Government Tutors in Brookfield, IL
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Macalester College - Bachelors, English , University of Chicago - Masters, Political Science and Government
Experience
Teaching is simply a meeting of the minds . It is better when the teacher and student can work together and share a common ground . My teaching method is to keep in mind that when I am teaching, I am sharing a mind-space with my student . I believe that to be a...
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The University of Chicago - A.M. (Equivalent of M.S.W.), Social Work
Experience
I hold a Bachelor of Arts in Sociology and Legal Studies from Northwestern University, and upon graduation I was immediately hired by the American Bar Association as a research assistant . Writing is truly my passion in life, and I enjoy everything from acting as a private...
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Saint Mary's College - Bachelors, Political Science & Economics , Loyola University-Chicago - PHD, Law
Experience
My own experience helps me understand others who struggle to grasp difficult concepts . This gives me a different perspective when I tutor students . I have tutored students who are in?elementary school, along with?students in high school and college . I have a lot...
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DePaul University - BA, English and History , John Marshall Law School - Juris Doctor , Tory Law - Trial Advocacy
Experience
However, the path that the student takes to get to that end result is completely up to them . I will always try my best to help my student not only get the work completed, but learn a variety of critical thinking skills while they are at it.Some of the subjects that I am fond...
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Princeton University - Bachelors, Philosophy , University of California-Berkeley - Masters, History
Experience
I worked for a few years before heading on to UC - Berkeley to earn my master of arts degree in history . As a graduate student, I instructed philosophy and history courses at the undergraduate level . I also worked in test preparation, leading courses in GRE and SAT prep . ...
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DePaul University - BA, Political Science
Experience
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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Barnard College - Bachelors, Political Science and Human Rights Studied
Experience
I received my degree at?Barnard College, where I focused on Human Rights and Political Science studies . While attending college, an opportunity to help fellow students at Stanford University's Junior Statesmen Summer School was presented to me . Many topics, including...
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Cornell University - BA, Government & Spanish , University of Chicago Law School - JD, Law
Experience
In fact, helping students rely on reason to reach conclusions on their own comprises the basic core of my classroom philosophy . I stress to my students that I always listen to their ideas and conclusions, and that works better for them than just providing the answers.Besides...
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University of Wisconsin-Madison - BA, Sociology, International Studies , University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee - MA, Cultural Foundations...
Experience
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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University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign - BS and BA, Psychology & Spanish , University of Illinois at Chicago - MSW, Social Work
Experience
I have a wide variety of experiences working with students of all ages, including?working as a camp counselor, teaching, and babysitting . I am able to help students in?many subjects, including Biology, all levels of Spanish, English skills, standardized test prep for the ACT...
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Lake Forest College - BA, Education and History
Experience
I model the problems I want my students to answer, so that they can master their academic coursework . I have worked primarily at the middle school and high school levels, so I can tutor a variety of subjects to many age groups . This includes elementary school math, algebra...
Education
Hope College - B.A., Education and History , The George Washington University - M.A.T, Museum Education
Experience
As an educator, I am passionate and driven, and believe that every student is able to learn .? My philosophy involves adjusting my own style of teaching to best meet the academic needs of the student.I attended Hope College for my bachelor's degree in history and education . ...
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Smith College - BA, Government and Italian Language and Literature , The Chicago School of Professional Psychology - MA, Clinical...
Experience
In my current job, those I work with are often not capable (or very limited in their capabilities) of living day to day life on their own . These interactions require a great deal of patience and compassion on my part, so these are skills that will be an asset in any tutoring...
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University of Chicago - BA, Economics
Experience
I love to teach, and I am currently working with a campus organization . As part of?the organization,?I get to teach community engagement and philanthropy to high school students . I've been working with the students to improve their leadership skills and get involved in...