Award-Winning Creative Writing Tutors serving Skokie, IL

My main areas 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 deal of experience. ... I believe strongly in assessing strengths, and using these areas of strength and confidence...

...Tutor/Academic/Teacher's Assistant at the College of DuPage and have been working there for over eight years. I have fortunately been nominated and featured for a staff spotlight story for COD outlining my experiences and endeavors throughout my 8-year career. If you would like to read or know more, please let me know. I am an avid linguist who speaks English natively, fluent Spanish and Italian, a lot of French, a decent amount of German and...

...of the Olin Business School at Washington University in St. Louis, where I studied Finance and Accounting. While I now work as a Financial Analyst, my academic interests go beyond my fields of study; I also enjoy Writing, History, and French (among other subjects). I have always enjoyed working with and teaching others: in high school, I spent three years as a math and reading tutor at Kumon North America, and, more recently, I worked...

...from the country's #1 MA program at the University of Chicago. As a University tutor, I've worked with every one from first graders to PhD students. I'm an expert in the humanities and anything that involves reading or writing -- including history, literature, philosophy, and more! I also have several years of experience working with children and have taught in elementary and middle school in low income neighbourhoods on South Side Chicago schools!

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.

I've always enjoyed tutoring as a way to express my love of writing and math. I'm excited to help and meet some families in my neighborhood!

...of the Art Institute of Chicago. I have also taught at the North Carolina Governor's School as an art teacher. I 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

...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 to ask questions. I work very hard to ensure that my students and I are on the same page and I won't move on to another task until they feel ready. I'm here to make difficult subjects fun, exciting, and seem easy.

...of all ages for the past 5 years firstly 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...

...of each student. I believe in creating a collaborative learning environment where questions are encouraged, mistakes are seen as learning opportunities, and progress is celebrated. Through tutoring, I've not only honed my own communication and pedagogical skills but have also gained a deeper appreciation for the diverse ways individuals learn and grow. I am energized by the opportunity to continue supporting others in developing these essential skills, empowering them to communicate effectively and confidently in...

...a recent graduate from 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 giving content and structure feedback on student's writing. I would love to work with you!

Hi, my name is Jessica! I have a bachelors in German and Music with a minor in marketing from Simpson College and a masters in Music Business from California State University Northridge. I love to teach and I'm excited to help you learn!

...term of endearment). Earning the trust of a young scholar, taking the mystery out of learning, engaging and opening young minds, watching students whether cognitively, economically and/or educationally challenged or gifted learn to eagerly embrace what they do know as opposed to what they don't know, there is no greater reward, personally or professionally. Once a student trusts you as a credible source of information it becomes infectious, instilling in a student a confidence, a...

...creative with problem-solving and teaching. My best tutoring subject would definitely be essay writing/editing because I know what a good paper should look like. Friends have come to me in the past to help them edit not only essays, but legal documents! Additionally, my high scores on the ACT show that the ways I prepared for my ACT were successful, and I can help you in the same ways. Previous teaching experience includes teaching choreography!...

...at Spelman College working toward a Mathematics Bachelor's degree and Spanish minor! I am passionate about tutoring because I know what it feels like to need guidance through a topic. Tutoring is more than just a reexplanation. It is a different perspective and conversation that will aid you toward mastery! For the not-so math people, I have tutored in Algebra I and II, Calculus I, and Geometry. For language learners, I have tutored Spanish I-VI....

...writers, I always make it a point to be both positive and honest; I believe that encouragement combined with detailed, constructive feedback is the best way to improve. Communicating with students about their needs is deeply important to me, as this allows us to build trust and a personalized learning plan that will help them thrive. In the age of generative AI engines, it is now more crucial than ever that students assert their own...

...As a child, I often struggled silently with certain subjects because I didn't always feel comfortable asking for help. That experience inspired me to be a resource for others. I began volunteering at my son's elementary school, helping 1st and 2nd graders build reading confidence, and later supported high school students with college admission and scholarship essays. In my professional career, I have led training and development programs for adult learners and new hires, understanding...

...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 comprehension. I have a strong background in research, having conducted my own study in undergrad and currently managing an ongoing study. If...

...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 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....

...University of Southern California with a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration and a minor in Consumer Behavior. Irene's college education was largely paid for by merit scholarships she earned by becoming a National Merit Scholar (selected based on PSAT performance) and scoring in the 99.9th percentile on the SAT. With two years of professional experience in finance, she has also worked as a math tutor at Mathnasium and a Business Finance Teaching Assistant at...