Award-Winning High School English Tutors serving Antioch, IL

...tutored friends and classmates all throughout high school and tutored an immigrant teenager in a variety of subjects. I have also personally received tutoring for ACT prep and subsequently was able to score very well on the exam. This experience has allowed me to gain a thorough understanding of what works best to help students...

Hi! My name is Michelle Stephens. I received my BA in English from Northwestern University and my MA in English from Loyola University Chicago. I speak English and Spanish. My interests include writing, editing, and 20th century literature.

...writing and statistics, which are what I currently use the most as a student. That said, as a social worker I have developed empathy for those who are struggling and the patience and commitment to explain tough concepts in a variety of ways to help others understand them. Social work is all about empowerment, and...

...comes from comprehending concepts as they would apply in the real world. Academic skills are imperative for students as they transition from high school to college, so in addition to an understanding of the material, I teach students soft skills such as time management, self-teaching, and discipline. I first became interested in tutoring during study...

I believe every child wants to be successful. Some kids just need extra help discovering this. Tutor have the awesome opportunity to impact a childs academic life greatly from their ability to craft lessons just for them. I look forward to working with you to achieve great academic growth.

...time at the University of Wisconsin-Madison (Go Badgers!). In college, I worked as a peer writing tutor for both undergraduate and graduate students, helping them plan and edit papers in every subject. After graduation, I worked as an AmeriCorps service member in an after-school academic and enrichment program for elementary school students, and eventually rose...

...Stanford University, I worked with students ranging in age from Kindergarten to Twelfth Grade, from basic reading to Calculus BC. Irrespective of age, the focus remains the same: to help students enjoy the work so much, the barely know they're working! I love seeing students find excitement and understanding in a subject that they had...

...of an endless supply of tools available online. I like to think I bring this versatility to every aspect of life, including tutoring. Another example of this is my affinity for realistic drawing; by using proportions and geometry to analyze a scene as well as incorporating different techniques, I am able to achieve the desired...

...as a high school teacher (History, World Religions, Philosophy, English Literature, Introduction to Sociology, Psychology, Anthropology), and 20 years experience as a youth counselor, and youth crisis counselor. I recently moved to Chicago from Toronto - a city that is considered one of the most multicultural cities in the world - so I have plenty...

I am a former high school teacher and current PhD student. I have many years of experience tutoring middle school and five years of experience teaching a variety of high school subjects. I am passionate about education and hope to get to work with you!

...learning is personal and ought to be personalized- as a passionate student with ADD myself, I know how frustrating it is to have the desire to learn and comprehend new concepts but need help outside of the conventional classroom to do so. I hope to provide this help to my fellow student scholars!

I am a high school English teacher who has a passion for education and my finger on the pulse of what students need to be successful. I am flexible, reliable, and funny (in my humble opinion!) and I look forward to working with you.

...School in Skokie, IL in 2010 and went on to earn my B.A. at Northwestern University in 2014. I tutor to expand upon my natural abilities in supporting young people achieve their academic goals and to nurture my love of learning and teaching! I am also a huge proponent of diversity, and love to see...

...Business and Computer Science Education, and a love of teaching. I've also helped bring 2 great kids into the world who are now grown into successful adults, both college grads. In my free time, I do a lot of volunteer work with kids and education. I am also fluent in career search, social media, international...

...junior Political Science student at Northwestern University who loves learning and sharing ideas! I am especially excited to work with students preparing for their journey into college by tutoring college essays and in test prep; however, I have experience in a wide range of subject matter and am eager to share what I can with...

...from helping elementary-aged students who were recent immigrants to the US, to tutoring college students in micro-economics. I have a passion for helping others uncover their own love of learning. I strive to understand my client's learning style and preferences, then make each session engaging, helpful, and fun! I also love spending time outdoors hiking,...

I am currently a student at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, working towards a Bachelor of Science in Chemistry.

...Northwestern University with a Bachelor of Arts in French with honors and a second Bachelor of Arts in International Studies: European Thought and Culture. My senior honors thesis was on the psychology of prejudice and the duality of belonging in Marcel Proust's "In Search of Lost Time." I have previous informal experience providing SAT, ACT,...

Having been a tutor and teacher for almost 20 years, I enjoy working with all age groups and backgrounds. I focus on sciences and arts subjects as well as test prep. I am a medical doctor with MBA and MPH and enjoy tutoring as a second career.

...been enthusiastic about English and Spanish. Both of which I am currently studying in college (expected graduation date May 2018). I love both these content areas so much that I plan to teach them at the high school level! I am currently student teaching (M-F) and my passion for teaching and learning grows everyday! :)