5th Grade Tutors in Burr Ridge, IL
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Lawrence University - BA and teaching certificate, English, Spanish
Experience
I find that the best way to approach teaching is to try to?connect and communicate with the student in a meaningful way . I hold a bachelor's degree with double majors in English and Spanish with a minor in Psychology?from Lawrence University, where I also earned a teaching...
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The University of Chicago - BA, Economics
Experience
I assist with Writing, Reading, Grammar and Mechanics, and Essay Editing . I even tutor students in Public Speaking, helping them become more comfortable giving speeches?and communicating effectively.In my free time, I love distance running and playing ultimate Frisbee. 1st...
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Western Michigan University - BA, Marketing
Experience
My tutoring experience includes working with children in small groups and individually . I love teaching reading and math because I believe that these are foundational topics that students must know before they move on in their academic careers . I'm also a published author...
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University of Illinois at Chicago - Bachelors, Biological Sciences
Experience
I'm a believer in a student-centered classroom that goes beyond memorization . For this reason, I like to include a number of games, hands-on activities, and teaching strategies that make my lessons interesting and more engaging. 3rd Grade Science, 4th Grade Science, 5th...
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College of DuPage - Current Undergrad Student, Finance , Illinois Institute of Technology - Current Undergrad Student, Computer Science
Experience
I can help students with accounting, reading, pre-calculus, algebra, economics, Mandarin Chinese, ESL, and test preparation for the ACT, SAT, and others . When I have free time, I like to play the piano and watch movies. 10th Grade Math, 11th Grade Math, 12th Grade Math, 1st...
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University of IL - Chicago - BA, English , National Louis University - Ed.S, Administration and Supervision
Experience
I have learned that all people have the capacity to learn - and it is the delivery of the instruction that makes the difference . Through the use of multiple tools including differentiation, modeling, and scaffolding information my students have enjoyed great academic...
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Purdue University-Main Campus - BS, Accounting
Experience
I am a resident of Chicago and a 2013 graduate of Purdue University . Currently, I am working full-time at the Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago . I have a great deal of experience working with children and helping them to achieve their goals . In my last year of secondary...
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Lake Forest College - Current Undergrad, Biology
Experience
In addition to reading and mathematics, I can tutor students in biology, chemistry, English, social studies, and life sciences . I am also able to offer help with study skills, organization, and handwriting . I feel my education is also an effective tool in my tutoring; I...
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DePaul University - BA, English and French
Experience
I received my bachelor's degree in English with a focus in literary studies and French from DePaul University . During my undergraduate studies, I served as a tutor in the University Center for Writing-Based Learning, where I had the opportunity to help?a diverse range of...
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Rice University - BA, Sociology and Policy Studies
Experience
These skills should be developed in high school long before a student steps into a college class . I tutor students to understand that writing short sentences is one of the best ways to ensure that good grammar is developed. 10th Grade Reading, 10th Grade Writing, 11th Grade...
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Loyola University-Chicago - BA, Communications , Northeastern Illinois University - MA, Special Education
Experience
I have several years' experience working as a special education teacher, which has shaped my philosophy on education . I believe that every person has their own approach to learning and that it is my duty to find the method that works best with each student . When working as...
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Northwestern University - BA, Psychology (Spanish minor) , Vanderbilt University - M.Ed, Elementary Education
Experience
Even though I can work with students in all these different subjects, I like to teach English, science, Spanish, and language arts . However, the content area in which I am most?proficient?is English . I attended Northwestern University, where my fields of study were Spanish...
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University of Kansas - Bachelors, English , University of Missouri-Kansas City - Masters, English
Experience
In my spare time, I like to sing and play jazz piano . I love classical music, many types of art, and reading books of many different genres. 10th Grade Reading, 10th Grade Writing, 11th Grade Reading, 11th Grade Writing, 12th Grade Reading, 12th Grade Writing, 1st Grade, 1st...
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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 ....