Award-Winning College Essays Tutors serving Wrigleyville, IL

...my studies have given me a unique perspective on what makes tutoring effective. In addition to teaching the academics of the subject, I find it important to identify the obstacles to learning the child may be experiencing (such as anxiety, testing environment, interpersonal difficulties, learning styles) and focus on enhancing the child's strengths to build...

..."experiential learning" became a clich, I was providing "hands-on," sensory-based activities for my students; before "diversity training" became a mandate, I exposed my students to texts which focused on racism, sexism, homophobia, colonialism and anti-Semitism; years before the English speaking world caught onto the pedagogical theories of Paulo Freire, I insisted on student-centered learning, creating...

...of subjects, including Math, Science, Reading, English, ACT and SAT test preparation. I am a firm believer in problem-based learning, and encourage students to ask questions and think for themselves. Although I will not provide answers or a quick and simple fix, I will provide students with guidance and encouragement as they work through problems...

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...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 and poetry. In...

...the reasons I majored in English was that every subject is of interest to me, and language is the primary tool with which we share knowledge and ideas about all of them. While my primary specialty is tutoring in writing and reading, I am also available for tutoring in mathematics, history, the social sciences, and...

...has been teaching drama and tutoring students in writing and test prep for the past five years. In college, one of her favorite activities was volunteering as a teaching artist with Seesaw Theatre, a company she helped found that creates multi-sensory theatrical experiences for individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder. She has experience working with students...

...I devoted my entire life to, and I would not have it any other way. I first started tutoring when I was a junior in college. My professor recommended that I tutor some of the lower level students in her Russian language course and I accepted not knowing what I was getting into. Though I...

...taught 5th grade Language Arts and Social Studies at a CPS school. I am certified in elementary education and have a middle school endorsement in Social Studies. I love teaching, learning, and helping students do a little bit of both. I am passionate about politics and education. I am a big sports fan. I intensely...

...ensuring the future prosperity of all Americans. I received my Masters in Public Health from the George Washington University, where I conducted and published research on strategies to improve the quality of U.S. healthcare. I approach all instructional opportunities with a growth-mindset and the personal mission of generating increasingly well-rounded, analytical thinkers who are better...

...completed the International Baccalaureate Diploma program in 2009. In 2013, I graduated from Barnard College with a degree in Political Science and Human Rights Studies. During college, I worked for the Junior Statesmen Summer School at Stanford University, where I helped students studying government, debate, international relations, and other topics. As a tutor, I believe...

...reader, a long distance runner, an actress, and crossword puzzle lover. I think creativity is the key to learning, so I promise to work with you to find the methods of learning that are going to help you the most. My mom was an English teacher and librarian, so I've got a great eye for...

...well as older adult college students. Many of the learners I had the opportunity to empower were ESL/ELL students. I am available to tutor in subjects related to writing and essay writing, such as composition, grammar and mechanics, and editing. I am able to help you with public speaking: preparing a speech, preparing yourself to...

...University of Chicago with a BA in English and a 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...

...maintained that job for one year until I graduated. I am also a certified MCAT/ACT instructor. Additionally, I've spent over one year as a tutor at the tutoring center at Loyola University Chicago. I enjoy tutoring one-on-one much more than group instructing. I find that my teaching style varies from student to student, however, I...

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...education in some capacity for over 10 years. I taught English as a foreign language in South Korea for five years, and have tutored all ages and ability levels in all core academic subjects. I moved back to the States in late 2015, and now recruit public school teachers for one of the largest urban,...