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Matt: Palos Hills tutor
Certified Tutor in Palos Hills, IL
...I'm an Aerospace Engineer. I graduated in 2015 from the University of Illinois at Urbana Champaign. While I was there I also received a math minor, which helps me understand math at a more basic level. In high school I worked as a tutor and enjoyed helping those students. I loved the subjects I studied...
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University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign - Bachelors, Aerospace Engineering
Katarina: Palos Hills tutor
Certified Tutor in Palos Hills, IL
...Corps of Chicago as a Health Educator in a family planning clinic in West Chicago. Finally, I am pursuing a career in medicine and have been accepted to medical school earlier this year. I look forward to being a tutor because I believe in that all students deserve an opportunity to excel in school. I...
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University of Michigan-Ann Arbor - Bachelors, Evolutionary Anthropology
ACT Composite: 31
Jenna: Palos Hills tutor
Certified Tutor in Palos Hills, IL
...working with students who struggle in math and think they will never be successful. I love working with these students because I feel confident that I can present the material in simple, new ways that will make them feel GOOD at math in a way they may never have felt before. (It has happened in...
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University of Wisconsin Madison - Bachelors, History
harvard graduate school of education - Current Grad Student, school leadership
Ellen: Palos Hills tutor
Certified Tutor in Palos Hills, IL
...level of understanding as well. I prefer to guide students through their problems to help them learn the skills needed for their classes in the future, though I am certainly happy to explain things outright when necessary. Outside of academics I have passion for open water swimming, a penchant for knitting, and a pathological sweet...
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Oberlin College - Bachelors, Biology, Chemistry Minor
ACT Composite: 33
ACT English: 33
ACT Math: 34
David: Palos Hills tutor
Certified Tutor in Palos Hills, IL
...years and I have found that students may learn in different ways and all can excel. I like to present material in an engaging and relevant manner so that we can all learn and achieve success. One-on-one tutoring is an effective technique, particularly for explaining and modeling math, and I enjoy seeing students attitudes toward...
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Drake University - Bachelor of Science, Education, History
State Certified Teacher
ACT Composite: 32
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1400
SAT Math: 700
Minu: Palos Hills tutor
Certified Tutor in Palos Hills, IL
...subject to teach is Math, because I like to work with numbers! I strongly believe in incentives. I believe that setting small treats for each goal you reach will motivate you to do better, as long as you set your mind to it. I have a passion to teach and see others grow better as...
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Saint Louis University-Main Campus - Current Undergrad, Biology, General
ACT English: 34
ACT Math: 32
Yesha: Palos Hills tutor
Certified Tutor in Palos Hills, IL
...that, what qualifies me for this job is that I am passionate about education. I have had a very successful school career, and I want to share that with all students. Education is empowering, and every student deserves to feel intelligent. Outside of tutoring and college, I love to read. I'm a big fan of...
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University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign - Current Undergrad, Integrative Biology Honors/ Psychology
ACT Composite: 34
ACT English: 35
ACT Math: 34
Ruthie: Palos Hills tutor
Certified Tutor in Palos Hills, IL
...the Noble Academy, I taught AP Biology ninth graders as well as all of our ninth graders with IEPs. Three ninth graders passed the AP Biology exam and the ninth grade grew 2.18 points as a whole on the ACT science section. I therefore am an incredibly flexible teacher, who can adapt lessons to a...
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University of Pennsylvania - Bachelors, Biological Basis of Behavior
ACT Composite: 33
ACT English: 36
ACT Math: 34
Levente: Palos Hills tutor
Certified Tutor in Palos Hills, IL
...Differential Equations for 3 semesters, where I organized and led study sessions, graded assignments, etc. At different points in my college career, I also worked as a mentor for Calculus 1-3 and a project manager for a higher level engineering course. Currently, I work as a derivatives trader in Chicago, so I'm constantly using and...
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University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign - Bachelor of Science, Industrial Engineering
GRE Quantitative: 170
Samantha: Palos Hills tutor
Certified Tutor in Palos Hills, IL
...to help many high school seniors with college application essays. While I tutor a variety of subjects, I am very passionate about helping students improve their reading and writing skills, and I really enjoy helping students with Critical Reading and Writing portions of Standardized Tests. I love working with students and helping them realize their...
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Northwestern University - Current Undergrad, Political Science & Legal Studies
ACT Composite: 32
ACT English: 35
ACT Reading: 34
Julie: Palos Hills tutor
Certified Tutor in Palos Hills, IL
...students. In my experience students particularly enjoy (and benefit from) learning and exploring new cultures while learning the language itself. As the child of a teacher I am a strong believer in the importance of education and all of the opportunities it offers to students. I finished my MA in May with a thesis on...
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University of Illinois at Chicago - Bachelor in Arts, French and Francophone Studies
University of Illinois at Chicago - Master of Arts, French and Francophone Studies
Brandon: Palos Hills tutor
Certified Tutor in Palos Hills, IL
I'm a 4th year at the University of Chicago, and I love teaching. I'm elated to help others learn and gain confidence in subjects that may not be their strong suit today. Also, I want to give students the tools to succeed in subjects outside of what we directly cover. ... When I teach someone something, I want them to know the material well enough that they feel comfortable teaching it to someone else.
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University of Chicago - Bachelors, Public Policy, Psychology
ACT English: 33
Alyssa: Palos Hills tutor
Certified Tutor in Palos Hills, IL
...with students to develop their writing skills. I tutor ACT Test prep and English with a focus on critical reading and writing skills. I am passionate about learning and I try to impart a love of learning to my students. In my spare time I enjoy painting, playing the piano, and reading.
