Award-Winning English Tutors in Schaumburg, IL

...teaching and learning is all about curiosity. While I believe grades and tests hold the standard of quizzing knowledge from students, I believe that learning is about finding a genuine interest and connection to the information you are gathering. Curiosity leads to a lifetime of knowledge and constant learning. Testing has its merits to standardize, but each student has their own needs, wants, and interests. Each student, no matter who, deserves to be listened to,...

...Northwestern University. I'm majoring in Communication Sciences and Disorders and will continue on to Northwestern's Feinberg School of Medicine after undergrad. I've tutored since middle school, and have tutored peers in math, biology, and chemistry, elementary schoolers in English and math, and elderly adults in ESL. I love helping my students gain confidence in their own abilities, as I believe that education is the key to a lifetime of opportunity and growth. I have a...

I am a certified teacher, counselor, and adjunct professor. I am certified in Social Studies, ESL, Science, Elementary Education, Counseling, and Music! I also have an LPC and NCC in counseling and am certified as an administrator. I believe all students can learn and succeed!

...from Notre Dame University and my undergraduate degrees in Political Science and Communications Studies from Loyola University Chicago. I am passionate about the importance of education and hope to be able to help my students attain their goes. I am particularly passionate about and experienced with helping in all levels of reading, writing, editing, English, public speaking, and political science. Additionally, as a law school graduate and someone that was successful on the LSAT, I...

...Marketing from Miami University in Oxford Ohio and my M.Ed. in Student Affairs from Loyola University. At the moment, the subjects I will be tutoring include elementary school subjects, adult literacy, ESL, study skills, and Microsoft Office. I am hoping to expand on that list shortly. I am passionate about education. I believe it is essential possess basic skills, such as communication and problem solving, to be a productive member of society. In my spare...

...Lake Forest College pursuing my degree in Biology. This semester I am also attending the School of the Art Institute to complete my minor in Visual Arts. Having this diverse educational background, I am able to assist students in multiple subject areas. I have had experience tutoring elementary aged students especially in reading and mathematics. I have also helped both high school and middle school students with areas they struggle in. I love to assist...

...of Northwestern University, where I received my BA in Philosophy and Political Science. As a former editor-in-chief of a high school newspaper and a peer writing coach, I enjoy tutoring in reading and English; however my passions truly lie in the realm of civics and government (ask me about my current position working in a governor's office!). I love talking through big ideas and unique perspectives. I am a word nerd who loves reading and...

...tutor, I strive to provide my students with the skills to truly understand the subject material, as well as the confidence level and understand to tackle the most difficult of questions with ease. My favorite subject to tutor is writing. I find that a large portion of students struggle with feeling that they aren't very skilled at writing. I firmly believe that is untrue, and that everyone has their own unique style and skillset to...

...ESL class in Israel in 1995. I have assisted in an Iowa after school tutoring program for three years. I enjoyed substitute teaching in Iowa school systems, then became a social worker for families facing challenges for two years. I was born and raised in Chicago then moved to the suburbs. I grew up playing hockey and participated in many sports in high school. I enjoy creating art and appreciating the art others create. I...

I am a recent graduate of Iowa State University, earning my BA in political science, focusing on voter behavior, with a minor in psychology. I have been studying voter behavior since high school with several years of hands on experience. My favorite subjects are voter behavior, US government, US history and intro level psychology.

...at the Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania, concentrating in finance and business analytics. My passion for tutoring stems from a love of helping others overcome challenges and achieve their academic goals. Over the years, I have worked with a variety of students, both through a local non-profit and independently, supporting learners of different age levels and backgrounds. While I tutor a broad range of subjects, my favorite areas are math, finance, business, and...

...and teacher of literature, writing, and reading comprehension for the past 7 years. I graduated from NYU with a degree in literature and creative writing and a minor in gender and sexuality studies. I graduated from SAIC with an MFA in writing. I have taught writing classes at SAIC, Harold Washington College, and National Louis University. Literature was my first love and continues to be so. I have been writing for as long as I...

I have a bachelors degree in Biology from Loyola University 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 and understand subjects ranging from math, sciences, writing, art, etc.

...school or, like myself, students that decided they wanted to go back and pursue another degree. I personally believe that every student must be treated as the individual they are. Everyone learns differently and it is up to me and the student I work with to figure out what works best for them when it comes to expanding upon and enhancing their learning. I look forward to working with each and every one of you!

...the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, where I received a Bachelor of Science degree in Molecular and Integrative Physiology. I also completed graduate-level coursework in Neuroscience at New York University. In addition to studying in the classroom, I have 11 years of experience working as a research scientist in biomedical research labs. During this time I worked with visiting scientists, teaching them about the research we were doing and also spent 1.5 years mentoring two...

I'm a professional writer and editor with over a decade of experience, including six years at the Chicago Tribune. I specialize in helping students craft clear, compelling writingespecially college essays and personal statements. I have a record of helping students reach their target colleges. My approach is supportive and practical, aimed at building skills and confidence one step at a time.

...at the University of Chicago preparing to complete my BA in Psychology and Comparative Human Development. This past summer I conducted independent ethnographic research in Hong Kong, and all I have left of undergrad is finishing up my senior thesis paper that I am writing on that research. My interdisciplinary background has kept me sharp in many different types of subjects and ways of thinking, so I am well prepared to tutor all portions of...

...a Licensed Professional Counselor and have a BA in Psychology and Spanish, as well as, a MA in Clinical Mental Health Counseling. I have worked for several years as a tutor at the high school and college level, but it is really my clinical counseling work that drives my teaching approach now. I am a huge advocate of client empowerment and getting my students excited about learning. I will meet you where you are at...

I am a recent College grad with a passion for reading and the production and interrogation of knowledge.

...Clubs and Alpha Mu Gamma Honor Society, and the Vice President of UIC's Linguistics Club. I am a Professional 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...