Top High School English Tutors serving Chicago
Zahra: Chicago High School English tutor
Certified High School English Tutor in Chicago, IL
I recognize the significance of interaction and dialogue within teaching; something I learned from working at Kumon. I tutored students during the summer and the holidays. By doing this, I received a passion for teaching. Currently, I am receiving my BA in Secondary Education for Teaching of History. Through this, I aim to give students as many learning opportunities and experiences as possible in order to help them engage in their studies.
Education & Certification
University of Illinois at Chicago - Bachelor of Education, Education
Rucha: Chicago High School English tutor
Certified High School English Tutor in Chicago, IL
...subjects. I have a Masters in Social Work and Masters in Public Health. I have an Bachelors of Arts from Saint Louis University in Sociology and International Studies with focuses in Community, Immigration, and Urbanization and Health and Medicine. While I would love to assist students' growth in any subject, I have a passion to guide students in Sociology, Social Sciences and Writing. When I'm not tutoring or working at my day job, I enjoy...
Education & Certification
Saint Louis University-Main Campus - Bachelor in Arts, Sociology
ACT Composite: 31
ACT Reading: 33
ACT Science: 32
Noopur: Chicago High School English tutor
Certified High School English Tutor in Chicago, IL
...Arts and Science from University of Illinois Urbana Champaign in 2017. Apart from studying, I enjoy traveling, playing tennis and dancing! I have had many years of tutoring students of all ages. In high school, I spent 3 years tutoring high school students in math, reading and science after school and during lunch periods. In college, I was part of a fraternity in which I got the opportunity to tutor students from K-9.
Education & Certification
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign - Bachelor in Arts, Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
ACT Composite: 32
ACT English: 33
ACT Math: 31
Jennifer: Chicago High School English tutor
Certified High School English Tutor in Chicago, IL
Chemistry major with a math minor at SIU. I have a passion for learning and love to help others learn!
Education & Certification
Southern Illinois University Carbondale - Bachelor of Chemistry, Chemistry
Sonya: Chicago High School English tutor
Certified High School English Tutor in Chicago, IL
...degree, with the dual majors of English and Drama Studies. Since graduation, I have both enriched my own skill-set with additional certification to teach ESL, as well as a good measure of customer service experience; while also enriching the lives of others through volunteering and privately tutoring students from all walks of life. Passion is at the core of what I do, in virtually all aspects of my life- and it is also something that...
Education & Certification
University College Dublin - Bachelor in Arts, English
Jeremey: Chicago High School English tutor
Certified High School English Tutor in Chicago, IL
...I am double majoring in English Media and African American studies and also attended the University of Illinois at Chicago. I have always had a passion for writing and have put a tremendous amount of time into perfecting my craft. Due to the fact that I am also fascinated with history, I have practiced argumentative essays assigned in these classes for over a decade. Throughout my education I have went back to tutor younger individuals...
Education & Certification
Chicago State University - Current Undergrad Student, English Composition
Sergio: Chicago High School English tutor
Certified High School English Tutor in Chicago, IL
...I have been an adult ESL instructor at a non-profit, tutored my peers in Geometry, mentored Apprentice Opticians to certification, taught music theory and saxophone in a music school. All these experiences taught me learning is a life long journey and every person learns in a slightly different way than the next. Every brain is wired a little differently and that is the exciting part for me to discover together with my students because learning...
Education & Certification
University of Chicago - Bachelor in Arts, Hispanic and Latin American Languages
Harleen: Chicago High School English tutor
Certified High School English Tutor in Chicago, IL
I am a Molecular Engineering major at the University of Chicago, I am currently taking time off to focus on other aspects of my career but I don't want to stop tutoring outside college campus!. I am a child of immigrants and have spent my life tutoring my siblings and younger students, and I loved working with them! See y'all in class!
Education & Certification
University of Chicago - Bachelor of Science, Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1460
Nicole: Chicago High School English tutor
Certified High School English Tutor in Chicago, IL
...Analytics and Business Administration. I graduated in March and have recently begun my journey as a tutor, excited to help others grow their skills in language and communication! While my academic background is rooted in business and data, my passion has always extended to language and expression. As a native Spanish speaker, I bring both fluency and cultural insight to my tutoring sessions, whether I'm helping a beginner get comfortable with basic vocabulary or supporting...
Education & Certification
College of DuPage - Associate in Science, Business Administration and Management
DePaul University - Bachelor of Science, Business Administration and Management
Shivam: Chicago High School English tutor
Certified High School English Tutor in Chicago, IL
...in teaching a student is to instill a passion within the student and to generate an interest to learn. I believe mentoring a student in this manner is just as crucial as teaching the concept itself. This strategy has been very effective in my teaching experiences, and I am certain that it will be effective with anyone who wants to do better in a subject area. My background in Biology began in 2004 and stretches...
Education & Certification
Loyola University-Chicago - Bachelor of Science, Biology, General
Zoe: Chicago High School English tutor
Certified High School English Tutor in Chicago, IL
I'm a current fourth-year medical student in Chicago, Illinois, intending to apply for general surgery residency this upcoming September. I've been tutoring and mentoring students since my undergraduate years at the University of Florida, and love to help other students achieve their academic and personal goals. ... Pace is key. All students learn at a different rate, and it's important to stick to that schedule. Rushing material is detrimental for long-term understanding, but moving too slowly...
