Divya J.
Private tutor in Chicago, IL
Education
Northwestern University (Bachelor of Science) London School of Economics (Masters of Science) Candidate for Doctoral degree in Clinical Psychology from Roosevelt University.
Experience
I enjoy working with people and have tutored students from at the 1st grade level on up. My teaching philosophy is to relate the material to the student's personal life when possible to help make the material more personally applicable. I also focus on helping the student understand the thinking behind why, for example, a formula is used for a particular problem, rather than simply memorizing. For standardized exams, I can help by working on speed with mental math drills and math tricks. With languages, I believe in the immersive language experience, because that is what I have found to work well for me when I have tried learning foreign languages. An immersive language approach to learning would focus on conversation to help internalize grammatical rules and vocabulary, instead of focusing on the memorization of vocabulary lists and grammar rules. With computer skills, I am extremely patient in helping the student develop a comfort level with using new electronic tools. Due to my business consulting background, I am highly proficient in Microsoft Office software such as Power Point, Excel, Outlook, and Word. A true testament to my computer teaching skills is the fact that after training with me, my 50+ year old mom now teaches computer skills classes at her local library! I am comfortable tutoring in-person or online via Skype. For those of you looking to increase your standardized test scores, here is some information about my own performance that might help you decide whether I am a good fit to help you increase your scores: My AP scores in high school for Biology, Statistics and Calculus were 5. I scored in the top 90th percentile for the ACT, SAT I, and the SAT II subject tests in Biology, Physics, Math IIC, and Writing. I also scored in the top 90th percentile on the GRE. Finally, I am happy to help with college and job applications by reviewing essays and resumes, and conducting mock-interviews.
Subject Expertise
WritingVocabularyACTACT EnglishACT MathACT ReadingACT ScienceACT with WritingACT WritingAlgebra 1Algebra 2Algebra 3/4AP MacroeconomicsAP MicroeconomicsAP PsychologyArithmeticCollege AlgebraCollege EssaysComputer SkillsEconomicsElementary AlgebraElementary MathEnglishESL/ELLEssay EditingForeign LanguageGeographyGeometryGMATGraduate Test PrepGREGRE Subject Test in MathematicsGRE Subject Test in PsychologyGRE Subject TestsGRE VerbalGRE Verbal ReasoningHandwritingHealth Care PolicyHuman DevelopmentIntermediate AlgebraIntermediate AlgebraKindergarten - 8th GradeLanguagesLinear AlgebraMacroeconomicsMicroeconomicsMiddle SchoolMiddle School MathOrganizationPersuasive WritingPhysicsPre-AlgebraPre-CalculusPSATPSAT Critical ReadingPSAT MathematicsPSAT Writing SkillsPsychologyPublic SpeakingReadingSATSAT Critical ReadingSAT MathSAT MathematicsSAT Subject Test in Mathematics Level 1SAT Subject Test in Mathematics Level 2SAT Subject TestsSAT VerbalSAT WritingStatisticsStudy SkillsStudy Skills And OrganizationSummer TutoringTechnical WritingTest PrepTOEFL10th Grade10th Grade math10th Grade Reading10th Grade Writing11th Grade11th Grade math11th Grade Reading11th Grade Writing12th Grade12th Grade math12th Grade Reading12th Grade Writing1st Grade1st Grade math1st Grade Reading1st Grade Writing2nd Grade2nd Grade math2nd Grade Reading2nd Grade Writing3rd Grade3rd Grade math3rd Grade Reading3rd Grade Science3rd Grade Writing4th Grade4th Grade math4th Grade Reading4th Grade Science4th Grade Writing5th Grade5th Grade math5th Grade Reading5th Grade Science5th Grade Writing6th Grade6th Grade math6th Grade Reading6th Grade Science6th Grade Writing7th Grade7th Grade math7th Grade Reading7th Grade Science7th Grade Writing8th Grade8th Grade math8th Grade Reading8th Grade Science8th Grade Writing9th Grade9th Grade math9th Grade Reading9th Grade Writing
Availability
Any day at any time
Can Meet
Up to 15 minutes away for no additional charge
Hobbies
I love to travel, run, and practice yoga. I also enjoy the arts scene in the city of Chicago.
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