Guitar Tutors in Northbrook, IL
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University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign - BA Double-Major, Economics, Philosophy
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I love to learn, and enjoy helping others discover the world around them . I want to encourage curiosity about the world with everyone?who comes to me for tutoring . I also like to help my students better understand difficult material by breaking it down into smaller, more...
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Ohio State University - BA, English , Ohio University - MA, English
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I obtained a bachelor's degree at Ohio State University . After that, I received my Master of Arts in English at the same institution . Over the course of my education, my emphasis was on Literature . From 20th century American Literature, to Geoffrey Chaucer, I have read...
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Southern Oregon U - BA, English and Writing
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I have been successful with the students and?watching them develop their skills is something I take pleasure in every time . I instill in all of the students I teach that?education is crucial to leading a well-balanced life . When I am not tutoring or teaching, I like to...
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Lane Community College - Assiciate of Arts, Music
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Students are taught to understand pieces inside and out, so they're able to continue using them after our sessions are finished .? In my personal time, I enjoy travelling, riding my bike, and working in the garden. Guitar, Music Hi, I'm Matthew . I've been playing the guitar...
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Carnegie Mellon University - B.S., Mechanical Engineering
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I have also found it helps me look at problems in new ways . Subjects include elementary school and middle school math, reading, grammar and mechanics, essay editing, languages, Japanese, and ACT and SAT test prep . I am always excited about being a part of my students'...
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University of Notre Dame - Bachelors, Chemical and Biomolecular
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My specialty is test preparation for exams like the SAT, GRE, and ACT . I like to focus on tests because they are the moment where students can directly influence their academic success in a positive way . I also really like helping students learn about calculus,...
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Vanderbilt University - BA, Communication Studies, Philosophy
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While working with politicians and lawyers on this project, I used all of my leadership skills to keep a positive atmosphere for everyone .? I tutor in a wide variety of subjects, such as Geometry, Pre-Calculus, Reading, Ecology, Religious Studies, LSAT, and Social Studies . ...
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University of California, Berkeley - BA, Cognitive Science
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In my free time, I love to play guitar, juggle, and bowl .? Algebra, Algebra 2, Algebra 3/4, Arithmetic, College Algebra, Elementary Math, English, Linear Algebra, Math, Middle School Math, Phonics, Pre-Algebra, Reading In my student-based tutoring practice, I focus on...
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University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign - BS, Media and Cinema Studies
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The challenge is schools put a lot of stress on learning the structure of material, requiring memorization of rules and then drilling the concepts into students' heads . This strategy works for some kids . It's a much more engaging and fun way to learn if the student's own...
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Oberlin College - Bachelors, Computer Science / Latin Language
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As an undergraduate at Oberlin, I assisted in a third grade classroom, tutored algebra for high schoolers, and mentored high school students in application essays and grade improvement . I graduated from Oberlin in 2012 having studied computer science and Latin, and then I...
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University of Bucharest - Bachelors, Comparative Literature , University of Chicago - Masters, Comparative Literature
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I also have had success working with students as they prepare for standardized tests such as the SAT, LSAT, and GRE, among others . Because different students have different goals, I make it a point to find out first what that is for each student I tutor . That informs the...
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University of Chicago - Bachelor in Arts, Fundamentals & Computational Neuroscience
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What I really like about being a tutor is to help students learn and share useful strategies, particularly in regards to standardized testing . Algebra, calculus, writing, literature, essay editing, psychology, social studies, and SAT prep are some of the topics I cover with...
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Vanderbilt University - Bachelors, Human and Organizational Development
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I realize how valuable tutoring can be, and I've developed a lot of test taking skills that I can share with my students . I use a flexible approach and modify my style to match whatever is most effective for my students . I believe every student can achieve success, and...
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University of Chicago - BA, Economics
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I've been working with the students to improve their leadership skills and get involved in their communities . Through this work, I've helped students to funnel their passions into effective social change by focusing on empowerment and encouragement . Doing this has shown me...