Award-Winning Creative Writing Tutors serving Chicago, IL

...relationships with my students and become an innovative thinker. I am now transitioning to the world of Special Education and I am excited to see where this will take me. After 15 + years, I still get excited when entering the classroom at the beginning of the year. In the last few years, I have become more focused on creating partnerships with outside organizations to provide existential learning opportunities for my students. When not trying...

...supporting neurodiverse learners, including students with ADHD, Autism, or learning differences. I also tutor English Language Arts, Writing, Psychology, and Biology. I love each subject because they encourage connection, curiosity, and critical thinking, and I aim to support students in discovering their own voice and confidence within them along the way. My tutoring style is warm, responsive, and collaborative. I focus on helping students recognize their strengths, set meaningful goals, and develop strategies that stick...

...a recent graduate from Virginia Tech, Magna Cum Laude with honors. I received my Bachelor's Degree in Political Science with a concentration in Legal Studies. I have been tutoring for a decade now in all subject areas and with all ages. I am most fond of reading, writing, and history. I adore working with others and I am always wanting to learn something new. In my free time, I enjoy reading, gardening, and pilates. I...

...I love working with kids and have experience tutoring from the elementary to the highschool age range. Additionally, I have worked as a summer camp counselor since eighth grade, and more recently I have gained experience by being a substitute teacher at a local preschool. I have always valued the process of gaining an education, allowing children to be curious and ask all the questions they may have, and guiding them in a way that...

...with others. As a teacher, I am firm believer in students' own knowledge and expertise with which they enter the classroom. Teaching, for me, is a matter of helping students channel the voice they already possess. I am excited to share my passion for learning, reading, and writing with students across the Chicagoland community. I focus mainly on English, Literature, and Writing in my tutoring, but also enjoy History of any variety. From AP and...

...UChicago, MIT, Columbia, and more. Though I am most passionate about fortifying my clients' writing abilities by providing constructive feedback on their college essays, I also enjoy helping students with AICE AS Level/AP Language and History related subjects. In my opinion, it is in these fields of learning that we learn to properly analyze and digest information, which is crucial for success on final exams and beyond. I unapologetically believe that broadening knowledge emboldens individuals...

...of Columbia College Chicago. I received my Bachelor's degree in Creative Writing and Environmental Studies. Throughout my education, I volunteered at various peer-to-peer tutoring services where I helped students with college entrance essays, school papers, SAT exams, and science coursework. I have experience tutoring in writing, reading, biology, and environmental science. I believe that writing and science are for everyone, and that given the right foundation, any student can be a writer or a scientist.

...who taught in the ESL program where I worked with students to strengthen their Reading, Writing, and Mathematics skills. I am most passionate about Organic Chemistry although I enjoy teaching all other sciences as well. In my experience helping college students with Organic Chemistry, expressing complex ideas in a couple sentences or diagrams is the most rewarding part of my work since it yields the most excited responses. I am a firm believer in the...

...a my senior year at Northwestern University wherein I completed my Theatre major and Jewish Studies minor, with a concentration in Playwriting. While I strive to forge a career as a writer, I am looking, not only to break out of the solitary confines of the process, but to assist others along the way. One of my favorite parts of my writing sequence that I completed last year was the opportunity to cultivate and grow...

...learning and helping student reach their academic and life goals. My coursework in the field of literacy, reading, and writing pedagogy has uniquely prepared me to teach primary and secondary level literary criticism and research, and essay composition. As a native Spanish speaker, I also have extensive knowledge in reading, writing, and speaking Spanish and have seen great results when teaching young and adult learners. My teaching philosophy is to help learners become knowledgeable in...

...my sibling during high school. I've volunteered at church for several years and tutored elementary and middle schoolers. While I tutor a variety of subjects, I am most passionate about math and college applications. I particularly enjoy tutoring students for the SAT and ACT or writing college application essays because I remember how difficult it was during that time but learned to have fun with the process and would love to help students through this...

...addition to academic writing, I am also a published fiction writer. My short stories have appeared in various literary journals. I am currently working on a novel. I have thirteen years of experience teaching in independent schools (Sacred Heart-Griffin High School, Elgin Academy, and the Latin School of Chicago). I have traveled with high school students to many destinations both domestically and in Europe. I am passionate about helping students with their study of Latin...

...settings (both in-person and virtual) including serving as a Corps member with Illinois Student Assistance Commission where I helped students navigate the college admission process. My current role is in career advising at Northwestern University where I advise undergrad students in resume writing, cover letter writing and other job application steps. My education and experience have prepared me to advise in a variety of subject areas including English, Psychology, Clinical Mental Health, Literature, writing skills...

...a passionate educator with over a decade of experience, I believe in the power of personalized learning. I'm dedicated to meeting each student where they are, building strong relationships, and creating a supportive environment where you can thrive. My approach is culturally responsive, and I tailor lessons to connect with your experiences and interests. Together, we'll set goals, overcome challenges, and celebrate your successes. I'm here to help you grow academically and personally, empowering you...

...reading comprehension as well. I have extensive experience with editing articles and essays and making suggestions for clarity, concision, tone, persuasiveness, and word choice. For two years, I worked as the managing editor of my high school newspaper, Deerprints, as well as a freshman opinion editor for the Mount Holyoke News. When I work with writers, I always make it a point to be both positive and honest; I believe that encouragement combined with detailed,...

...was passionate about on an individual level, I was able to unlock a lot of creativity. If students write about what they know, rather than what they think someone would like to hear, they often become much more authentic writers. I love to watch football with my roommate and friends (Go Texans!) and have started getting into basketball since I moved to Chicago. I have a beautiful cat named Daisy and I love to swim...

Teaching, for me, represents the chance to help students and peers find their way to new understandings. This might be as simple as a better way to find "x" or as complex as the next great thesis on Shakespeare. In the end, it's all about finding the heat in whatever subject is being explored.

Hi! My name is Madeleine, and I use they/them pronouns, and I have a Bachelor's degree in Ethnic Studies and a minor in Gender Studies. I am passionate about providing equitable tutoring and education services to any student regardless of their background. I'm excited to work with you!

...with the best possible support they can receive in order to succeed. When it comes to science tutoring, my background in pursuing a medical career has deeply shaped the way I teach. I've integrated effective study strategiesdeveloped through years of rigorous traininginto my lessons to help students retain information and improve recall. During my undergrad years, I gravitated toward every biology course I could take, especially physiology and anatomy. Science continues to thrill, challenge, and...

...Exams so they can pursue their higher education goals. I direct my tutoring towards identifying students' learning methods and catering to those to establish continued engagement in doing so, I hope to foster a love of learning similar to mine. Outside of tutoring and school, I enjoy reading and believe that reading consistently is the key to succeeding in writing and preforming well on Standardized Exams. My love for creative writing has also led me...