Top High School English Tutors serving Chicago

Masooma: Chicago High School English tutor
Certified High School English Tutor in Chicago, IL
...tutoring for over four years, with hundreds of hours of experience in various subjects. The reason I love being a tutor the most is because I can relate with my students. I myself once had to go through the same learning process for each subject that my students now face as well, and so I know what that feels like, and love to help guide others through it. Likewise, I truly understand where those confusions...
Education & Certification
University of Illinois at Chicago - Bachelor in Arts, Political Science and Government
ACT Composite: 34
ACT English: 34
ACT Math: 34

Emily: Chicago High School English tutor
Certified High School English Tutor in Chicago, IL
...as the Guardian ad Litem as well as low-income clients in a myriad of housing and family law related cases. I graduated from Northwestern University with a BA in Philosophy in 2009. In May of 2014, I received my JD from Loyola University Chicago School of Law. I tutor Reading, Writing, History, Public Speaking, Standardized Test Prep, and am available to help with the college application process. Prior to law school, I assisted in the...
Education & Certification
Northwestern University - Bachelor in Arts, Philosophy
Loyola University Chicago School of Law - Juris Doctor, Public Interest Law Certificate

Mackenzie: Chicago High School English tutor
Certified High School English Tutor in Chicago, IL
...my degree in biology with a concentration in health and human disease, global health, and a minor in French. I love reading, traveling, learning and helping others learn! I have experience tutoring high school and elementary school students in math, science, and English and I love tutoring in each subject equally. Eventually, I see myself going to medical school and researching topics related to viral diseases which I've been interested in since a very young...
Education & Certification
Northwestern University - Bachelor in Arts, Economics
ACT Composite: 35
ACT English: 35
ACT Math: 33

David: Chicago High School English tutor
Certified High School English Tutor in Chicago, IL
...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 better understanding of our world through effective education. It takes education and applicable knowledge to become a better person. I am here to help.... My personal philosophy...
Education & Certification
Concordia University-Chicago - Current Undergrad, Secondary Education English

Jon: Chicago High School English tutor
Certified High School English Tutor in Chicago, IL
...sorts of unexpected places. Math can help us to explain lots of relationships in subjects ranging from chemistry and biology to the humanities and even music! I think it's really important to be able to see these relationships and to understand the mathematics that govern them. If you're ready to nerd out about numbers, I'm ready to be your guide! I hold degrees in mathematics and music from Truman State University and Bowling Green State...
Education & Certification
Truman State University - Bachelors, Mathematics; Music
Bowling Green State University-Main Campus - Masters, Music Composition
GRE Quantitative: 166
GRE Verbal: 164

Prahith: Chicago High School English tutor
Certified High School English Tutor in Chicago, IL
I am a classroom teacher who has spent the last ten years tutoring/educating students with a variety of learning needs. I specialize in figuring out what specific learning strategies work for different students. I can help you go from good to great as I have consistently scored in the 99th percentile for several graduate school tests. ... It is more important that students learn how to solve problems rather than just memorizing facts or formulas. All...
Education & Certification
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities - Bachelors, Economics
ACT Composite: 34
ACT English: 31
ACT Math: 36

Benjamin: Chicago High School English tutor
Certified High School English Tutor in Chicago, IL
I received my Masters degree in Humanities with a focus in Cinema and Media Studies from the University of Chicago. Before earning my Masters degree, I attended the University of Louisville, where I received my Bachelors of Art in Humanities with a minor in Film Studies. During my time at the University of Louisville, I...
Education & Certification
University of Louisville - Bachelor in Arts, Humanities
University of Chicago - Master of Arts, Humanities
GRE: 335

Todd: Chicago High School English tutor
Certified High School English Tutor in Chicago, IL
...of Chicago in my graduate education, and at University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign in my undergraduate education. I try to relate whatever subject I am tutoring to the real world. Learning is a lot easier and fun if students see the relevance to their lives. I am a very patient person, and I believe that making mistakes is often when the most learning occurs. Specific to ACT tutoring, I use a variety of books, including...
Education & Certification
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign - Bachelor of Science, Biology, General
University of Chicago - Master of Social Work, Social Work
ACT Composite: 33
ACT English: 31
ACT Math: 33

Shea: Chicago High School English tutor
Certified High School English Tutor in Chicago, IL
...quote is a direct reflection of me and my mission as a teacher. Ever since I started teaching 5 years ago, I have been committed to accommodating the needs of each individual student, and instilling a lifelong love of learning in all of my students. As a very passionate, caring, nurturing, and knowledgeable teacher, I thrive on the success of my students ??? our future. As a tutor with Varsity Tutors, I???m eager to have...
Education & Certification
Western Illinois University - Bachelors, Computer Science
National-Louis University - Masters, Teaching

Koga: Chicago High School English tutor
Certified High School English Tutor in Chicago, IL
...of their lives as immigrants to this country through education. I fully recognize 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...
Education & Certification
University of Kansas - Bachelor in Arts, Psychology
State Certified Teacher

