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

...in the areas of middle and high school ELA, history, and science, and I was an elementary literacy specialist two years running for a summer teacher training program at a large elementary school. I have also been a high school principal, and most recently, my full-time job has been to coach high school principals around...

I am currently a physics student at DePaul University. I've been tutoring for upwards of 4 years in Middle School English and Math, which progresses to BC Calculus for high school students.

...department and edited the monthly alumni eNews. I currently live in Chicago where I am pursuing a career in acting. I love reading and writing and always aim to inspire this passion in students while instilling the fundamentals of critical thinking and communication that will serve them in school, testing and throughout life. Given my...

...took AP and Honors courses throughout high school, I was part of the National Honors Society, and was involved in the band, psychology club, philosophy club, and mathletes just to name a few. Currently, I am part of the University Honors Program and the Pathways Honors Program (for science students) at DePaul. I look forward...

...unique and have something special that they can bring to their own education. My goal is to help them express themselves and accept themselves for who they are, as well embrace the differences of others. My role as your teacher will be to assist you in developing your own potential and learning style. We will...

...to find themselves, their individual voice, and their own belief system. It is my responsibility to guide them on their journey in discovering new ideas and concepts. I emphasize that only through asking questions will they actively learn. My goal is for students to learn how to flick that switch in their heads, and in...

...1985, I moved North to Bolzano Italy, where I started teaching High School English and English Literature, and since then continued teaching until I moved back to Chicago in April 2017 to be my mother's caregiver. In 2007 I was part of a small team who founded a Waldorf High School in Bolzano where I...

...southwest Detroit. I also worked extensively as a tutor among high school age students during my time as an upperclassman. I specialize in literature, language arts, and writing. Currently, I hold a job as a Peer Writing Tutor at DePaul University's Center for Writing-based Learning. I enjoy tutoring because it allows me to share my...

...Sesame Street's Preschool Education Project. I've also taught creativity and teambuilding through improvisation to all ages (as well as creating a kids summer camp), reading for the SAG Foundations BookPALS (Performing Artists for Literacy in Schools) program, plus reading and writing skills to at-risk students through the Park District's Kraft Great Kids Program. I've assisted...

I hold a BA in philosophy, theatre, and history from one of the top schools in the Midwest. Before that I was a national level debater at one of the top best programs in the country. Nowadays I'm a circus performer as well as a teacher/coach all around the city.

...language, and I'm always thinking about better ways to pack my thoughts into sentences and paragraphs. I have tutored English as a second language in Venezuela and Jordan, and I acutely understand the challenges and pitfalls of learning a new language. I'm also an Eagle Scout, and I love to go camping and backpacking for...

I am a high school English teacher who has a passion for education and my finger on the pulse of what students need to be successful. I am flexible, reliable, and funny (in my humble opinion!) and I look forward to working with you.

...only provide additional practice, but they also increase student engagement. I create individualized and differentiated programs for students of all ages, learning styles, skill levels, and needs. I can simply help students with their homework or I can create an individualized plan to enhance other skills. I always want to make sure that students are...

...and a firm foundation of success to build upon. To reiterate - I teach because I love academics and I care about them! As for me personally, I attended Michigan State University on a National Merit Scholarship, where I studied Astronomy and Geology. After MSU, I joined the Air Force, where I served as a...

...University of Notre Dame, graduating magna cum laude with dual majors in political science and in theology. From there, I went on to Duke University, where I attended both law school and seminary, earning a JD and an MTS. After that I practiced law, taught philosophy and world religions at community college, ran for local...

...University with plans to graduate May 2019. I am currently a tutor for the Duke Athletic Department, and I also have experience as a tutor in a volunteer capacity for kids in the Durham area. Upon graduation, I will be enrolling in law school, though I have not yet decided which school to attend. I...

...Beta Kappa. I earned an American Bar Associationapproved Certificate in Paralegal/Legal Studies from the College of Lake County, and I am a CORE Registered Paralegal (CRP) through the National Federation of Paralegal Associations, as well as an Illinois Accredited Paralegal (ILAP) through the Illinois Paralegal Association. I am also a commissioned Notary Public in Illinois....

I am a student-focused tutor with experience working with a wide range of age groups and topics. I am devoted to serving in a mentorship role and helping develop individuals through a hands-on, personal teaching style.... My role is to help the student understand how they learn and study best. By reaching this understanding, I can then work with students to develop independent study skills that fit their unique needs.

...Scholarship, I have extensive experience in scientific research and teaching at the middle school, high school, and university levels. After taking coursework in educational pedagogy in STEM, I am excited to help you maximize your potential in biology and beyond! I specialize in tutoring STEM disciplines as well as standardized test prep, essay revisions, and...

...That hunger is curiosity. And if you have the hunger, the of achievement -- the organization, the motivation, the discipline -- needs only a small amount of guidance to fall naturally into place. And here's the key: curiosity, unlike intelligence, can be practiced. How to implement this practice differs for every student, and tailoring that...