Top High School English Tutors serving Chicago

Sonjanita: Chicago High School English tutor
Certified High School English Tutor in Chicago, IL
...them feel secure in who they are as students and as individuals; while working to build their love of learning. I am a lifelong learner that enjoys working with Pre-K through adult learners. I currently hold an Ed.S degree in Administration & Supervision from National Louis University, an M.Ed in Curriculum and Instructional Technology from Grand Canyon University, an M.A. in Education from Northeastern Illinois University and a B.A. in English from the University of...
Education & Certification
University of IL - Chicago - Bachelor in Arts, English
National Louis University - Masters, Administration and Supervision
State Certified Teacher

Nora: Chicago High School English tutor
Certified High School English Tutor in Chicago, IL
...I am focusing on fashion design and experimenting with photography, fibers, sculpture, and ceramics. In my free time I love to read; be outdoors; hike; play with my two dogs, Skippy and Lily, and my cat, Gracie; and watch crime shows and horror movies. My tutoring style is very personalized, and I love finding creative ways to motivate and help my students really understand their work. It is very important to me that I give...
Education & Certification
School of the Art Institute of Chicago - Current Undergrad, Fashion Design
ACT English: 34
ACT Reading: 34
ACT Science: 33

Katie: Chicago High School English tutor
Certified High School English Tutor in Chicago, IL
...my master's degree from the University of Connecticut in 2013. I have spent the past six years in education: teaching English in Japan for two years, coordinating a mentor program for first year college students, working as an academic advisor, and teaching first year experience courses to new college students, focusing on topics like time management and study skills. I understand firsthand the importance of standardized tests as students make goals for their next level...
Education & Certification
University of Notre Dame - Bachelor in Arts, American Studies, Gender Studies
University of Connecticut - Master of Arts, Higher Education and Student Affaris
ACT English: 35
ACT Math: 34
ACT Reading: 33

Rosanna: Chicago High School English tutor
Certified High School English Tutor in Chicago, IL
...up to the sophomore college level and I'm an ace at helping them write and edit essays as well as developing better writing skills. I'm patient and I strive to move my students toward independent learning. I understand that for some people writing or learning English can be difficult, but my goal is to create a fun, engaging one-on-one session. I recently received my TESOL/TESL/TEFL Certification through Oxford Seminars at the University of Illinois at...
Education & Certification
Ithaca College Park School of Communications - Bachelors, Cinema Production

Karen: Chicago High School English tutor
Certified High School English Tutor in Chicago, IL
...ten years of experience tutoring students in ACT and SAT preparation. I believe a personalized approach works best and work with each student's strengths to find the best strategies. I also have experience with subject tutoring for elementary, middle, and high school students. If a student is behind or struggling in class, I'll help him or her gain a solid understanding of the material. I truly enjoy helping students reach their academic and testing goals,...
Education & Certification
Bradley University - Bachelor of Science, Multimedia with a minor in Business Administration
ACT Composite: 31
ACT English: 33
ACT Reading: 32

Chelain: Chicago High School English tutor
Certified High School English Tutor in Chicago, IL
...MD (Doctor of Medicine) and a PhD in Molecular Pharmacology and Structural Biology from Thomas Jefferson University. I am currently a resident physician at Northwestern Hospital. My favorite part about teaching is trying to convey to my students how I think through a problem and adapting that to their learning process. I think I am talented at helping people understand topics by explaining each step, as necessary, to demonstrate how to go about solving a...
Education & Certification
Swarthmore College - Bachelors, Biology, Psychology
Thomas Jefferson University - PHD, PhD: Molecular Pharmacology and Structural Biology; MD: Medicine. Currently a Resident in Radiation Oncology at Northwestern Memorial Hospital. Completed Internship in Internal Medicine.
ACT Composite: 33
ACT Math: 34
ACT Reading: 35

Iris: Chicago High School English tutor
Certified High School English Tutor in Chicago, IL
...during my studies, I now want to give back to the community that gave me the skills necessary to receive excellent grades. I enjoy tutoring on various subjects included but not limited to Spanish, ESL and general school subjects. I love being surrounded by students. Now that I am no longer a student, I wish to contribute to the coming generation by passing along some of my skills. I look forward to tutoring sessions!
Education & Certification
Loyola University-Chicago - Bachelors, Political Science and Government
The John Marshall Law School - Masters, J.D.