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University of Notre Dame - Bachelor in Arts, English, Psychology
ACT Composite: 32
ACT English: 35
ACT Math: 31
Zhaleh: Palos Hills tutor
Certified Tutor in Palos Hills, IL
...and I am currently studying Mechanical Engineering and Japanese at Carnegie Mellon University. I enjoy tutoring because I love sharing knowledge with others, especially in one-on-one sessions, or with a small group. Teaching others is a great way to expand understanding of how other students think and develop ideas, and it allows myself to see...
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Carnegie Mellon University - Bachelor of Science, Mechanical Engineering
ACT Composite: 34
ACT English: 34
ACT Math: 34
Rebecca: Palos Hills tutor
Certified Tutor in Palos Hills, IL
...learning is not just for one assignment or one test, but rather that it sticks with you to build a solid foundation of knowledge and confidence that you can carry forward. My favorite subjects to tutor include English, SAT test preparation, math, and psychology. My approach to tutoring is to meet the student where they're...
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Northwestern University - Bachelors, Psychology
University of Chicago SSA - Masters, Social Work
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1580
SAT Math: 740
SAT Verbal: 800
Kristin: Palos Hills tutor
Certified Tutor in Palos Hills, IL
...at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. I tutor for living learning communities while at U of I in college Physics, Chemistry, and German. I also volunteer at a local high school in all levels of the German classes as sometimes a pull out and after school tutor. I am a very passionate person, and...
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University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign - Bachelor in Arts, Foreign Language Teaching Education
ACT Composite: 33
ACT Math: 34
ACT Reading: 33
Zach: Palos Hills tutor
Certified Tutor in Palos Hills, IL
...teaching and sharing knowledge. I especially enjoy working on test prep, mathematics and writing as these are, from my point of view, the essential skills towards navigating today's world. I also have extensive background in the higher levels of music theory, which I'm always happy to share. In tutoring, I am very insistent on simplifying...
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Northern Illinois University - Unknown, Music Performance
ACT Composite: 34
ACT English: 33
ACT Math: 35
Andrea: Palos Hills tutor
Certified Tutor in Palos Hills, IL
I currently attend the University of Chicago, where I major in Political Science and Biology. When I'm not spending hours reading Nietzsche, I'm doing improv comedy and graphic design. I'm currently pursuing a career in advertising/consulting, and in my spare time I eat mini tacos and watch Louis CK stand-up comedy. ... Teaching is about taking something complex and making it easy to understand. I like to focus a lot on students' questions, as they give...
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University of Chicago - Current Undergrad, Political Science/Biology
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1520
SAT Math: 720
SAT Verbal: 760
Madeline: Palos Hills tutor
Certified Tutor in Palos Hills, IL
...reading tutor at Kumon North America, and, more recently, I worked closely with WashU students as a Teaching Assistant (TA) for the Management Communication and Managerial Accounting classes. In my experience teaching, the most memorable lessons are those that connect the material to real-life scenarios. I strive to help my students apply their knowledge to...
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Washington University in St Louis - Bachelor of Science, Accounting and Finance
ACT Composite: 33
ACT English: 35
ACT Reading: 32
Julian: Palos Hills tutor
Certified Tutor in Palos Hills, IL
...I was responsible for leading discussion groups, working with students individually during office hours, and as a GK-12 fellow I spent a semester teaching with a high school physics teacher in the classroom. Because my physics background entails studying a wide variety of math backgrounds I am qualified to tutor most subjects in both math...
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Florida Institute of Technology - Bachelor of Science, Physics
Boston University - Master of Science, Physics
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Palos Hills, Illinois, is suburb of Chicago located in Cook County. The city has a population of approximately 18,000. The city features 10 parks, including the Town Square and Veterans Memorial and is located just 30 miles from Chicago.
Palos Hills is home to Amos Alonzo Stagg High School, located in the Consolidated High School District 230. The school offers Advanced Placement courses and exams. An enthusiastic Palos Hills tutor is eager to help you in your private test prep instruction, whether the tutoring session is in-home or online. You can put in the work to try to keep up with online tutoring in Palos Hills for your courses or test prep. A mere 30 miles away is Chicago, home to a variety of colleges and universities, including Loyola University, DePaul University, and the University of Chicago. You might improve your chances of getting into the best schools if you take advantage of Palos Hills, IL, tutors for either online or in-home private tutoring and test prep instruction.
The village offers a wide variety of kid-friendly and family-oriented activities year-round for residents. Home to the Moraine Valley Community College, Palos Hills hosts its annual festival at the college each year. Friendship Festival takes place each July and includes a carnival, arts and crafts, a car show, live music, bingo, vendor booths, local food vendors, and children's entertainment. Admission to the festival is free and includes a fireworks display at dusk on Sunday. There is also a children's area with a free petting zoo and pony rides.
If you have a small child, the city offers Tot Stuff Play School, a program designed to prepare young children for school with fun learning activities. The program is located at the Community Activity Center. The community center is also available for children's party for up to two hours. Parties can be held on Saturdays, and the center offers a variety of themes for kids to choose from. For children ages two through five, the Pee Wee Theme is available, offering age appropriate gym games and a parachute for activities. For the older kids, there is a choice between a sports theme, with a list of sporting activities to choose from, or a craft theme. A party planner will help you select an age appropriate craft for the party.
Is your goal to become a student at one of the many top colleges or universities in Chicago? Seeking tutoring in Palos Hills, IL, is a great first step to work to try to get to the next level in your education.
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