Award-Winning English Tutors in Berwyn, IL

...12 years of classroom teaching experience. My teaching background is with students 6th grade through 12th grade, but the majority of my classroom teaching time occurred at a local, public high school. I have two undergraduate degrees. One is in English and one is in Journalism. I also have a master's degree in Secondary Curriculum...

...coffee or pulling a single all-nighter. I have a degree in Media Arts and Design, and a minor in History. Tutoring writing is my biggest passion! I meet my students where they're at, and can help no matter what part of the process they're in. I can help with ideation, setting up structure and organization,...

...I pride myself on having strong problem-solving skills, a can-do attitude, and the ability to share what I know with others. Beyond being just a good test-taker, a tutor must also be able to articulate robust reasons for favoring a specific approach to finding the answer or solution to a problem. A good instructor can...

...graduated from the University of Illinois-Chicago in 2008 with degrees in the Teaching of French and English Literature. I have taught all levels of French at the middle and high school levels, including AP French Language and Culture. Additionally, I have taught Reading Support classes for 9th and 10th grade and 9th grade English. As...

...concentration (and I also delved into a variety of Gender Studies classes). I'm grateful for my education at Northwestern because my institution demanded that I engage beyond the textbook and into the realm of community and culture. While in school, I pursued a variety of opportunities with various populations and demographics. From tutoring children in...

...my thirty years of teaching, I have worked with students of all ages from all around the world. I believe that every student is able to learn. Do not let anything hold you back. Whether you are just learning beginner English, or writing a college essay, or anything in between, I will give you my...

...for the program. I absolutely fell in love with it. Getting to know my students, watching their work develop over the course of a semester, and watching them try new things and really push themselves was such a great feeling. I had never considered anything like teaching before, but after my first semester as a...

I'm an elementary school teacher with a passion for education! I enjoy tutoring in my free time, because I love being part of the learning process. In my lessons, I try my best to make sure my students feel relaxed, confident, and eager to do their best work.

...in Professional Writing. I am also currently working on my MA in English Literature, to be completed in 2021. I have worked as a tutor at my university's writing center for the last two years, collaborating with students on a variety of different written works. I find that helping students to develop their voices through...

...works of literature, with special emphasis on English and American authors. Shakespeare, Shaw, Moliere, Oscar Wilde, Sheridan, Woodhouse, Fitzgerald, Hemingway, Steinbeck, Poe, Salinger, Eugene O'Neil, Tennessee Williams, Capote, Twain - the list goes on forever. As a student, interpreter, and performer of great dramatic works, I've appeared in classical theatre across the United States as...

...have also studied abroad at the University of Hong Kong for a semester, and completed coursework at the University of Chicago. I am proficient in teaching many areas of mathematics from algebra to calculus to even real analysis. I can also help people with topics in computer science including data structures, algorithms, and many programming...

...with students is to make tutoring a fun experience that will engage them and ensure that whatever knowledge they gain will stick in their minds. I create personalized plans based on each student's learning style, and make sure that they are interested and invested in their own education. My experience with tutoring various different age...

...musicology at the University of Illinois. My research focuses on hip hop music and political life in Morocco. When I am not pursuing my own project, I am usually teaching. I have served as a graduate teaching assistant for U of I's Introduction to World Music course for two years. Before attending graduate school, I...

...am a very passionate learner. I recently graduated from the doctoral program in Anthropology at the University of Arizona. I love what I do and I love to learn. I believe its important to be well-educated on a variety of subjects, to always be learning and open to new experiences, and to speak as many...

...grade for two years, third grade for twelve years, and fourth grade for three years. I hold a Master of Education with a major in curriculum and instruction. I am dedicated to individualizing appropriate educational plans for each of my students. Holding students to high standards of achievement, tempered by patience and consistency, have made...

...Education and have received my Master of Education with a concentration in Best Practices. I am a National Board Certified Teacher and am trained in the Orton Gillingham method of teaching phonics and reading. Since graduating, I moved to Chicago where I have been teaching in a low-income school for the last 8 years. I...

...education. I have taught and tutored students of various ages for six years. As a classroom teacher in both special and general education, I have had the pleasure of helping students achieve their academic goals in reading, writing, mathematics, and science at the elementary and middle school level. I also have experience tutoring students in...

...have a long and extensive background in English. I started tutoring all elementary subjects while still in high school. I edited essays and short stories for my peers and some graduates while in college. I also took many writing courses while there. My great grandmother, grandmother, and mother used to be English teachers, so it...

...am a current junior at UChicago studying towards a degree in Public Policy and Human Rights. I am a Questbridge scholar, and have experience working with students towards college readiness and college applications, especially first-generation applicants. I am also a native Spanish speaker. My goal as a tutor is to help you to recognize your...

...Arts in Political Economy. In addition to teaching history, I have strong expertise in writing and editing and can help students improve their writing skills across various subjects. My teaching philosophy is rooted in a problem-posing, student-centered model that encourages students to ask their own questions, explore real-world issues, and develop critical thinking skills. I...