Top English Tutors serving South Elgin
Brian: South Elgin English tutor
Certified English Tutor in South Elgin, IL
...teens. I'm currently working on a B.S. in Computer Science from the University of the People, a global online education development initiative. I enjoy tutoring across the spectrum of subjects, though I get most excited about Literature, Writing, and developing an individual's capacity to learn. I seek to personalize each student's educational experience, as I...
Education & Certification
Covenant College - Bachelor in Arts, English, Music
Houghton College - Masters, Music Composition
Emily: South Elgin English tutor
Certified English Tutor in South Elgin, IL
...the developing of curriculum for a homework help program at a community center in Chicago. I have always been passionate about how to best share and communicate ideas, whether written or spoken. My method for tutoring involves sharing this passion with students to better help them hone and express their own opinions.
Education & Certification
Northwestern University - Bachelor in Arts, Philosophy
Loyola University Chicago School of Law - Juris Doctor, Public Interest Law Certificate
Benjamin: South Elgin English tutor
Certified English Tutor in South Elgin, IL
...of high school. What I hope to accomplish with my tutoring is ensure that you not only achieve your desired grade/score, but see how the different concepts relate to each other in the bigger picture. The more important part is to critically think about the subject matter in other, more unfamiliar contexts. Also, in my...
Education & Certification
University of Notre Dame - Bachelor of Science, Finance
ACT Composite: 36
ACT English: 36
ACT Math: 36
Mike: South Elgin English tutor
Certified English Tutor in South Elgin, IL
...with the world around them. I believe that liberal education is one of the great pillars of democracy and civil society. If I can help young people understand and assess academic material, achieve their academic goals, and appropriate what they learn to apply it to their own lives and the world around them, I will...
Education & Certification
The University of San Francisco - Bachelors, European History
The University of Chicago - PHD, History (History of Ideas and Modern German History)
ACT English: 35
ACT Reading: 35
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1460
Amanda: South Elgin English tutor
Certified English Tutor in South Elgin, IL
...I don't want to just lecture to a glassy-eyed student for an hour. That's a waste of their time as well as mine. And I understand that as a student getting tutoring, you're going above and beyond your classmates when it comes to time spent engaging with Education. That's a hard thing to concentrate on!...
Education & Certification
University of Central Florida - Bachelors, English Literature
Thomas: South Elgin English tutor
Certified English Tutor in South Elgin, IL
...an English instructor at the Universidad Tcnica de Manab in Portoviejo, Ecuador. Living and working completely immersed in Spanish for a year, I was able to further hone my Spanish skills. I am extremely passionate about foreign languages and teaching and I believe that Spanish is an important skill for students to develop. I believe...
Education & Certification
Marquette University - Bachelor in Arts, Spanish
Brandon: South Elgin English tutor
Certified English Tutor in South Elgin, IL
...tutor it is my goal to not only teach my students the material they need to learn, but to better their core understanding of a subject and their methods of learning for the future. This way, they can continue to learn at an advanced level long after they no longer require the service of a...
Education & Certification
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign - Bachelor of Science, Mathematics
ACT Composite: 33
ACT English: 33
ACT Math: 35
Haile: South Elgin English tutor
Certified English Tutor in South Elgin, IL
...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 my student that we can...
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DePaul University - Bachelors, Health Science
Adler School of Professional Psychology - Masters, Clinical Mental Health
Jessica: South Elgin English tutor
Certified English Tutor in South Elgin, IL
...the ages of 5-12, served as a math tutor for fellow students during my undergraduate degree, and lived in Costa Rica for almost two years where I became fluent in Spanish and worked as an ESL instructor for both children and adults. During my 10 years in Chicago, I have worked as an ESL instructor...
Education & Certification
Ohio University-Main Campus - Bachelors, Psychology, Spanish
University of Illinois at Chicago - Masters, Public Health, Community Health Sciences
Matt: South Elgin English tutor
Certified English Tutor in South Elgin, IL
...in other coursework. I also enjoy teaching Spanish, in which I am proficient. I lived in Seville, Spain during the fall of 2014, and I believe that repeated conversation practice is one of the best ways to learn a language. I also enjoy watching and playing a variety of sports, especially football and basketball, and...
Education & Certification
University of Wisconsin-Madison - Bachelors, Biology, Spanish
ACT Composite: 34
ACT English: 34
ACT Math: 36
Michelle: South Elgin English tutor
Certified English Tutor in South Elgin, IL
I have taught English at both high school and college levels. I have taught reading to children ranging between kindergarten and adulthood.
