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Ruthie: River Forest tutor
Certified Tutor in River Forest, IL
...blooms to a graphing project on the abundance of the invasive species, "rock snot") into skill building and practice. I care deeply about my students and they know that. They know that I always believe in them and will always be challenging them to do their best, be it through timed Do Nows to create...
Education & Certification
University of Pennsylvania - Bachelors, Biological Basis of Behavior
ACT Composite: 33
ACT English: 36
ACT Math: 34

Katie: River Forest tutor
Certified Tutor in River Forest, IL
...study skills. I understand firsthand the importance of standardized tests as students make goals for their next level of education; I am happy to help students prepare for these exams. I enjoy students of all ages and am excited to tutor a wide range of subjects, although my first loves are math and English (especially...
Education & Certification
University of Notre Dame - Bachelor in Arts, American Studies, Gender Studies
University of Connecticut - Master of Arts, Higher Education and Student Affaris
ACT English: 35
ACT Math: 34
ACT Reading: 33

Katarina: River Forest tutor
Certified Tutor in River Forest, IL
...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 approach learning...
Education & Certification
University of Michigan-Ann Arbor - Bachelors, Evolutionary Anthropology
ACT Composite: 31

Matt: River Forest tutor
Certified Tutor in River Forest, IL
...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 in college...
Education & Certification
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign - Bachelors, Aerospace Engineering

Hallie: River Forest tutor
Certified Tutor in River Forest, IL
...particularly passionate about preparations for standardized testing, including the SATs and AP exams, and helping students through the college application process. My hope is that the support I provide to struggling students will empower them to expand their academic curiosity and appreciate learning. In my free time, I enjoy reading, going to the theater, and...
Education & Certification
Skidmore College - Bachelors, theater
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1550
SAT Math: 720
SAT Verbal: 750

Rushi: River Forest tutor
Certified Tutor in River Forest, IL
...in Evanston, and teaching has always been a passion of mine. From my younger brother to my years of informal tutoring experience, I have developed the skills necessary to help others become successful. I enjoy the genuine process of developing a relationship with someone and cultivating that relationship, whether it be academic, personal, or professional....
Education & Certification
Northwestern University - Current Undergrad, Industrial Engineering
ACT Composite: 34
ACT English: 36
ACT Math: 36

Lee: River Forest tutor
Certified Tutor in River Forest, IL
...at a time. I also have a lot of experience with test prep and love working with students who need help with standardized tests. I'm a laid back individual, but I like to push my students. I know that every student is able to do well and I really enjoy helping them along their path...
Education & Certification
Northwestern University - Bachelor of Science, Biomedical Engineering
Northwestern University - Master of Science, Biomedical Engineering

Andrew: River Forest tutor
Certified Tutor in River Forest, IL
...have a wide variety of approaches to help all types of students master the material. I also believe that, in my German tutoring especially, I'm very systematic, so that my students have a strong grammar foundation on which to build further skills and concepts. I have also lived in Germany for a year, and am...
Education & Certification
Oberlin College and Conservatory - Bachelors, German Studies and Voice Performance
DePaul University - Masters, Voice Performance
ACT Composite: 34
ACT English: 34
ACT Math: 33

Ellen: River Forest tutor
Certified Tutor in River Forest, IL
...always appreciated understanding the "why" and "how" in school and I try to help my students achieve that 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....
Education & Certification
Oberlin College - Bachelors, Biology, Chemistry Minor
ACT Composite: 33
ACT English: 33
ACT Math: 34

Steve: River Forest tutor
Certified Tutor in River Forest, IL
...on these tests can truly bolster a student???s application for undergraduate or graduate education, and I truly enjoy helping him or her achieve their best. I am also passionate about tutoring Algebra, Geometry, Trigonometry, and Calculus. My teaching style is not set in stone; I understand that everyone learns differently and will try to find...
Education & Certification
University of Notre Dame - Bachelors, Chemical and Biomolecular

Julie: River Forest tutor
Certified Tutor in River Forest, IL
...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 French fairy...
Education & Certification
University of Illinois at Chicago - Bachelor in Arts, French and Francophone Studies
University of Illinois at Chicago - Master of Arts, French and Francophone Studies

Daria: River Forest tutor
Certified Tutor in River Forest, IL
...advantage of the school holidays and traveled to several different European countries. After my contract finished, I spent two months traveling through Spain. My favorite subjects to tutor are literature based, as that is where my interests lie. I enjoy discussing books with my students and helping them realize the subtle nuances of the author's...
Education & Certification
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign - Bachelor in Arts, French Language, Literature
ACT English: 35
ACT Reading: 34

Ellie: River Forest tutor
Certified Tutor in River Forest, IL
...to empower students to become leaders in their community; to provide them a platform to change issues about which they are most passionate. This experience inspires my desire to educate young students; to provide them the tools to be leaders, whether that be in the classroom, on the playing field, or in their community. My...
Education & Certification
University of Chicago - Bachelor in Arts, Economics
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1520
SAT Math: 740
SAT Verbal: 700

