AP U.S. Government & Politics Tutors in Park Ridge, IL
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University of Wisconsin-Madison - BA, Sociology, International Studies , University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee - MA, Cultural Foundations...
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When tutoring, I try to demonstrate how the material in the subject works in the real world and how it affects the goals of my student . By customizing the lesson plan to the individual, I find that tutoring plays a more powerful role in meeting their learning styles and...
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Hope College - B.A., Education and History , The George Washington University - M.A.T, Museum Education
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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 variety of subjects, including...
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Claremont McKenna College - Bachelors, Government and Legal Studies
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I have worked with multiple students who achieved scores of 10 or above on the ACT writing section, and pupils who have raised their overall scores by learning to eliminate answers based on context and to rely on comprehension, instead of memorization . I've had students...
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Northwestern University - Current Undergrad, Political Science & Legal Studies
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I can also tutor students in various levels of math and science, history, and a number of AP classes . I've also had some great success working with students who are studying for standardized exams, such as the SAT, ISEE, ACT, and others . I've also worked with some seniors...
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New York University - BA, History
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My method involves students in developing their own ways of learning and exploring what makes sense to them . We all come from different backgrounds and connect with material in different ways . Together we can develop this as a strength so that you have your own set of...
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Columbia University - BA, History , Northwestern University - M.S.Ed., Elementary Education
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Finally, I work with the student to build general skills that apply to school and testing . My goal is for students to delve deep into the subject and internalize the thinking process so they can independently solve problems on their own - and to have fun doing it.I like to...
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Loyola University-Chicago - BA, International Studies
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I've tutored English to students in China, helping them to brush up on their skills in conversation . I have also tutored reading skills to elementary-level children in the United States.Overall, I would say that my preferred area of focus in tutoring would be reading and...
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George Washington University - BA, International Affairs
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Hi, my name is Matthew . I recently moved to Chicago, Illinois . Before moving here, I spent two and a half years in Namibia, a country in Southern Africa . I served in the Peace Corps there, as a high school English and math teacher . I earned my Bachelor of Arts in...
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Butler University - BA, English , University of Illinois at Chicago - MEd, Instructional Leadership in Elementary Education
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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...
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Princeton University - BA, History , Stanford University - MA/PhD, History
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Educational access is a commitment of mine and I am passionate about helping young people attain their absolute full potential .? A humanities graduate student, I read, write, and teach for a living . I graduated from Princeton University and worked at Amherst College as a...
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University of Chicago - Bachelors, Political Science
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My belief is we all have unique?ways of learning . What I love about one on one tutoring is figuring out how to get that light bulb to turn on for an individual . I approach teaching by how one handles facts and concepts, reacts while taking tests, and how I can?help achieve...
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The University of South Dakota - BS, English Education, Minor in Speech Education
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On top of that, I was able to substitute teach at a high school in Chicago . I have developed skills through my experiences to help me meet?any student's needs . I'm able to tutor students in a variety of history courses, including AP- and IB-level classes.I believe that...
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DePaul University - BA, Political Science
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As a tutor, I am organized and hard working, which I believe is a major benefit to my students.I am currently a tutor, and have taught workshops for Chicago Public Schools .? I tutor students in a variety of different subjects, which include French 1-4, Reading, Writing, Essay...
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Northwestern University - BS, Journalism, International Relations
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When I work with a student, I identify where their needs are, and then I guide them along to fill in their learning gaps and help them better understand each subject . Along the way, I encourage and support them to help them build confidence in their abilities . I also speak...