Lee: Lake in the Hills ASPIRE course instructor
...can work with a student on more than one class at a time. I also have a lot of experience with test prep and love working with students who need help with standardized tests. I'm a laid back individual, but I like to push my students. I know that every student is able to do...
Education & Certification
- Northwestern University - Bachelor of Science, Biomedical Engineering
- Northwestern University - Master of Science, Biomedical Engineering
Subject Expertise
- ASPIRE
- ACT
- PSAT
- SAT
- +41 subjects
Najla: Lake in the Hills ASPIRE course instructor
...a course in pedagogy. Throughout this time, I continued to tutor K-12 students as well, and am comfortable working with students of all ages. Most importantly, however, I absolutely love working with students, and have a sincere passion and enthusiasm for teaching. I consider it a challenging calling, but one that has been immensely gratifying,...
Education & Certification
- The University of Texas at Austin - Bachelor in Arts, Biology, General
- University of Washington , Columbia University - PHD, History
Subject Expertise
- ASPIRE
- PSAT
- SAT
- CLEP
- +108 subjects
Katelin: Lake in the Hills ASPIRE course instructor
...habits. I have been providing education to students for the past ten years. I am a certified middle school, high school, and college level Math and Science teacher. I have taught in a number of middle schools and high schools in the Chicagoland area over those past ten years. In addition to being a classroom...
Education & Certification
- University of Illinois - Bachelor of Science, Communication
- National Louis University - Master of Arts Teaching, Masters in Teaching Secondary Science
Subject Expertise
- ASPIRE
- PARCC
- PSAT
- ISAT
- +42 subjects
Sarah: Lake in the Hills ASPIRE course instructor
...teaching math, especially since I know that it can be hard. While I specialize in working with middle and high school students, I have worked with students as young as kindergarten and those well into adulthood. For those of you based in the Chicagoland area, I am an experienced Test Prep tutor who has successfully...
Education & Certification
- University of Notre Dame - Bachelors, Psychology
- Providence College - Masters, Secondary Education
Subject Expertise
- ASPIRE
- PARCC
- ISEE
- ACT
- +48 subjects
Katherine: Lake in the Hills ASPIRE course instructor
...Literature, Film, and Cultural Awareness. I often work one-on-one with students for assignments in my own classes, but also for writing assignments they have in other courses. I have also taught several summer school courses on ACT and SAT Test Preparation. I taught courses on how to successfully write the essay portion of the standardized test,...
Education & Certification
- University of Wisconsin-Madison - Bachelors, English & French
- Arizona State University - Masters, Creative Writing
Subject Expertise
- ASPIRE
- SAT
- PSAT
- SAT Subject Tests
- +35 subjects
Mike: Lake in the Hills ASPIRE course instructor
...the world around them. I believe that liberal education is one of the great pillars of democracy and civil society. If I can help young people understand and assess academic material, achieve their academic goals, and appropriate what they learn to apply it to their own lives and the world around them, I will be...
Education & Certification
- The University of San Francisco - Bachelors, European History
- The University of Chicago - PHD, History (History of Ideas and Modern German History)
Subject Expertise
- ASPIRE
- GED
- SAT
- SAT Subject Tests
- +85 subjects
Jena: Lake in the Hills ASPIRE course instructor
...These teachers were great not only because they were teaching what they loved or because they paid attention to me. They were great because they taught me not for school, but for life. I tutor because my experiences have shown me that I too have the ability to help students gain long-lasting academic achievement and...
Education & Certification
- Northwestern University - Bachelors, Communications- Radio/Television/Film
- Northwestern University - Medill School of Journalism - Masters, Reporting
Subject Expertise
- ASPIRE
- ACT
- PSAT
- IB Film SL
- +43 subjects
Meggan: Lake in the Hills ASPIRE course instructor
...tutors, parents and family to ensure each child gets the best education possible. My role as a teacher and tutor is to discover each student's individual learning style and tailor the learning material and curriculum to meet the needs of that individual student so that they are able to achieve personal success.... I believe everyone learns differently, and my job as a teacher is to discover the learning style of each of my students and tailor the material to meet their needs.
Education & Certification
- University of Iowa - Bachelor in Arts, Communications/Art
- Quincy University - Master of Science, Educaiton
Subject Expertise
- ASPIRE
- PARCC
- STAAR EOC
- ISEE
- +113 subjects
Ellie: Lake in the Hills ASPIRE course instructor
I am an experienced no nonsense teacher. I am committed to helping you succeed and teaching you strategies to help.
Education & Certification
- bar Ilan university - Bachelor, B.S.
- kibbutzim college - Master's/Graduate, Humanities
- State Certified Teacher
Subject Expertise
- ASPIRE
- ISASP - Iowa Statewide Assessment of Student Progress
- Eleven Plus Verbal Reasoning
- UK Key Stage 2 SATs
- +101 subjects
Ilana: Lake in the Hills ASPIRE course instructor
...direct instruction, helping students to discover answers on their own. I am very patient and understand that sometimes all it takes to understand a difficult concept is to explain it in a few different ways. We all learn differently, so I aim to develop an individualized approach for each student in order to make the...
