Carefully selected, highly-credentialed English tutors in Chicago, IL
"There I develop curriculum and provide professional development to educators. I very much enjoy my tutoring positions and have found them to be rewarding, both for me and for my students. The majority of my clients come to me for ACT test prep, but I have tutored many other subjects, ranging from elementary language arts and SSAT/ISEE prep to Algebra II/Trigonometry and college writing. My goal is to teach my students the strategies, skills, and information necessary to succeed in their classes or on standardized tests. In addition, I strive to foster their independence and increase their self-confidence. I have a love of learning, and ...
My Education
- Illinois State University - B.S. Ed, Special Education
- Northern Illinois University - M.S.Ed, Curriculum & Instruction
- State Certified Teacher
Tutoring Subjects:
Pre-Calculus, ACT Science, College Essays, Essay Editing, ACT, ACT Writing, History, ACT English, ACT Math, ACT Reading, Algebra, SAT Math, Spanish, SAT Writing, ISEE, HSPT Prep, SSAT, Grammar and Mechanics, SAT Verbal, PSAT, SAT, Biology, Reading, Writing, Phonics
" I continued at college by volunteering during homework time at a local homeless shelter and working at the college writing center. After graduation, as jobs and family commitments allowed, I continued to volunteer, again at a homeless shelter through a Chicago Public School program. Currently, I work with the wonderful children Varsity finds for me, devoting my energy and imagination to making their learning as productive as possible.."
My Education
- University of Illinois - Chicago - BA, History
- DePaul University - MA, Media and Cinema Studies
Tutoring Subjects:
College Essays, ACT Reading, Writing, ISEE, Phonics, SAT Verbal, HSPT Prep, Grammar and Mechanics, ACT Writing, ACT English, SAT Writing, Essay Editing, Elementary Math, Reading
" For the past 3 years, I've worked in the educational publishing industry -- in other words, I write text books. This has given me great experience seeing what goes into testing students; I know what they should know at various grade levels, I'm familiar with LOTS of pedagogical techniques (and have seen what works and what doesn't), and I've had a lot of experience "leveling" text and lessongs. That means that I know how to adapt a student's in-school curriculum to match their particular ability level and learning styles. I truly believe that the best way to help students learn is to do what works best for them -- if a student is struggling with ...
My Education
- Illinois Wesleyan University - BA, English
Tutoring Subjects:
ACT Math, SAT, Grammar and Mechanics, ACT, ACT Science, Writing, College Essays, Reading, ACT English, Essay Editing, SAT Math, PSAT, Spanish, SAT Verbal, ACT Writing, Elementary Math, ACT Reading, SAT Writing, Phonics
"I'm also a 2010 graduate of the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, where I earned a Masters degree in creative writing. I love to read and write, cheer for the Chicago Blackhawks, and, of course, help students meet their academic goals. My favorite tutoring subjects include composition and reading comprehension, and I enjoy working with students of all ages!."
My Education
- St. Lawrence University - BA, English
- University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign - MFA, Creative Writing
Tutoring Subjects:
Elementary Math, SAT Verbal, ACT, ACT Reading, Algebra, Middle School Math, SAT, SAT Math, ACT Science, Reading, ACT Math, ACT English, Writing, Algebra, HSPT Prep, ACT Writing, SAT Writing
" I also have a masters degree in gifted education, which taught me to strengthen higher levels of thinking and learning with students. I incorporate inferential thinking and logic into all of my tutoring sessions in order to give my students practice with skills that they will need throughout their lives. I also have an arsenal of test-taking tips and tricks that students can use to excel on standardized tests. Test-taking is generally not an inborn talent; it is a skill that must be learned. Working with a tutor is a great way to learn how!." ...
My Education
- University of New Orleans - BA, Elementary Education
- Northeastern Illinois University - MA, Gifted Education
- State Certified Teacher
Tutoring Subjects:
Writing, Phonics, Algebra, Geometry, Elementary Math, HSPT Prep, Middle School Math, Algebra, Reading
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I am a college graduate with a degree in both French and Spanish literature and languages. I am currently serving as a private French and Spanish teacher for preschool children. Prior to that, I was living in France and working as an elementary school and high-school English teacher. I must admit that anything having to do with languages, reading and writing is my official strong suite."
My Education
- University of Chicago - BA, Spanish and French languages and literatures
Tutoring Subjects:
Grammar and Mechanics, Spanish, Writing, Reading, French, Essay Editing
"I also helped coach a state-qualifying high-school girls cross-country team. In my graduate career I tutored refugee children who had resettled in the United States.
I find that because of my academic background I am easily able to relate to others and help them achieve their goals. At my core I am a problem solver; I find satisfaction in using teamwork to complete tasks that may not have otherwise been achievable."
My Education
- Illinois Wesleyan University - BA, Psychology
- Syracuse University - MA, International Relations
Tutoring Subjects:
ACT, ACT Writing, ACT Science, Essay Editing, ACT Math, College Essays, History, Spanish, Reading, Anatomy, Writing, ACT English, Physiology, GRE, Biology, ACT Reading, Grammar and Mechanics
" Both of my parents taught high school social studies, so you might say teaching runs in the family! I believe that every student has the capability to achieve academically, but that, sometimes, traditional classroom instruction isn't quite enough to lead each student to his or her potential. Working one-on-one with a student allows me to target areas of weakness, while increasing his confidence in his ability to achieve. Standardized testing isn't particularly fun, but getting into the college of your dreams is, and conquering the SAT and/or the ACT is an important step in the process. Tutoring sessions don't have to be unpleasant or ...
My Education
- Northwestern University - BS, European History and Theatre
Tutoring Subjects:
Grammar and Mechanics, Phonics, ACT Reading, Reading, Writing, ACT English
"I'm also certified fluent in both French and Spanish and spent last semester in Paris, France. I'm a fun, engaging teacher with a dynamic personal energy, and one of my greatest strengths is generating enthusiasm in even the most reluctant students. I don't see why grammar lessons can't be games and punctuation worksheets can't make you laugh! I understand how discouraging it can be to struggle with reading or writing at any age, and my personal objective is to give students the tools they need to feel confident and proud of their work. In my spare time, I love reading, running, and spending time with my family.." ...
My Education
- Loyola University Chicago - Double BA, Journalism & English
Tutoring Subjects:
Phonics, HSPT Prep, Grammar and Mechanics, French, Writing, Essay Editing, Reading, SSAT, College Essays
"and Illinois Constitution tests. My teacher instilled in me the firm belief that the past shapes the present, and that those who understand history have the power to shape the future. Literature has always been a close second-favorite; I'm an avid reader of fiction both classic and contemporary, and I hope to someday publish a novel of my own. Outside of education, I'm an amateur actor and guitarist/vocalist, and I maintain a close relationship with my alma mater's theater program."
My Education
- Dominican University - BA, U.S. History
- Dominican University - MaT, Type 09 Secondary Education
- State Certified Teacher
Tutoring Subjects:
Grammar and Mechanics, Essay Editing, HSPT Prep, Reading, College Essays, Phonics, Writing, ACT Math, SAT Math, ACT, ACT Science, SAT Writing, SAT Verbal, SAT, ACT English, ACT Reading, ACT Writing, History
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