Gifted Tutors in Oak Park, IL
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University of Notre Dame - BA, English, Philosophy
Experience
Additionally, I enjoy helping students improve their study and organizational skills in order to improve overall academic performance.I firmly believe in student-centered education . I endeavor to support my students in solving problems on their own in order to develop their...
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University of Hertfrodshire, United Kingdom - LLB/JD, Law , University of Hertfordshire, United Kingdom - PhD, Law
Experience
In addition to teaching, I enjoy research, writing, music, driving fast, riding horses, and singing in the bath . I also operate a nonprofit organization with some colleagues that helps people achieve gainful employment. Constitutional Law, Contract Law, Criminal Law, Ethics,...
Education
Northeastern Illinois University - BA, Elementary Education , Northeastern Illinois University - MA, Reading Specialist
Experience
My minor is in political science . I am working through the first year of my master's degree . My master's will allow me the title of reading/writing specialist. I currently teach reading and writing . My students encompass a range of all ages and skill levels . Though I...
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University of Louisville - BA, Humanities , University of Chicago - MA, Humanities
Experience
While earning my degrees, I chose to pursue the Humanities because it allowed for an interdisciplinary approach to the subjects I would study .? A defining characteristic of my approach to learning and teaching is?my belief?that any subject is within reach for any student . ...
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Rice University - BA, Sociology and Policy Studies
Experience
I try to teach my students to write about what they know, as opposed to just writing about what they think other people want to hear . This approach allows anyone to become a more effective and authentic writer.When tutoring, I stress that few skills will be as important as...
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Northwestern University - BA, Anthropology , DePaul University - JD, Law
Experience
From there, I enrolled in DePaul University and received a degree in law . I currently work as an adjunct professor for the law faculty . My passion is being able to teach students how to overcome their challenges.I have experience tutoring students in high school, college,...
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University of California Irvine - Bachelors, Drama
Experience
I continued along this path at the Claire Trevor School of the Arts at the University of California at Irvine . As I experimented with new aspects of the theater, I developed my own method of acting by combining techniques of various great actors into my own personal system ....
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Cornell College - Bachelors, Psychology
Experience
I tutored students in biopsychology topics as an undergraduate, and I also had the opportunity to study other interests such as theater, Spanish, and religion . After I graduated, I doused in my love of theater by tutoring with theater companies and teaching and performing...
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Northwestern University - Bachelors, Communications- Radio/Television/Film , Northwestern University - Medill School of Journalism -...
Experience
I want to be one of those people that stick in their minds when they think back fondly on their educational experiences . Most importantly, I want to help each pupil sharpen their tools for life-long confidence in their education and in their everyday life. College Essays,...
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Northwestern University - BA, Psychology (Spanish minor) , Vanderbilt University - M.Ed, Elementary Education
Experience
Additionally, I can tutor students in test prep for various exams, including ASPIRE math, ACT writing and reading, SAT verbal and critical reading, and ISEE- lower level . Even though I can work with students in all these different subjects, I like to teach English, science,...
Education
Barnard College - BA, English , University of Michigan-Ann Arbor - Certification, Elementary Education
Experience
I also took a number of classes which helped to develop my knowledge?of literature and academic writing.Because of this, I am fully prepared to teach English, Writing, and preparation for standardized tests requiring written skills . I can tutor students in the ISEE, PSAT,...
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Indiana University - Bachelors, Biological Sciences
Experience
I'm back in the Midwest now, and have a strong desire to make a difference in the education of children who might otherwise slip through the cracks . I went through a program at the University of Notre Dame through which I earned a grant to start up a program called REACTT,...
Education
Ball State University - Bachelors, Theatre , University of California-San Diego - Masters, Acting
Experience
I also enjoy creative pursuits, and I believe that creativity is paramount for successful learning . I work with my students to try many different methods to see what works best for them . I also coach clients in public speaking, and I can help students put together...
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Butler University - BA, English , University of Illinois at Chicago - MEd, Instructional Leadership in Elementary Education
Experience
During my tutoring sessions, I work with a student's current knowledge and interests to customize a learning plan specific to their needs . I find making a direct connection between the student and the material is the most effective manner of teaching . Students are more...