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

...how to transpose and use tools like a guitar capo. Whenever I teach, I try to be practical and applicable. Lessons are more fulfilling when they help you achieve something, even if it's merely personal satisfaction like playing a song for family after Thanksgiving dinner. As such, I believe that any sort of lesson ought to chase specific goals discussed and set together between tutor and student. Foundational skills (such as writing for your target...

...students across the Chicagoland community. I focus mainly on English, Literature, and Writing in my tutoring, but also enjoy History of any variety. From AP and standardized tests to research projects and personal essays for individual classes, I believe we all benefit from learning to be better readers, writers, and communicators. In my spare time, I enjoy basketball, video games, exploring the city, spending time outdoors, and, of course, reading and writing!

...if we hit the set learning target. This model works at every level, from a 3rd grader building reading skills or improving computation skills to a graduate student planning to write a review of the literature for a dissertation. I tutor children of all ages, high school students, undergraduate, and graduate students. My preferred subjects are essay writing, research writing, editing, composition writing, reading skill development, literature studies, history essay writing, application essays, and test...

...took on an influx of older students as my teaching style developed. Because of this, I have experience teaching students from all ages and backgrounds. With my youngest learner ever being 4 years old and my oldest in her 50's, I wholeheartedly believe anyone can learn. I have the experience and desire adapt to each student's unique style of learning in any subject they need; from learning ABCs to multi-variable calculus, I have experience in...

...life in music has afforded me has helped shape an understanding that people learn, appreciate, and develop their skills differently. There are fewer experiences more rewarding than recognizing one's learning style and working with them to further their knowledge and skill set. Growing up in a large family also granted me the opportunity to learn patience, and I feel that has helped me develop the capacity to connect with students and build a relationship built...

...Specialties: e-learning, ESL, ELL, K-12 education, learning and reading disabilities, writing, adult learning, conversational English, study skills, and executive functioning. I offer students of all ages learner-centered experiences with active participant involvement and the support to effectively make use of what is learned. I believe that each learner is a unique individual who needs a secure, caring, and stimulating atmosphere in which to learn. It is my desire as an instructor to help learners meet...

...learning. I found that I derived a great deal of self-confidence and self-esteem through my own academic achievements, and want to help others achieve that boost in their lives, no matter whether they are in elementary school or preparing for college. Soon to receive a double major in Drama (Stage Management) and Psychology from Syracuse University, my wide range of interests and achievements have enabled me to certify to tutor in a wide range of...

...novel, poetry, nonfiction, and even literary celebrity of the 19th C). Additionally, I am familiar with numerous approaches to teaching composition and would be able to customize tutoring sessions to fit a wide range of student ability. I hold a PhD in English with a Graduate Certificate in Gender Studies from the University of Southern California. My dissertation was on the topic of slackers in popular film, television, and literature from the 1980s to the present,...

...attending the UIC College of Medicine in the Fall. I am most passionate in biology and chemistry, but I tutor a broad range of subjects. I believe that tutoring should place a strong emphasis on the student's needs and I am a firm believer in making sure students leave no gaps in their understanding of a topic. In my free time, I like to make my own music and read philosophy books.

...LEQs. I'm an accomplished creative writer, I've received several awards and spend a majority of my free time working on various writing projects. In literature, we frequently discuss the author's "voice". I believe that writing is an excellent way for a student to find their own voice, and as a tutor, I seek not only to improve a student's technical skills but show them that writing is a mode of expression and that even academic...

...are transferable to all areas of life and professions. I strive to create a customized learning experience by identifying each student's unique learning style, ensuring that our time together is tailored to foster the most meaningful understanding and engagement. Aside from helping students achieve their academic and professional goals, I am passionate about public health and improving legislative policies. I have written and edited numerous policy proposals, white papers, literature reviews, and program evaluations.

I am a recent College grad with a passion for reading and the production and interrogation of knowledge.

I am a college transfer student at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign pursuing a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Graphic Design. Previously, I 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...

...and a heavier preference towards Mathematics as I've found the most enjoyment in learning both of these subjects. My teaching philosophy is centered around mastery of a subject. To me, mastery in a subject means that the student can teach their peers the same subject with the same level of understanding that they have. If my student is able to do this, they have achieved mastery in my eyes. In my spare time, I enjoy...

...for me because it has allowed me to travel the world, develop deep relationships with my students and become an innovative thinker. I am now transitioning to the world of Special Education and I am excited to see where this will take me. After 15 + years, I still get excited when entering the classroom at the beginning of the year. In the last few years, I have become more focused on creating partnerships with...

I believe that each student has the potential to succeed. By teaching the fundamentals and constantly encouraging progress and effort, any student can learn any topic.

...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 and poetry. In my spare time, I enjoy reading, science fiction in literature and in movies, video games, and writing. I look forward to working with you!

Having recently graduated from Haverford College in May 2019, with a major in French and Francophone Studies (Departmental Honors), minors in Film and Media Studies at Swarthmore College and Environmental Studies at Haverford and Bryn Mawr Colleges, and a concentration in Peace, Justice, and Human Rights, I am presently working toward a Master of Arts in Theater Studies at the Institut d'etudes theatrales of the Sorbonne Nouvelle University in Paris. I also teach English, Environmental...

...of both the student's and my own thought processes, repetition of (novel) questions in areas that are difficult for the student and the monitoring of progress through correctly answered questions and the student's ability to explain why certain answers, thought processes or writing methods are either correct or incorrect. Finally, I possess great patience with students of all ages and hope to make the tutoring experience as smooth and as helpful as possible for them!

...huge improvement! I have interactive lessons where you will come out each time with better, clearer understanding! If you're a visual learner I got you! I'm not only going to be explaining how to do these problems, but I'll work them out with you step by step! As someone who not only worked with people with learning differences but has ADHD myself I know first hand how to help you succeed! It's never too late...