Samantha: River Forest tutor
Certified Tutor in River Forest, IL
...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 full academic potential. In my spare time, I enjoy traveling, exploring Chicago, reading, and...
Education & Certification
Northwestern University - Current Undergrad, Political Science & Legal Studies
ACT Composite: 32
ACT English: 35
ACT Reading: 34

Chuck: River Forest tutor
Certified Tutor in River Forest, IL
I tutor the LSAT because I know it's a hard test and I know what it's like to struggle with it. However I also understand the process necessary to produce better scores, and nothing is more satisfying to me than helping someone achieve what seemed impossible a few months ago.... Your score is a product of so many factors--your understanding of the material, your speed, even how accurately you bubble answers--but in the end it all...
Education & Certification
The University of Texas at Austin - Bachelors, Finance
LSAT: 174

Meriam: River Forest tutor
Certified Tutor in River Forest, IL
...Arabic, before continuing on to medical school. I have also been tutoring numerous subjects for over 10 years, including Math, French, and Biology. I truly believe that it is with individual attention helps maximize one's full potential. Tutoring has shown me that everyone has the ability to succeed with hard work and the right means...
Education & Certification
Loyola University-Chicago - Bachelors, Biology and French
ACT Composite: 33
ACT English: 33
ACT Math: 35

Julian: River Forest tutor
Certified Tutor in River Forest, IL
...understanding subjects like math and science can help you open up new pathways of understanding in the world, as well as improving critical thinking and problem solving. In my spare time I like to go cycling, rock climbing, and play billiards. All three of these activities I use as avenues to find and deepen my own...
Education & Certification
Florida Institute of Technology - Bachelor of Science, Physics
Boston University - Master of Science, Physics

Victor: River Forest tutor
Certified Tutor in River Forest, IL
...ways to explain the same concept. I also feel that teaching a subject is the ultimate test for the teacher, as the student may ask questions from any angle. It is always a challenge to answer the question in a manner that the student understands. I am primarily interested in tutoring the GMAT as I...
Education & Certification
Northwestern University - Bachelor of Science, Economics
SAT Math: 800
GMAT: 740

Jessica: River Forest tutor
Certified Tutor in River Forest, IL
...up along the way do serve some purpose later in life, both directly and indirectly. Outside of tutoring and academic pursuits, I am on the debate team and plan on either doing debate or mock trial during my years at UChicago. I also play volleyball recreationally, run, and practice yoga. I love to read and...
Education & Certification
University of Chicago - Current Undergrad, Economics, Cancer Biology
ACT Composite: 36
ACT English: 36
ACT Math: 35

Jenna: River Forest tutor
Certified Tutor in River Forest, IL
...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 the past,...
Education & Certification
University of Wisconsin Madison - Bachelors, History
harvard graduate school of education - Current Grad Student, school leadership
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The city of River Forest is located in northeastern Illinois, and is a suburb of Chicago, IL. It is a part of Cook County, and has a population of about 11,000. It is a very wealthy suburban city, and is known for some beautiful architectural designs, including the Winslow House by Frank Lloyd Wright.
Currently, the Oak Park-River Forest School District 200 is the primary school district serving the city. It includes Oak Park and River Forest High School, which is consistently ranked within the top 40 high schools in Indiana. Whether you're falling behind in class or want to ace your next big exam, a private River Forest tutoring session can give you expert in-home or online instruction to potentially help you improve in your test prep or course. The best college in the area is the University of Chicago, which is located in Chicago, IL, about a 40 minute drive from River Forest. It is often considered to be one of the top five universities in the nation. Tutors in River Forest, IL, provide online or in-home private tutoring and instruction to help you with test prep to pursue admission to a prestigious school.
There are a wide array of activities that you and your family can enjoy in River Forest. One of the most popular places to go is the Frank Lloyd Wright Home and Studio, where you can learn about the life and works of the famous architect. Nature lovers will enjoy the Forest Preserve District of Cook County. It features many beautiful hiking, walking, and biking trails, and you can see a lot of wildlife you wouldn't be able to see in the city. Additionally, the drive to Chicago will give you access to many amazing attractions, such as the Art Institute of Chicago or the Museum of Science and Industry.
If you want to view a sporting event, the convenient drive to Chicago will provide you with opportunities to enjoy many different sports. A great summer destination is classic Wrigley Field, home of the Chicago Cubs of Major League Baseball. Football fans can travel to Soldier Field, where they can watch the National Football League's Chicago Bears play. During the winter season, you can go to United Center to see two different teams. National Basketball Association fans can go watch the Chicago Bulls play, while National Hockey League fans can see the Blackhawks play.
Want to take your education to the next level? Skilled in-person or online River Forest tutors might help students get ahead in their courses or test prep with one-on-one tutoring sessions. River Forest, IL, tutoring could help you achieve academic excellence and surpass your goals.
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