Award-Winning English Grammar and Syntax Tutors serving Chicago, IL

...writing internship at WGN working on the 9 P.M. and 5:30 P.M. newscasts. While I was briefly able to perform my dream job, this was 2008 when the job market across the country hit a record low point. While at WGN, its parent company, Tribune Company, declared bankruptcy; I quickly realized I needed a B plan. A couple years later, I found myself back in school working towards certification as a court reporter and working...

I have taught both English and computer science for years. In that time, it became obvious that individual conferences and small groups were the most effective way to learn for many of us. That led me to tutoring. Learning holds power, and I want to help others on their learning journeys. I strive myself to continue learning. I am currently learning Spanish and SQL.

...Bachelors Degree in English with a minor in Psychology from Monmouth College and a Master's Degree in Teaching from National Louis University. I have taught or tutored students ages 3 through adult in a wide variety of settings and subject areas, including prep for standardized tests. I am currently an Elementary School teacher at a Title I school and have 20 years of teaching experience. I also have my Special Education Certification and work with...

...writing and reading comprehension, and music (trumpet for more-advanced musicians, all brass for beginner/intermediate musicians). With any subject, I believe the most effective way to make meaningful progress is by continually making connections to other areas of knowledge and interest. This approach broadens the ways a student understands a concept, allowing for analysis and questioning that is more authentic and effective for that student's understanding of a concept. This is an approach to learning that...

...the importance of learning. For the past two years I taught mathematics at the middle and high school level as a Teach For America corp member in the Dallas Independent School District. I know that the confidence that a student receives when they finally understand a concept that has alluded them is powerful enough to positively impact them in all arenas of their life, not just in school. Confidence in your own ability is a...

...Russian, but I also began tutoring SAT and ACT test prep to friends and family members. Having personally spent lots of time with those tests, I've grown really fond of them, and consider them my favorite thing to tutor. I work with my students patiently and try to bring a full smile of energy to every session. What is most important to me is that my students feel confident in their skills and encouraged to...

Throughout my years of working with children, both in and out of the classroom, I have learned many things. However, two main things have stood out more than anything else. The first thing would be that flexibility is the key to success. The second thing would be that if at first you don't succeed, try again using a different method. There are nine different learning styles for a reason, and I pride...... My philosophy on teaching...

...two, or policies that help get people out of poverty. I've held several positions on varying levels of law/government. However at the end of the day I have always gone back to working with students. I did several mentorship/tutoring programs in high school and helped teach an ESL class for adults. In college I served as a Resident Assistant for the university dorms, educating students on the transition into the college life and the new...

...graduate from the country's #1 MA program at the University of Chicago. As a University tutor, I've worked with every one from first graders to PhD students. I'm an expert in the humanities and anything that involves reading or writing -- including history, literature, philosophy, and more! I also have several years of experience working with children and have taught in elementary and middle school in low income neighbourhoods on South Side Chicago schools!

...teacher with a Bachelors degrees in Mathematics as well as Mathematics Education. I am currently in my sixth year of teaching middle school and high school math. During my time as a math teacher, I have taught 6th Grade Math, 7th Grade Math, 8th Grade Math, Algebra 1, Geometry, Algebra 2, Precalculus, and Probability & Statistics. I have also spent 300+ hours tutoring students, with 150+ of those hours being ACT/SAT Prep.

...my free time, I like to bake, read, watch Netflix, and go hiking (especially with my dog). My specific teaching approach depends on the subject, but I like to really engage my students in that subject. When it comes to languages, that could mean watching or listening to media in that language or finding a fun book to read. In science or math, that could be running examples, either real or virtual.

...in philosophy. I am also a certified secondary English teacher in Florida through the online TeacherReady program. I have 5 years experience teaching ESL, entry exams (including GMAT and ACT), and humanities (history, philosophy, literature, and creative writing) at the high-school and college levels. I am also interested in writing, both academically and creatively, and languages: I am fluent in French and Mandarin Chinese and can read Latin, German, and Greek. In my ideal job...

...am married with two dogs, and have a 5-month old son! I used to work in sports and entertainment but decided not to go back to work full-time so I could raise my son. I'm usually a busy body and love to play and watch tennis. I also love to read, mostly non-fiction, and if I could have lunch with someone from the past, it would be a hard choice between Marie Antoinette and JFK....

...city. I have been in education 12 years. I have been married for 10 years, have two children and a fish. My favorite hobbies are cooking, traveling and reading. I am passionate about helping students reach their full potential. My teaching philosophy is preparing the next generation for the future. I think learning should be engaging and fun and enjoy finding new creative ways to teach students. I look forward to working with you.

...am qualified to teach U.S. history, world history, world literature, geography and Spanish. I have experience tutoring students for the PSAT, SAT and ACT and my students have shown tremendous growth in test scores. I have taught language, literature and history professionally for 19 years. My strengths as an educator include creating hands-on interactive activities to help students understand the material, and working with low-level readers to build confidence and ability.

...gets what they need from me to succeed. I like to make my tutoring lessons fun by using videos, songs, and games to advance learning. I believe students are more likely to succeed if they are enjoying the lessons and having fun while doing so but I also focus on the content needed for them to succeed. During my free time, I love playing all sports, especially soccer. When I'm not playing sports I am...

...native to German, who used immersion to help us with fluency and "thinking" in that language. It is still my most fluent language. I also have academic training in Latin. 3 years of study. It would take some review, but I could certainly help tutor a student struggling to learn or master that language. It is certainly a fantastic one to study in terms of understanding much of English, with so many cognates, understanding or...

...themselves freely, transforming their vulnerabilities into strengths. My approach emphasizes clear communication, critical thinking, and personalized feedback, ensuring that each student feels valued and motivated. In terms of education, I have completed my Bachelor's degree in psychology and communication studies at DePaul University and am one year from completing a Doctorate degree in clinical psychology from Adler University. Outside of tutoring, I enjoy playing the piano, going on hikes, and watching documentaries!

...hold a Professional Educator License. During my time at North Park, I had the privilege of tutoring my peers in Statistics as well as elementary students in reading and writing. Being a teacher candidate allowed me the opportunity to teach various age groups and subjects areas including 3rd and 4th grade English, Literature, and Write, and 6th-8th grade Literature, Social Science, Mathematics, and Test Prep. While I have experience with a variety of subjects, I...

With 2 decades of work in education via nonprofits and charter schools, Chicago native Terrence Robinson is committed to equipping students far and wide with the tools to succeed in education and empowering them to better students.