Top Writing Tutors serving Elgin
Benjamin: Elgin Writing tutor
Certified Writing Tutor in Elgin, IL
...by my degrees at the beginning, I am incredibly passionate about film and film studies I am a huge movie buff. But perhaps the most important thing I can say about myself is that I don't believe that any subject is out of reach for any student. It's just about finding a way through the...
Education & Certification
University of Louisville - Bachelor in Arts, Humanities
University of Chicago - Master of Arts, Humanities
GRE: 335
Debra: Elgin Writing tutor
Certified Writing Tutor in Elgin, IL
My name is Debra and I have an MA in Anthropology from the University of Chicago. I really like engaging with the humanities and hope to help students improve their understanding of history, the social science, writing, and grammar. ... I like to be as conversational as possible, because I think that's the best way to communicate ideas. I try to be pretty informal, because I find that formality can turn students. Overcomplicating the subject matter...
Education & Certification
University of Notre Dame - Bachelor in Arts, Anthropology
University of Chicago - Master of Arts, Anthropology
ACT Composite: 32
ACT English: 36
ACT Reading: 34
Morgan: Elgin Writing tutor
Certified Writing Tutor in Elgin, IL
...I specialize in tutoring biology, chemistry, and ACT prep. I also tutor students in math. I have tutored students ranging from middle school to college. Most of my students show dramatic improvements in their grades and test scores after receiving my help. I like to tailor my teaching style to the individual student because I...
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University of Illinois @ Urbana-Champaign - Bachelor of Science, Molecular and Cellular Biology
ACT Composite: 33
ACT English: 31
ACT Math: 35
Daria: Elgin Writing tutor
Certified Writing Tutor in Elgin, IL
...language and literature. About a year after I graduated I was accepted to a program, run by the French government, to teach English in France. I spent a year in the eastern town of Belfort helping French students ages 15 - 20 with their English grammar and pronunciation. While there, I took advantage of the...
Education & Certification
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign - Bachelor in Arts, French Language, Literature
ACT English: 35
ACT Reading: 34
Christen: Elgin Writing tutor
Certified Writing Tutor in Elgin, IL
...my involvement in National Honor Society, I was given the opportunity to become a 5th grade tutor. I loved being able to see the tangible growth in my students' confidence and ability to complete their schoolwork. At Purdue I joined College Mentors for Kids and was able to tutor 2nd graders while pursuing my degree....
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Purdue University-Main Campus - Bachelor of Science, Accounting
Ben: Elgin Writing tutor
Certified Writing Tutor in Elgin, IL
...in the Writing Center at John Carroll, then taught composition. I taught composition while in graduate school at UW-Milwaukee, and I spent a considerable amount of time teaching technology - in a sense - through a customer service job at a big cell-phone company. I taught 5th grade in Chicago Public Schools, worked as a...
Education & Certification
John Carroll University - Bachelor in Arts, English/Philosophy
John Carroll University - Master of Arts, English
University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee - Masters, English
Olivet Nazarene University - Master of Arts, Reading Education
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Barnetta: Elgin Writing tutor
Certified Writing Tutor in Elgin, IL
...based model for learning that is effective in improving academic achievement at any level. I am interested in tutoring all ages. In the tutoring session, I use a planning backward approach, first identifying the learning target to be accomplished during the session. The second step, we discuss and assess what has already been mastered, and...
Education & Certification
Chicago State University - Bachelors, Education
Northeastern Illinois University - Masters, Education
Parag: Elgin Writing tutor
Certified Writing Tutor in Elgin, IL
...get them to connect the concepts together to solve a problem or understand an idea. If you can visualize each fundamental point and connect the dots in your head, you're well on your way to finding the solution. I teach a variety of subjects, from ACT English, Reading, Math and Science to AP World History...
Education & Certification
Northwestern University - Current Undergrad, Political Science and International Studies
ACT Composite: 32
ACT English: 31
ACT Reading: 34
Michael: Elgin Writing tutor
Certified Writing Tutor in Elgin, IL
...in the Humanities. My specialties are tutoring in test prep, writing, and reading. I am more than happy to spend time on my students outside of our organized sessions to ensure everyone meets their goals. Please do not hesitate to reach out if you have any questions. Looking forward to our tutoring sessions!
Education & Certification
University of Chicago - Bachelor in Arts, English Language and Literature
University of Chicago - Master of Arts, Humanities
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1470
SAT Math: 700
SAT Verbal: 700
Rebecca: Elgin Writing tutor
Certified Writing Tutor in Elgin, IL
...approach to tutoring is to meet the student where they're at and go from there. I find that this way we can build a productive tutoring relationship where I can help individualize learning to each person's particular learning style. Outside of academic interests, I enjoy cooking, being with friends and family, traveling the world, and...
