Award-Winning Creative Writing Tutors serving Addison, IL

...the University of Connecticut, I've got the storytelling tools to apply to any situation. Essay writing, speech coaching, audition prep; all of these forms of communication boil down to the same basic principle. How do you empathize with another human being? What story do each of you need to hear? With rigorous essay structure and...

I'm a self-taught computer programmer and game developer currently in the works of releasing my first major title for sale on the digital marketplace! Proficient in C#, Java, and the Unity3D game engine, I strive to help students reach their highest potential in any computer science or game development related discipline!

...a former English teacher and life long learner who remains passionate and enthusiastic about teaching children and adolescents. I have studied literature since I was young and continue to be an avid reader, writer, and lover of the arts. I have over ten years of experience tutoring and teaching, and I absolutely love it!

...is driven to inspire and teach students not only to excel academically but also to be respectful, patient and positive. I believe that it is wrong to call the disparities in skill an achievement gap; rather, I believe it is an opportunity gap. It isn't that students aren't capable of success, it's that the opportunity...

...China, K-6 science with Americorps in Oregon and Idaho and English as a Second Language at a college in Chicago. I have enjoyed success with a wide range of students; seeing their skills develop is something in which I take pride. I believe education is vital to a well-rounded life and I try to ingrain...

...be nurtured and motivated in their quest to find themselves, their individual voice, and their own belief system. It is my responsibility to guide them on their journey in discovering new ideas and concepts. I emphasize that only through asking questions will they actively learn. My goal is for students to learn how to flick...

...5 years of my life have been spent in nonstop writing workshops, constantly critiquing the work of my fellow students in a process meant to strengthen both their writing and my own knowledge of it. I was lucky enough to have taken classes not only at Knox, but also abroad in London and Dublin, gaining...

...and interests. I am blessed to share my lifelong love of literature. I graduated from University of Wisconsin Green Bay with a Bachelor of Arts in English Literature and Human Development. I am currently completing a masters in early childhood education from National Louis University. From age two, I was fascinated with stories, characters and...

Experienced proofreader, editor with freelance tutoring experience with a demonstrated history of working in business and education. Skilled in critical thinking, editing, and creative & academic writing. Strong media and communication professional with a Master's Degree focused in Writing and Publishing from DePaul University.

...I was certified as a trainer with Sesame Street's Preschool Education Project. I've also taught creativity and teambuilding through improvisation to all ages (as well as creating a kids summer camp), reading for the SAG Foundations BookPALS (Performing Artists for Literacy in Schools) program, plus reading and writing skills to at-risk students through the Park...

...at Chicago. Since receiving my BA, I've also worked in a variety of marketing roles, along with helping educate middle and high school students in reading comprehension, economics, and career skills through Junior Achievement and AT&T Aspire. I'm excited to tutor a variety of subjects, but I'm most passionate about helping students improve their reading...

...in social work part time at the University of Wisconsin-Madison (Go Badgers!). In college, I worked as a peer writing tutor for both undergraduate and graduate students, helping them plan and edit papers in every subject. After graduation, I worked as an AmeriCorps service member in an after-school academic and enrichment program for elementary school...

...schools, and I believe that they not only provide additional practice, but they also increase student engagement. I create individualized and differentiated programs for students of all ages, learning styles, skill levels, and needs. I can simply help students with their homework or I can create an individualized plan to enhance other skills. I always...

...learning. All that is really needed is desire and a firm foundation of success to build upon. To reiterate - I teach because I love academics and I care about them! As for me personally, I attended Michigan State University on a National Merit Scholarship, where I studied Astronomy and Geology. After MSU, I joined...

a dedicated, distinguished, determined educator who is committed to excel as a caring creator and guider of meaningful learning experiences for students with individualized educational needs.

...hunger for more information, a deeper understanding. That hunger is curiosity. And if you have the hunger, the of achievement -- the organization, the motivation, the discipline -- needs only a small amount of guidance to fall naturally into place. And here's the key: curiosity, unlike intelligence, can be practiced. How to implement this practice...