Gifted Tutors in River Forest, IL
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Christina P.
Private Gifted tutor in Chicago, IL
Education
Northwestern University - BA, Anthropology , DePaul University - JD, Law
Experience
In this time, I focused primarily on reading and writing . I believe that a good education is vital to success, and when students are able to understand and overcome difficult concepts, I feel a victory has been won.I tutor reading, writing, essay editing, literature, and...
Jena L.
Private Gifted tutor in Chicago, IL
Education
Northwestern University - Bachelors, Communications- Radio/Television/Film , Northwestern University - Medill School of Journalism -...
Experience
Those teacher's lessons are the ones that I remember to this day . These teachers that I admired so much were not only amazing for teaching me what they were passionate about, or because they gave me attention, it was because they taught me things for life . I now tutor...
Veronica M.
Private Gifted tutor in Chicago, IL
Education
The University of Chicago - Bachelors, History , Northwestern University - Masters, Elementary Education
Experience
I love education, and I enjoy helping students learn new things . In addition to Spanish and social studies topics, I can also help students prepare for the ACT, SAT, IB exams, AP exams, and others . Outside of academics, I enjoy politics and sports . When I have free time,...
Emily H.
Private Gifted tutor in Chicago, IL
Education
Barnard College - BA, English , University of Michigan-Ann Arbor - Certification, Elementary Education
Experience
Tutoring is more than just handing over knowledge - it also involves helping students to overcome any difficulties and confusion that may arise around the material . This is a skill I've worked on while tutoring third and fourth grade students in Detroit .? I greatly enjoyed...
Emily H.
Private Gifted tutor in Chicago, IL
Education
Barnard College - BA, English , University of Michigan-Ann Arbor - Certification, Elementary Education
Experience
Tutoring is more than just handing over knowledge - it also involves helping students to overcome any difficulties and confusion that may arise around the material . This is a skill I've worked on while tutoring third and fourth grade students in Detroit .? I greatly enjoyed...
Jordana L.
Private Gifted tutor in Naperville, IL
Education
Elmhurst College - BA, History/Communications , Loyola University - MEd, Elementary Education
Experience
My philosophy when teaching is to play on a student's strengths and interests in order to enhance the experience and to keep the student engaged . I earned a B.A . in History and a minor in Communication Studies from Elmhurst College . Currently, I am a student at Loyola...
Benjamin C.
Private Gifted tutor in Chicago, IL
Education
University of Louisville - BA, Humanities , University of Chicago - MA, Humanities
Experience
A defining characteristic of my approach to learning and teaching is?my belief?that any subject is within reach for any student . The key is to translate and boil down the difficult terminology to come to a point of understanding and clarity about the topic at hand . ? The...
Georgia G.
Private Gifted tutor in Chicago, IL
Education
Northeastern Illinois University - BA, Elementary Education , Northeastern Illinois University - MA, Reading Specialist
Experience
I believe that education should be based upon self-improvement and societal progress . My teaching philosophy is focused on allowing my students to express themselves and be creative while positively reinforcing their individuality along the way . Therefore, I am always...
Adrianna C.
Private Gifted tutor in Chicago, IL
Education
Rice University - BA, Sociology and Policy Studies
Experience
This approach allows anyone to become a more effective and authentic writer.When tutoring, I stress that few skills will be as important as writing when students are headed to college . Writing, of course, is more than just words being written on a piece of paper or a Word...
Vinny T.
Private Gifted tutor in Chicago, IL
Education
University of California Irvine - Bachelors, Drama
Experience
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 . It was during this process, observing my own teachers, that I discovered a passion for teaching . I realized...
Catherine C.
Private Gifted tutor in Chicago, IL
Education
Princeton University - BA, History , Stanford University - MA/PhD, History
Experience
I am now at Stanford University working on my PhD in early modern European History . In my spare time, and not studying hard or being a dedicated, passionate tutor, I enjoy running, reading, cooking, and traveling. Algebra, History, AP Comparative Government and Politics, AP...
Rebecca M.
Private Gifted tutor in Chicago, IL
Education
New College of Florida - BA, Art History
Experience
I?especially enjoy helping students write their?personal statements and college essays . I am also able to?tutor students in all levels of?French, preparation for the?PSAT, SAT, FCAT, and GRE, history, social studies, art, and psychology.In my free time, I enjoy travel,...
Melanie S.
Private Gifted tutor in Chicago, IL
Education
Butler University - BA, English , University of Illinois at Chicago - MEd, Instructional Leadership in Elementary Education
Experience
I find making a direct connection between the student and the material is the most effective manner of teaching . Students are more deeply interested and invested in the learning process when they are able to see how it?relates to them . I strive to provide my students with...
Haley K.
Private Gifted tutor in Chicago, IL
Education
Cornell College - Bachelors, Psychology
Experience
I can help students with algebra, English, Spanish, reading, writing, essays, psychology, study skills, history, special education, public speaking, social sciences, art, theater, and test preparation . When I have free time, I like to read, travel, and do arts and crafts....