Top High School English Tutors serving Portage

Catherine C: Portage High School English tutor
Certified High School English Tutor in Portage, IN
...to help them articulate their ideas as clearly as possible. I am comfortable working with native and non-native speakers of English with their writing skills. I have assisted with interview prep for private school, college essay coaching for high school students, graduate admission personal statements for post-grads and writing and reading comprehension for elementary school...
Education & Certification
Stanford University - Bachelor in Arts, English
New York University - Master of Arts, Theater Arts
SAT Math: 710
SAT Verbal: 800

Julie: Portage High School English tutor
Certified High School English Tutor in Portage, IN
...you! My doctoral work is in Gifted Education, so if your student is particularly good in certain subjects I may be the teacher for you. I taught Gifted Enrichment at the high school level for 5 years and assisted in a curriculum redesign. I have also taught gifted elementary students. This is a passion of...
Education & Certification
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign - Bachelor in Arts, Rhetoric and Composition
George Washington University - Master of Arts, Women's Studies
DePaul University - Doctor of Philosophy, Education

Jerrell: Portage High School English tutor
Certified High School English Tutor in Portage, IN
...sciences, and world religions. I have 4 years of experience working with Second-language English learners. I am truly at my best when I am helping to teach or tutor students, and you will find that my style is energetic and encouraging. Writing is all about making your readers as excited about the topic as you...
Education & Certification
Prairie View A & M University - Bachelor in Arts, English
Indiana University-Bloomington - Bachelor in Arts, English

Jeff: Portage High School English tutor
Certified High School English Tutor in Portage, IN
...also worked with students on study and test taking strategies so they can make efficient and effective use of their time. I earned my PhD from the University of Missouri-Columbia in the field of Communication. I tutor public speaking, writing, study and test taking skills, and theory of knowledge. In my spare time, I like...
Education & Certification
University of Missouri-Columbia - Bachelor in Arts, Radio and Television
University of Missouri-Columbia - Doctor of Philosophy, Communication, General

Denise: Portage High School English tutor
Certified High School English Tutor in Portage, IN
...graduated from the University of Illinois in Champaign-Urbana ( a few years ago) having studied Political Science and Biology. What else? I am the proud mom of two magnificent kids with learning disabilities. I also write slightly less informative reviews on Yelp, as a style decision. I am a music enthusiast, run most days (...
Education & Certification
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign - Bachelor in Arts, Political Science and Government

Jacob: Portage High School English tutor
Certified High School English Tutor in Portage, IN
...continued tutoring middle and high school students while in college. I definitely have the most experience teaching Math, and I think I have seen the most immediate improvements while teaching Math. However, I particularly take joy in teaching English, especially critical reading, as many students are surprised by how much they can improve in the...
Education & Certification
University of Chicago - Bachelor in Arts, Anthropology

Emily: Portage High School English tutor
Certified High School English Tutor in Portage, IN
...the developing of curriculum for a homework help program at a community center in Chicago. I have always been passionate about how to best share and communicate ideas, whether written or spoken. My method for tutoring involves sharing this passion with students to better help them hone and express their own opinions.
Education & Certification
Northwestern University - Bachelor in Arts, Philosophy
Loyola University Chicago School of Law - Juris Doctor, Public Interest Law Certificate

Meggan: Portage High School English tutor
Certified High School English Tutor in Portage, IN
...is important that we work together as teachers, tutors, parents and family to ensure each child gets the best education possible. My role as a teacher and tutor is to discover each student's individual learning style and tailor the learning material and curriculum to meet the needs of that individual student so that they are...
Education & Certification
University of Iowa - Bachelor in Arts, Communications/Art
Quincy University - Master of Science, Educaiton

Al: Portage High School English tutor
Certified High School English Tutor in Portage, IN
...expertise is English & history. My past work experience is tutoring students & English learners of all ages (5 to 60 years old). In addition, I've worked for Chicago Public Schools as a teacher's assistant & substitute teacher. My goal is to make every student feel comfortable no matter where they are in their education...
Education & Certification
Iowa State University - Bachelor in Arts, Journalism
North Park College and Theological Seminary - Master of Arts, Teacher Education, Multiple Levels

Amir: Portage High School English tutor
Certified High School English Tutor in Portage, IN
...I have taught business classes at the post secondary level 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...
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

