Award-Winning Essay Editing Tutors serving Western Springs, IL

...analytical writing to college students. I have a PhD in Comparative Literature and I've published essays, stories, and plays. I taught at the University of Notre Dame for nine years. I am happy to be tutoring now because it gives me the opportunity to have an impact on students' lives from an early age.... Every student is different. Their attention is different, their enthusiasms are different, and their learning is different. I try to understand each...

Hi! My name is Kenya and I am an electrical engineer. Although, that is my day job, I have a passion for teaching and mentoring the younger generation. It is my goal to help students understand their material inside and outside of the classroom, and aid in any way possible to their growth.

...Communications from Governor's State University and continuing education studies in Education, Psychology, Sociology, and Social Studies. My experience with youth is not limited to the classroom. I am heavily involved with the Lions Club at the local, district, and state levels. My involvement includes many service projects but my main focus is with youth: 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 loved going to school every day and learning, and I hope to bring that love to others,...

I am a Neuroscience major and pre-nursing student. I would love to share some of my knowledge as a resource and guide to other students out there (irrespective of being pre-health or not) in order to work together to strengthen understanding and comprehension.

...happy to help you improve your reading, writing, and/or public speaking skills. As a native Spanish-speaker, who has continued studying the language and its formal use, I can help you with the formal and informal use of the Spanish language and differentiating between the two, at any level. Two of my goals as a tutor...

...Buckeye Football National Champs!), I'm a total gym rat, and I have the stereotypical love for all things girly: hair, makeup, fashion, etc. Most importantly, however, I love teaching. I utilize my psychology experience to foster a comfortable environment for my students and help them know they are safe to ask questions. I work very...

...ACT. I keep both of us in a good mood so that the test doesn't seem as frustrating as it used to be for them. The change in a student's outlook when they start enjoying what they are doing always cheers me up. In addition to tutoring and teaching, I also enjoy playing my clarinet,...

...student at Concordia University Chicago. Personally, I believe that we are all different. Despite our learning differences, everyone is granted an equal education and being an equal teacher entitles us to accept our own biases. In order to become positive people, as well as effective teachers and students, we must work together to obtain a...

...language. With a cup of coffee in hand, I love to write and read for hours on end. Being proficient in Arabic, I hold an Associate of Arts degree from College of Dupage and a Bachelor degree from Lewis University. I enjoy being creative and engaging with children as I took numerous classes that involve...

...a tough class or a standardized test, but also to teach them learning skills they can apply to the next challenge. When you work with me, we're not just practicing algebra (or whatever); we're practicing the kinds of behaviors that will help you succeed in future math classes. I work with students to match their...

I am a certified high school math teacher who is looking for summer tutoring opportunities. I have experience teaching and tutoring math through the elementary- high school level, and I especially enjoy the opportunity to work one-on-one with students.

...guide students through complex concepts using repetition and practical examples. My personal journey as the parent of a son who overcame some difficult challenges with ADHD has deepened my compassion and understanding of diverse learning needs. Outside of tutoring, I enjoy writing fiction, playing guitar, mountain biking, high altitude mountaineering, and travel. All activities which...

...University at Loyola, I was lucky enough to get a paid position! I was able to work on my Math degree while acting as a supplemental instructor at the tutoring center. I also did volunteer tutoring through the math and stats club. Tutoring was my favorite part of university and I always felt energized to...

...performer. I hold a Bachelor of Arts degree in Theatre Performance, in addition to two minors in Music and Creative Writing, from Bradley University. I've loved reading and writing my whole life, and I especially enjoy proofreading and editing. I believe learning should be fun! In my experience, if something is funny, it's much more...

...and forms (like the novel, poetry, nonfiction, and even literary celebrity of the 19th C). Additionally, I am familiar with numerous approaches to teaching composition and would be able to customize tutoring sessions to fit a wide range of student ability. I hold a PhD in English with a Graduate Certificate in Gender Studies from...

...imbue my pupils with the ability to produce essays that are cogent, well structured, and display a distinct voice. When working with students on reading, my main objective is to make sure that they have a specific way to tackle dense passages with maximum retention. My methodology for test taking centers on context dependent process...

I am an experienced no nonsense teacher. I am committed to helping you succeed and teaching you strategies to help.

...University (4.0 GPA). I have been teaching English and French classes for the past decade. Most of that time has been as a Professor of English and Writing. At the university level, I have taught Freshman Composition (Argument, Research, Evaluation, Critique, Analysis, Synthesis), Creative Writing, and Creative Non-fiction, Literature, Film, and Cultural Awareness. I often...

...a local organization called College Bound Opportunity. Finally, as a mother and grandmother, I fully understand the importance of building self-esteem and confidence as the keys to success in any academic endeavor. So in the field of tutoring, I'm the antithesis of a rookie! While every situation is unique, I use a systematic approach with...