Education & Certification
Washington University in St Louis - Bachelor in Arts, English Lit and American Studies
Auburn University - Master of Arts, English
Northwestern University - Master of Science, Secondary Education
National-Louis University - Masters, Reading Specialist, Educational Leadership
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Amber: South Elgin English tutor
Certified English Tutor in South Elgin, IL
...variety of teaching strategies in order to accommodate different learning styles. I have worked with middle and high school students in both formal and informal education for over ten years. Outside of education, I love to travel (I traveled abroad with students in 2012, 2013, and 2014). I enjoy photography and stand up paddleboarding during...
Education & Certification
Miami University-Oxford - Bachelors, Psychology
University of South Florida-Main Campus - Masters, Secondary Science Education
Michael: South Elgin English tutor
Certified English Tutor in South Elgin, IL
...steadfast and never deterred by adversity; if these qualities sound even remotely appealing, do not hesitate to send me a private message expressing your interest in working with me. Additional notes: Certified Goethe Institute B-2 level, fluent German language speaker, studied abroad in Frankfurt, Germany for a year (Sep. 2013 to July 2014) and in...
Education & Certification
Marquette University - Bachelors, German Language
Jaya: South Elgin English tutor
Certified English Tutor in South Elgin, IL
...I help patients and siblings with homework and reading there, as well. I am passionate about the life sciences and the French language, and I love helping others foster a deeper understanding in these two particular subjects! I also genuinely enjoy algebra and statistics and am quite the grammarian. From preschool to college, I actually...
Education & Certification
University of Minnesota, Twin Cities - Bachelors, Genetics & French
ACT Composite: 35
ACT English: 36
ACT Math: 34
Amir: South Elgin English tutor
Certified English Tutor in South Elgin, IL
...I have taught business classes at the post secondary level in the UK, and have also tutored a wide variety of subjects to students at various skill levels back here in Chicago. I truly enjoy helping students reach their goals and maintain their motivation toward success, and I believe that the best tutoring experience begins...
Education & Certification
Southern Illinois University - Bachelor in Arts, Biology, General
Hult International Business School - Masters in Business Administration, International Business
ACT English: 31
ACT Math: 31
ACT Reading: 31
Danielle: South Elgin English tutor
Certified English Tutor in South Elgin, IL
...I taught English 101 at the university I was attending. Prior to this, I received teacher training from the same university. My favorite aspect of teaching was the one-on-one interactions I would have with my students when they came for conferences or office hours. I believe that an important part of teaching is taking a...
Education & Certification
Columbia College Chicago - Bachelors, Cultural Studies
Central Michigan Univeristy - Masters, English Language and Literature
ACT Composite: 31
GRE Quantitative: 156
GRE Verbal: 163
Amanda: South Elgin English tutor
Certified English Tutor in South Elgin, IL
I am a passionate educator who has worked with students for over 10 years. When I am able to work with a student and see growth not only in what they are capable of, but their own confidence as a learner, I feel like the work I have done means something.
Education & Certification
North Central College - Bachelors, Communications, Education
National Louis University - Masters, Reading Specialist
Rebekah: South Elgin English tutor
Certified English Tutor in South Elgin, IL
I am currently studying elementary and middle school education at Wheaton College! I've tutored several students before but I'm currently looking for my first student in the Varsity Tutors platform! Teaching is my passion! I love working to heighten motivation and understanding surrounding schoolwork!
Education & Certification
Wheaton College (Illinois) - Bachelor in Arts, Elementary School Teaching
ACT Composite: 31
SAT Math: 700
Nick: South Elgin English tutor
Certified English Tutor in South Elgin, IL
...is the primary tool with which we share knowledge and ideas about all of them. While my primary specialty is tutoring in writing and reading, I am also available for tutoring in mathematics, history, the social sciences, and ACT/SAT preparation. I have a Master of Arts in English from Ohio University. I received my bachelor's...
Education & Certification
Ohio State University - Bachelor in Arts, English
Ohio University - Master of Arts, English
ACT English: 31
ACT Science: 32
SAT Math: 730
Amanda: South Elgin English tutor
Certified English Tutor in South Elgin, IL
...years! I tutor K-8 students in Reading and Math. I also sing and can teach the basics of music. My tutoring style is simple: to enable your student to independently find a solution to their problem(s). Upon engaging with your student a few times, I will have troubleshot their academic weaknesses. As we continue, with...
Education & Certification
Saint Xavier University - Bachelor of Science, Elementary Education
Governors State University - Master of Arts, Media Communication
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