Top High School English Tutors serving Elgin

Michelle: Elgin High School English tutor
Certified High School English Tutor in Elgin, IL
I have taught English at both high school and college levels. I have taught reading to children ranging between kindergarten and adulthood.
Education & Certification
Washington University in St Louis - Bachelor in Arts, English Lit and American Studies
Auburn University - Master of Arts, English
Northwestern University - Master of Science, Secondary Education
National-Louis University - Masters, Reading Specialist, Educational Leadership
State Certified Teacher

Lea: Elgin High School English tutor
Certified High School English Tutor in Elgin, IL
I believe that every student can master any subject if they are given the right tools. I specialize in reading comprehension, essay writing and research papers. I care deeply about the personal goals of my students, and love to watch my students' progress!
Education & Certification
University of Illiniois at Chicago - Bachelors, Theatre Design (minor: Art History)

Lisa: Elgin High School English tutor
Certified High School English Tutor in Elgin, IL
...services and academic advice to peers. While I tutor a broad range of subjects, I am most passionate about Biology and Writing. Also, I have helped prepare many students for standardized exams such as the PSAT, SAT and ACT, and enjoy making the best of the experience. I was a National Merit Finalist for the...
Education & Certification
University of Illinois at Chicago - Bachelor of Science, Biological Sciences
ACT Composite: 33
ACT English: 32
ACT Math: 35

Nick: Elgin High School English tutor
Certified High School English Tutor in Elgin, IL
...eager to provide that kind of individualized instruction to help students prepare for and succeed in all of their scholastic endeavors. One of the reasons I majored in English was that every subject is of interest to me, and language is the primary tool with which we share knowledge and ideas about all of them....
Education & Certification
Ohio State University - Bachelor in Arts, English
Ohio University - Master of Arts, English
ACT English: 31
ACT Science: 32
SAT Math: 730

Karina: Elgin High School English tutor
Certified High School English Tutor in Elgin, IL
...have tutored students in French from all ages. I have also had experience tutoring a broad range of subjects outside of foreign language study. I have a bachelor's degree from the University of Illinois in French with a certificate in teaching. This was accompanied by a minor in Spanish language. I have a Master's degree...
Education & Certification
University of Illinois - Unknown, French
Governors State University - Master of Arts, Mass Communications

Amir: Elgin High School English tutor
Certified High School English Tutor in Elgin, IL
...in the UK, and have also tutored a wide variety of subjects to students at various skill levels back here in Chicago. I truly enjoy helping students reach their goals and maintain their motivation toward success, and I believe that the best tutoring experience begins with the tutor properly determining the needs and goals of...
Education & Certification
Southern Illinois University - Bachelor in Arts, Biology, General
Hult International Business School - Masters in Business Administration, International Business
ACT English: 31
ACT Math: 31
ACT Reading: 31

Carter: Elgin High School English tutor
Certified High School English Tutor in Elgin, IL
...I believe that this coupling of curiosityor "inquiry," as some of us call itand textual analysis can change the world. Being able to think critically about who we are, what we believe, and why we believe it given our personal contexts allows us to enter into new, exciting spaces where we can really, tangibly, impact...
Education & Certification
Michigan State University - Bachelors, Journalism
University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee - Masters, English

Jhonatan: Elgin High School English tutor
Certified High School English Tutor in Elgin, IL
...learner at a young age. A National AP Scholar who has taken over 10 AP classes, I have substantial experience with advanced curriculums. I recently graduated from the University of Chicago with general honors in the college and departmental honors in Biological Sciences. The rigors of an elite liberal arts education helped me realize the...
Education & Certification
University of Chicago - Bachelors, Biological Sciences, Specialization in Neuroscience
ACT English: 34
ACT Reading: 31

Jared: Elgin High School English tutor
Certified High School English Tutor in Elgin, IL
I am very passionate about tutoring and look forward to meeting new students with a desire to learn!... To not focus as much on the grade, but rather to focus on learning and mastery of the content for the student.... After introductions I would immediately give practice problems. That way I can visualize what the student's thought process is, and correct errors wherever they may be.
Education & Certification
Loyola University-Chicago - Current Undergrad, Molecular Biology

Karen: Elgin High School English tutor
Certified High School English Tutor in Elgin, IL
...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, and I provide an approach tailored to each student's learning style.... I believe that because every student learns in a unique way; instruction should be tailored to maximize learning potential. One of my favorite aspects...
Education & Certification
Bradley University - Bachelor of Science, Multimedia with a minor in Business Administration
ACT Composite: 31
ACT English: 33
ACT Reading: 32

