Award-Winning Creative Writing Tutors serving Chicago Heights, IL

...in writing from the American Film Institute Conservatory (consistently rated as one of the top 3 film schools in the U.S.) where I received a comprehensive education on writing and storytelling from Academy Award-winning filmmakers and industry experts. As an environmental educator, I've led educational programs at nature centers in Atlanta and throughout Chicagoland. I...

...for my lessons. This includes modeling, guided practice, independent practice and a wrap-up closure. Working 1:1 gives me the opportunity to deeply differentiate to my students' specific needs. I have experience teaching students with dyslexia and dysgraphia. As I create lessons, the focal point that drives such planning revolves around the needs of my students....

...Pakistan, Jerusalem/West Bank, Nepal; on the African continent, Benin, Ethiopia, Rwanda, Uganda and Tanzania; also Ireland, U.K. and continental Europe.) I have taught high school (Chicago) and served as Director of a Chicago Learning Center overseeing GED, ESL and Adult Basic Education programs. I volunteer weekly at the Nursery at my church, with pre-school children....

...fantastic time to explore new passions! I offer tutoring in American Sign Language (8 years) for beginners. Additionally, my 10 years of experience in Career Planning (including guidance on college admissions papers), Self-Reflection, and Mindfulness can provide valuable guidance for students thinking about their future or wanting to develop greater self-awareness during this time. Let's...

...school and high school I struggled to pick up the information at school and learned a lot from my tutors. I soon became advanced in all my math classes, skipping through algebra two into trig in my first year of high school. I even started to tutor other students and family members. My goal is...

...a gentle yet direct approach. My areas of specialty are Psychology, English, and ACT prep. When working with others, I have a goal of empowering them to see and achieve their full potential, which I accomplish through directive strategies that allow students to explore different theories and learning practices than they'd considered. I will provide...

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...Enrollment Exam, etc. Over the past 4 years, I have worked with students of all ages and backgrounds, from middle school students looking for additional assistance in math and reading to high school students preparing for college entrance exams. I have developed a personalized approach to tutoring, working closely with each student to identify their...

...certification supporting neurodiverse learners. In my career, I've taught AP language and literature, composition, grammar, and honors English courses. I have extensive experience helping students prepare for high-stakes tests like ACT, PSAT, and SAT. Additionally, I've worked 1:1 with clients and their families to guide them through the college application process, including the personal essay,...

...studies! I also have a deep appreciation for the Latin language, and I enjoy assisting students in their study of Latin and helping them to see the numerous benefits of learning the classical language. Currently, I am a ballet dancer with Ballet 5:8 in the Chicago suburbs. I aim to personalize my approach to teaching...

...universities such as Harvard, Stanford, 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...

...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 technical skills in how to breathe, emotionally connect, and articulate, any essay or speech has the ability to truly be a work of art....

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!

...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!

...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 for success is not always readily available to them. I am a teacher who strives to...

...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 that in my students. Outside tutoring sessions and classrooms, I enjoy playing guitar, drums, watching sports...

...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 that switch in their heads, and in fact think differently. Students will learn how to think critically, ask questions, seek out the answers,...

...of Lombard, where often times I would find myself not only helping out individual students who needed extra help with their classwork, but on a few occasions even stepping in as a full blown substitute teacher. After graduating college, I locked myself into an ongoing internship with KO Comedy productions in Los Angeles, working with...

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.

...essays, internship and job applications, and the like. For decades, I've taught and lectured at universities, schools, and with individuals in Chicagoland and the Bay Area, and to online students of all ages around the world. I customize study plans with learners and their advocates to utilize existing abilities and add new techniques to reach...