American Literature Tutors in Downers Grove, IL
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University of Chicago - Bachelor in Arts, Fundamentals & Computational Neuroscience
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What I really like about being a tutor is to help students learn and share useful strategies, particularly in regards to standardized testing . Algebra, calculus, writing, literature, essay editing, psychology, social studies, and SAT prep are some of the topics I cover with...
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University of Nebraska-Lincoln - BA, English , University of Nebraska-Lincoln - Phd, English
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Writing is art, a way that people express themselves and understand the world . I have been able to help students understand this by reminding them to take it one word at a time.I try my best to accommodate my students and meet them wherever they are in their education . The...
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Northwestern University - Bachelors, Economics/Theatre
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It's very rewarding to help students figure out how they learn most effectively, and then to help them reach their goals . I can tutor algebra, business, calculus, geometry, theater, public speaking, English, pre-algebra, trigonometry, accounting, geography, art, physics,...
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Illinois Wesleyan University - Bachelors, Theatre Arts
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I also prioritize helping students understand the fundamental concepts of an idea and why they are important so that they can build up from there to fully understand the subject . I want to help my students become independent and self-sufficient learners, because I believe...
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University of California, Berkeley - BA, English literature , Cornell University - MA, English literature
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I am passionate about helping my students be able to communicate well through effective and clear writing . I have been teaching English as a second language, music theory, literature, and writing for years, and am eager to guide my students into the world of language.I tutor...
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Northwestern University - BA, Theatre
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Tutoring is my passion,?and?I take great pleasure in engaging my students in such a manner that they become?excited to be learning.All students have unique learning styles, so I figure out my students' strengths, and then adapt my sessions with them to suit their individual...
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University of Michigan - Bachelors, Social Science, Latin American Studies , DePaul University - Masters in Education, Bilingual...
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I went to the University of Michigan to earn a bachelor's degree in social sciences and Latin American studies . I know DePaul University, where I study secondary level education and bilingual education . I can help students with college-level algebra, business, economics,...
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Robert Lindblom Math and Science Academy High School (Class of 2009) 2.4 GPA Richard J. Daley College (Early Childhood Education...
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A good tutor can help change a child's life, and I want to be that tutor . In high school, I have taken Honors courses such as Algebra, Geometry, Advanced Algebra with Trigonometry, American Literature, British Literature, World Literature, Biology, Chemistry, Physics,...
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Northern Illinois University, Bachelors of Arts in English, 2015.
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I have published poetry . I took all honors classes in high school and am capable of helping in high school level math and science . I have years of tutoring experience . I have tutored students from Jr high through the college level . I plan on becoming a teacher...
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[***BEFORE EMAILING ME, PLEASE READ THE LAST SECTION ON MY PROFILE FOR ANSWERS TO FAQ's.] Bachelor's degree in molecular biology from...
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Extensive SAT tutoring experience: I helped one SAT Math student to raise her score by 180 points, as well as another SAT student to raise her score by 140 points . SAT (scale of 800): 800 Verbal, 770 Math, 750 Writing (79/80 multiple choice subscore). SAT II Math Level...
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MA Climate and Society Program, Columbia University, Expected Summer 2012 MA Sociology, New School for Social Research, May 2008 BA...
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I wish to be a tutor again since I?ve moved back to Chicagoland because taking classes, conducting research, and teaching students have given me great energy and satisfaction . Knowledge and education only have value if they are shared with others . Sharing those Eureka...
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Northern Michigan University (Marquette, MI) B.S - Environmental Conservation Minor - Alternative Energies Coursework in...
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I have a profound thirst for learning, and thus a thirst for teaching . The more I teach the more I also understand . I cherish the "light bulb going off" moments in students as well as myself . Essay Editing, 8th Grade Writing, 9th Grade Reading, Agricultural Science,...
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master's degree in journalism, Northwestern University (2000) bachelor's degree in English, York University, Toronto (1987)
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15 years of secondary/post-secondary education, English, writing, journalism, desktop publishing, National High School Institute (www.medillcherubs.org), Northwestern University, Roosevelt University ASPIRE English, Writing, Persuasive Writing, PCAT Writing, Journalism, GRE...
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Master's in Literature from Queen Mary University of London 2015 Bachelor's in English Literature from University of California,...
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I've also adamantly helped my friends and relatives with homework for years . I love helping others learn . I'm very patient with, and respectful of, students and have a great talent for explaining complicated material in an easy-to-understand way . I try my best to help...