American Literature Tutors in Libertyville, IL
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Tufts University - BA, Political Science , Carnegie Mellon University - MS, Public Policy and Management
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I like to employ different teaching methods based on the weaknesses and strengths of the student I am helping . I believe that organization?and putting in a lot of hard work are key concepts to instill in my students.I offer tutoring in Algebra 1, Geometry, Elementary and...
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Northwestern University - BA, Theatre
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I work together with students so that they are active participants in the sessions; I don't have a set agenda . I try to show them connections to the subject matter so that they become personally invested in the work . Subjects I am available to tutor include English,...
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Northwestern University - Bachelors, Economics/Theatre
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I love to learn, and I love teaching as well . 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,...
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Northwestern University - Bachelors, Performance Studies, French minor
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I earned perfect scores on the verbal and writing sections of the SAT, and I've completed my honors thesis and other graduate level courses as a Northwestern University student . I've also had the opportunity to work and live in France, and I have a strong mastery of French...
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University of Michigan - Bachelors, Social Science, Latin American Studies , DePaul University - Masters in Education, Bilingual...
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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 of Michigan to earn a bachelor's degree in social sciences and Latin American...
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Marist College - Bachelors, English , University of Notre Dame - Masters, English
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I've been studying Mandarin Chinese for the past three years myself, so I know how difficult it is to learn a new language . I also appreciate the value of immersion . I can assist students in writing, English grammar, literature, essays, reading, general elementary and...
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University of California, Berkeley - BA, English literature , Cornell University - MA, English literature
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I try to introduce students to abilities they were not aware that they possessed, as writing and reading are more enjoyable if students believe they are good at them . I am passionate about helping my students be able to communicate well through effective and clear writing . ...
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University of Nebraska-Lincoln - BA, English , University of Nebraska-Lincoln - Phd, English
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I also tutored students at the local community college in writing, which was a very enjoyable experience because I was able to work with students of all ages, ranging from 17 to 70.I tutor students in many different subjects, but I love teaching writing and literature the...
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DePaul University - BA, English and French
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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 teaching students English skills, like reading, writing, literature, editing, and public speaking, but I...
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Claremont McKenna College - Bachelors, Government and Legal Studies
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I have worked with multiple students who achieved scores of 10 or above on the ACT writing section, and pupils who have raised their overall scores by learning to eliminate answers based on context and to rely on comprehension, instead of memorization . I've had students...
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University of Missouri-Kansas City - Bachelors, English & Linguistics , College of the College of William and Mary - PHD, American Studies
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In addition, I've tutored SAT preparation and essays to middle school and high school students . Some of the courses I've taught include literature, women's studies, chess, and history at schools like Hunter College, Brown University, Sarah Lawrence College, and Columbia . ...
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Washington University in St Louis - BA, Psychology and Marketing
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I had a double major, along with my minor, and I had to find a way to balance all of the work that I had while in school . To do this, I came up with quality study techniques that helped me get the top results that I wanted.I believe that you have to work hard and then...
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Lake Forest College - BA, Education and History
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I try to make my courses relevant to the lives of my students, so that they become engaged with classroom work and homework assignments . I always examine how successful my lesson plans are, and?I include lessons on critical thinking, self-analysis and evaluation, and...
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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...