Award-Winning High School English Tutors serving Elmwood Park, IL

...traveled across country to experience the east coast at college. I am a graduate of Rutgers University--New Brunswick, with a double major in Comparative Literature and Women's & Gender Studies. My career goals are to get a PhD and a law degree in order to be a professor and a lawyer. I am passionate about...

...Right at School. Teaching is so rewarding. I love being able to watch students learn and grow. It is important for me to relate to my students and make learning fun. I don't think people learn when they're intimidated or bored, so finding ways to connect and make the materials interesting are important steps in...

...notions. Inevitably, our discussions turned to the subject of free will. And Peter would listen, and question, and probe. He would locate a seam in my belief system, a loose thread that I hadn't quite considered or secured. And gently, he would pull. What followed was a gradual unraveling of my certitude, an opening up...

...in popular film, television, and literature from the 1980s to the present, and traces the contemporary slacker's origins to 19th century literature and literary figures (such as Herman Melville's "Bartleby" and Oscar Wilde). While I was at USC I taught "Writing and Critical Reasoning," an introductory college composition course, for their Writing Program for seven...

...and pride in themselves for accomplishing a task that may have seemed like a challenge. I spent many years working as a sports camp counselor for elementary and high school aged children and have thoroughly enjoyed those experiences. The same energy and passion I brought to sports camp, I try to channel into my tutoring....

...teacher for the past 6 years. This year, I will be a student support resource teacher in order to focus on meeting the individual needs of specific students. I am also beginning classes for my Learning Behavior Specialist endorsement. I am patient, prepared, and always working to find new, fun ways for students to understand...

...value of education, I believe that the unique needs of every student deserve consideration and that it is the role of the tutor to find the perfect way to teach. It is my personal wish that if a student has a special need, I can fulfill it through flexibility, kindness, and optimistic determination.... The strongest teachers I have had always taught more than just the material. Their presence brightened the classroom and united students on a...

...a passion fueled by my belief in the transformative power of education. I hold a Bachelor's degree in Nursing which complements my experience tutoring subjects such as pathophysiology, pharmacology, and other foundational science courses. Additionally, I have a strong background in premedical classes such as chemistry, biology and biochemistry. My teaching philosophy centers on creating...

...saying; "If you enjoy your job you won't work a day in your life," definitely applied here and to all future teaching jobs. I only quit to stay home and raise a baby who my husband and I adopted. For one year I delivered GED classes in language arts and introductory math, part-time, at Triton...

...for learning and have worked with students from all over the United States and the world. For me, studying has been a source of joy and motivating, something that has given life value even in the most trying times. I hope to increase understanding in students and show them the magic of learning, a magic...

...jobs. My favorite subjects to tutor are reading, SAT Verbal and GMAT Verbal prep as well as writing because I intuitively understand the questions and my middle school teachers gave me a rigorous grounding in grammar. I believe that good tutoring is based on a clear understanding of the student's objectives, current knowledge and learning...

...the basics of music. My tutoring style is simple: to enable your student to independently find a solution to their problem(s). Upon engaging with your student a few times, I will have troubleshot their academic weaknesses. As we continue, with every issue they have, I will be able to help them because I know where...

...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...

...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 I have a lot of...

...a global education nonprofit. I received my MFA in writing from the American Film Institute Conservatory (consistently rated as one of the top 3 film schools in the U.S.) where I received a comprehensive education on writing and storytelling from Academy Award-winning filmmakers and industry experts. As an environmental educator, I've led educational programs at...

I have been a student for the majority of my life and I don't believe I will ever stop learning. I hope I can be a great tutor to someone once in my shoes!

...a Media, Rhetorical, and Cultural Studies concentration. I'm passionate about helping students unlock their reading and writing potential and strive to create a supportive and engaging learning environment tailored to each individual's needs. This means guiding students through the intricacies of essay writing, helping them improve their reading comprehension, or fostering a deeper appreciation for...

...University Chicago in Biochemistry with Honors and a minor in Bioethics, graduating Magna Cum Laude, in the Interdisciplinary Honors Program. I am extremely passionate about all things science, human anatomy and processes, and writing/reading! I have been tutoring since I was a sophomore in high school and have worked with many students in a plethora...

...new lenses through which to see our world. Mastering content gives us a cognitive framework through which we can process and understand new information from the world around us. Knowledge is critical for one's own success in the world as well as a requisite for a well functioning democracy. If you do not have a...

...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 age. I'm very passionate about...