Award-Winning Creative Writing Tutors serving Evanston, IL

I began my love for teaching at an early age when I myself when I found a teacher in college that, no matter what, would not let me fail. I wanted to be just like him. I began working with children from different backgrounds and cultures and grew a passion for social-emotional learning. I teach with a gentle and encouraging hand and will be with you every step of the way!

For as long as I can remember, I have been passionate about literature and languages. With a background in creative writing, I am confident that I can help any student struggling to connect with the language arts. Additionally, I have extensive knowledge of the French language, having spent 6 years living in the Paris area. ... My teaching philosophy is, above all, tailored to individual student need. I try to engage all of my students in...

...Health Science, majoring in Human Development and Family Studies. Currently, I'm preparing to enroll in a Masters program in Clinical Mental Health Counseling next fall (still trying to settle on a school). I hope to use this degree to address the burgeoning mental health crisis among children. I worked as a tutor during college, where I helped students of different ages improve their reading and writing skills. I volunteered at a local elementary school helping...

...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, scholarship applications, and the FAFSA. More recently, I've been working with younger (ages 8-12) struggling readers using the Orton Gillingham-aligned programs to support phonics growth.

...enjoying all the blues and greens of the "best coast" landscape. Before moving here, I completed my Bachelor of Arts in English, with a minor in Secondary Education, from Stonehill College in Massachusetts. I enjoyed a 10-year career in teaching and received my Master's degree in Reading and Literacy. During that time, I also coached high school slam poetry teams and discovered my talent as a performance poet, which ultimately led me to pursue writing....

...goal of becoming a licensed professional. Expertise in executive function, college coaching, study skills, test prep, ADHD, developing individualized learning plans and IEPs/504 process. Students describe my approach as laid back, engaging, and effective. My educational background includes a B.S. in Behavioral Psychology and a Master of Education in School Counseling and Clinical Mental Health Counseling. I am Licensed as an Educator through the Illinois State Board of Education, certified to teach students K-12 with...

...years now. I am passionate about sharing my personal academic journey and the strategies I learned over the years to get straight A's. My interests include Psychology and Philosophy, as these were my undergraduate majors. I am also passionate about Anatomy and Physiology, Pathophysiology, and Pharmacology, which is what I am studying now as a Graduate student. I enjoy teaching creative writing, so if you are interested in applying for college or graduate level admission,...

...through the Latin School of Chicago's Middle School Writing Center and now through Varsity Tutors. Additionally, I have served as a Teacher's Assistant for various high school English classes. As a writer myself, I bring passion to my tutoringI hope to spread an appreciation for reading and writing, and to give back what the English language has given to me. I've edited for the international Literary Magazine Polyphony Lit. and am currently a reader for...

...also have extensive experience teaching (and practicing!) creative endeavors from poetry and fiction writing to music composition and performance. Just don't ask me to draw any hands! Despite my professional focus on liberal arts, I also have a keen amateur interest in science, primarily in physics (A Brief History of Time by Stephen Hawking was my introduction) but also in chemistry, biology, psychology, and sociology. My teaching style is based upon the premise that knowing...

...a firm believer in the motto "It takes a village to raise a child." It is important that we work together as teachers, tutors, parents and family to ensure each child gets the best education possible. My role as a teacher and tutor is to discover each student's individual learning style and tailor the learning material and curriculum to meet the needs of that individual student so that they are able to achieve personal success.

...I have mentored high school and early college students through various programs, fostering not only their academic success but also a genuine enthusiasm for learning. I find joy in helping students build confidence and develop their skills, and I actively engage in creative writing and language exploration, which enriches my tutoring approach. Additionally, I founded a French club at my university, sharing my love for the language and culture with fellow students. At heart, I'm...

...my Psychology BA because I enjoy reading and writing so much. I'm not just a book worm though. I'm a huge sports fan (especially for my Buckeye Football National Champs!), I'm a total gym rat, and I have the stereotypical love for all things girly: hair, makeup, fashion, etc. Most importantly, however, I love teaching. I utilize my psychology experience to foster a comfortable environment for my students and help them know they are safe...

A lifelong learner whose becoming a lifelong teacher through DePaul's Masters of Education program. Lover of literature, writing, and the effect powerful communication has to elicit change in the world.

...helping them develop their own voice on the page. It's exciting to assist others as they discover new things about themselves through writing, opening creative vistas to their future potential. Writing is the basis for all education: it develops critical thinking skills, encourages "big picture" thinking, and preps students for life in "the real world." Every student has something to offer through their inherent abilities to tell stories. My job is to help a student...

...always striven to do only 20-40 percent of the talking in each session and let the students do the work, discovering their own ideas through minimal prompting from me. Teaching requires constant curiosity, exploration, and re-thinking, and I cannot wait to work with you. To me, all academics are a type of performance and I hope to help you craft your ideas into a more manageable structure that showcases exactly what you want to say....

I'm a Knox College alumn with a BA in English Literature and Creative Writing. My academic and creative works have been featured in multiple publications. If you have a text to analyze, an essay to write, or a speech to practice, I'm more than happy to help with the process!

...writers from around the world. I write every day and love helping find students their own voice. My college entrance essay is held up by Johns Hopkins as an example for other students. I spent the last year teaching students in a troubled Italian high school. I loved the challenge of working with unmotivated learners, and several of my students told me I was the best teacher they had had. Before that I worked as...

I like to help students understand. Understanding is even better than learning.

...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 look...

...to succeed. I like to make my tutoring lessons fun by using videos, songs, and games to advance learning. I believe students are more likely to succeed if they are enjoying the lessons and having fun while doing so but I also focus on the content needed for them to succeed. During my free time, I love playing all sports, especially soccer. When I'm not playing sports I am spending time with my family. I...