8th Grade Tutors in Highland Park, IL
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University of Illinois at Chicago - Current Undergrad, Biochemistry and Pre-Med
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Biology is my favorite because is my one of my main focuses . Chemistry is the inseparable companion of Biology . Mathematics is the basis of every science, since it all requires mathematical reasoning . And then French makes part of the list, because of my keen interest...
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DePaul University - BA, English and French
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As a tutor, I encourage my students to ask questions and take an active role in the learning process . I like to lead my students to the answers through asking questions, using examples, and referencing concepts?the student has already mastered . I'm most passionate about...
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Boston University - Bachelor of Science, Electrical engineering , University of California-Los Angeles - Master of Science, Mechanical...
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It was during my time as a sailing instructor that I developed my passion for teaching and helping kids . I am now driven to help provide students with the opportunities they need for success but might otherwise not get because of where they grow up . When I'm not tutoring I...
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Ohio State University-Main Campus - BA, English and Psychology
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It's important to me to not leave anyone behind, and I won't move forward until I know all my students are on equal ground . I also believe in making learning interesting and fun.When I don't have my nose in a book, I can be found writing, working out at the gym, watching...
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University of Iowa - BA, Communications/Art , Quincy University - MS, Educaiton
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The involvement of the parents, tutors, teachers, and families helps me to understand more than just the child in the seat .? I believe that it takes all of us working together to help students reach their full potential . My experience has been with elementary school...
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Lawrence University - BA and teaching certificate, English, Spanish
Experience
In my spare time, I enjoy reading, writing, practicing yoga, painting, shopping, and playing with my puppy. ACT English, ACT Reading, ACT Writing, English, Essay Editing, Grammar and Mechanics, Literature, Reading, Test Prep, Writing I find that the best way to approach...
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Rice University - BA, Sociology and Policy Studies
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This approach allows anyone to become a more effective and authentic writer.When tutoring, I stress that few skills will be as important as writing when students are headed to college . Writing, of course, is more than just words being written on a piece of paper or a Word...
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Miami University-Oxford - Bachelors, Accounting , De Paul University - Masters, Math Education
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I'm a math tutor with a broad range of interests . I enjoy showing students how understanding of the core concepts of math enables them to draw on their problem-solving skills to apply their knowledge in many different subdisciplines of math . In addition to math, I can help...
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DePaul University - BA, Communications , Roosevelt University - Type 10 LBS1, Special Education
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I am a teacher who enjoys varying my teaching so a student learns both the subject we are working on?and?the importance of the?subject .? I try to change the way I teach each subject, so students retain the information . I feel that I am able to take a lesson and not only...
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Harvard University - BA, History and Literature , University of Chicago - PhD, Comparative Human Development
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I have depth in helping students prepare for standardized tests like the SAT and PSAT and helping them develop and refine essays for college admission applications . I also have tutored many middle school students in Spanish, English literature, and math .? The subject I love...
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UIC - BA, Secondary English Education
Experience
I earned my bachelor's degree in English Education from the University of Illinois . In the decade following, I have had the privilege of teaching students in a variety of settings, including teaching British and World Literature in an evening school program, teaching high...
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University of Arizona - BAE, Bilingual Education
Experience
By discovering each student's individual learning styles, strengths, and weaknesses, it is possible to create a program of learning that will be most effective for their specific learning needs . It is my sincere hope that each of my students leaves their time with me not...
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Purdue University - Bachelors, Atmospheric Sciences
Experience
I graduated from Purdue University, where I received my bachelor's degree in interdisciplinary sciences, with a focus in earth, atmospheric, and planetary sciences in particular . I also received minors in both communication and entrepreneurship and innovation . For as long...
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University of Illinois at Chicago - Bachelors, Biological Sciences
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I've also worked as a volunteer at a local children's hospital, where my responsibilities included helping children not fall behind on their classwork when admitted in the hospital . Even though I've taught a lot of subjects in math and sciences, my favorite topic to tutor is...