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

...about helping students even as a high school student, where I would spend my free period as well as my lunch period tutoring other students. I love being able to be a part of someone's success in education. I value doing the most I can for the students I am helping to succeed as this...

...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...

...in high school and earned the title of AP Scholar twice. I tutor a variety of subjects, with Math, Science, and English because I find satisfaction in guiding students through the practice-oriented nature of Math, the continual discovery in Science, and the creative expression allowed by English My teaching philosophy centers on student-centric approaches, prioritizing...

...Writing. Presently, I am a doctoral student at Indiana University-Bloomington. I have extensive writing and editing experience with 100+ published articles, seven years of writing experience, and four years of editorial work. I have experience tutoring students from grades K-12 as well as college. I am passionate about helping students achieve their full potential while...

...target to be accomplished during the session. The second step, we discuss and assess what has already been mastered, and the third step is the teaching and learning process, the tutoring, to achieve the learning target set at the beginning of the session. We will end the session with checking if we hit the set...

...to work with all kinds of students from everywhere. My BA is from the University of Illinois in Champaign/Urbana, Phi Beta Kappa, and my MA is in Public Policy from the George Washington University in Washington DC. I have taught here in the US for many years and also overseas. I would love to meet...

...economic discussion, and playing trivia and word games. As a very cerebral type who is constantly exposed to new and interesting information, I am passionate about sharing my knowledge and have a way of doing so in an engaging and sometimes quirky fashion. Also, I find that because of my passion for teaching, I am...

...show them that writing is a mode of expression and that even academic writing, therefore, can be personal, creative, and gratifying. Fostering a personal connection with material is vital for practical application and remembering information in the long term. My intention is to show students that writing can help you learn about yourself which makes...

...is to individualize every session to the best approach for each student. Anyone I tutor, I am fully invested in their progress and growth, so I care that all the material learned really clicks, makes sense, and is applicable. In addition to standardized exams, I also can help with college admissions, including editing essays.

...this passion into them. Additionally, I can provide assistance with SAT test prep as well 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...

...literature related, I also tutor MCAT biology and MCAT CARS. I am a 1x MCAT taker and I scored a 130 and 131 in these subjects respectively. I am also happy and willing to work with students on the following: - Grad school personal statements - medical school secondaries - Medical school interviews As for...

...including college essay writing, the American Psychological Association style of writing, and study techniques; but I'm especially drawn to English as a second language, as I find it incredibly rewarding to see students connect with material in new and meaningful ways. Watching that "aha" moment when a student finally grasps a concept that once seemed...

...with a variety of students, both through a local non-profit and independently, supporting learners of 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...

...Scouts of Northern Illinois for 7 years. My Girl Scout troop and I volunteered in many animal shelters, disabled children homes, and nursing homes. Volunteering at these places were some of the best times during my high school years. I look forward to being able to teach students in the near future and making a...

...tutored my younger sister for many of her high school classes. I now tutor a 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...

...undergraduate students in multi-genre creative writing. I received my BA from Wheaton College in English and my MFA from the Iowa Writers' Workshop in poetry and literary translation. My favorite subjects to tutor are college personal statements and creative writing because both require students to reflect on their lives and experiences. I believe in personalized,...

...path paved with many overcame failures. My goal is to help you help me to be foot stool to overcome the failures. I could be an aid in public speaking, placement test prep, computer/robotic help, digital design, world and U.S. history, and much more. Every core high school and elementary topic can be not just...

...history will enable me to tutor a vast array of subjects and reach a wide variety of students. I hold a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science from Howard University. I am currently pursuing a Master of Arts in Public Policy and Administration from Northwestern University while working as a Legislative Aide for the City...

...Chicago. I have also done guest lectures in classes ranging from Gothic Monsters in Literature to Time Travel on Television! I currently work as an online program facilitator for Columbia University and a Student Success Graduate Assistant for DePaul University. In both of these roles I engage students in online learning and connect them with...

...Throughout high school and college, I have fallen in love with tutoring and seeing so many new faces in the process. I especially love to tutor in math, chemistry, MCAT, and chemical engineering topics, and have experience tutoring students of all ages - from elementary school to fellow college students. When I am not tutoring...