Education & Certification
- Northwestern University - Bachelor of Science, Cognitive Science
Subject Expertise
- ASPIRE
- ACT
- PSAT
- SAT
- +80 subjects
Juliet: Lake in the Hills ASPIRE course instructor
...to witness that moment when a student realizes positive self-growth. I have been rewarded with many of these occasions throughout my tenure as a secondary English classroom teacher. I have especially enjoyed teaching ACT preparation classes because students would often return after the semester and share their exciting news about meeting their score goals. Since...
Education & Certification
- University of Wisconsin Parkside - Bachelor in Arts, Secondary English Education
- Lesley University - Masters, Curriculum Design and Instruction
Subject Expertise
- ASPIRE
- ACT
- SSAT
- PSAT
- +40 subjects
Lindsey: Lake in the Hills ASPIRE course instructor
...worked at a Pre-K/daycare center. I have tutored countless biological subjects in college and graduate school. I received my B.S. in Environmental Biology from the SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry in New York and my M.S. in Environmental Systems (Engineering) from The University of California- Merced. I tutor all ages and sub-topics within...
Education & Certification
- SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry - Bachelor of Science, Environmental Biology
- University of California-Merced - Master of Science, Environmental Engineering
Subject Expertise
- ASPIRE
- REGENTS
- SAT
- ACT
- +72 subjects
Adrianna: Lake in the Hills ASPIRE course instructor
...have also taught math in self-contained and remedial setting. I really love to help students find their voice in writing. I found that for me, as soon as I began to write about things I was passionate about on an individual level, I was able to unlock a lot of creativity. If students write about...
Education & Certification
- Rice University - Bachelor in Arts, Sociology and Policy Studies
Subject Expertise
- ASPIRE
- ISEE
- PARCC
- HSPT
- +74 subjects
John: Lake in the Hills ASPIRE course instructor
...to enhance their educational endeavors for a lifetime. I believe in utilizing strategies of learning from my backgrounds in Communication Studies, Women's Studies Gender Studies, and Social Work. I believe in the potential for any student to achieve an A in every course and in every assignment. More so than a grade, my goal is...
Education & Certification
- Loyola University-Chicago - Bachelor in Arts, Communication, General
- Loyola University-Chicago - Master of Social Work, Social Work
Subject Expertise
- ASPIRE
- ACT
- California Proficiency Program (CPP)
- AIMS
- +455 subjects
Leann: Lake in the Hills ASPIRE course instructor
...MA in Differentiated Instruction from Concordia University Chicago. Teaching combines all of my passions: reading, writing, and most importantly, kids! I enjoy helping students reach goals they never thought possible. When I am not in the classroom, I am coaching volleyball and basketball. I absolutely love sports and am a runner myself. I have completed...
Education & Certification
- Rockford University - Bachelor in Arts, English
- Concordia University-Chicago - Master of Arts, Education
Subject Expertise
- ASPIRE
- ACT
- Middle School Reading
- Test Prep
- +12 subjects
Alexandra: Lake in the Hills ASPIRE course instructor
...and have minored in Spanish. My hobbies include writing, dance and music. My goal as a tutor is to create individualized plans to target strengths and weaknesses and foster academic success. Additionally, I want to give my students the tools to become problem solvers and gain confidence and interest in their studies. I believe that...
Education & Certification
- Washington University in St Louis - Bachelor in Arts, Elementary Education (minors: Spanish and Psychology)
Subject Expertise
- ASPIRE
- ISEE
- ACT
- PSAT
- +46 subjects
Jennifer: Lake in the Hills ASPIRE course instructor
...needs and learning styles. By pinpointing and addressing students' weaknesses and creating a comfortable, nurturing environment in which they can learn, I work to help students solidify their knowledge base and learn how to learn. In my free time, I enjoy running, playing piano, baking and learning about photography. I also enjoy traveling and spending...
Education & Certification
- Amherst College - Bachelor in Arts, French
- State Certified Teacher
Subject Expertise
- ASPIRE
- SAT
- PSAT
- ACT
- +36 subjects
Kevin: Lake in the Hills ASPIRE course instructor
...tutoring K-12 children in math and reading, and have personally succeeded in a large variety of standardized tests, including the ACT, the SAT, and various AP tests. I am especially passionate about teaching students optimal test-taking strategies for conquering standardized tests and honing their critical thinking skills. I believe that education is not only necessary...
Education & Certification
- Univeristy of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign - Bachelor of Science, Accounting
Subject Expertise
- ASPIRE
- ACT
- SAT Subject Tests
- PSAT
- +66 subjects
Stuart: Lake in the Hills ASPIRE course instructor
...bachelor's degree in Communications, but have shown an aptitude for math and science throughout my academic career. There are so many resources available online that one could get lost in the breadth of information. I'm here to hone in on what makes you want to learn so that we can work together to help accomplish...
Education & Certification
- University of Missouri-Columbia - Bachelor in Arts, Communication, General
Subject Expertise
- ASPIRE
- PSAT
- MAP
- GED
- +68 subjects
Ben: Lake in the Hills ASPIRE course instructor
...to improve their academic performance. This past year I taught 9th grade geology and 10th grade chemistry at Tilden High School in Chicago and volunteered to serve as a tutor for underprivileged students in Revive’s Homework Help Program. I graduated from the University of Michigan with a B.A. in Economics in May 2013 and am...
Education & Certification
- University of Michigan - Bachelor in Arts, Economics
- DePaul University - Masters, Mathematics Education
Subject Expertise
- ASPIRE
- PSAT
- SAT Subject Tests
- SAT
- +48 subjects