Top English Tutors serving Glen Ellyn
Adham: Glen Ellyn English tutor
Certified English Tutor in Glen Ellyn, IL
...one year as a tutor at the tutoring center at Loyola University Chicago. I enjoy tutoring one-on-one much more than group instructing. I find that my teaching style varies from student to student, however, I often employ the Socratic method, and I am still a believer in old school liberal arts methodologies, namely using your...
Education & Certification
Loyola University-Chicago - Bachelor of Science, Biology, General
State Certified Teacher
ACT Composite: 32
ACT English: 31
ACT Math: 32
Michael: Glen Ellyn English tutor
Certified English Tutor in Glen Ellyn, IL
...subject areas. I have worked with students in subjects ranging from History and Government to Reading, Writing, and Grammar. I am passionate about helping others to realize their academic potentials, and I believe that my most important responsibility as a tutor is helping my students to develop the reading, writing, and critical thinking skills that...
Education & Certification
Tufts University - Bachelor in Arts, English and History
University of Sussex - Master of Arts, Modern and Contemporary LIterature, Culture and Thought
Morgan: Glen Ellyn English tutor
Certified English Tutor in Glen Ellyn, IL
...my students and discover the reasons they struggle. Although many of my clients do not share my passion for science and biology, I make the lessons as interesting as possible. I try to improve my clients' overall development as students, so they can be successful throughout their entire future academic careers. When I am not...
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University of Illinois @ Urbana-Champaign - Bachelor of Science, Molecular and Cellular Biology
ACT Composite: 33
ACT English: 31
ACT Math: 35
Adrianna: Glen Ellyn English tutor
Certified English Tutor in Glen Ellyn, IL
...creativity. If students write about what they know, rather than what they think someone would like to hear, they often become much more authentic writers. I love to watch football with my roommate and friends (Go Texans!) and have started getting into basketball since I moved to Chicago. I have a beautiful cat named Daisy...
Education & Certification
Rice University - Bachelor in Arts, Sociology and Policy Studies
ACT Composite: 32
ACT English: 34
ACT Math: 31
Ari: Glen Ellyn English tutor
Certified English Tutor in Glen Ellyn, IL
...on improving their English conversational skills, but I also ended up helping quite a few of them with math, in another language! It was by far the most enjoyable year of my life. The sense of satisfaction and fulfillment resulting from positively affecting the educational experiences of my students was truly remarkable and unforgettable. I...
Education & Certification
Boston University - Bachelor in Arts, Economics
Cynthia: Glen Ellyn English tutor
Certified English Tutor in Glen Ellyn, IL
...My strength is in reading and writing, but I have experience with all of the elementary and middle school subjects. I work with students in small groups, as well as one on one, and believe that all students need to feel their learning is relevant in order to help them comprehend the content. I believe...
Education & Certification
University of Illinois at Chicago - Bachelor in Arts, English
Northeastern Illinois University - Master of Arts Teaching, Bilingual/Bi-cultural education
Karlyn: Glen Ellyn English tutor
Certified English Tutor in Glen Ellyn, IL
...intensive study at a Spanish language school, and am very familiar with how Spanish is taught in a classroom. Additionally, I have several months of experience tutoring in classrooms (especially middle school reading), and also have some experience tutoring the US naturalization test. I hope to complete my TEFL (Teaching English as a Foreign Language)...
Education & Certification
University of Wisconsin-Madison - Bachelor in Arts, Sociology, International Studies
University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee - Master of Arts, Cultural Foundations of Education
Sahithi: Glen Ellyn English tutor
Certified English Tutor in Glen Ellyn, IL
...welcomed." - Shondra "Very patient and very encouraging." - Jessica "She was really the best! Helped me a lot to my work and gives me a better understanding :)" - Unique "Sahithi is just so very sweet!" - Katie These are reviews from the kids that I've tutored in the past. One child at a...
Education & Certification
Kennesaw State University - Bachelors, Biotechnology
Saint James School of Medicine - Current Grad Student, Doctor of Medicine
Peter: Glen Ellyn English tutor
Certified English Tutor in Glen Ellyn, IL
...an approach that works for them. I have tutored in both the SAT and the GRE. In my free time I love to watch movies, follow and partake in sports, especially football, rugby, and running, and, when possible, to take the path less traveled, as long as there aren’t too many mosquitoes.... Focus on concepts and principles rather than particular solutions, and simply do your best! No more. No less.
Education & Certification
Carleton College - Bachelors, Cinema and Media Studies
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1510
SAT Math: 760
SAT Verbal: 700
Haile: Glen Ellyn English tutor
Certified English Tutor in Glen Ellyn, IL
...with the skills to think quickly on my feet and organize a group of students. My goal as a tutor is to empower a student's personal growth and knowledge in a particular subject. I aim to work with the student to meet their needs and promote academic achievement. I strive to set attainable goals with...