Stephen: Chicago High School English tutor
Certified High School English Tutor in Chicago, IL
...Grinnell, Iowa. I have a Bachelor of the Arts in Computer Science from Grinnell's Department of Math and Computer Science. Since graduation I have tutored students of a wide variety of ages and background in a number of subjects. I have tutored middle school students in the Chicago area in Math and science and high school students in advanced Math, chemistry, writing, and helped them prepare for standardized tests for college admittance. I have also...
Education & Certification
Grinnell College - Bachelor in Arts, Computer Science
ACT Composite: 33
ACT Math: 34
ACT Reading: 34

Mike: Chicago High School English tutor
Certified High School English Tutor in Chicago, IL
...thinking abilities and to encourage them to utilize these abilities in interpreting and interacting with the world around them. I believe that liberal education is one of the great pillars of democracy and civil society. If I can help young people understand and assess academic material, achieve their academic goals, and appropriate what they learn to apply it to their own lives and the world around them, I will be well satisfied.
Education & Certification
The University of San Francisco - Bachelors, European History
The University of Chicago - PHD, History (History of Ideas and Modern German History)
ACT English: 35
ACT Reading: 35
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1460

Janet: Chicago High School English tutor
Certified High School English Tutor in Chicago, IL
As an educator for 20 years in both the US and Canada, I enjoying working with students of all ages. With a background in Special Education and tutoring for test prep (GED, ACT, SAT), I have a heart for those who find it difficult to succeed in the classroom. It is my passion to encourage students and help them learn strategies to succeed in their education and in life. ... All students have the ability to...
Education & Certification
Moody Bible Institue - Bachelors, International Mnistries
Lamar University - Masters, School Counseling
ACT Composite: 31
ACT Math: 31
ACT Science: 31

Ruth: Chicago High School English tutor
Certified High School English Tutor in Chicago, IL
...teacher, currently working primarily with 10th grade students. I have previously worked at middle and elementary schools as well. I graduated from the University of Chicago in 2016 with a B.A. in English and Theatre. I then got my M.S.Ed from Northwestern. I have worked with children of all ages in various capacities, including teaching, and I find that the best way for students to learn is to have fun and engage them.... Learning is most...
Education & Certification
University of Chicago - Bachelor in Arts, English Lang./Lit. and Theatre and Performance Studies
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1520
SAT Verbal: 760
SAT Writing: 790

Emily: Chicago High School English tutor
Certified High School English Tutor in Chicago, IL
...to their own passions for learning, in any subject. I look forward to accompanying students through any challenges that stand in the way of that connection and leading students to their own version of success. I've worked across various sectors and have always maintained a love for one-on-one teaching, especially working with children and teaching languages. My experience includes living, working, and traveling abroad, and I rely on this intercultural perspective when presenting language and...
Education & Certification
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign - Bachelors, 1) Spanish 2) History
The New School - Masters, 1) International Affairs 2) Environmental Policy

Jamila: Chicago High School English tutor
Certified High School English Tutor in Chicago, IL
...skills to truly understand the subject material, as well as the confidence level and understand to tackle the most difficult of questions with ease. My favorite subject to tutor is writing. I find that a large portion of students struggle with feeling that they aren't very skilled at writing. I firmly believe that is untrue, and that everyone has their own unique style and skillset to bring to the table. My goal is to discover...
Education & Certification
Yale University - Bachelors, Theater Studies

Arun: Chicago High School English tutor
Certified High School English Tutor in Chicago, IL
...medical school. I completed my B.S. in Molecular and Cellular Biology at the UIUC in 2013. I completed a M.S. in Biomedical Sciences at RFUMS in 2017. I have decided to tutor because I have had my own struggles in certain classes over the years and I think I have learned some good strategies to help overcome learning difficult material. Moreover, I am very passionate about science and truly enjoy discussing the topics I teach....
Education & Certification
University of Illinois - Bachelor of Science, Molecular and Cellular Biology

Jaya: Chicago High School English tutor
Certified High School English Tutor in Chicago, IL
...am double majoring in Genetics, Cell Biology, and Development and French. I am pre-med, so I do hope to go to medical school next year and am currently in the process of applying. I graduated from Hinsdale Central High School in 2012, and there I was a member of the National Honors Society which was my first experience with tutoring. I am currently a volunteer at the University of Minnesota Masonic Children's Hospital, and I...
Education & Certification
University of Minnesota, Twin Cities - Bachelors, Genetics & French
ACT Composite: 35
ACT English: 36
ACT Math: 34

Taryn: Chicago High School English tutor
Certified High School English Tutor in Chicago, IL
...a Big Brother Big Sister program in Florence, Italy in 2006 and fell in love with sharing my knowledge with others. I was the teaching assistant for several chemistry courses at Pepperdine and Northwestern Universities; as well as being involved in Science in the Classroom demonstrations for 3rd and 4th grades. I am eager to share my love of science with students. I am passionate about science and math at all levels and I am...
Education & Certification
Pepperdine University - Bachelor of Science, Chemistry
Northwestern University - PHD, Chemistry

Jessica: Chicago High School English tutor
Certified High School English Tutor in Chicago, IL
My background is in teaching composition, creative writing and 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,...
Education & Certification
Barnard College - Bachelors, French, Women's Studies
New York University - PHD, Comparative Literature
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