Elizabeth: Mundelein tutor

Certified Tutor

I am a graduate of the University of St. Andrews in the United Kingdom, where I received my Bachelor of Arts in English Literature. Since graduating, I have also earned my Masters in Creative Writing and Composition, and my PhD from the University of York in England. My doctoral research focuses on Ann Radcliffe, an English novelist and poet who lived during the eighteenth century, and inspired the works of Jane Austen - one of my favorite authors! Since completing my PhD, I have taught at both the school and university levels. For the past two years, I taught Language Arts to fourth and fifth grade students.

I am a passionate educator in the field of English Literature, language, and composition. Most importantly, I want to share this passion with my students. I am an educator who believes in my students. When they work with me, I strive to create a safe, open space where they can develop and strengthen their reading, writing, and comprehension skills at their own pace and in their own unique way. I am qualified to tutor elementary, middle school, high school, and university level reading and composition.

In my experience, my favorite part of teaching English has been working with students to strengthen their writing skills, whether this is through learning to compose a five-paragraph essay, or how to write a strong thesis statement. No matter the age, the ability to express yourself clearly and effectively is an essential one in any walk of life, and this will be my main goal when working with students. As Professor Dumbledore tells us in "Harry Potter" -- one of my favorite series of books -- "words are one of our most inexhaustible sources of magic." My goal in tutoring sessions is to help my students harness this unique magic, and to use it wisely!

When I am not tutoring, I spend my time exploring book stories in search of my next reading adventure, cooking new recipes, and looking after my dog, Teddy.