Top High School English Tutors serving Park Ridge

Anna: Park Ridge High School English tutor
Certified High School English Tutor in Park Ridge, IL
...skills and concepts, so I try to customize all of my lessons to each student I teach. I'm more focused on skill-building and strategizing, rather than rote memorization, to help students reach their academic goals, because I believe that a good education is one that enriches beyond the day of the test. Outside of tutoring,...
Education & Certification
Brown University - Bachelor in Arts, English
ACT Composite: 34
ACT English: 35
ACT Math: 33

Sarah: Park Ridge High School English tutor
Certified High School English Tutor in Park Ridge, IL
...I could have any superpower, it would be the ability to speak every one of our planet's languages. I am a student at North Central College in Naperville, Illinois, majoring in French and minoring in English. Upon completing my bachelors degree, I intend to pursue a masters degree in French-English translation. I have a passion...
Education & Certification
North Central College - Current Undergrad, French major, English minor
ACT English: 34

Morley: Park Ridge High School English tutor
Certified High School English Tutor in Park Ridge, IL
...students. I spent the last year teaching students in a troubled Italian high school. I loved the challenge of working with unmotivated learners, and several of my students told me I was the best teacher they had had. Before that I worked as a freelance reporter for The Nation, and an editor at New York...
Education & Certification
University of Chicago - Bachelor in Arts, Humanities

Laura: Park Ridge High School English tutor
Certified High School English Tutor in Park Ridge, IL
...tutor at various times, depending on the student's needs. Some of my most common tutoring areas include: Phonics and Reading Reading Comprehension Writing Grammar Other subject areas have included vocabulary, spelling, and ESL. Some students need assistance with study skills. This would include skills like organization, note-taking, study methods, and so on. Children with special...
Education & Certification
Lewis University - Bachelor in Arts, Psychology
University of St Francis - Masters in Education, Education of Individuals in Elementary Special Education Programs

Sasha: Park Ridge High School English tutor
Certified High School English Tutor in Park Ridge, IL
...love seeing a student's idea down on paper and expressed the way they had it in their mind. As a teacher, my philosophy is to inspire students to become confident through gaining the language skills they are seeking. My tutoring style is student-centered and I adapt my lessons based on what each student needs. Outside...
Education & Certification
California State University-Fullerton - Bachelor in Arts, Journalism

Neal: Park Ridge High School English tutor
Certified High School English Tutor in Park Ridge, IL
...teachers I've ever had have been more than just adults. They were passionate about the material they taught, and that passion was carried over to me. That is the main thing I hope to show students. A passion that will help them understand the material better. One of my favorite parts of tutoring is getting...
Education & Certification
University of Illinois at Chicago - Current Undergrad, Biology, General

Rebecca: Park Ridge High School English tutor
Certified High School English Tutor in Park Ridge, IL
...edit manuscripts. For my B.A., I double majored in English Literature and Philosophy at Miami University (1996). There I tutored extensively for two years, gaining the maximum clients possible (30 students a week) while still holding down full-time coursework. Twice I took the semester long Study Skills class, which certified me as a Study Skills...
Education & Certification
Miami University-Oxford - Bachelors, English Literature and Philosophy (double major)
DePaul University - Masters, English Literature

Alyssa: Park Ridge High School English tutor
Certified High School English Tutor in Park Ridge, IL
...as spent time as an Assistant Director with the Forest Park Drama Club. While I tutor a broad range of subjects, I am most passionate about English, Literature, and Drama. I am a strong believer in the importance of education, and I truly strive to instill a genuine curiosity and desire to learn in my...
Education & Certification
Columbia College Chicago - Bachelor in Arts, Early Childhood Education
ACT English: 34
ACT Reading: 32

Ally: Park Ridge High School English tutor
Certified High School English Tutor in Park Ridge, IL
...the highest level of personal and professional standards. I am passionate about being a life-long learner. My professional goal is to be the spark to light the fire of learning for others. When I am not teaching, I enjoy coaching basketball, spending time with my family, playing with my dog, listening to music and reading...
Education & Certification
Millikin University - Bachelor in Arts, Early Childhood Education
National Louis University - Master of Arts, Curriculum and Instruction

Cammy: Park Ridge High School English tutor
Certified High School English Tutor in Park Ridge, IL
Hi, my name is Cammy and I am a rising senior at Northwestern University, studying Theatre, History, and Leadership. I understand how stressful school can be and am interested in arming you with both the knowledge and skills to find success!
Education & Certification
Northwestern University - Bachelor of Science, History
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1540
SAT Math: 750
SAT Verbal: 800

