Social Studies Tutors in Burr Ridge, IL
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Illinois State University - BA, Elementary Education
Experience
We have conversations about math, I use visuals and games, and encourage productive struggle . My students know that with determination and hard work, they will master the subject . It is incredibly satisfying to see a student overcome challenges and build on their knowledge...
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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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ACT, History, Anthropology, AP English Language and Composition, AP English Literature and Composition, AP European History, AP Human Geography, AP United States History, AP World History, College Essays, English, Essay Editing, European History, Geography, Literature, Other,...
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Northeastern Illinois University - BA, Spanish
Experience
I've been teaching for upwards of ten years, and I'm excited to continue working as a tutor . I have experience teaching Italian and Spanish to students of many ages and levels, from children to eighth graders . I'm a believer of the Total Physical Response and Storytelling...
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Washington University in St. Louis - BA, Elementary Education (minors: Spanish and Psychology)
Experience
All through college, I tutored as part of the Each One Teach One program and worked at underperforming schools in the St. Louis area . I plan to work at an enrichment program for advanced 3rd to 5th grade students this summer . In the fall, I hope to have my own classroom...
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Concordia University-Chicago - Current Undergrad, Elementary Education
Experience
I love helping young students thrive in literacy, math, writing, and science because a child's elementary school years are pivotal for their success in school . Another favorite to tutor is Spanish . I am pursuing a Transitional Bilingual Endorsement, which will allow me to...
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Bob Jones University - BA, History
Experience
I also enjoy helping students prepare for standardized tests such as the GRE . When I work with students on history, we study it as a story, rather than a dry memorization of dates, which really helps it come alive for them. History, AP Comparative Government and Politics, AP...
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Elmhurst College - BA, History/Communications , Loyola University - MEd, Elementary Education
Experience
I also teach Hebrew School to 1st and 2nd graders . I currently reside in Bloomingdale, Illinois, and enjoy theater, color guard, reading, video games, as well as, walks where I can simply enjoy nature. 10th Grade Reading, 10th Grade Writing, 11th Grade Reading, 11th Grade...
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University of Illinois at Chicago - BA , Political Science , Roosevelt University - MA, Secondary Education-Social Science
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In my tutoring sessions I like to create a focus on the student and their goal . I believe it is important to have a strong rapport with the student for them to be successful . This helps the student feel relaxed and ready to learn . I have tutored coworkers, high school...
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DePaul University - Bachelors, Computer Science
Experience
I am a native of Chicago and currently in my last year of studies at DePaul University, where I am majoring in Computer Science and Game Development . I do have a passion for computers, but I also love tutoring?the Science and Math courses that have helped me along my...
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Oberlin College - Bachelors, Computer Science / Latin Language
Experience
I've been educating others for eight years . As a tutor, I started in high school assisting students with Latin at the high school level and math and reading at the elementary school level . As an undergraduate at Oberlin, I assisted in a third grade classroom, tutored...
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Millikin University - Bachelor in Arts, Secondary Education-History
Experience
I also have vast experience with aiding a student in writing papers, completing projects, and studying for tests . In my spare time, I write short stories, work on my novel, and read historical non-fiction. History, College Biology, College English, College Level American...
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University of Missouri-St Louis - BS, Elementary Education , University of Missouri-St Louis - Med, Autism/Dev. Studies/ELL Cert
Experience
I am also offering tutoring sessions to prepare students for the?ISEE, ACCUPLACER, STAAR EOC, and CAHSEE exams. The exams are an especially acute?source of stress among students these days, and many learners benefit greatly from practice opportunities that take the edge off of...
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Claremont McKenna College - Bachelors, Government and Legal Studies
Experience
I attended Claremont McKenna College (California) on a full scholarship and completed a Bachelor of Arts in Government and Legal Studies . My teaching experience was gained from tutoring students for admission to colleges and universities by firming up their basic skills in...
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Loyola University Chicago - BA, History , University of Illinois at Chicago - MEd, Instructional Leadership
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Not only do I have an undergraduate degree in history from Loyola, I also love reading about this subject and learning more about all kinds of history . It is like learning a new and fascinating story with every historical event . I hope my students learn to see history the...