
Niki: Des Plaines tutor
Certified Tutor
...realizing how my visual learning/teaching style was actually quite helpful to a student who may not have fully understood the lesson given in class. I found that it was really a great feeling to be able to see her go from being incredibly frustrated and stuck in one place to not only being able to...
Education & Certification
Bachelors, Art Education
State Certified Teacher
SAT Verbal: 750

Bijul: Des Plaines tutor
Certified Tutor
...high school students in South Korea for one summer. It was such a rewarding experience! I think being a great tutor includes being exposed to different types of cultures, being patient, understanding, and passionate about what you're doing. These are all qualities that I possess. I believe that tutoring goes beyond making sure a student...
Education & Certification
Bachelor in Arts, Psychology
PHD, Law/Public Health

Steven: Des Plaines tutor
Certified Tutor
...biomedical engineering. I have always been an avid book reader and math lover - I love to tutor in math, English/ Reading, and physics, and also have experience in test prep. When teaching I believe in keeping things simple and adding interesting tidbits so that students will want to remember the lessons. I also strive...
Education & Certification
Bachelor of Science, Biomedical Engineering
Bachelor of Science, Civil Engineering
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1430
SAT Math: 720
SAT Verbal: 710

Kim: Des Plaines tutor
Certified Tutor
...In addition, I serve many purposes at UoP. I am involved in mentoring new instructors as well as training faculty on Diversity, training the incoming faculty during their certification process, and I am also involved in interviewing possible candidates as they apply for teaching positions. I teach many different courses at UoP, including general studies,...
Education & Certification
Bachelor in Arts, Radio-Television
Master of Arts, Mass Communication

Syed: Des Plaines tutor
Certified Tutor
...of the time. It's really great to know that I am helping these students to do better with their school work and giving them a greater opportunity to succeed. Throughout the year I have had a chance to get to know the students and have found that they are all incredibly intelligent and have a...
Education & Certification
Bachelor of Science, Mathematics and Chemistry

Jan: Des Plaines tutor
Certified Tutor
...ability to recognize the needs of my students. My clients have ranged from middle and high school to adults wanting to learn Spanish for their own personal use. In addition to teaching, I tutored at school and was a mentor for the new foreign language teachers. My evaluations were always the best possible, and I...
Education & Certification
Bachelor in Arts, Spanish
Masters in Education, Curriculum & Instruction/Second Language Education
State Certified Teacher

Sudad: Des Plaines tutor
Certified Tutor
...pass the class but also score 90 and higher on their exams! Math is my best subject, but I'm also very knowledgeable in the other subjects listed above. I help students fully understand the subject they're studying by making sure they understand the fundamentals of the subject and the reasons they are having difficulty with...
Education & Certification
Bachelor of Science, Biology, General
ACT Reading: 32

Fadi: Des Plaines tutor
Certified Tutor
...Emory University and a Master's degree in Architecture from the University of Houston. I believe that language learning without a cultural context becomes merely an abstract phenomenon. For this reason, I present myself as a tutor who will share his professional and cultural experiences with the students. I strive always to aid my students in...
Education & Certification
Bachelor in Arts, French Studies
Masters, Architecture

Will: Des Plaines tutor
Certified Tutor
...University as well as a M.A. in ethics from Southeastern Seminary, both with honors, and I am currently pursuing a M.A. in Philosophy at the University of Houston where I serve as a graduate Teaching Assistant. I bring the benefits of my business and humanities backgrounds together with my teaching experience to prepare students for...
Education & Certification
Bachelor of Science, Business Mgmt.
Master of Arts, Christian Ethics
Master of Arts, Philosophy
ACT Composite: 32
LSAT: 177

Betsy: Des Plaines tutor
Certified Tutor
...my teaching style to better suit their needs. I have learned that some students are visual learners, some learn better by reading through the assignment a few times, and others may use verbal communication to retain the material. Every student is different and I like to take that into account. Teaching is a passion for...
Education & Certification
Bachelor of Science, Biomedical Engineering
PHD, Biomedical Engineering