Dylan: Park Ridge High School English tutor
Certified High School English Tutor in Park Ridge, IL
...I'm Dylan and I'm a rising junior at the University of Chicago. I'm planning on double majoring in Statistics and Economics with a specialization in Business. I have tutored since my freshman year of high school and have lots of experience helping others with schoolwork. Don't hesitate to reach out, I love helping others to...
Education & Certification
University of Chicago - Bachelor in Arts, Statistics
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1480
SAT Math: 750
SAT Writing: 730

Nicholas: Park Ridge High School English tutor
Certified High School English Tutor in Park Ridge, IL
...D.C., I earned my undergraduate degree in international studies (with a focus in history and Japanese) from Middlebury College in Vermont and my J.D. from the University of Illinois College of Law at Champaign-Urbana. I have enjoyed tutoring students in a variety of topics, including the law, standardized test taking, Japanese language, and music theory...
Education & Certification
Middlebury College - Bachelor's, International Studies
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign - Doctorate (e.g., PhD, MD, JD, etc.), Juris Doctor

Lucas: Park Ridge High School English tutor
Certified High School English Tutor in Park Ridge, IL
...studies and a passion for learning. As a former substitute teacher and, now, a teaching assistant at Loyola, I have broad experience working with children at high school and undergraduate levels with an emphasis on patience, focusing on their needs, and enhancing their ability to communicate in written form transparently and professionally. In other words,...
Education & Certification
University of California-Los Angeles - Bachelor in Arts, History
University of Chicago - Master of Arts, Social Sciences

Nathaniel: Park Ridge High School English tutor
Certified High School English Tutor in Park Ridge, IL
...students interested in improving their writing, I work with all age groups to cultivate an ear for rhythm, an eye for detail, a mind for research--and a stomach for revision, revision, revision. For the LSAT, we will come up with a plan for preparing that is customized to your schedule and goals. This plan will...
Education & Certification
Wesleyan University - Bachelor in Arts, Religious Studies
LSAT: 174

Sahil: Park Ridge High School English tutor
Certified High School English Tutor in Park Ridge, IL
...own potential and see their grades improve. I tutor in many different subjects such as various levels of math, science, history, English, Test-taking strategies, and writing. I strongly believe that each student has his unique way of learning and it is my responsibility as their tutor to figure it out and prepare my lessons to...
Education & Certification
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign - Bachelors, Molecular and Cellular Biology

Kathryn: Park Ridge High School English tutor
Certified High School English Tutor in Park Ridge, IL
...research scientist in biomedical research labs. During this time I worked with visiting scientists, teaching them about the research we were doing and also spent 1.5 years mentoring two MD/PhD students from the NYU School of Medicine who were working in the lab. In the summer of 2015, I wrote and developed content for an...
Education & Certification
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign - Bachelors, Molecular and Integrative Physiology
New York University - PHD, Neuroscience ABD

Jena: Park Ridge High School English tutor
Certified High School English Tutor in Park Ridge, IL
...me that I too have the ability to help students gain long-lasting academic achievement and the tools that will help them on their path long after I'm around. I want to help them sharpen the tools in their arsenal for a life of confidence. I want to take my "love to learn" and show the...
Education & Certification
Northwestern University - Bachelors, Communications- Radio/Television/Film
Northwestern University - Medill School of Journalism - Masters, Reporting

Jordon: Park Ridge High School English tutor
Certified High School English Tutor in Park Ridge, IL
...began my love for teaching at an early age when I myself when I found a teacher in college that, no matter what, would not let me fail. I wanted to be just like him. I began working with children from different backgrounds and cultures and grew a passion for social-emotional learning. I teach with...
Education & Certification
Roosevelt University - Bachelor in Arts, Music

Dani: Park Ridge High School English tutor
Certified High School English Tutor in Park Ridge, IL
Here are a few facts about me: * Education is my number one priority * I love to learn and to teach * I am very approachable * I am devoted to helping others *I will go above and beyond to ensure that students fully grasp the material *I will make lessons fun and engaging
Education & Certification
College of Lake County - Current Undergrad, N/A
ACT English: 34
ACT Reading: 35

Brittney: Park Ridge High School English tutor
Certified High School English Tutor in Park Ridge, IL
...there! My name is Brittney and I'm a graduate of Princeton University (2009), with a degree in Comparative Literature. I'll be receiving my masters degree in English from Grand Valley State University this fall and I'm looking forward to working with students like you! I've been teaching and tutoring students since 2008 and I specialize...
Education & Certification
Princeton University - Bachelor in Arts, General Literature
Grand Valley State University - Master of Arts, English
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1440
SAT Verbal: 730
SAT Writing: 750
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