Award-Winning Creative Writing Tutors serving Elgin, IL

...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 and writing skills, whether for their school coursework or for standardized testing. I believe in both targeting quick wins for test taking, as well as helping to build...

...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 students, and eventually rose to manage the program. Although I am comfortable tutoring a variety of subjects, I am most passionate about writing...

...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 want to make sure that students are satisfied with each lesson. I assign challenging homework but I never do so without providing the...

...my oral and written exams, and selected a thesis project of measuring oxygen isotope ratios in organic compounds in meteorites (to determine if these compounds came from interstellar space or were synthesized "locally.") Late in life, however, I was blessed with the birth of twins, James and Margaret, and I decided to leave the University...

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.

...the English language, as well as a sincere, caring teaching style that encourages students to confidently tackle problematic subjects. I encourage broad scope understanding by breaking down big overarching themes until the big picture really comes into focus. I don't leave students with a fuzzy, general picture, nor do I dwell on rote memorization. Sometimes...

...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 differs for every student, and tailoring that process is the cornerstone of my pedagogy. Different things pique the curiosity of different people, and finding...