Isra: Portage High School English tutor
Certified High School English Tutor in Portage, IN
...background is in International Business and Finance. Professionally I have spent time in the Corporate Banking, Non Profit, and Fundraising industries. I tutor in English, All Business classes, and any class that requires writing assignments. I also have helped students apply for internships and work on resumes. I have a passion to work with students...
Education & Certification
The American University - Bachelors, International Business /Finance

Jaya: Portage High School English tutor
Certified High School English Tutor in Portage, IN
...love helping others foster a deeper understanding in these two particular subjects! I also genuinely enjoy algebra and statistics and am quite the grammarian. From preschool to college, I actually loved going to school every day and learning, and I hope to bring that love to others, also! I spent the fall of 2014 in...
Education & Certification
University of Minnesota, Twin Cities - Bachelors, Genetics & French
ACT Composite: 35
ACT English: 36
ACT Math: 34

Friday: Portage High School English tutor
Certified High School English Tutor in Portage, IN
...that means not just pointing out things that need to be improved, but things that you are good at. I look forward to helping in anyway possible. Outside of teaching, I am huge fighter for LGBTQ+ rights, intersectional feminism, and the rights of POC. I take part of as many marches possible and I use...
Education & Certification
University of Phoenix-Online Campus - Bachelor in Arts, English
Southern New Hampshire University - Master of Arts, Creative Writing

Liz: Portage High School English tutor
Certified High School English Tutor in Portage, IN
...strategies that ensure students at each level can achieve their academic goals. While I tutor a broad range of subjects, my favorite ones are Reading, Elementary/Middle School Math, History, and Test Prep. In my experience, tutoring is the most rewarding when a student has that "aha!" moment and achieves a new level of understanding and...
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

Lisa: Portage High School English tutor
Certified High School English Tutor in Portage, IN
...learning how to write well. Two guideposts on writing for me have been 1) George Orwell's "Politics and the English Language", an essay he wrote in 1948 that speaks to the repercussions of fuzzy writing, and 2) Strunk and White, "The Elements of Style". Both of these are not only entertaining, but timeless and worth...
Education & Certification
University of Kansas - Bachelors, English
University of Missouri-Kansas City - Masters, English

Sonja: Portage High School English tutor
Certified High School English Tutor in Portage, IN
Hello! I am a graduate of Princeton University. I received my Bachelors Degree in English. Since graduation, I have travelled extensively and have taught and coached for five years. I can tutor a wide range of subjects and am most happy when tutoring writing and yoga.
Education & Certification
Princeton University - Bachelor in Arts, English

Ian: Portage High School English tutor
Certified High School English Tutor in Portage, IN
I'm an Economics major at the University of Florida. I've tutored for three years. I love helping people understand tough concepts and making learning more fun.
Education & Certification
University of Florida - Bachelor in Arts, Economics

Paul: Portage High School English tutor
Certified High School English Tutor in Portage, IN
...I use guided questioning to find the strategies that best suit the student's abilities. My ultimate goal, aside from helping the student get a good grade or test score, is to help them become an independent learner, with a number of tools and strategies at their disposal. In addition to tutoring, I enjoy cooking and...
Education & Certification
University of Wisconsin-Madison - Bachelors, History & Political Science
Brandeis University - Masters, History
ACT Composite: 31
ACT English: 34
ACT Reading: 34

Stephanie: Portage High School English tutor
Certified High School English Tutor in Portage, IN
...author with six manuscripts in top tier peer-reviewed journals, a book chapter in preparation and have lectured at a large variety of invited speaking events. I have taken many many science, math and psychology courses. I love to learn and love to help other people learn both basic and complicated topics. If you are struggling,...
Education & Certification
Washington State University - Bachelor of Science, Psychology
Rush University - Doctor of Philosophy, Pharmacology

Jack: Portage High School English tutor
Certified High School English Tutor in Portage, IN
...and it felt so frustrating; I wrote so hard and so fast my work was entirely illegible. Since then, writing has become a personal, creative, and academic outlet for me and I want to share my passion for writing with other students. I approach tutoring as a partnership in which both the tutor and the...
Education & Certification
George Washington University - Bachelor in Arts, Philosophy
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1400
SAT Verbal: 800
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