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

...hope to dedicate my career to assisting college and college-bound students with their scholarly pursuits. My academic experience is diverse and growing: I received my B.A. in Art History and Psychology from St. Mary's College of Maryland, and I begin my Masters in Library and Information Science program this summer through the University of Illinois...

I recently graduated from Northwestern University, where I studied Theatre and Pre-Speech Pathology. I work with students on music theory and writing, two subjects which can be daunting but become much simpler when broken down. I want to help you break these subjects down, and even learn to love the process along the way!

...in my tutoring approach is customizing curriculum. Students should feel entitled to an exceptional education, and I want to help them find ways to make their school experiences always work for them. Practically, this means anything from devising effective study habits for a student with a packed schedule to learning how to organize an essay...

...I taught second grade in Alaska. All my students were ELL. My students started the year with 5 out 16 being able to recognize the Alphabet and count beyond 10. The year ended with all but 1 reading at a second grade level and adding and subtracting double digits. 5 students ended the year reading...

I believe in learning as the unlocking of fundamental human potential. I think that knowledge of the world as a whole allows you to be yourself more completely, to express yourself to others, and to make your developing dreams into reality.

...you out with essays or any other English-related assignments! I bring a fun, laid-back style to tutoring. I've worked multiple summers as a camp counselor, and I strive to bring the excitement of camp to each session. I also enjoy creative writing, and I tap into this passion when working with students to improve their...

...Mexico, Jamaica and The Grand Cayman Islands. Twice, I have traveled to the Philippines including a recent vacation on Boracay Island. I enjoy exploring other countries with the local residents whenever possible. It's a good way to get away from the tourist traps. TEACHING EXPERIENCE: For nearly 2-1/2 years, I taught English 1 on 1...

...Biology at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign. I've always loved helping others understand challenging concepts. From unraveling acid-base chemistry to explaining macroeconomics, witnessing students' "aha" moments brings me immense satisfaction. Throughout high school, I've tutored various subjects, with Biology holding a special place in my heart. Its intricacies and relevance to the world captivate me,...

...of reach is one of the most fulfilling parts of tutoring for me. My teaching philosophy centers around patience, clarity, and curiosity. I believe that a supportive learning environment and a student-centered approach make all the difference. By breaking down material into manageable steps and encouraging questions and critical thinking, I help students build both...

...anthropology and religious studies. I also specialize in writing, English, and grammar. I love writing and my dissertation was on the everyday life consequences of policing in the lives of Black women in Central City, New Orleans. I have a dog, named Foxy Brown, whom I love dearly. I am also a caretaker. I look...

...learning styles. By pinpointing and addressing students' weaknesses and creating a comfortable, nurturing environment in which they can learn, I work to help students solidify their knowledge base and learn how to learn. In my free time, I enjoy running, playing piano, baking and learning about photography. I also enjoy traveling and spending time with...

...very passionate about helping students become the best they can be. I am not here to give all the answers, but rather to help students reach the answers themselves. My end goal is not to help students through one class, or one assignment, but to help them develop the tools they will use for the...

...I definitely have the most experience teaching Math, and I think I have seen the most immediate improvements while teaching Math. However, I particularly take joy in teaching English, especially critical reading, as many students are surprised by how much they can improve in the long-term. Thank you for reading through my personal statement and...

...swim and am a member of the Evanston Wildcat Masters Swim Team. Also I love to travel in Latin America. During the summer of 2014 and 2017, I traveled in Costa Rica and got many chances to use my Spanish! Hopefully I will be able to do volunteer projects in other Latin American countries. I...

...could eventually teach to students. After high school, I attended UC Irvines Claire Trevor School of the Arts, and I continued this education further, both onstage and in the classroom. I played with aspects of theatre to which I had never been previously exposed (such as absurdism and film acting) and recently developed my own...

...for English composition and Spanish is something I cultivated throughout my educational and personal life. I want to inspire others to have a passion for education that sculpts who they are and who they choose to inspire later in life. The opportunities that I am afforded today were endowed in me by interdisciplinary studies and...

I love to share my knowledge of the political process and my love for history and philosophy with others. Language is very important to me and I hate it when words are mispronounced and misspelled. My interests are singing, movies, history and television, as well as politics and current events.... Always make the lesson light, and inject humor when possible.

...ability levels in all core academic subjects. I moved back to the States in late 2015, and now recruit public school teachers for one of the largest urban, public school districts in the country, Jefferson County Public Schools in Louisville, Kentucky. I specialize in standardized test prep, English grammar and essay structure, and all levels...

...to geography but my favorite is math. I also have the most experience teaching math since this is the subject I have always been best at. I have also taken the most honors and advanced placement classes in math. My second favorite subject to tutor would be English as I have also taken many honors...

...middle and high schoolers in a variety of educational environments - including public, charter, and private schools throughout New York City. My individual-driven approach to tutoring has been shaped by working with students with diverse needs and educational backgrounds. In addition to standardized test preparation, I enjoy tutoring a variety of academic subjects spanning the...