Top English Tutors serving Oak Lawn
Kathy: Oak Lawn English tutor
Certified English Tutor in Oak Lawn, IL
...love to help you or your child succeed academically! I am currently pursuing a Bachelor of Arts degree at Vanderbilt University, double majoring in Medicine, Health, and Society as well as Spanish with a potential minor in Biology. Academically, I am strongest in mathematics and the humanities, in particular English and Spanish. Outside of school, I love running, reading, and shamefully binge watching shows sometimes on Netflix. I found my passion for tutoring when I...
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Vanderbilt University - Bachelor in Arts, Public Health
ACT Composite: 34
ACT English: 35
ACT Math: 34
Emily: Oak Lawn English tutor
Certified English Tutor in Oak Lawn, IL
...the University of Michigan. French is my mother tongue, as my mom's family all immigrated from France and still have a home there that I visit for several 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,...
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University of Michigan-Ann Arbor - Current Undergrad, Creative Writing
ACT Reading: 32
Margaret: Oak Lawn English tutor
Certified English Tutor in Oak Lawn, IL
...from UMKC in Acting/Directing. I have been teaching grades 5-college for almost 20 years. I am currently teaching Speech (Public Speaking) and Acting at Oakton Community College in Skokie, IL. My speech classes focus heavily on good writing and research skills to help students have a solid foundation from which to help their presentations. In other words, it's a lot easier not to be nervous when you have a really good speech in your hand....
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University of Wisconsin-Madison - Bachelor in Arts, Communication, General
University of Missouri-Kansas City - Master of Fine Arts, Acting
Teri: Oak Lawn English tutor
Certified English Tutor in Oak Lawn, IL
With a degree in Philosophy from the University of California, San Diego, I have worked as a writing tutor for six years at the college level. One of the greatest joys I have experienced is helping my students master the craft of writing. As a published author of poetry and short stories, as well as being an experienced blogger, I am excited to assist young writers in their pursuit of excelling at the written word.
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University of California-San Diego - Bachelor in Arts, Philosophy
Haider: Oak Lawn English tutor
Certified English Tutor in Oak Lawn, IL
...the University of Illinois Chicago, completing my degree in Neuroscience. My passion for education is deeply rooted in my interdisciplinary background, spanning both the sciences and humanities. I have extensive experience mentoring students through my roles in student government, medical outreach organizations, and research training programs. Additionally, my work as an undergraduate researcher and clinical interviewer has strengthened my ability to communicate complex concepts in an engaging and accessible manner. I tutor a wide range...
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University of Illinois at Chicago - Bachelor of Science, Neuroscience
Brianna: Oak Lawn English tutor
Certified English Tutor in Oak Lawn, IL
...the greatest possibility and opportunity to make a change in themselves and the world. By gaining more knowledge, we an positively affect our environment and influence the people around us. During a mission trip, I taught second grader classes about the government, politics, commuit, and taxes to name a few. At the Junior Achievement facility, I taught fifth graders about entrepreneurship, workplace readiness, and financial literacy. Additionally, I was a math and science tutor everyday...
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University of Illinois at Chicago - Bachelors, Psychology/French minor
Dr. Foley : Oak Lawn English tutor
Certified English Tutor in Oak Lawn, IL
...support and services. I spent most of my teaching and administrative experience in urban schools. During my educational career I have been able to connect and collaborate with educators globally. Most of my career has been advocating for children in the areas of special education, behavioral issues, and mental health. A passionate advocate for children in trauma and children experiencing mental health issues, I am author of three books geared for elementary children and loves...
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Illinois State University - Bachelor of Science, Special Education
Capella University - Doctor of Philosophy, Special Education
Christina: Oak Lawn English tutor
Certified English Tutor in Oak Lawn, IL
I have been teacher for more than 14 years, and during that time I have instructed and tutored students from virtually every grade level. I attained my Master's degree in Curriculum and Instruction in 2013. and completed my Doctorate in Educational Leadership in 2017. I currently teach diverse learners (special education) in grades 1-6.
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Florida International University - Bachelor in Arts, English
Nova Southeastern University - Master of Science, Curriculum and Instruction
Nova Southeastern University - Doctor of Education, Urban Education and Leadership
Hiba: Oak Lawn English tutor
Certified English Tutor in Oak Lawn, IL
...USA. Each location enriched me professionally and culturally. I have completed a bachelor's degree in science, a master's degree and a medical doctorate. Throughout my journey, I encountered great teachers and mentors, and I learned from their engaging teaching style. In addition, I honed different study techniques and skills to cope with working under pressure. For me, tutoring is an opportunity to share my passion, knowledge, and experience with students, in order to help them...
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American University of Beirut - Bachelors, Biology, General
University of calgary and UOB - Masters, Biomedical technology and MD
Nicholas: Oak Lawn English tutor
Certified English Tutor in Oak Lawn, IL
...and I'm a recent graduate 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...
