Top AP English Literature and Composition Tutors serving Oak Lawn

Jack: Oak Lawn AP English Literature and Composition tutor
Certified AP English Literature and Composition Tutor in Oak Lawn, IL
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.... I'm big on listening. It's my job to hear what a...
Education & Certification
Northwestern University - Bachelors, Economics/Theatre
ACT Composite: 35
ACT English: 35
ACT Math: 35

Ellie: Oak Lawn AP English Literature and Composition tutor
Certified AP English Literature and Composition Tutor in Oak Lawn, IL
...whether that be in the classroom, on the playing field, or in their community. My time as a youth soccer coach and tutor of my little brother and his friends has further bolstered my love of teaching. Given my extensive experience and longtime passion for math and applied math subjects, I feel I can best help students seeking help in these areas, though I have experience in a broad range of subjects. Outside of teaching,...
Education & Certification
University of Chicago - Bachelor in Arts, Economics
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1520
SAT Math: 740
SAT Verbal: 700

Benjamin: Oak Lawn AP English Literature and Composition tutor
Certified AP English Literature and Composition Tutor in Oak Lawn, IL
...peer tutor role a couple times a week during lunch my senior year of high school. What I hope to accomplish with my tutoring is ensure that you not only achieve your desired grade/score, but see how the different concepts relate to each other in the bigger picture. The more important part is to critically think about the subject matter in other, more unfamiliar contexts. Also, in my math subjects, I seek to provide personal...
Education & Certification
University of Notre Dame - Bachelor of Science, Finance
ACT Composite: 36
ACT English: 36
ACT Math: 36

Zach: Oak Lawn AP English Literature and Composition tutor
Certified AP English Literature and Composition Tutor in Oak Lawn, IL
...area, I simply couldn't resist also enrolling at Columbia College Chicago to pursue studies in Acoustics. At Northern, I tutored various subjects for two years and grew to love the act of teaching and sharing knowledge. I especially enjoy working on test prep, mathematics and writing as these are, from my point of view, the essential skills towards navigating today's world. I also have extensive background in the higher levels of music theory, which I'm...
Education & Certification
Northern Illinois University - Unknown, Music Performance
ACT Composite: 34
ACT English: 33
ACT Math: 35

Jacob: Oak Lawn AP English Literature and Composition tutor
Certified AP English Literature and Composition Tutor in Oak Lawn, IL
...for the experience of taking the test itself, so that when the day comes, they are confident and prepared to tackle whatever challenges rise up before them. The way that I teach generally falls in line with the way that I learn best myself: discussion and collaborative explanation. When approaching difficult material, lecturing at a student leaves much to be desired. I aim to help them arrive at conclusions and realizations on their own by...
Education & Certification
Vanderbilt University - Bachelors, English Literature
ACT Composite: 35
ACT English: 36
ACT Math: 34

Smith: Oak Lawn AP English Literature and Composition tutor
Certified AP English Literature and Composition Tutor in Oak Lawn, IL
...amateur interest in science, primarily in physics (A Brief History of Time by Stephen Hawking was my introduction) but also in chemistry, biology, psychology, and sociology. My teaching style is based upon the premise that knowing how to think is much more useful than knowing what to think. My sessions are characterized by frequent questions and discussion of basic concepts, making sure that each student understands not just the "what" but the "why" of each...
Education & Certification
Illinois Wesleyan University - Bachelors, Theatre Arts
ACT Composite: 33
ACT English: 34
ACT Reading: 33

Karishma: Oak Lawn AP English Literature and Composition tutor
Certified AP English Literature and Composition Tutor in Oak Lawn, IL
...develop study methods and styles that work best for them and that will serve them throughout school. I previously tutored with Boys Hope Girls Hope in Evanston, IL. I tutored middle and high school students in Spanish and English, and I was able to help them develop study strategies such as using flashcards or translating a sentence they had spoken aloud that day in their heads for extra language practice. I am very excited to...
Education & Certification
Northwestern University - Bachelor in Arts, English/Psychology
ACT Composite: 34
ACT English: 35
ACT Math: 34

Masooma: Oak Lawn AP English Literature and Composition tutor
Certified AP English Literature and Composition Tutor in Oak Lawn, IL
...avid reader of a plethora of genres, and my other hobbies include baking, playing tennis, writing poetry, and watching Star Trek reruns. I'm also involved in various cultural and human rights organizations at college. In any remaining spare time, I can usually be found reading the news on actual physical newspapers. Regarding my tutoring philosophy: as a tutor, I believe that the most important way to help my students understand their material better is by...
Education & Certification
University of Illinois at Chicago - Bachelor in Arts, Political Science and Government
ACT Composite: 34
ACT English: 34
ACT Math: 34

Siva: Oak Lawn AP English Literature and Composition tutor
Certified AP English Literature and Composition Tutor in Oak Lawn, IL
...engineering and math and computer science. After a summer of relaxing, I am planning on entering medical school at the Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine in the fall. 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...
Education & Certification
University of Illinois at Chicago - Bachelor of Science, Chemical Engineering
Northwestern University - Doctor of Medicine, Health Sciences, General
ACT Composite: 35
ACT English: 36
ACT Math: 35

Anna: Oak Lawn AP English Literature and Composition tutor
Certified AP English Literature and Composition Tutor in Oak Lawn, IL
...and I have been teaching and tutoring since I was in high school. I love to teach and find different ways to explain concepts to make them understandable for students. I also tend to get very enthusiastic about the subject at hand. It is my strong belief that they key to success in academics is true understanding. When a student understands why something works, memorization becomes a tool that is only rarely needed. Students who...
Education & Certification
University of Wisconsin-Madison - Current Undergrad, Music Performance
ACT Composite: 31
ACT English: 35
ACT Reading: 36

