Award-Winning Creative Writing Tutors serving Elmwood Park, IL

...math and reading tutor at Kumon North America, and, more recently, I worked closely with WashU students as a Teaching Assistant (TA) for the Management Communication and Managerial Accounting classes. In my experience teaching, the most memorable lessons are those that connect the material to real-life scenarios. I strive to help my students apply their...

...of speciality are French and English writing, reading, and grammar. In addition to scoring perfectly on the SAT Writing and Verbal sections, I have completed graduate-level coursework and an honors thesis at Northwestern University. Having lived and worked in Paris, France, I am capable of teaching French comprehension and structure with confidence and a great...

...since 1995 - facilitating direct instruction coursework for youth in private, public, and alternative educational settings; as well as, with non-profit organizations and three area museums. I also have over seventeen years of experience creating educational resources and curricula for private, public, alternative, and charter schools; as well as, non-profit organizations. My favorite subjects to...

...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...

...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...

...I also coached high school slam poetry teams and discovered my talent as a performance poet, which ultimately led me to pursue writing. After leaving education, I received a Masters in Fine Arts in Writing from the School of the Art Institute, where I studied poetry and creative non-fiction. I am a teacher at heart...

Hi everyone! I am currently a third year dental student at the University of Michigan. I was a tutor all throughout my undergraduate career and enjoyed every part of helping another student to help his/her excel!

...aspire to be a university professor some day. I have worked hard to be able to earn 4.0 cumulative GPAs at both COD and UIC and have received several honors and accolades that have enhanced my profession as a tutor. I have also been involved in several clubs and organizations as an officer or leader...

...training during college was primarily based in acting, writing, directing, producing, filmmaking, creative problem solving, and many other facets around the creation of both live and filmed performance. While a lot of my time during university was spent focusing on the arts, I did indeed spend a fair amount of time exploring other subjects as...

...subjects, and specialize in English, writing, filmmaking, and environmental education. And as an academic manager, I've helped students develop effective executive functioning skills. I'm also a professional writer and most recently led the editorial efforts at a global education nonprofit. I received my MFA in writing from the American Film Institute Conservatory (consistently rated as...

...and Behavioral Neuroscience Department, however I have always been passionate about working with kids and education so I tutor in my free time! Eventually, I plan on obtaining a Ph.D. in Clinical and School Psychology. I am a strong student and a lover of learning, especially when it comes to Psychology, writing, science, and reading...

...handle any type of writing. I welcome any questions that you have during our sessions. I like to be honest, and that means not just pointing out things that need to be improved, but things that you are good at. I look forward to helping in anyway possible. Outside of teaching, I am huge fighter...

...Passion is at the core of what I do, in virtually all aspects of my life- and it is also something that I strive to share with my students. I have a broad range of Academic interests, with Creative Writing and English Literature being subjects which bring me a particular joy. Leaving students with the...

...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...

My teaching philosophy is simple- Connect. Motivate. Educate. I teach English, History, and Creative Writing by connecting with students and fostering their relationship with the material. When trust is established, motivation grows organically. When a student is motivated, genuine learning flourishes.

...poetry and literary translation. My favorite subjects to tutor are college personal statements and creative writing because both require students to reflect on their lives and experiences. I believe in personalized, equitable education, promoting creativity. I often assign readings and curriculum with BIPOC and Queer representation. When I'm not tutoring, I am often writing poetry,...

...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...

...such as college essays, rhetorical analysis papers, opinion pieces, etc. However, we also worked through developing technical skills such as writing a strong thesis statement, selecting strong evidence and analyzing it effectively. Our goal in the writing center, that I plan to bring into my tutoring at Varsity, is to produce better writers, not better...

...college graduate from Northern Illinois University. I have been working with kids for over 12 years. I have worked with kids from pre-K to 8th grade. Throughout my experience, I learned that I really enjoyed work with older kids. I liked the fact that I wasn't just teaching them how to do things. I was...

Hello! My name is Mia, I just graduated Sarah Lawrence College with a Bachelor's degree. I'm passionate about helping educate young minds, especially because I wish I'd had that kind of help when I was younger. I have a friendly and positive approach to learning, and I hope to work with you soon!