Award-Winning Creative Writing Tutors serving Hanover Park, IL

...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 position, such as being the President of COD's Spanish and Italian Clubs and Alpha Mu Gamma Honor Society, and the Vice President of UIC's Linguistics Club. I am...

...adult learning, conversational English, study skills, and executive functioning. I offer students of all ages learner-centered experiences with active participant involvement and the support to effectively make use of what is learned. I believe that each learner is a unique individual who needs a secure, caring, and stimulating atmosphere in which to learn. It is...

Hi! I'm currently an undergraduate student at Washington University, and have a passion for teaching and working with children. I have experience in working with kids in a variety of settings, and am very approachable and friendly.

...with children and families. I am passionate about helping students gain confidence in their academics through 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...

...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...

...tutored in my school's writing center for years and continued proofreading college essays for public school students across Chicago since graduating. I am still interested in college essay tutoring, and I have experience helping students with Common app essays and many individual supplemental essays. Outside of my studies and tutoring, I am an avid music...

...I tailor my approach to each student's needs, with a strong focus on structure, patience, and encouragement. I've worked in both live and chat-based formats and am committed to meeting students where they are. I enjoy creative writing, particularly science fiction and mystery stories, as it allows me to explore imaginative ideas and complex narratives....

...realize? While the best part of the job was the connections I made with my students, the most gratifying was during lessons when I would see my students make the connection between the topics I was teaching. I'm a Virgo meaning I'm a perfectionist at heart, paying attention to every meticulous detail to achieve perfection...

...the University of Chicago with BAs in Anthropology as well as History and Philosophy of Science. I love to teach about these subjects, and am also eager to tutor writing and study skills! I have experience tutoring students from early childhood to college-age in history, math, English and Spanish. I also have experience copyediting and...

...life focus in education. So my passion for theatre began at an early agewhether it was the elementary school plays where I devoted hundreds of after-school hours to rehearsing and performing classic childrens fairy tale stories or the required classroom educational plays. In high school, I discovered theories and philosophies behind my work, methods with...

...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...

...make stuffed animal cats that I sell at a local coffee shop that I work at. Music is a big passion of mine and I love to write songs with my band. Some of my favorite video games are Animal Crossing and Stardew Valley. I have recently gotten into Avatar The Last Airbender and it...

...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 to leave no student...

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...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 for LGBTQ+ rights, intersectional feminism, and the rights of POC. I take part of as many marches possible and I use my writing to shine a light on...

...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 also mentoring them. I am very passionate about working with kids because they really are the future. I like being able to have an impact on their growth...

...taught trumpet players to play, march, or play in mariachis for years. All of these experiences have taught me how to support many different types of personalities and learning styles. I want to get to know my students, create a safe space for them to ask questions, and find out which ways they learn best....

...believe everyone is an artist, but only a few people really hone their skills and become great-- could this be you? "General duties of a teacher: pull everything out of your students. General duties of a student: pull everything out of your teacher. Pull everything out of your fellow students." -Sister Corita Kent

...Over the years, I've had the privilege of working with a wide range of students from elementary school learners building essential English language skills to high school students navigating the challenges of refining said skills. Whether guiding a student through the intricacies of pronunciation, breaking down complex grammatical concepts, or helping shape a compelling college...

...dual language teacher and I absolutely adore teaching language. I am a native speaker of English and Spanish is my second language. Therefore, I can tutor literacy in either language and would be thrilled to help any student beginning to learn English or Spanish. I could assist with grammar, creative writing, building vocabulary, reading strategies,...