John: Oak Lawn AP English Literature and Composition tutor
Certified AP English Literature and Composition Tutor in Oak Lawn, IL
...them with their language and writing skills. I have also participated in various after-school tutoring programs and standardized-test tutoring programs. Education is important to me, and it is important to always keep in mind the skill levels of every diverse learner I work with. After all, if students don't learn the way we teach, then we need to teach them the way they learn. I'm an extremely positive and enthusiastic person not only as an...
Education & Certification
University of Illinois at Chicago - Bachelor in Arts, Secondary English Education

Lauren: Oak Lawn AP English Literature and Composition tutor
Certified AP English Literature and Composition Tutor in Oak Lawn, IL
...process of getting to know a student's individual learning style. My philosophy is that students learn best when they can connect the subject they're learning about with real-world experiences and applications. I believe in getting to know my students in order to understand their goals, strengths, needs, and learning styles. When I'm not teaching, I love listening to records (I was a radio DJ in college!), reading books and articles, cooking all kinds of food,...
Education & Certification
University of Maryland-College Park - Bachelors, History
National Louis University - Masters, MAT

Jasmine: Oak Lawn AP English Literature and Composition tutor
Certified AP English Literature and Composition Tutor in Oak Lawn, IL
...this means anything from devising effective study habits for a student with a packed schedule to learning how to organize an essay with color-coded note-cards for an extremely visual learner. Finally, I love the collaborative, communal nature of successful private tutoring, as parents, tutors, regular teachers, and other members of a student's support system come together to ensure the student's academic and personal needs are met. To learn more about this process and to build...
Education & Certification
The University of Chicago - Associates, Social Work
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1520
SAT Math: 700
SAT Verbal: 720

Julie: Oak Lawn AP English Literature and Composition tutor
Certified AP English Literature and Composition Tutor in Oak Lawn, IL
...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 you! My doctoral work is in Gifted Education, so if your student is particularly good in certain subjects I may be the teacher for you. I taught Gifted Enrichment at the high school level for 5 years and assisted in...
Education & Certification
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign - Bachelor in Arts, Rhetoric and Composition
George Washington University - Master of Arts, Women's Studies
DePaul University - Doctor of Philosophy, Education

Marisa: Oak Lawn AP English Literature and Composition tutor
Certified AP English Literature and Composition Tutor in Oak Lawn, IL
...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, equitable education, promoting creativity. I often assign readings and curriculum with BIPOC and Queer representation. When I'm not tutoring, I am often writing poetry, playing soccer, or traveling with friends.
Education & Certification
Wheaton College (Illinois) - Bachelor in Arts, English Composition
University of Iowa - Master of Fine Arts, Creative Writing

Davis: Oak Lawn AP English Literature and Composition tutor
Certified AP English Literature and Composition Tutor in Oak Lawn, IL
...Cook, and I am an undergraduate student at the University of Chicago, where I study English Language and Literature. I am extremely passionate about literature and the English language, and both of these devices' ability to increase our understanding of others and of ourselves. I'd love to talk with you about these ideas, and to give you individualized attention that will help you in your journey towards reaching a profound and gratifying understanding of English...
Education & Certification
University of Chicago - Bachelor in Arts, English

Joie: Oak Lawn AP English Literature and Composition tutor
Certified AP English Literature and Composition Tutor in Oak Lawn, IL
Hello! I'm a rising senior and Neuroscience & Behavior major at Wesleyan University in CT. I have extensive tutoring experience in subjects across the board but particularly in the sciences. I'm enthusiastic, warm, and eager to share my knowledge with and learn from you.
Education & Certification
Wesleyan University - Current Undergrad, Neuroscience and Behavior

Lisa: Oak Lawn AP English Literature and Composition tutor
Certified AP English Literature and Composition Tutor in Oak Lawn, IL
...exams such as the PSAT, SAT and ACT, and enjoy making the best of the experience. I was a National Merit Finalist for the PSAT. I am a firm proponent of peer-to-peer learning and the importance of a strong education. I hope not only to assist with your academic needs, but also to inspire critical thinking and challenge you to become a better student! Outside of my career pursuits and tutoring, I enjoy crocheting, painting,...
Education & Certification
University of Illinois at Chicago - Bachelor of Science, Biological Sciences
ACT Composite: 33
ACT English: 32
ACT Math: 35

Sonya: Oak Lawn AP English Literature and Composition tutor
Certified AP English Literature and Composition Tutor in Oak Lawn, IL
...all aspects of my life- and it is also something that I strive to share with my students. I have a broad range of Academic interests, with Creative Writing and English Literature being subjects which bring me a particular joy. Leaving students with the ability to seek out and understand different perspectives is my goal, and I believe that learning should endow students with lessons that last a lifetime, far beyond the written test.
Education & Certification
University College Dublin - Bachelor in Arts, English

Madison: Oak Lawn AP English Literature and Composition tutor
Certified AP English Literature and Composition Tutor in Oak Lawn, IL
...I love sharing my passion for English with all ages. My guiding teaching philosophy is that teaching is a two way interaction. I am focused on tailoring a unique teaching strategy to the specific way each student learns. I learn just as much as the student does. I feel so rewarded when both myself and the student reach that "A ha" moment. From persuasive essays, literary analysis, or Shakespeare, to application essays, and standardized test...
Education & Certification
University of Wisconsin-Madison - Bachelor of Science, English
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