Gabriel: Chicago High School English tutor
Certified High School English Tutor in Chicago, IL
...Literature & Philosophy. I've tutored 7th and 8th graders in Basic Algebra and essay construction and taught undergraduates Biostatistics and the literature of Valdimir Nabokov, so I'm prepared to work with any age or skill level. When I'm not tutoring this summer, I'll be doing electrophysiological research at NYU's Center for Neural Science and preparing to write my BA on James Joyce's Ulysses. I'm extremely versatile with expertise in a range of subjects and really...
Education & Certification
University of Chicago - Bachelor in Arts, Fundamentals & Computational Neuroscience
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1590
SAT Math: 800
SAT Verbal: 800

Gabriel: Chicago High School English tutor
Certified High School English Tutor in Chicago, IL
...a year teaching in Harlem, New York, two teaching in Peru and three teaching in Colombia. Currently, I am studying to get my PhD at the University of Chicago. I have extensive experience teaching and tutoring a variety of ages and subjects (in particular, I have the most experience tutoring for the PSAT, SAT and college admissions essays, as well as math, English literature and Spanish to middle school students). My favorite subject to tutor...
Education & Certification
Harvard University - Bachelor in Arts, History and Literature
University of Chicago - PHD, Comparative Human Development
SAT Math: 800
SAT Verbal: 710

Elsbeth: Chicago High School English tutor
Certified High School English Tutor in Chicago, IL
...teach my native language and knowledge. My husband and I have moved recently from Germany to the US. I have a Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, and after having worked for one year in this area I decided that I would like to be a teacher and continued by studying my Master's in Business and Economics Education with the minor subject of English. I enjoy teaching, and throughout my studies at University I taught private...
Education & Certification
Universitiy of Applied Sciences, Giessen, Germany - Bachelors, Business Administration and Management
Goethe University Frankfurt, Germany - Current Grad Student, Business and Economics Education

Rushi: Chicago High School English tutor
Certified High School English Tutor in Chicago, IL
...University in Evanston, and teaching has always been a passion of mine. From my younger brother to my years of informal tutoring experience, I have developed the skills necessary to help others become successful. I enjoy the genuine process of developing a relationship with someone and cultivating that relationship, whether it be academic, personal, or professional. I enjoy working with others towards a common goal and helping all parties be mutually successful.
Education & Certification
Northwestern University - Current Undergrad, Industrial Engineering
ACT Composite: 34
ACT English: 36
ACT Math: 36

Jhonatan: Chicago High School English tutor
Certified High School English Tutor in Chicago, IL
...Having endured a challenging pre-medical curriculum at the University of Chicago and scored in the 95th+ percentile on the MCAT, I have a thorough background in STEM that ranges from calculus to neuroscience. As someone who aspires to become a physician, I tend to analyze the world around me based on scientific principles and have developed the intuition needed for nuanced and creative approaches to novel problems. I believe I can assist students with developing...
Education & Certification
University of Chicago - Bachelors, Biological Sciences, Specialization in Neuroscience
ACT English: 34
ACT Reading: 31

Madeline: Chicago High School English tutor
Certified High School English Tutor in Chicago, IL
...St. Louis, where I studied Finance and Accounting. While I now work as a Financial Analyst, my academic interests go beyond my fields of study; I also enjoy Writing, History, and French (among other subjects). I have always enjoyed working with and teaching others: in high school, I spent three years as a math and reading tutor at Kumon North America, and, more recently, I worked closely with WashU students as a Teaching Assistant (TA)...
Education & Certification
Washington University in St Louis - Bachelor of Science, Accounting and Finance
ACT Composite: 33
ACT English: 35
ACT Reading: 32