Shelby: Des Plaines tutor
Certified Tutor
...a Bachelor's degree in Biology. I am currently in the last semester of my Master's degree in Public Health with a concentration in Health Policy from The George Washington University. For the past three years I have worked as a high school science teacher, teaching 10th grade Chemistry, 9th grade Biology, and 12th grade Human...
Education & Certification
Bachelor of Science, Biology, General
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1470
SAT Writing: 740

Daniel: Des Plaines tutor
Certified Tutor
...for a number of book publishers, and I also teach English and Philosophy at the college level. I've tutored students of all ages in the principles of composition, rhetoric, and a number of humanities and social science disciplines. On a personal note, I am an avid but terrible runner and a would-be movie buff.
Education & Certification
Bachelor in Arts, English, Philosophy
Master of Arts, English
Master of Arts, Philosophy
SAT Verbal: 710

Jason : Des Plaines tutor
Certified Tutor
...students have various difficulties in school, but most of them boil down to a small number of causes which are completely fixable. The two which I try to isolate in my tutoring sessions are the fact that Math and Economics seem COMPLICATED and BORING to students. Math is complex and overwhelms a number of students....
Education & Certification
Bachelor in Arts, Economics
Master of Arts, Economics

Jennifer: Des Plaines tutor
Certified Tutor
...and social studies up to 8th grade and some selective high school courses. I am completely bilingual and am able to tutor in Spanish through the high school level. My tutoring style is focused but understanding and very patient. I really take the time to make sure the student understands what he/she is working on....
Education & Certification
Bachelor in Arts, Spanish
State Certified Teacher

Frank: Des Plaines tutor
Certified Tutor
...Because of my Engineering major I have a background in chemistry and physics. My physics is pretty advanced do to the fact that I took multiple courses related to this subject, but overall my math is what I am best at. I tutored prior to this job one year for Kumon Learning Center, and also...
Education & Certification
Bachelor of Science, Mechanical Engineer

Amir: Des Plaines tutor
Certified Tutor
...college level science courses to advanced mathematics. In my opinion, the most rewarding aspect of tutoring is when I am able to convey a particularly challenging question to a student. I do this by approaching concepts from multiple perspectives and breaking things down into layman's terms. In my free time, I enjoy traveling, weight lifting,...
Education & Certification
Bachelor of Science, Biology, General

Imene: Des Plaines tutor
Certified Tutor
A fun tutor who enjoys helping others; I've had two years of tutoring experience at the University of Houston. I feel comfortable tutoring people of all ages and have worked mainly with freshmen and sophomores. I also love tutoring middle school students, high school students, and adults.... My goal is to engage, challenge, and inspire growth in my students. I try to adapt my skills to each student depending on their personality and learning style. Also,...
Education & Certification
Bachelor of Science, Biochemical and Biophysical Sciences
PHD, Environmental Engineering

Dylan: Des Plaines tutor
Certified Tutor
...from freshmen in high school to adults older than myself. I believe that language is what unites us all and as such, I strive my best to help my students to communicate their ideas in a way that is succinct and clear so that their brilliant ideas can be easily shared with the world. Additionally,...
Education & Certification
Bachelor in Arts, English
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1510

Phi: Des Plaines tutor
Certified Tutor
...school at The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston School of Dentistry. I have 5+ years of experience in ACT/SAT test prep as well as biology and chemistry in the Houston area. Please see my LinkedIn Profile at https://www.linkedin.com/in/phitrongpham/ for more information, I hope to work with you soon. Thank you!... By their very nature, people are inquisitive. The goal of education should be to encourage seeking answers, as it is in this way...
Education & Certification
Bachelor of Science, Kinesiology

Jose: Des Plaines tutor
Certified Tutor
...used as a tool to understand, communicate and define all other scientific languages (chemistry, physics, engineering, etc.). I like relating the concepts that I tutor to real life applications and their importance to our everyday life. My experience has been that it really helps students become more proficient in what they are learning. I am...
Education & Certification
Bachelor of Science, Chemical Engineering
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