Education & Certification
University of Florida - Current Undergrad, Biology, General
ACT English: 32
ACT Reading: 34
ACT Science: 32
Blake: Chicago High School English tutor
Certified High School English Tutor in Chicago, IL
...years. I taught English as a foreign language in South Korea for five years, and have tutored all ages and 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...
Education & Certification
Middlebury College - Bachelors, History of Art and Architecture
Cassie: Chicago High School English tutor
Certified High School English Tutor in Chicago, IL
...from Michigan State University in English. More recently, I have received my teaching certification in grades 6-12. My philosophy of teaching English Language Arts is centered around culturally responsive teaching. I am passionate about helping students because I believe that youth should be empowered to explore, experiment, and discover in ways that meet their needs. My teaching experience ranges across a diverse group of learners. Most of my experience is in Middle and High School...
Education & Certification
Michigan State University - Bachelor in Arts, English
ACT Reading: 33
Eleanor: Chicago High School English tutor
Certified High School English Tutor in Chicago, IL
...Languages and Civilizations. I tutor in Mandarin and a range of other subjects. My learning style is fun, upbeat, humorous, and detailed. As a student, I've taken coursework in public policy, linguistics, literature, film, art history, and languages. I worked as a literacy tutor for 4 years with preschool students. I loved being in the classroom, building a relationship with all of my students based on mutual respect and a love of having fun. While...
Education & Certification
University of Chicago - Bachelor in Arts, East Asian Studies
ACT Composite: 35
ACT English: 35
ACT Math: 33
Nathaniel: Chicago High School English tutor
Certified High School English Tutor in Chicago, IL
...a background tutoring students from 5th grade through undergrad. As an undergraduate, I attended Wesleyan University where I studied religious studies, philosophy, European history, and theoretical economics. While there, I won honors for my writing and research. For students interested in improving their writing, I work with all age groups to cultivate an ear for rhythm, an eye for detail, a mind for research--and a stomach for revision, revision, revision. For the LSAT, we will come...
Education & Certification
Wesleyan University - Bachelor in Arts, Religious Studies
LSAT: 174
Brenda: Chicago High School English tutor
Certified High School English Tutor in Chicago, IL
...a marketing communications professional, writer, editor, and former educator, I have focused my career on the place where education and communication intersect. I am a Northwestern University psychology grad with a master's degree in marketing communications from Illinois Institute of Technology. I taught ESL, TOEFL preparation, and pronunciation for many years and have tutored all ages and levels in reading, writing, grammar, vocabulary, math, social studies, and ESL. I have also taught tutors how to...
Education & Certification
Northwestern Michigan College - Bachelor in Arts, Psychology
Illinois Institute of Technology - Master of Science, Integrated Marketing Communications
GRE Quantitative: 167
GRE Verbal: 163
Martin: Chicago High School English tutor
Certified High School English Tutor in Chicago, IL
Learning a foreign language is one of the most rewarding and difficult challenges you can take. I use my extensive theoretical and personal knowledge of language acquisition and my understanding of learner profiles to help my learners reach their goals.
Education & Certification
Northwestern University - Bachelors, German
Northwestern University - Current Grad Student, Education
ACT Composite: 33
ACT English: 35
ACT Reading: 32
Sresht: Chicago High School English tutor
Certified High School English Tutor in Chicago, IL
...2 years as part of the GPPA Medicine program, where I majored in Biological Sciences. I have also obtained a perfect score on the Psychology/Sociology section of the MCAT with a 97th percentile score overall. I am currently obtaining my MBA before going to medical school. I have been tutoring since high school and enjoy helping students by giving them a unique perspective on how to master comprehension and logical reasoning concepts.
Education & Certification
University of Illinois at Chicago - Bachelor of Science, Biology, General
University of Illinois at Chicago - Masters in Business Administration, Business Administration and Management
ACT Composite: 35
ACT English: 34
ACT Math: 34
Ryan: Chicago High School English tutor
Certified High School English Tutor in Chicago, IL
...History. I can help with History, English, Reading, and Writing, specifically with helping edit and write essays. My time in higher education has left me with a passion for furthering the educational goals of students. I believe tutoring is a great way to help students be more enthusiastic and confident about specific subject areas. Currently, during weekdays, I'm working in downtown Chicago as a paralegal for a major international law firm. Weekends are the only...
Education & Certification
Wake Forest University - Bachelors, History, Art History
University of Chicago - Masters, History
Felipe: Chicago High School English tutor
Certified High School English Tutor in Chicago, IL
...In addition, I worked as a journalist for three years in Illinois, Massachusetts, New Jersey, and New York. I believe my experiences make me an excellent listener and a proficient editor. I enjoy working with students on English, Spanish, and Writing. I have a thoughtful and patient approach. I grew up in a trilingual household and am pursuing a graduate degree in Creative Writing. I studied Comparative Literature in college. I look forward to working...
Education & Certification
Princeton University - Bachelors, Comparative Literature
CUNY Graduate School of Journalism - Masters, Business Journalism
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1490
SAT Math: 770
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