Award-Winning Essay Editing Tutors serving Chicago, IL

...students through any challenges that stand in the way of that connection and leading students to their own version of success. I've worked across various sectors and have always maintained a love for one-on-one teaching, especially working with children and teaching languages. My experience includes living, working, and traveling abroad, and I rely on this intercultural perspective when presenting language and social studies lessons. I am particularly adept at grammar, editing, and writing and can...

I'm a current fourth-year medical student in Chicago, Illinois, intending to apply for general surgery residency this upcoming September. I've been tutoring and mentoring students since my undergraduate years at the University of Florida, and love to help other students achieve their academic and personal goals. ... Pace is key. All students learn at a different rate, and it's important to stick to that schedule. Rushing material is detrimental for long-term understanding, but moving too slowly...

...have tutored a variety of students ranging from elementary to High School seniors. I have taught subjects from basic english and math concepts to standardized testing such as the SAT. I even have experience helping on topics such as AP CS. My favorite subject to tutor is english as it is able to capture one's thoughts and emotions in the smallest of phrases . My teaching philosophy revolves around legos. I like to take things...

...helped students prepare for standardized tests and apply to college. I cover a range of civics and social studies topics and specialize in comparative politics, international relations, democracy, and conflict resolution. Since 2016, I've tutored high school students on civics, history, and writing, and worked coached them on their applications to college. At Tufts University, I've taught over 180 students from around the world on topics including comparative politics (e.g. democracies and elections), conflict and...

...Summer Tutoring/ Homework support, Study Skills, and Organization/Time Management. My favorite subjects to tutor are Music, Writing, ESL, Homework Support, and Study Skills and Organization. I love these subjects because I feel I have helped students the most in these areas so far, but I do my very best to help my students succeed in every way possible, no matter the subject. My teaching style is very hands-on and involved. I begin by assessing which...

Education has allowed me to cultivate new ways to help enrich students and improve their academic performance. I have a passion for educating the youth. I am a rising senior psychology major with dreams of one day opening my own private practice. I am dedicated to the students and look forward to meeting with you all!

...middle school levels. My style is reaching someone where they are and adding onto it. I focus on finding and using strengths as a foundation to further learning. Outside of academia, I enjoy dancing. I've practiced ballet for 17 years and dabbled in other forms, like modern and hip-hop more recently. Dancing has always been an outlet for me. I love using my body to express myself just as much as I love using my...

...advise in a variety of subject areas including English, Psychology, Clinical Mental Health, Literature, writing skills and college/career advising. I believe in helping students identify their strengths and to empower anyone I work with to recognize what they're already doing right in their academic journey so that we can better identify new areas to work on. In my free time, I enjoy theater, my SPENGA workout classes and trying new coffee shops and restaurants.

...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, but I also have a copy-editing background and can help you with micro-level improvements to your writing. I have a particular eye for syntax, word choice, etc. As a tutor, I...

...Recent graduate from DePaul University's College of Education, and a specialist in English, Language Arts, and Creative and Analytical Writing. My degree taught me invaluable skills and strategies that I look forward to putting to good use with my students! I like to take a highly personalized approach to teaching, and I design my curricula with my students' skills, interests, and difficulties in the forefront of my mind. I'm a firm believer in reading and...

...centers on context dependent process of elimination and the utilization of comprehension rather than memorization. I graduated from Claremont McKenna College on a full-ride scholarship with a B.A. in Government and Legal Studies and have familiarity with the college admission process that I would be happy to share with clients. Some of the best moments of my teaching career thus far have been celebrating admissions to Stanford, Occidental, MIT, and Dartmouth with former pupils and...

...At UIC, I received a Bachelor's Degree in Sciences majoring in Neuroscience (summa cum laude), and am attending the UIC College of Medicine in the Fall. I am most passionate in biology and chemistry, but I tutor a broad range of subjects. I believe that tutoring should place a strong emphasis on the student's needs and I am a firm believer in making sure students leave no gaps in their understanding of a topic. In...

...All throughout college I worked with students at various ages and levels, helping them succeed in school. After graduating, I spent two years teaching 3rd and 4th grade in Detroit. I absolutely loved working with my students in the classroom! As a teacher, I feel that a strong rapport with a student is essential to quality learning. I believe that a thorough education is a basic human right. In my spare time, I love to...

...undergraduate student at Indiana University. I'm studying Elementary Education and Special Education, so I have a strong passion for teaching and helping children in any way that I can. My favorite part of teaching is what I like to call "lightbulb moments", which are moments when a student finally understands something they've been struggling with, and it's as though a little lightbulb goes off in their minds. These moments are what motivate me to do...

...lives. It is my goal to instill confidence in every writer I work with, equipping them with versatile tools and tips that will serve them well. Reading is also a critical ability for everyone, and I want to encourage readers to absorb and analyze literature, coming up with their own interpretations and sparking dialogue about these works. Outside of academia, some of my interests include writing stories and poetry, playing the clarinet, drawing, learning about...

My teaching philosophy is simple- Connect. Motivate. Educate. I teach English, History, and Creative Writing by connecting with students and fostering their relationship with the material. When trust is established, motivation grows organically. When a student is motivated, genuine learning flourishes.

...and write essays. My time in higher education has left me with a passion for furthering the educational goals of students. I believe tutoring is a great way to help students be more enthusiastic and confident about specific subject areas. Currently, during weekdays, I'm working in downtown Chicago as a paralegal for a major international law firm. Weekends are the only times I can commit to tutoring. In my free time, I enjoy watching sports,...

...achieve your goals in a way that's informed by how you grapple with facts, concepts and tests. I am a 2009 graduate of the University of Chicago in Statistics and Political Science. I have been a tutor for test prep (including ACT, SAT, LSAT and AP testing), academic and creative writing, and general academic assistance for three years. When I am not tutoring, I am doing data science for a start-up, playing basketball, or doing...

I have been in education for 17 years and hold multiple degrees from Illinois State, Aurora and National-Louis Universities. I am endorsed in elementary general education, as well as Special Education and Reading at the K-12 levels. I find the greatest student success when I work with the student to create custom and fun learning opportunities that meet their individual needs and style of learning.

...systematic approach with great success. My first step is to gain rapport and build trust so we can collaborate well together. This process enables the student to be candid about any possible challenges or hurdles, so that we can determine how best to proceed. Then, we set short and long-term goals with a clear trajectory and time line for each, focusing on strengths and building skill sets. Most important, I encourage each student to exert...