
Shavon: Oak Forest tutor
Certified Tutor
...is such a rewarding experience! The ability to empower students and build their self-esteem is one of the most enjoyable aspects of teaching. I enjoy helping students succeed and reach their highest potential. I consider myself a creative individual who believes in the power of expression, but also a communicator who believes in the power...
Education & Certification
Bachelor in Arts, Business
Master of Arts, Biblical Studies

Christopher: Oak Forest tutor
Certified Tutor
...of methodologies and philosophies behind how technology is implemented and being developed. My tutoring strategy is to make sure that the student has a clear understand of not only the the code and programs they will be writing and using, but also and understanding of why they my implement certain strategies. In learning this way...
Education & Certification
Bachelors, Interactive Multimedia

Lissette: Oak Forest tutor
Certified Tutor
...City Conservatories & Producing Internships Programs, Lissette is an Honors CCC '15 alumna who majored in Comedy Writing & Performance with an Arts in Healthcare minor. A member of Americans for the Arts and a facilitator for the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI), Lissette served as the Wellness Programs Assistant for The Second City...
Education & Certification
Bachelors, Comedy Writing and Performance
Current Grad Student, Psychology
ACT English: 31
ACT Math: 33

Miriam: Oak Forest tutor
Certified Tutor
...am currently a Phd candidate in History, and have been teaching History at University for four years. My teaching fields are American immigration and ethnic history, modern America, modern Europe, and world history. I have recently moved to New York from the Detroit area to research and write my doctoral dissertation. What better place to...
Education & Certification
Bachelors, Photography
PHD, History

Anna: Oak Forest tutor
Certified Tutor
...and helping them to achieve their goals. I've since worked with young children, high school students, and even grad students, whether helping to better their reading and writing skills, help them to learn new skills, or to aid in their studies. My ultimate goal is to help you achieve your own goals. There is nothing...
Education & Certification
Bachelors, Creative Writing

Nicole: Oak Forest tutor
Certified Tutor
...including Speech. I believe that the State Standards State specific to each content subject. Also, I believe in utilizing learning styles of each individual student to assist them in overcoming obstacles for learning. I can use additional materials to assist students of all ages to be able to use their inherent skills and talents to...
Education & Certification
Bachelors, English
Masters, Interdisciplinary Arts

Kelly: Oak Forest tutor
Certified Tutor
I have spent nearly a decade overseas teaching English at a variety of levels, most recently in a university. I hope to help all my students reach their personal best and tap into their innate talents and strengths.... I believe that students learn best when they are happy and motivated. I also think students should not only learn information, but learn how to learn. My job as a teacher is not only to pass on information,...
Education & Certification
Bachelors, Photography
Masters, Education - Teaching English as a Second Language

Kristen: Oak Forest tutor
Certified Tutor
...of all ages; children, teenagers and adults. I enjoy teaching but I especially love tutoring because I like working one on one with students which allows me to really assess each student's needs and plan each lesson to their specific needs. When I am not tutoring I enjoy exercising, especially kickboxing. I love to travel...
Education & Certification
Bachelors, Cultural Studies

SaraJane: Oak Forest tutor
Certified Tutor
...passion for grammar, as well as performance. I currently work as an instructor at Chicago Performing Arts and as Lead Educator for Right at School. Teaching is so rewarding. I love being able to watch students learn and grow. It is important for me to relate to my students and make learning fun. I don't...
Education & Certification
Bachelors, Comedy Writing and Performance

Katie: Oak Forest tutor
Certified Tutor
...I have tutored students of all levels throughout my career, from high school students hoping to improve their essay writing skills to PhD candidates working on dissertations. In my own academic journey, I studied creative writing. I love bringing the sense of fun and freedom, along with many of the techniques and practices I learned...
Education & Certification
Bachelor in Arts, English
Master of Fine Arts, Creative Writing

Sandra: Oak Forest tutor
Certified Tutor
...gives students a concrete way to understand the lessons. I encourage students to analyze why the information is important and to apply their new knowledge in other situations. Teaching someone to use knowledge, rather than just to regurgitate it, is the hallmark of true learning. It's like teaching a man to fish.
Education & Certification
Bachelor in Arts, Film Production
Doctor of Philosophy, English

Youngbin: Oak Forest tutor
Certified Tutor
I am a dedicated tutor with a goal to center my practice on finding the learning style of each unique learner and working to establish an effective teaching style around the specific needs of the learner. I believe in communication between the learner and the tutor, and I encourage interactive learning.
Education & Certification
Bachelor in Arts, Multimedia
Master of Fine Arts, Film Production
ACT Composite: 31
ACT English: 36
ACT Math: 31

Kyla: Oak Forest tutor
Certified Tutor
...the Associate Director of Musicality. At Columbia, I was in XCEND Show Choir where I was the Vocal Director for one year. I arranged and taught all vocals and I helped run rehearsals. Music is my passion and I want to share my experiences with others so they can develop their kraft.
Education & Certification
Bachelor in Arts, Musical Theater

Taylor: Oak Forest tutor
Certified Tutor
...to make connections with my fellow creationists. A lot of my inspiration for music comes from video game soundtracks, specifically, but not limited to Koji Kondo's compositions for the Legend of Zelda game franchise. I also play in a Math Rock band called Origami Button, and I like to write music for film as well....
Education & Certification
Bachelor in Arts, Music

Ellan: Oak Forest tutor
Certified Tutor
...background in both fields, having been both previously staged and published. I attended Columbia College Chicago and graduated in 2015. Since then, I have worked hard to keep experimental theatre alive and well in the city of Chicago. While at Columbia, I worked as a tutor of fiction writing; this is where I get my...
Education & Certification
Bachelor of Fine Arts, Playwriting and Screenwriting

Quentin: Oak Forest tutor
Certified Tutor
...Writing with a minor in Biology. While attending, I spent over a year tutoring students at Columbia's Career Center, and I've recently completed an internship at the Field Museum's Learning Center, where I assisted in the creation of new teaching resources for Chicago Public Schools. I have a boundless curiosity and excitement about learning, and...
Education & Certification
Bachelor in Arts, Creative Writing
ACT English: 33
ACT Reading: 32

Cal: Oak Forest tutor
Certified Tutor
...was selected as a gifted student to assist younger students with reading and reading comprehension. Since then I've discovered a love of peer editing and review through the writing classes I've taken in high school and college. I want to help students find their own passion for literature and composition in a comfortable and compassionate...
Education & Certification
Bachelor in Arts, Directing and Theatrical Production

Just: Oak Forest tutor
Certified Tutor
...channel). Each channel mentioned has over 100k subscribers; if you watch pop culture videos on youtube there's a high likelihood you've seen content written by me. I also regularly perform sketch comedy and improv around New York City. There are oodles of other places you could have seen my work. I refuse to inundate this...
Education & Certification
Bachelor of Fine Arts, Playwriting and Screenwriting

Scott : Oak Forest tutor
Certified Tutor
English/Reading/Writing Tutor Playwright and Poet Columbia College Chicago
Education & Certification
Bachelor in Arts, Playwriting and Screenwriting

Monique: Oak Forest tutor
Certified Tutor
...to grow and mature emotionally, intellectually, physically, and socially. I believe that each and every child has the potential; to bring something unique and special to the world. It's my desire as an educator to help students meet their fullest potential in these areas by providing an environment that is safe, support risk taking and...
Education & Certification
Bachelor in Arts, Broadcast Journalism
Masters in Education, Curriculum and Instruction
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