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Illinois Wesleyan University - Bachelor in Arts, Philosophy and Religious Studies, General
University of Chicago - Master of Arts, Philosophy
Dharma: Oak Lawn English tutor
Certified English Tutor in Oak Lawn, IL
At Harvard, I pursued a double concentration in History and Literature & Romance Languages and Literatures, with a focus on Spanish. Afterward, I received a Fulbright scholarship to study literature in Paris. I look forward to helping you on your academic journey, whether through test prep, language education, writing, or other pursuits.
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Harvard University - Bachelor in Arts, Social Sciences
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1570
SAT Math: 790
SAT Verbal: 780
Sarah: Oak Lawn English tutor
Certified English Tutor in Oak Lawn, IL
...degree. It was there that I discovered my passion for tutoring, which led me into teaching. I taught Physics at several schools in California before my life took a different direction, though in my corporate work I have always relished the opportunity to help teach my colleagues technical skills. My teaching philosophy centers on an individualized approach, with a strong emphasis on cognitive modeling as a tool to enable students to learn how to reason...
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Lawrence University - Bachelor of Science, Physics
Vanessa: Oak Lawn English tutor
Certified English Tutor in Oak Lawn, IL
...my BS from Loyola University Chicago in Biochemistry with Honors and a minor in Bioethics, graduating Magna Cum Laude, in the Interdisciplinary Honors Program. I am extremely passionate about all things science, human anatomy and processes, and writing/reading! I have been tutoring since I was a sophomore in high school and have worked with many students in a plethora of subjects, including but not limited to: biology, chemistry, physics, math, writing, reading, etc.
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Loyola University-Chicago - Bachelor of Science, Biochemistry
Cynthia: Oak Lawn English tutor
Certified English Tutor in Oak Lawn, IL
...working with students who had various disabilities. Once I was in high school, I continued volunteering and started to use my knowledge of the Spanish language to communicate with younger children in a program for students at-risk. It was a wonderful mentoring program. My students and I loved having fun together. As an aspiring teacher, I had been so impressed with how much they were growing in confidence, attention to their tasks, and becoming respectful...
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Roosevelt University - Bachelor in Arts, Reading Teacher Education
Olivet Nazarene University - Masters in Education, Reading Teacher Education
Cara: Oak Lawn English tutor
Certified English Tutor in Oak Lawn, IL
I'm a USA Today bestselling author and editor and an Ivy League graduate with a BA in English Literature. I'm an expert in grammar, spelling, punctuation, and essay writing. I love helping students write better essays for class or college admissions by tackling writer's block and helping students find their own writing voice. You no longer have to dread writing that essay or paper!
Education & Certification
University of Pennsylvania - Bachelor in Arts, English
Shaina: Oak Lawn English tutor
Certified English Tutor in Oak Lawn, IL
I am a psychology major and a senior at Loyola University of Chicago. Tutoring has been essential to my success in undergrad and I am excited to help you as well!
Education & Certification
Loyola University-Chicago - Bachelor in Arts, Psychology
Marina: Oak Lawn English tutor
Certified English Tutor in Oak Lawn, IL
...Educational Studies with a minor in science and concentration in education. I am pursuing my certification for Early Childhood and Elementary Education in a post-baccalaureate program at National Louis University, which I will complete in December 2021. Since graduation, I have worked in an elementary school in the Gold Coast of Chicago helping in all areas of elementary education. I mostly assisted kindergartners and fourth graders in Spanish workloads. My strengths are math and science mostly,...
Education & Certification
National Louis University - Bachelor in Arts, Education
Tali: Oak Lawn English tutor
Certified English Tutor in Oak Lawn, IL
Hello all! I began my love for tutoring when I had gotten a job as a babysitter for young kids when I moved back home. I initially majored in Accounting at the University of Missouri but have since then switched programs and am currently an undergraduate student studying Psychology and Computer Science at Northeastern Illinois University!
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Northeastern Illinois University - Bachelor of Science, Psychology
Clara Rose: Oak Lawn English tutor
Certified English Tutor in Oak Lawn, IL
...at university summer programs. I've designed and facilitated sociopolitical, poetry, international culture, and self-expression workshops in beleaguered communities across Ireland, Northern Ireland, Bosnia, Croatia, and the United States. These took place in venues as far-flung as private institutions, elementary and secondary schools, community centers and libraries, to outdoor summer festivals. I use my enthusiastic love of people to aid families and organizations, adding a stabilizing, detail-oriented, and loving presence to students' academic and personal lives....
Education & Certification
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign - Bachelor in Arts, Philosophy
Lea: Oak Lawn English tutor
Certified English Tutor in Oak Lawn, IL
I believe that every student can master any subject if they are given the right tools. I specialize in reading comprehension, essay writing and research papers. I care deeply about the personal goals of my students, and love to watch my students' progress!
Education & Certification
University of Illiniois at Chicago - Bachelors, Theatre Design (minor: Art History)
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