Adrianna: Chicago High School English tutor
Certified High School English Tutor in Chicago, IL
...School in the Greater Grand Crossing neighborhood of Chicago, IL. I have also taught math in self-contained and remedial setting. I really love to help students find their voice in writing. I found that for me, as soon as I began to write about things I was passionate about on an individual level, I was able to unlock a lot of creativity. If students write about what they know, rather than what they think someone...
Education & Certification
Rice University - Bachelor in Arts, Sociology and Policy Studies
ACT Composite: 32
ACT English: 34
ACT Math: 31

Brendan: Chicago High School English tutor
Certified High School English Tutor in Chicago, IL
I'm happy to help with any math, reading, or writing concerns you may have. I've worked with many different students with many different backgrounds and ability levels, and even if your situation is unusual there's a good chance I've dealt with something like it before.
Education & Certification
Beloit College - Bachelors, Philosophy
Dominican University - Masters, Special Education
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1450

Luke: Chicago High School English tutor
Certified High School English Tutor in Chicago, IL
...as a minor in Bible/Theology. Since graduation, I have been teaching English overseas in South Korea and the nation of Georgia. In those roles, I was especially proud of the improvements my students made towards clear self-expression in speaking and writing (which was reflected in high TOEFL scores). I've got a knack for identifying an essay's strengths and weaknesses, and for giving specific feedback to make written ideas come to life. In addition, I have...
Education & Certification
Wheaton College (Illinois) - Bachelor in Arts, Philosophy
ACT Composite: 34
ACT English: 33
ACT Math: 36

Jeff: Chicago High School English tutor
Certified High School English Tutor in Chicago, IL
...with a B.A. in philosophy. After working for a few years, including in book publishing, I returned to school and completed my M.A. in history at the University of California, Berkeley. While there, I taught history and philosophy classes to undergraduates. I also taught Standardized Test Prep (SAT and GRE) for Summit Tutors and Kaplan. I took a break from school and moved to Europe (Germany). I loved it so much that I decided to...
Education & Certification
Princeton University - Bachelors, Philosophy
University of California-Berkeley - Masters, History
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1550
SAT Math: 750
SAT Verbal: 800

Nicole: Chicago High School English tutor
Certified High School English Tutor in Chicago, IL
...the University of Michigan- Ross School of Business. I tutor in mostly math subjects, but also tutor in essay writing/editing as well as ACT and GMAT. I have tutored athletes throughout college and also tutored in high school. My tutoring style mostly involves asking leading questions so a student can figure out the correct answer on their own with some guidance. Outside of academia, I love to cook, hang out with friends and watch sports.
Education & Certification
University of Michigan-Ann Arbor - Bachelors, Business Administration and Management
ACT Composite: 32
ACT English: 34
ACT Math: 33

Erica: Chicago High School English tutor
Certified High School English Tutor in Chicago, IL
...I can help you organize your study materials for coursework and exams and offer tips for effective study methods, based on your preferred learning style. In addition to tutoring and taking graduate classes, I am the treasurer and a board member for a small non-profit organization. My family and I grow many of our own organic produce in the spring through fall months in raised garden beds we built in our backyard. I love to...
Education & Certification
Northeastern Illinois University - Bachelor in Arts, Human Resource Development/Communication
Northeastern University - Master of Arts, Human Resource Development

Wayne: Chicago High School English tutor
Certified High School English Tutor in Chicago, IL
I enjoy the process of showing a student how a very few math rules has so much power the enables them to solve so many different types of problems.... Helping a student demystify math by getting them to see how using logic, overcoming their fear, and relying on even a small arsenal of math laws enables them to solve many more problems than they would expect.... Getting to know the student personally. Ask the student what...
Education & Certification
Miami University-Oxford - Bachelors, Accounting
De Paul University - Masters, Math Education
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