Top High School English Tutors serving La Grange Park

Madeleine: La Grange Park High School English tutor
Certified High School English Tutor in La Grange Park, IL
Hi! My name is Madeleine, and I use they/them pronouns, and I have a Bachelor's degree in Ethnic Studies and a minor in Gender Studies. I am passionate about providing equitable tutoring and education services to any student regardless of their background. I'm excited to work with you!
Education & Certification
Lawrence University - Bachelor in Arts, Ethnic Studies, General

Steven: La Grange Park High School English tutor
Certified High School English Tutor in La Grange Park, IL
...Summa Cum Laude with Highest Distinction in History. After graduation, I joined Teach For America where I worked for 2 years as a High School English Teacher in inner-city St. Louis. I have experience teaching a variety of reading and writing skills, and I specialize in ACT Prep for Reading and English. I currently work...
Education & Certification
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign - Bachelor in Arts, History
ACT Composite: 32
ACT English: 31
ACT Reading: 36

Nomika: La Grange Park High School English tutor
Certified High School English Tutor in La Grange Park, IL
...team but decided that I wanted to focus on academics more which brings me to where I am now. I'm currently doing my second year as an undergrad student at Loyola University Chicago. I am experienced in tutoring students in high school - specifically math related courses - but have also helped my peers bump...
Education & Certification
Loyola University-Chicago - Bachelor in Arts, Economics

Olivia: La Grange Park High School English tutor
Certified High School English Tutor in La Grange Park, IL
...My passions are literature, creative writing and languages and I'm interested in pursuing postgraduate studies in Comparative Literature and working as a writer. My hobbies are traveling, painting, spending time in nature, and, of course, reading and writing. My experience tutoring has included reading comprehension and analysis, writing for research papers, essays and creative projects,...
Education & Certification
Saint Louis University-Main Campus - Bachelor in Arts, English

Jaya: La Grange Park High School English tutor
Certified High School English Tutor in La Grange Park, IL
...and Social Service Administration. Much of my career has been dedicated to working for nonprofits, including many tutoring positions and curriculum design experience. My very first tutee was my little sister but in the times since I have worked with kids of all ages in Connecticut, Chicago, New York, Vietnam, Malaysia, and Mexico. I am...
Education & Certification
Wesleyan University - Bachelor in Arts, Psychology
University of Chicago - Master of Arts, Social Work

Kathryn: La Grange Park High School English tutor
Certified High School English Tutor in La Grange Park, IL
...English as a Secondary Language for six months last year. In all of these ventures, my favorite aspect of the vocation has always been the "question," the moment when a student pauses, sits befuddled for a second or two, then either is able to pinpoint exactly what is keeping him or her from moving on...
Education & Certification
Boston University - Bachelors, History
Boston College - Masters, Secondary Education, History
GRE Verbal: 162

Isabel: La Grange Park High School English tutor
Certified High School English Tutor in La Grange Park, IL
...I think understanding the problems and decisions of the past can help inform our decisions to shape the future. I love problem-solving and I see the study of History as a way to inspire our future solutions. It is in part due to this that seeing all the inequalities in the world and knowing something...
Education & Certification
Loyola University-Chicago - Bachelor in Arts, History

Mary (Madeleine): La Grange Park High School English tutor
Certified High School English Tutor in La Grange Park, IL
...Languages: French. I have lived, studied and worked in France. Since graduation, I've worked as a community organizer, often focused on international issues and have traveled extensively inside and outside the US (Haiti, Mexico, Nicaragua, Pakistan, Jerusalem/West Bank, Nepal; on the African continent, Benin, Ethiopia, Rwanda, Uganda and Tanzania; also Ireland, U.K. and continental Europe.)...
Education & Certification
University of Notre Dame - Bachelor in Arts, History

Friday: La Grange Park High School English tutor
Certified High School English Tutor in La Grange Park, IL
...College in Chicago. I am also a published author of science-fiction and poetry, as well as a freelance editor. My goal here is to make sure that your writing is clear and structure. That your message is just as clear and to give you the confidence to handle any type of writing. I welcome any...
Education & Certification
University of Phoenix-Online Campus - Bachelor in Arts, English
Southern New Hampshire University - Master of Arts, Creative Writing

Nora: La Grange Park High School English tutor
Certified High School English Tutor in La Grange Park, IL
...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...
Education & Certification
School of the Art Institute of Chicago - Current Undergrad, Fashion Design
ACT English: 34
ACT Reading: 34
ACT Science: 33