Education & Certification
Northwestern University - Bachelors, Psychology
University of Chicago SSA - Masters, Social Work
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1580
SAT Math: 740
SAT Verbal: 800
Michael: Elgin Writing tutor
Certified Writing Tutor in Elgin, IL
...of the German and English skills I have accrued throughout my 25 years. By effectively bridging the linguistic gap that often unnecessarily separates us, I can make the world a smaller place. With my experience, I have more than what it takes to excel in whatever workplace I may find myself, wherever it may be...
Education & Certification
Marquette University - Bachelors, German Language
Tony: Elgin Writing tutor
Certified Writing Tutor in Elgin, IL
...teacher for almost twenty years now at the college level, and I have also worked with high school students during that time in such areas as Composition, College Essay prep, Grammar, Spelling and Literature. I also have a degree in French with a minor in Translation, and I have taught creative writing in both fiction...
Education & Certification
Western Michigan University - Bachelor in Arts, English, French
Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College - Master of Fine Arts, Creative Writing
Laura: Elgin Writing tutor
Certified Writing Tutor in Elgin, IL
...working to understand a difficult concept and I think that helps me when tutoring students. I tutored high school and elementary students in high school and college. Outside of law school and tutoring I enjoy exploring our beautiful city, picking up interesting books at book fairs and used book festivals and taste testing cider. I'm...
Education & Certification
Saint Mary's College - Bachelors, Political Science & Economics
Loyola University-Chicago - PHD, Law
Marshall: Elgin Writing tutor
Certified Writing Tutor in Elgin, IL
...a Sunday school teacher's assistant for five years, where I taught children to read and write in Hebrew. I also worked at a summer camp for three years during high school, teaching kids anything from how to swim to how to shoot a bow and arrow. I was a babysitter for four years, usually with...
Education & Certification
Northwestern University - Bachelors, Economics
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1520
SAT Math: 780
SAT Verbal: 720
Jessica: Elgin Writing tutor
Certified Writing Tutor in Elgin, IL
...and teach others. I have over 15 years of teaching experience, and am most passionate about teaching Spanish, Math and English as a Second Language(ESL). I received my Bachelor's Degree in Psychology at The Ohio University and my Master's Degree in Public Health at the University of Illinois at Chicago. Throughout the years, I have...
Education & Certification
Ohio University-Main Campus - Bachelors, Psychology, Spanish
University of Illinois at Chicago - Masters, Public Health, Community Health Sciences
Gabriel: Elgin Writing tutor
Certified Writing Tutor in Elgin, IL
...preparing to write my BA on James Joyce's Ulysses. I'm extremely versatile with expertise in a range of subjects and really enjoy helping students learn. I also excel at standardized testing and am excited to share the strategies that made me successful. In my free time, some of my favorite things to do are act,...
Education & Certification
University of Chicago - Bachelor in Arts, Fundamentals & Computational Neuroscience
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1590
SAT Math: 800
SAT Verbal: 800
Susan: Elgin Writing tutor
Certified Writing Tutor in Elgin, IL
...me towards multi-sensory learning that is active rather than passive. When I work with students, their learning styles and needs for engagement are at the forefront. Daily, I educate students who learn differently, and success has come to my students when I scaffold to make the abstract more concrete. I have incorporated...
Education & Certification
Eastern Illinois University - Bachelor in Arts, Elementary Education
Saint Xavier University - Master of Science, Teaching and Leadership
Alyssa: Elgin Writing tutor
Certified Writing Tutor in Elgin, IL
...working with students to develop their writing skills. I tutor ACT Test prep and English with a focus on critical reading and writing skills. I am passionate about learning and I try to impart a love of learning to my students. In my spare time I enjoy painting, playing the piano, and reading.
Education & Certification
University of Notre Dame - Bachelor in Arts, English, Psychology
ACT Composite: 32
ACT English: 35
ACT Math: 31
Mercedes: Elgin Writing tutor
Certified Writing Tutor in Elgin, IL
...definitely not a fan of “busy work,” but I am a fan of helpful and relevant practice (when necessary). 2) Always providing encouragement when it is well deserved and always reaffirming the student about their strengths with the purpose of building the student’s confidence, which I believe has a major impact on their learning.
Education & Certification
Rice University - Bachelor in Arts, English, Hispanic Studies
University of Chicago - Master of Arts, Modernist Literature
State Certified Teacher
Fatima: Elgin Writing tutor
Certified Writing Tutor in Elgin, IL
...guide them towards answers through constant practice. That principle guided me both as a teacher, and better yet, as a student. Having been a liberal arts double major, a law student, and an appellate clerk, I can help students with a myriad of writing assignments, college and law school admission essays, personal statements, LSAT prep,...
Education & Certification
The University of Texas at Austin - Bachelor in Arts, History/ Government
University of Pennsylvania Law School - Juris Doctor, Law
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