American History Tutors in Hanover Park, IL
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Northeastern Illinois University - BA, Communications
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I believe learning is a lifestyle and am committed to continuing education for myself in order to always be on the leading edge of new and innovative educational ideas, techniques, and tools . It is important to me to be both an educator and a motivator and it is because of...
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Claremont McKenna College - Bachelors, Government and Legal Studies
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My teaching experience was gained from tutoring students for admission to colleges and universities by firming up their basic skills in reading and writing and by preparing them to take the ACT . I have worked with multiple students who achieved scores of 10 or above on the...
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University of Michigan - Bachelors, Social Science, Latin American Studies , DePaul University - Masters in Education, Bilingual...
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I began tutoring as a high school freshman, assisting peers and young students . I had the opportunity to help students with special education needs, gifted students, students who didn't speak English natively, music and art students, and more . I went to the University...
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University of Chicago - BA, Political Science , University of Rhode Island - MS, Accounting
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However, students often feel that math is a?difficult?subject to learn . When teaching or tutoring math subjects, my approach is to learn about the interests and hobbies of my students . I then demonstrate to them how different math topics are related to these interests . ...
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Smith College - BA, Government and Italian Language and Literature , The Chicago School of Professional Psychology - MA, Clinical...
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In my current job, those I work with are often not capable (or very limited in their capabilities) of living day to day life on their own . These interactions require a great deal of patience and compassion on my part, so these are skills that will be an asset in any tutoring...
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Illinois Wesleyan University - BM, BA, Music, History , University of Illinois at Chicago - PhD, History--British, World, Science Studies
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Currently I am pursuing a Ph.D . at the University of Illinois at Chicago, studying British History, Science and Technology Studies, World History,?Philosophy, and Teaching of History with intentions of becoming a professor .? Outside of academia, I do creative writing, sing,...
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Northwestern University - BA, Philosophy , Loyola University Chicago School of Law - JD, Public Interest Law Certificate
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My work as a lawyer includes serving as a Guardian ad Litem for children in the midst of guardianship issues, as well as?serving clients that are dealing with family law and housing disputes . As a tutor, I can offer my students assistance with a variety of classes, including...
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University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign - BA Double-Major, Economics, Philosophy
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I also help students prepare for the ACT Math and English, and CAHSEE English exams.I am a graduate of the University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign.In my free time, I enjoy singing and playing the guitar . I also love to play soccer. ACT English, ACT Math, ACT Reading, Bass...
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Ohio State University - BA, English , Ohio University - MA, English
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Over the course of my education, my emphasis was on Literature . From 20th century American Literature, to Geoffrey Chaucer, I have read it all . Therefore, I am the perfect candidate to instruct students in this area . I can also be a beneficial asset to students...
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Wheaton College (Illinois) - Bachelor in Arts, Anthropology
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I've had the experience of teaching English in settings where it is not the native language . I initially grew up in the Czech Republic, although I've lived all over the world, including China and Ghana . As I began working with students who didn't know the language, I found...
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Northwestern University - BA, Theatre
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Subjects I am available to tutor include English, phonics, literature, essay editing, public speaking, reading, writing, social studies, American history, European history, world history, United States government and politics, geography, government, and all levels of Spanish ....
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Northwestern University - Bachelors, Performance Studies, French minor
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I've also had the opportunity to work and live in France, and I have a strong mastery of French language fluency . I'm comfortable tutoring history, French, ESL, literature, creative writing, English composition, and test preparation for the SAT, SSAT, TOEFL, CLEP, GED, PSAT,...
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University of Wisconsin-Madison - Bachelor in Arts, Economics , University of Wisconsin-Madison - Bachelor in Arts, International...
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I believe, as their teacher, it is my job to help them face such obstacles, and through patience and perseverance, defeat them . I also feel that learning isn't just knowing enough to pass a test. Learning should be a source of joy and should lead to the wisdom that helps us...
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The University of South Dakota - BS, English Education, Minor in Speech Education
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I later had the opportunity of helping at-risk students at an alternative school nearby . I spent the following years tutoring a variety of subjects such as Social Studies, English, and standardized test prep . On top of that, I was able to substitute teach at a high school...