Gabriella: La Grange Park High School English tutor
Certified High School English Tutor in La Grange Park, IL
...critical ability for everyone, and I want to encourage readers to absorb and analyze literature, coming up with their own interpretations and sparking dialogue about these works. Outside of academia, some of my interests include writing stories and poetry, playing the clarinet, drawing, learning about marine biology, and playing badminton! I absolutely love creating characters,...
Education & Certification
Mount Holyoke College - Bachelor in Arts, English
ACT Composite: 34
ACT English: 36
ACT Reading: 36

Lauren: La Grange Park High School English tutor
Certified High School English Tutor in La Grange Park, IL
...great deal of self-confidence and self-esteem through my own academic achievements, and want to help others achieve that boost in their lives, no matter whether they are in elementary school or preparing for college. Soon to receive a double major in Drama (Stage Management) and Psychology from Syracuse University, my wide range of interests and...
Education & Certification
Syracuse University - Bachelor in Arts, Psychology

Craig: La Grange Park High School English tutor
Certified High School English Tutor in La Grange Park, IL
...a teacher, but also be a role model and mentor. My educational philosophy is centered around adapting my teaching style to better meet the learning needs of each individual. Academically, I have a bachelor's in education (teacher certified) and history from Hope College, a master's in teaching from the George Washington University, and I am...
Education & Certification
Hope College - Bachelor in Arts, Education and History
George Washington University - Master of Arts Teaching, Museum Education
State Certified Teacher

Ismael: La Grange Park High School English tutor
Certified High School English Tutor in La Grange Park, IL
...laude honors and completed two minors and a legal studies certificate. My love for teachings stems from my experiences as an educational mentor. I love teaching high school and middle school students in writing and other topics because I think it's important to impart wisdom onto the younger generation. My teaching style centers around one...
Education & Certification
University of North Texas - Bachelor in Arts, Journalism
Northwestern University - Master of Arts, Journalism

Liz: La Grange Park High School English tutor
Certified High School English Tutor in La Grange Park, IL
...minors in Humanities and Anthropology. Since graduation, I have worked as a tutor, teacher, and director of tutors at a charter public middle school in Boston. During this time I also received my Masters in Mild to Moderate Disabilities from Simmons College. I have worked extensively with students with a range of abilities, including students...
Education & Certification
Washington University in St Louis - Bachelors, History
Simmons College - Masters, Special Education: Mild to Moderate Disabilities 5-12
ACT Composite: 34
ACT English: 35
ACT Math: 32

Linsey: La Grange Park High School English tutor
Certified High School English Tutor in La Grange Park, IL
I am a certified teacher and have been teaching all subjects for the past ten years. I specialize in mathematics and social sciences!... I believe that all students can learn! I believe that teachers must create meaningful lessons that excite and engage students.
Education & Certification
Gonzaga University - Bachelors, Political Science/Religous Studies
National Louis University - Masters, Teaching

Lauren: La Grange Park High School English tutor
Certified High School English Tutor in La Grange Park, IL
...Health Counseling at Northwestern University. I have had a lot of experience throughout college and AP classes in high school writing essays spanning a variety of subjects from literature, psychology, poetry, and neuroscience. I am very excited to help anyone (regardless of education level/skill) with writing/literature or psychology. I look forward to meeting and helping...
Education & Certification
DePaul University - Bachelor of Science, Clinical Psychology

Mike: La Grange Park High School English tutor
Certified High School English Tutor in La Grange Park, IL
...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...
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

Kevin: La Grange Park High School English tutor
Certified High School English Tutor in La Grange Park, IL
...with special emphasis on English and American authors. Shakespeare, Shaw, Moliere, Oscar Wilde, Sheridan, Woodhouse, Fitzgerald, Hemingway, Steinbeck, Poe, Salinger, Eugene O'Neil, Tennessee Williams, Capote, Twain - the list goes on forever. As a student, interpreter, and performer of great dramatic works, I've appeared in classical theatre across the United States as well as Canada...
Education & Certification
Drake University - Bachelor of Fine Arts, English

David: La Grange Park High School English tutor
Certified High School English Tutor in La Grange Park, IL
Current government attorney who majored in history. Avid reader of fiction and non-fiction. I have experience writing academic and application essays. Knowledgeable in most areas of history, literature, political science, and writing.
Education & Certification
Syracuse University - Bachelor in Arts, History
American University Washington College of Law - Juris Doctor, Legal Studies
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