Meriam: Elgin High School English tutor
Certified High School English Tutor in Elgin, IL
...language fluency and subject expertise. Since graduating, I have been attending a post-bac program at the University of Toronto in intensive Spanish and Arabic, before continuing on to medical school. I have also been tutoring numerous subjects for over 10 years, including Math, French, and Biology. I truly believe that it is with individual attention...
Education & Certification
Loyola University-Chicago - Bachelors, Biology and French
ACT Composite: 33
ACT English: 33
ACT Math: 35

Christopher: Elgin High School English tutor
Certified High School English Tutor in Elgin, IL
...Chicago. After this excellent opportunity, I attended medical school at Rosalind Franklin University, where I am currently in my fourth year. Throughout my time in medical school, I have been active in tutoring students in a wide variety of subjects. Therefore, I bring around ten years worth of tutoring experience. Through tutoring everything from English...
Education & Certification
Taylor University - Bachelor in Arts, Psychology/Pre Medicine

Scott: Elgin High School English tutor
Certified High School English Tutor in Elgin, IL
...world. I graduated with honors, from the University of Illinois in 2015 with a degree in Communication and spent my time in college focusing on entrepreneurialism and creative writing. I now run Member Engagement for a startup incubator that focuses on the development of companies in the creative industries. I’m passionate about music, film, comedy...
Education & Certification
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign - Bachelors, Communication

Shivam: Elgin High School English tutor
Certified High School English Tutor in Elgin, IL
...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 through my time at Loyola University Chicago. I took Biology at an Honors and...
Education & Certification
Loyola University-Chicago - Bachelor of Science, Biology, General

Jaya: Elgin High School English tutor
Certified High School English Tutor in Elgin, IL
I am currently a senior at the University of Minnesota, Twin Cities, and I am double majoring in Genetics, Cell Biology, and Development and French. I am pre-med, so...
Education & Certification
University of Minnesota, Twin Cities - Bachelors, Genetics & French
ACT Composite: 35
ACT English: 36
ACT Math: 34

Michael: Elgin High School English tutor
Certified High School English Tutor in Elgin, IL
...group and one-on-one settings. What I have learned is no student learns material the same way. It takes dialogue between tutor, students, and parents to determine the best plan of action for the student to attain their academic goals. I believe in an active learning environment that includes discussion-based learning, supplemented with hands on learning...
Education & Certification
Carthage College - Bachelor in Arts, Biology, General
Loyola University-Chicago - Master of Science, Microbiology and Immunology

Kate: Elgin High School English tutor
Certified High School English Tutor in Elgin, IL
...to Portugal and Switzerland. I worked as a tutor at my university for both Spanish and Business classes, and I also volunteered as an ESL tutor in the community. While I tutor several subjects (English, ESL, math, Spanish), I enjoy Spanish the most. I love languages, particularly Spanish, so I enjoy helping students understand it...
Education & Certification
Taylor University - Bachelor in Arts, International Business, Spanish

Kathryn: Elgin High School English tutor
Certified High School English Tutor in Elgin, IL
...have long harbored an appreciation and a desire to share in my excitement and understanding of the world around us. I am currently a Master's student at the University of Chicago in a program called MAPSS (Master's of Arts Program in the Social Sciences). I came to UChicago after six years in education so I...
Education & Certification
Boston University - Bachelors, History
Boston College - Masters, Secondary Education, History
GRE Verbal: 162

Danielle: Elgin High School English tutor
Certified High School English Tutor in Elgin, IL
...Prior to this, I received teacher training from the same university. My favorite aspect of teaching was the one-on-one interactions I would have with my students when they came for conferences or office hours. I believe that an important part of teaching is taking a personal interest in the students and helping them become self-motivated...
Education & Certification
Columbia College Chicago - Bachelors, Cultural Studies
Central Michigan Univeristy - Masters, English Language and Literature
ACT Composite: 31
GRE Quantitative: 156
GRE Verbal: 163

Ricky: Elgin High School English tutor
Certified High School English Tutor in Elgin, IL
...writing. This can vary from essays, projects, reports, speeches, anything you can think of that needs guidance, I want to be the one who can be of service and be of assistance! Born in Manhattan, New York then moved to Chicago where I reside for majority of my time, and graduated from the University of...
Education & Certification
University of Michigan-Ann Arbor - Bachelor of Education, English
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