Award-Winning Creative Writing Tutors serving Homewood, IL

...study strategies such as using flashcards or translating a sentence they had spoken aloud that day in their heads for extra language practice. I am very excited to be able to tutor again and to work with students. There is nothing more rewarding than seeing a previously struggling student excel and to have helped them...

...my major suggests, I am enthusiastic about all the performing arts, including both on- and offstage areas. I 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...

...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 deal of experience.... I believe strongly in assessing strengths, and using these areas of strength and confidence in a subject to master trickier concepts. Overall, mine...

...months every year. From kindergarten to 12th grade, I attended EFAC (Ecole Franco-Americaine de Chicago) and passed the French BAC in 11th grade. I've continued with my French education at the University of Michigan where I major in Creative Writing. Outside of French, my interests are writing, playing music, drawing/graphic design, and most importantly, traveling....

...In addition to teaching at the University of Nebraska, I worked as a writing tutor at a community college and loved the experience. I mostly worked with non-traditional students ranging in ages 17-70, many of whom use English as a second language. While I tutor a broad range of subjects, I am most passionate about...

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.

...they are as students and as individuals; while working to build their love of learning. I am a lifelong learner that enjoys working with Pre-K through adult learners. I currently hold an Ed.S degree in Administration & Supervision from National Louis University, an M.Ed in Curriculum and Instructional Technology from Grand Canyon University, an M.A....

...bit of several miscellaneous languages. I also am an ESL tutor/teacher who has worked with several English language learners from all over the world in small and large classroom settings. Helping students learn and study languages is one of my absolute passions. I tutor for personal, professional, or academic purposes. I can tutor/teach Spanish, Italian,...

...my technique by taking bits and pieces of the masters and combining them into a system that works for me. This is where I discovered my passion for teaching. Watching my teachers work in this environment I realized that so much of teaching is beginning the process. If you can start students, but let them...

...is what I love to do because it isn't just about the subject matter; for me, it's also about forming positive relationships with my clients. I've found that many of my clients and peers aren't confident in their abilities, but often, they just need someone to support them--that's where I come in, and that's what...

...their studies. I hope to assist you on your educational journey. It is an important step to want to reach out for the help that you need to raise your grades, improve test scores or become a more proficient reader. Please let me know I can assist you on your road to academic excellence!

Teaching, for me, represents the chance to help students and peers find their way to new understandings. This might be as simple as a better way to find "x" or as complex as the next great thesis on Shakespeare. In the end, it's all about finding the heat in whatever subject is being explored.

...Chicago, as well as a bachelors degree in Graphic Design from Columbia College Chicago. Between earning my two bachelors degrees, I was in the PharmD program at the University of Minnesota. I dropped out halfway through upon realizing that I would not be happy pursuing a career in that field. I enjoy helping students learn...

...In that time, it became obvious that individual conferences and small groups were the most effective way to learn for many of us. That led me to tutoring. Learning holds power, and I want to help others on their learning journeys. I strive myself to continue learning. I am currently learning Spanish and SQL.

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!

...law school in the future and pursue a career as an immigration defense attorney. I tutor a variety of subjects such as Spanish, English, and Government, but I am interested in many other subjects as well. I love working with kids and have experience tutoring from the elementary to the highschool age range. Additionally, I...

...unique needs, particularly in reading comprehension, an area where many students struggle. I thrive in one-on-one and small group settings, where I can witness significant growth as I implement targeted strategies, such as using visual aids to enhance understanding of texts. My passion for literature fuels my commitment to instill a love for reading in...

...topics in computer science including data structures, algorithms, and many programming languages. I am also able to tutor English, as I have completed AP Lang and AP Lit, and four years of Latin has given me a good grasp of English grammar. I want to give students intuition behind subjects, as I believe understanding will...

...to help you achieve your academic goals and develop a love for learning that will last a lifetime. Outside of teaching, I enjoy playing guitar and running, and I'm always looking for new ways to learn and grow. I'm excited to get to know all of you and work together to help you achieve academic...

...grades K-8. I've taught all elementary school 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...