Award-Winning Essay Editing Tutors serving Des Plaines, IL

...one of the oldest alternative high schools in the nation. I began teaching Survey of Literature and American Literature at the high school level ten years ago. I also taught British Literature and World Literature in a "No Child Left Behind" evening school program. My tutoring experiences throughout the years have been fun and interesting. In college, I was a part time tutor for our university's tutoring center, tutoring other college students and helping them...

...realize their true potential in any endeavor they seek to take on. I am especially well versed in the English Language Arts: Reading, Writing, Speaking and Listening. I have other areas of interest and expertise as well - from the academic to the creative ends of the spectrum. But enough about me. How about you? Just you being here is reason enough to get you started on the path that leads to your success. Whether...

...wide variety of ages and background in a number of subjects. I have tutored middle school students in the Chicago area in Math and science and high school students in advanced Math, chemistry, writing, and helped them prepare for standardized tests for college admittance. I have also tutored adults preparing for academic proficiency tests for their jobs and with GRE prep for those interested in going to graduate school. Additionally I have taught English grammar,...

...I think it is an honor to be able to help them develop into the best forms of themselves through learning. I have volunteered for multiple summers being a teaching assistant for Spirit Camp at Holy Family Parish, mainly working with children ages 2-10. I have also tutored elementary reading and math to children in my neighborhood. I can tutor in a broad range of subject matter, but I especially love tutoring elementary/middle school math,...

...College of Maryland, and I begin my Masters in Library and Information Science program this summer through the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. As a Senior Library Technician at Miami University, I worked closely with students, helping them fine-tune their research methods and to navigate complex computer programs. I enjoy breaking down daunting tasks and intimidating concepts to simpler steps, and discussing the underlying logic of this problem-solving process. In this manner, I work with...

...and promoting a safe environment, I have a proven record of exceeding my goals and expectations set. The use of both Data Driven Instruction and Data Driven Decision Making for planning and evaluation bring goal setting and actualization together in my teaching. I believe my use of effective verbal and non- verbal communication of goals and expectations positively as well as consistently has enhanced over time creating a nurturing/safe environment where learning can thrive. Education:...

...You don't have to teach the "right method" or one that works every time--rather you should expose students to ideas and thoughts and let them choose what is most helpful to them. As a tutor, I have always striven to do only 20-40 percent of the talking in each session and let the students do the work, discovering their own ideas through minimal prompting from me. Teaching requires constant curiosity, exploration, and re-thinking, and I...

...med track. I am ready to help in every way possible for my tutees to feel at ease and confident with their material. With previous tutoring experience, I believe I can cater to each individual's needs and learning habits. I have tutored high schoolers in all subjects, and have taken the SAT and ACT many times myself. I believe in learning for more than just passing the one test, but to retain the knowledge and...

...It is a different perspective and conversation that will aid you toward mastery! For the not-so math people, I have tutored in Algebra I and II, Calculus I, and Geometry. For language learners, I have tutored Spanish I-VI. I have also tutored in Chemistry. All of my tutees have been peers or underclassmen. In my spare time, I love to perform on my institution's Speech and Debate team, read, study astronomy, practice yoga, play tennis,...

...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 one brick at a time without looking at the final picture so that way...

I am a young, charismatic individual with a passion for both learning and helping others. I believe that each student has the opportunity to enjoy and find success in each and every single subject he or she studies; he or she just needs to find the proper learning method. As a tutor, I work effortlessly to find this particular niche so every single one of my students gains confidence, feels accomplished and most...

...various types of musical lessons. I have a bachelor's degree from Huntington University in Indiana, and I've spent time helping my wife and some of our friends to write more clearly as they pursued their master's and doctoral degrees as well. I thoroughly enjoy talking about music and teaching others how to better understand Western music, whether in terms of deeper theory or something as simple as how to transpose and use tools like a...

...their overall academic success. Outside of tutoring, I enjoy spending time with my family and friends. I have five sisters and three brothers, some of which are half and step siblings. Having a large family has given me a lot of patience, which has helped me in my career thus far. I also love to exercise. When I was in fifth grade I began gymnastics. I competed all-around throughout my middle school and high school...

...each session. I also enjoy creative writing, and I tap into this passion when working with students to improve their writing skills. I earned my undergraduate degree from Indiana University where I obtained a B.S. in Applied Health Science, majoring in Human Development and Family Studies. Currently, I'm preparing to enroll in a Masters program in Clinical Mental Health Counseling next fall (still trying to settle on a school). I hope to use this degree...

I like to help students understand. Understanding is even better than learning.

...had the pleasure of helping students achieve their academic goals in reading, writing, mathematics, and science at the elementary and middle school level. I also have experience tutoring students in SAT/ACT test preparation in all associated sections. I am and always have been a lifetime learner and do all I can to impart this facet of myself on my students. In my spare time, I enjoy spending time with my wife and son, weight training,...

...I have always been a passionate educator who enjoys every aspect of teaching and in helping students both young and old reach their potential in their targeted areas. Being a lifelong learner myself, I have recently pivoted to a career in cybersecurity where I work as a cybersecurity analyst. I am proof that one is never too old to pursue their interests, and I am happily learning daily about the never-ending rabbit holes of exploration...

...experience with students of a variety of ages and abilities. Subject areas that I am particularly suited to teach include: reading, writing, ACT, PSAT, social sciences, psychology, history, and elementary math. I believe that every student has strengths and can learn how to maximize those strengths and improve on their weaknesses. My teaching style is strengths based and highly collaborative, always beginning by identifying what the student does know and working together to set goals....

...to attend college. I have a B.A. in History from The University of Chicago and a M.S. in Education from Northwestern University. I am also a former teacher. I taught 5th grade Language Arts and Social Studies at a CPS school. I am certified in elementary education and have a middle school endorsement in Social Studies. I love teaching, learning, and helping students do a little bit of both. I am passionate about politics and...

...where I obtained my B.A. in English with a Media, Rhetorical, and Cultural Studies concentration. I'm passionate about helping students unlock their reading and writing potential and strive to create a supportive and engaging learning environment tailored to each individual's needs. This means guiding students through the intricacies of essay writing, helping them improve their reading comprehension, or fostering a deeper appreciation for literature. Furthermore, I've lived in Germany during my formative years and feel...