Award-Winning College Essays Tutors serving North Chicago, IL

...as a course in pedagogy. Throughout this time, I continued to tutor K-12 students as well, and am comfortable working with students of all ages. Most importantly, however, I absolutely love working with students, and have a sincere passion and enthusiasm for teaching. I consider it a challenging calling, but one that has been immensely...

...MA in the Humanities. My specialties are tutoring in test prep, writing, and reading. I am more than happy to spend time on my students outside of our organized sessions to ensure everyone meets their goals. Please do not hesitate to reach out if you have any questions. Looking forward to our tutoring sessions!

I am a certified teacher and have been teaching all subjects for the past ten years. I specialize in mathematics and social sciences!... I believe that all students can learn! I believe that teachers must create meaningful lessons that excite and engage students.

...as an IB essay advisor, and have instructed students in a variety of subjects; including History, English, and Chemistry. I love working with students one-on-one and I love the 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...

...test for physics), so feel free to reach out to me for help in these areas. So, if you need help in Physics, Astronomy, Pre-algebra, Algebra, Trigonometry, SAT/ACT/GRE Test Prep, Basic Calculus or Diff EQ, Computer Science (particularly C++ or Java), Geometry, or any of the other classes on my list, I look forward to...

I am a certified high school math teacher who is looking for summer tutoring opportunities. I have experience teaching and tutoring math through the elementary- high school level, and I especially enjoy the opportunity to work one-on-one with students.

...from pre-reading/phonics skills, language arts, basic Spanish and study skills to high level math and college test prep. I have a bachelor's in elementary education with endorsements in early childhood and reading and a minor in general business. I have taught eight grade, fourth grade, kindergarten and pre-school. My favorite part about teaching is watching...

...all ages and levels in reading, writing, grammar, vocabulary, math, social studies, and ESL. I have also taught tutors how to teach literacy to adults. My teaching approach is to gently guide the student toward discovery and understanding of concepts through modeling, breaking down the process into steps, lots of practice -- and fun breaks...

...I hold a PhD in English with a Graduate Certificate in Gender Studies from the University of Southern California. My dissertation was on the topic of slackers in popular film, television, and literature from the 1980s to the present, and traces the contemporary slacker's origins to 19th century literature and literary figures (such as Herman...

...lots of relationships in subjects ranging from chemistry and biology to the humanities and even music! I think it's really important to be able to see these relationships and to understand the mathematics that govern them. If you're ready to nerd out about numbers, I'm ready to be your guide! I hold degrees in mathematics...

...writing/editing as well as ACT and GMAT. I have tutored athletes throughout college and also tutored in high school. My tutoring style mostly involves asking leading questions so a student can figure out the correct answer on their own with some guidance. Outside of academia, I love to cook, hang out with friends and watch...

I currently work as a Teaching Assistant at a public school in Chicago through the University of Chicago's Neighborhood School Program. I also volunteer with Maroon Tutor Match, a UChicago organization that matches low-income middle and high students with college tutors. Before starting college, I led SAT groups at The Learning Lodge in East Lyme,...

...2002 through 2003. From 2003 to 2006, I taught English and Communication (public speaking) at Robert Morris College. I also taught Humanities and Creative Writing. Presently, I freelance in publishing with a few major academic publishers. Mostly I index, proofread, and copy edit manuscripts. For my B.A., I double majored in English Literature and Philosophy...

...way to express how we feel about ourselves and the world we live in. One word at a time and the piece will come together; I promise. I believe education comes in a variety of forms, and as a tutor I do my best to meet you where youre at. Working with a tutor doesn't...

...'surviving' the quantitative section rather than 'acing' it. Different students are likely to want different outcomes from their tests, and these goals and expectations should be determined in advance. As a tutor, I want to share my passion for problem-solving with others and foster an open, positive attitude about standardized tests. Attitude is very important a...

...public sector, working specifically in foreign affairs. I have thoroughly enjoyed my college experience, and have developed tremendously as a writer and critical thinker. I hope to help students do the same as a tutor. My teaching philosophy is simple: work with students to get them to connect the concepts together to solve a problem...

...White, "The Elements of Style". Both of these are not only entertaining, but timeless and worth reading and rereading. Both speak to the importance of making every word count. Becoming a strong editor of your own work is something I will teach you! Outside of work and tutoring, I sing in a couple of groups...

...other passions are writing and reading. I studied Creative Writing at New York University in addition to Psychology (with a Child/Adolescent Mental Health Studies focus) and graduated Magna Cum Laude. In my free time I love going to live music in Chicago and playing mandolin. I think my studies have given me a unique perspective...

...and perceiving the individual needs of a student and understanding how to reach them in an effective and impactful way. I believe that my experience working with a variety of students and abilities has allowed me to reach students and inspire them to reach their potential and develop a true love for learning. When I...

...in an environment like tutoring where they are allowed to be wrong without penalty. Failure is a vital step of learning. Outside of tutoring, I play a variety of sports, though tennis is the only one I pursue on a competitive, advanced level. I am also a father, an aspiring screenwriter, and a jack-of-all trades...