Award-Winning AP English Literature and Composition Tutors serving Algonquin, IL

...experience is with high school and adult learners, though I have also taught middle school and have experience working with younger children. I have been an instructional coach 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...

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.

...serve them in school, testing and throughout life. Given my experience at Avon, I believe I am particularly strong at communicating with students who are struggling to balance the rigors of high school life with the stress of the college process. In my free time, I can typically be found reading, working on my acting,...

...tutored in high school and found that the opportunity to teach/tutor is also an opportunity to learn. I also 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...

...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 fact think...

...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 passion for...

...as a trainer with Sesame Streets 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 Districts Kraft Great...

...24. I've played bass for about 20. My students have primarily been aged 7-13, either beginners or fairly early in their guitar education, but I would be quite comfortable teaching people of any age and experience. I have only taught guitar and have not had a bass student before, so I think I would be...

...for collegiate success. While I tutor a broad spectrum of subjects, I consider myself an expert in Essay Writing/Editing and related English subjects. I firmly believe in the power of narrative structure and the omnipotence of storytelling techniques in every form of communication. I strive to create stories in my own life by traveling and...

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.

...creative writing from Northwestern University in 2017. I recently moved back to my hometown of Brookfield, WI to pursue my master's in social work part time at the University of Wisconsin-Madison (Go Badgers!). In college, I worked as a peer writing tutor for both undergraduate and graduate students, helping them plan and edit papers in...

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.

...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 got a 178 on my LSAT and love the subject matter, so I...

...by breaking down big overarching themes until the big picture really comes into focus. I don't leave students with a fuzzy, general picture, nor do I dwell on rote memorization. Sometimes the best way to memorize facts is through specific examples, quirky facts, interesting individuals, and stories that have staying power. More than all of...

...It could be anything -- a job, a hobby, an artistic practice. Now think about your approach to it. It probably changes your behavior quite a lot. In fact, you probably structure your life around getting better at it. You read about it every day. You spend time or money on it. You may even...