have read many biographies on American figures and the eras they lived. For me, reading opens us up to a world...
Education & Certification
Loyola University-Chicago - Bachelor in Arts, Communications
Northeastern Illinois University - Master of Arts, Special Education
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Des Plaines, a city of approximately 58,000, is located in Cook County, Illinois. A suburb of Chicago, and near O'Hare International Airport, Des Plaines is home to the first franchised McDonald's, which was opened by Ray Kroc in 1955, and is now preserved as a museum. The Cook County Forest Preserve boasts over 100 miles of bicycle trails, plus more than 200 miles of multi-use trails. Add in an 18-hole golf course, 37 parks, and a community theater, just to name a few of the recreational options, and it's easy to see why they say "No one is a stranger for long in Des Plaines!"
Des Plaines is served by Maine Township High School District 207, which boasts Hillary Rodham Clinton as an alumnus. The highest ranking high school in the district is Maine West High School. If you want to feel more confident about your educational possibilities, private tutoring in Des Plaines, IL, can give you the test prep and instruction you might need, whether it's in-home or online. Des Plaines is also home to Oakton Community College, and Northwestern, one of the nation's top-ranked universities, is located a short drive away in downtown Chicago. You could work to try to be successful at these schools if you connect with one of the Des Plaines, IL, tutors, who are available for private tutoring, instruction, and test prep, either in-home or online.
A unique attraction in Des Plaines, popular among train enthusiasts, is Deval Crossing, an interlocking three-way railway junction between the Union Pacific/ Northwest Line, the North Central Service, and the Union Pacific Railroad's New Line. Additionally, the Des Plaines History Center always has a full calendar of events, exhibitions, and programs, including the annual Fall Fest and Da de los Muertos/ Day of the Dead, celebration.
With its close proximity to O'Hare International Airport, Des Plaines is a great jumping off point to some unique and entertaining festivals and conventions. G-FEST, for example, the world's largest annual gathering of Godzilla and Japanese monster fans, is held nearby, as is the Chicago Tattoo Arts Convention. Downtown Chicago, and everything a major city has to offer, including professional sports teams, museums, and the performing arts, is a mere 17 miles away.
Online or in-person, Des Plaines, IL, tutoring might help you stay on top of your studies and your test prep. Seeking tutoring in Des Plaines, IL, is a great first step to work to try to get to the next level in your education.
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