Award-Winning AP English Language and Composition Tutors serving Bridgeview, IL

...and English writing, reading, and grammar. In addition to scoring perfectly on the SAT Writing and Verbal sections, I have completed graduate-level coursework and an honors thesis at Northwestern University. Having lived and worked in Paris, France, I am capable of teaching French comprehension and structure with confidence and a great deal of experience.... I believe strongly in assessing strengths, and using these areas of strength and confidence in a subject to master trickier concepts. Overall,...

...my involvement in S.O.S. Children's Village. As a tutor in this village, I worked directly with a foster child facing multiple learning disabilities to help them improve their grades and helped their biological parents attending counseling sessions to provide the child a better learning environment. Some of my passions include English and a heavier preference...

My name is Spencer. I began tutoring while going to college at University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign and I really liked it. Besides tutoring I love basketball, hanging out with my dog, and playing board games with friends.... I believe learning should be fun! Learning in every subject can be fun and engaging, given the proper presentation. I believe that if you are having a good time while you learn, you learn more effectively. Also, learning...

...attended Northern Illinois University majoring in Computer Science. While art is my passion, I have strong foundations in Math and English. There is nothing more triumphant than finally reaching that moment of understanding a subject. Tutoring often leads to those wonderful breakthroughs which is why I love to help students reach that goal.

My goal is to make sure the student will understand the material and to be successful in the classroom while being an independent thinker.

My teaching philosophy is simple- Connect. Motivate. Educate. I teach English, History, and Creative Writing by connecting with students and fostering their relationship with the material. When trust is established, motivation grows organically. When a student is motivated, genuine learning flourishes.

...wide range of subjects, including literature, history, writing, Spanish, and Algebra. I am particularly passionate about preparations for standardized testing, including the SATs and AP exams, and helping students through the college application process. My hope is that the support I provide to struggling students will empower them to expand their academic curiosity and appreciate...

...many concepts of the basic science courses. Through this process, I not only build meaningful relationships with my peers, but promote an environment of healthy learning. With this and many other tutoring experiences before college, I have been able to craft my communication skills, gather perspective on diverse populations, and even fortify my work-ethic to...

...as AP testing prep. With my five years of experience with tutoring, I can help students by providing challenging practice problems, way to remember formulas, and other strategies to improve their test taking skills. I primarily work with middle school and high school kids, particularly in Algebra 1/2, Precalculus, Biology, and Chemistry. By understand a...

...things I was passionate about on an individual level, I was able to unlock a lot of creativity. If students write about what they know, rather than what they think someone would like to hear, they often become much more authentic writers. I love to watch football with my roommate and friends (Go Texans!) and...

Hello! My name is Micah Ongkiko and I am currently a college student studying Classics (Ancient History) with a minor in Mathematics at Florida State University! I love to learn, and moreover, I love to teach! I am so excited to begin learning with you all!

...different age levels and backgrounds. While I tutor a broad range of subjects, my favorite areas are math, finance, business, and test preparation, particularly for the SATs and college essay writing. I have found the most fun (and results) when teaching students to build strong foundations for future success, whether they're solving complex problems in...

...New Language) learners as well as teaching students with learning disabilities. I know that each student is an individual and I will meet students where they are at and try my best to tailor their learning to their needs and interests. I love creating real connections with students and helping them feel confident in who...

...Carolina Governor's School as an art teacher. I believe everyone is an artist, but only a few people really hone their skills and become great-- could this be you? "General duties of a teacher: pull everything out of your students. General duties of a student: pull everything out of your teacher. Pull everything out of...

...have been tutoring for a decade now in all subject areas and with all ages. I am most fond of reading, writing, and history. I adore working with others and I am always wanting to learn something new. In my free time, I enjoy reading, gardening, and pilates. I look forward to collaborating with you!

Teaching, for me, represents the chance to help students and peers find their way to new understandings. This might be as simple as a better way to find "x" or as complex as the next great thesis on Shakespeare. In the end, it's all about finding the heat in whatever subject is being explored.

I'm a recent grad from Northwestern (B.A. in Theatre and Economics) who loves teaching and learning. I love helping other people achieve their goals and helping students find ways to be their best selves. Excited to meet and work with Chicagoland's students!... First sessions always start with discussion of a subject's foundations. If we nail these, the rest of the learning becomes ten times easier.

Bachelors, International Politics and Economics, 2014 Graduate: Calumet College of Saint Joseph: Current Grad Student, Masters of Arts in Teaching, 2017

...completed two minors and a legal studies certificate. My love for teachings stems from my experiences as an educational mentor. I love teaching high school and middle school students in writing and other topics because I think it's important to impart wisdom onto the younger generation. My teaching style centers around one concept - the...

...social sciences, and world religions. I have 4 years of experience working with Second-language English learners. I am truly at my best when I am helping to teach or tutor students, and you will find that my style is energetic and encouraging. Writing is all about making your readers as excited about the topic as...