HSPT Reading Tutors in Skokie, IL
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Butler University - BS, Middle Secondary English Education
Experience
The high school I work for is a reputable public, college-prep institution that works off of an arts-based historical timeline . This last year, I taught English (including Honors) to ninth graders . I recently moved to Chicago, IL, where I intend to continue working as a...
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University of California-Berkeley - Masters, Education , University of Massachusetts - Bachelor in Arts, Early Childhood Education
Experience
My work with students on reading skills resulted in an improvement in the overall ISAT scores of 15.8% over a single year.My approach to tutoring is threefold: to find interesting materials for the student, to use mapping to define the structure and achieve better...
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Lake Forest College - BA, History
Experience
I helped students read a topic, and then form their thesis statements . I would assist them in learning how to write a high quality essay . The students were then able to use their work as their entrance requirement to universities and colleges all over the United States . ...
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The University of Chicago - Bachelors, English
Experience
Currently, I work with an AmeriCorps program, Blue Engine, and am a teaching assistant helping to provide in class tutoring for at risk students . I have always gotten great test scores and received my degree from the University of Chicago with top honors . Enthusiastic and...
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Eastern Illinois University - BA, Elementary Education , Saint Xavier University - MS, Teaching and Leadership
Experience
Then, I went on to Saint Xavier to get a master's degree in Educational Leadership . By the time I was done with my undergraduate studies, I was highly qualified to teach Language Arts and Social Studies . My professional experience includes teaching third and fifth grade...
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Hamline University - BA, Exercise & Sports Science, Pre-Medical
Experience
I can also help students prepare for the?SAT, ACT, HSPT, ISAT, SSAT, and ISEE.I currently live in Chicago and I love sports . When I'm not playing hockey,?tutoring, or studying, I like to catch a game on TV . Being active outdoors is important to me; however, I also like to...
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Loyola University-Chicago - Bachelors, Journalism & English
Experience
As a tutor I try to make all of my sessions fun and engaging . I use games and exercises that foster enthusiasm among my students . I want to provide my students whatever it is that they need to succeed and feel confident in their abilities . I know what it's like to...
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Hope College - B.A., Education and History , The George Washington University - M.A.T, Museum Education
Experience
I am also certified as a teacher . I then attended George Washington University to earn my master's degree in teaching . At this time, I am enrolled in the University of Illinois at Chicago, where I am working on a Ph.D . in urban education policy studies.I have taught a...
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Saint Louis University - BS, Early Childhood Education
Experience
I have a Bachelor of Arts in Early Childhood Education from St. Louis University?and a teaching certificate for elementary level students from Northeastern Illinois University . I also have an endorsement certificate in English as a Second Language from the University of...
Education
University of Iowa - BA, Communications/Art , Quincy University - MS, Educaiton
Experience
I strongly feel that it is my duty as an instructor to learn all I can about my students . I need to find out how they learn best and what makes?sense to them .? When I know that, I am able to?individualize and customize my instruction to meet each student where they are...
Education
University of St. Thomas - BA, English , Loyola Marymount University - MA, Secondary Education
Experience
U.S . History, A.P . Comparative Government and Politics, IB Global Politics, IB Philosophy, IB Social and Cultural Anthropology, IB Theory of Knowledge, and IB World Religions . I can work on test preparation, as well (CAHSEE, HSPT, ACT, ISEE). My educational background...
Education
Columbia College Chicago - Bachelors, Cultural Studies , Central Michigan Univeristy - Masters, English Language and Literature
Experience
The best part of being a teacher is the individualized attention I can give students during my office hours, because then I can really focus on the needs of the student and help them work through their questions . I'm invested in the success of each of my students, I want to...
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Rice University - BA, Sociology and Policy Studies
Experience
Writing, of course, is more than just words being written on a piece of paper or a Word document . Good writing is the ability to convey and share complex ideas . There are writing errors that are not acceptable in the realms of higher education.Some of the key areas of...
Education
University of Illinois at Chicago - BA , Political Science , Roosevelt University - MA, Secondary Education-Social Science
Experience
After high school I entered the United States Marine Corps . In the almost five years I was a marine I was stationed overseas . ? I have traveled to over 15 countries . Throughout my travels I have gained an interest in learning about different cultures . I am currently...