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

...York City. I have tutored students of all ages in subjects including but not limited to SHSAT Prep, Reading, Writing, Math, Biology, Social Studies, History, and English Language and Composition. I am also a native Russian speaker. I am excited about the opportunity to pass my love of learning on to my students. I believe...

...am also happy and willing to work with students on the following: - Grad school personal statements - medical school secondaries - Medical school interviews As for my teaching style, I love to collaborate with my students and I rarely do the standard lecture style. I'm very activities based and will try to bring my...

...sophomore at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign working on my BS in mechanical engineering. I tutor math and English up to the high school level, as well as physics mechanics. I was a peer tutor in high school for a variety of subjects, and typically ended up tutoring math for various classes. I love being...

...teacher, I had been so impressed with how much they were growing in confidence, attention to their tasks, and becoming respectful and responsible students as well. I am now a proud mommy to two very smart, very funny, very kind little girls of my own. With both of my girls in school full time now,...

...and I would love to be your tutor! I have my BS from Loyola University Chicago in Biochemistry with Honors and a minor in Bioethics, graduating Magna Cum Laude, in the Interdisciplinary Honors Program. I am extremely passionate about all things science, human anatomy and processes, and writing/reading! I have been tutoring since I was...

...was able to unlock a lot of creativity. If students write about what they know, rather than what they think someone would like to hear, they often become much more authentic writers. I love to watch football with my roommate and friends (Go Texans!) and have started getting into basketball since I moved to Chicago....

...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...

...of work and tutoring, I sing in a couple of groups and play jazz piano. I also love art - all kinds, particularly public art. I love the murals and sculpture that are part of the landscape of Chicago, where I live. I read all different kinds of materials, but especially American literature, both North...

...dealing with situations in which students are not quickly or readily grasping concepts, and I have developed the patience to handle these situations. Teaching is just as rewarding for the student as it is for me, because I am thrilled when I see others achieve, and I would love to be part of the process....

...teacher for almost twenty years now at the college 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...

...broad spectrum of English: college writing, reading comprehension, literary analyses, speech and argumentative writing, and so forth. I also tutor French! I received my degree in French and spent a semester abroad in Paris, where I lived with a host family and soaked in the culture, like a slice of baguette bread mopping up a...

...student with a passion for all things humanities! I have worked as both a tutor and a classroom aide for the past two years, helping students from the elementary to the high school levels. My academic specialties lie primarily in the areas of social science, literature, and grammar, and I have experience working with college...

...their craft. I have helped entrepreneurs, small businesses and Fortune 300 companies tell their story and am eager to help you tell yours. I know that every student has a unique relationship with writing and English language arts. Whether you are passionate about the subject, or see it as a means to an end, I'm...

...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,...

...worked or interned for the Department of State, the Spanish Ministry of Foreign Affairs, and two members of the United States Congress. I also had the opportunity to study at the University of Deusto in Bilbao, Spain, investigating international financial systems during the 2007-08 Financial Crisis. I had my first taste of teaching as an...

...of Columbia College Chicago. I received my Bachelor's degree in Creative Writing and Environmental Studies. Throughout my education, I volunteered at various peer-to-peer tutoring services where I helped students with college entrance essays, school papers, SAT exams, and science coursework. I have experience tutoring in writing, reading, biology, and environmental science. I believe that writing...

...that an essential part of learning is fostering a strong feeling of curiosity, something that can only happen in an environment in which a student truly enjoys their studies. My teachers went out of their way to make those classes fun and engaging, and I want to do the same for any student that I...

...Science/International Political Economy double major with a Communications & Culture minor at Fordham University. I'm a lifelong learner eager to share the spark of knowledge with everyone. I have been a volunteer educator since high school, teaching mathematics, geography, English, and history at grade schools in Chicago. Most recently, I worked as a senior health...

...anxiety about sounding foolish or redundant, their personal understanding is more valuable than the thoughts of their peers around them. I have a personal disability and despite it, I can help encourage others to advance to new levels. Having a disability is just like having a different kind of motivational spark. I have a teaching...

...a variety of teaching methods, including interactive presentations, group discussions, and hands-on activities. Everyone has a unique learning style, and it's my job to adapt my teaching approach to meet your needs. My goal as a tutor is to help you achieve your academic goals and develop a love for learning that will last a...