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DePaul University - Bachelors, Health Science
Adler School of Professional Psychology - Masters, Clinical Mental Health
Ali: Glen Ellyn English tutor
Certified English Tutor in Glen Ellyn, IL
...one facet of a subject that really piques a student's interest can make them think of learning as an engaging, exciting endeavor instead of an onerous chore. Call me an idealist, but I think learning should be fun! Though I keep the tone of my sessions light, I do expect my students to put in...
Education & Certification
Northwestern University - Bachelor in Arts, Theatre with Premed
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1580
SAT Math: 770
SAT Verbal: 800
Nathan: Glen Ellyn English tutor
Certified English Tutor in Glen Ellyn, IL
...My name is Nathan and I have been a teacher for two years. Before teaching full time, I was a long term substitute teacher and a tutor. The majority of my experience is with students age 5-12. I currently teach fourth and fifth grade special education. As a special education teacher, I have experience adapting...
Education & Certification
DePaul University - Bachelors, Political Science and Government
National Louis University - Masters, Special Education
Rachel: Glen Ellyn English tutor
Certified English Tutor in Glen Ellyn, IL
...sometimes the hardest part about writing is getting started. I love being able to help students find their interests and figure out how to write something that will not only be successful academically, but that they are going to enjoy. Writing can be hard, but it's my goal to help students find the fun and...
Education & Certification
Oberlin College - Bachelors, Religion, Classical Civilizations
SAT Verbal: 700
Prahith: Glen Ellyn English tutor
Certified English Tutor in Glen Ellyn, IL
...classroom teacher who has spent the last ten years tutoring/educating students with a variety of learning needs. I specialize in figuring out what specific learning strategies work for different students. I can help you go from good to great as I have consistently scored in the 99th percentile for several graduate school tests.... It is more important that students learn how to solve problems rather than just memorizing facts or formulas. All students are smart in...
Education & Certification
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities - Bachelors, Economics
ACT Composite: 34
ACT English: 31
ACT Math: 36
Elizabeth: Glen Ellyn English tutor
Certified English Tutor in Glen Ellyn, IL
...I exposed my students to texts which focused on racism, sexism, homophobia, colonialism and anti-Semitism; years before the English speaking world caught onto the pedagogical theories of Paulo Freire, I insisted on student-centered learning, creating a safe environment in which my students could explore their deepest thoughts, sharing what was appropriate with their peers. My...
Education & Certification
DePaul University - Bachelors, English & Linguistics
DePaul University - Masters, English & Linguistics/ Also hold TESOL credentials from College of Teachers, U.K.
University of Malta - PHD, Theology
Kenya: Glen Ellyn English tutor
Certified English Tutor in Glen Ellyn, IL
Hi! My name is Kenya and I am an electrical engineer. Although, that is my day job, I have a passion for teaching and mentoring the younger generation. It is my goal to help students understand their material inside and outside of the classroom, and aid in any way possible to their growth.
Education & Certification
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign - Bachelor of Science, Electrical Engineering
Hallie: Glen Ellyn English tutor
Certified English Tutor in Glen Ellyn, IL
...for standardized testing, including the SATs and AP exams, and helping students through the college application process. My hope is that the support I provide to struggling students will empower them to expand their academic curiosity and appreciate learning. In my free time, I enjoy reading, going to the theater, and baking, preferably something with...
Education & Certification
Skidmore College - Bachelors, theater
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1550
SAT Math: 720
SAT Verbal: 750
Michael: Glen Ellyn English tutor
Certified English Tutor in Glen Ellyn, IL
...graduated from Loyola University Chicago with an MS in Microbiology and Immunology with an emphasis in Immunology. I also received a BA in Biology with a minor in Chemistry from Carthage College in Kenosha, WI. Throughout my schooling I have had experience tutoring/teaching my colleagues in both group and one-on-one settings. What I have learned...
Education & Certification
Carthage College - Bachelor in Arts, Biology, General
Loyola University-Chicago - Master of Science, Microbiology and Immunology
Grace: Glen Ellyn English tutor
Certified English Tutor in Glen Ellyn, IL
...able to learn how to adapt to their learning needs in science, reading, writing, social studies, and spelling. Due to this experience, I decided to attain teacher licensure endorsements in ESL and Mandarin. During this past fall, I teacher aided a fourth grade class at Bower Elementary School. I taught social emotional learning to the...
Education & Certification
Wheaton College (Illinois) - Bachelor of Education, Elementary School Teaching
Amanda: Glen Ellyn English tutor
Certified English Tutor in Glen Ellyn, IL
...am a 2020 graduate of Northwestern University with a BA in Cognitive Science and Linguistics. I have previously tutored at Mathnasium, and during my senior year at NU I was a tutor for student-athletes on campus. I greatly enjoy helping others learn and seeing the accomplishment on their faces when a concept we've been working...
Education & Certification
Northwestern University - Bachelor in Arts, Cognitive Science
Northwestern University - Master of Science, Organizational Leadership
ACT Composite: 36
ACT English: 36
ACT Math: 36
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