Award-Winning High School English Tutors serving Summit, IL

My name is Debra and I have an MA in Anthropology from the University of Chicago. I really like engaging with the humanities and hope to help students improve their understanding of history, the social science, writing, and grammar. ... I like to be as conversational as possible, because I think that's the best way to communicate ideas. I try to be pretty informal, because I find that formality can turn students. Overcomplicating the subject matter...

...am focusing on fashion design 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...

...was a Teaching Assistant at Lane Tech College Prep in Chicago and I served as a member of the Academic Committee for the Phi Sigma Kappa fraternity. I have experience working with both childen and adults on the autism spectrum (ASD) and I have ADHD myself. I currently have an Associate of Arts in International...

...English Literature and Classical Languages. I am now a current student at Northeastern Illinois University, pursuing my teaching license which I am very near to accomplishing. I have had experience teaching English and writing to a full classroom as well as one-on-one and have thoroughly enjoyed this so far. In my experience as a writer...

...My passion for education is deeply rooted in my interdisciplinary background, spanning both the sciences and humanities. I have extensive experience mentoring students through my roles in student government, medical outreach organizations, and research training programs. Additionally, my work as an undergraduate researcher and clinical interviewer has strengthened my ability to communicate complex concepts in...

...and I have a passion for language and communication. When tutoring, I like to meet students where they are, tailoring my lessons to their specific goals and preferences. If this sounds like a good fit, I look forward to working with you! Together, we can ensure you achieve your learning goals in an encouraging environment.

...strategies for answering questions of all types. I find it extremely helpful and important for the success of a student to focus on the intricacies of test taking or writing, such as proper use of the process of elimination with multiple choice questions, deep understanding of question syntax, and ways to formulate written answers, essays...

...in Namibia (a country located in Southern Africa) where I served in the Peace Corps as a high school English and Math teacher. That experience was undoubtedly the most impactful of my life. I taught at a boarding school and worked with my students 24/7 and helped them achieve some of their best successes in...

...and has a specialization in teaching international students and pre-K. to learn about culture and working with international students. I am an experienced teacher with four years of nonprofit/legal experience, three years of marketing communications experience in the corporate world, and a Bachelor's of English from Northwestern University. I have five years of experience doing...

...grade bilingual Spanish classroom teacher. During his 3rd year teaching, he transitioned into Bilingual Education Coordinator, responsible for providing ESL and Spanish language arts to Kindergarten through 8th grade. Having finished 6 years at the same school, and earning his Master's degree in Teaching with a Bilingual Spanish & ESL endorsement, Gabriel is now seeking...

...a Fulbright Grant in Kunming, China, where I conducted research on HIV/AIDS policy. Before that, I graduated from Trinity University with a B.A. in Political Science and Mandarin Chinese. As a student at Trinity, I was a peer tutor for an honors course for incoming freshmen. I enjoy working with students on essay writing skills...

...and Organizational Development, a major that teaches students how to identify and solve problems in organizations and communities. In the future, I am looking to get involved in the nonprofit sector of education and may pursue teaching after graduation. I've always enjoyed each individual's ability to grow through the learning process and I firmly believe...

...as well as a minor in Psychology, from Lawrence University. After graduation, I returned for another year to continue my education, studying Education in their teacher certification program. I completed my student teaching semester at a public high school in Wisconsin, teaching Communication Arts and Creative Writing. Subsequently, I took a job teaching in the...

...Loyola University Chicago, with an expected graduation with Magna Cum Laude honors in the Spring of 2025. Through my own academic career, my passion for learning has grown immensely, especially in the fields of biology, chemistry, English, and Spanish. Additionally, I'm very passionate about singing, and I participate in a pre-professional level choir at my...

...in Molecular and Cellular Biology. My concentration was pre-med, which allowed me to take multiple classes focused on anatomy and genetics, as well as the required chemistry and physics classes. I also completed a Minor in Music, as well as participating in the Honors Program. These experiences gave me insight into the sciences as well...

...Arts in History and Modern 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...

...in Social Policy and Legal Studies with minors in Black Studies and Civic Engagement. I am an incoming Human Rights Studies Master's student at Columbia University. During my time in college, I have worked with various nonprofits and organizations to defend voting rights, increase civic engagement in minority communities, and advocate for human rights for...

...support and services. I spent most of my teaching and administrative experience in urban schools. During my educational career I have been able to connect and collaborate with educators globally. Most of my career has been advocating for children in the areas of special education, behavioral issues, and mental health. A passionate advocate for children...

...and where they are going" - Rita Mae Brown, Starting from Scratch: A Different Kind of Writer's Manual I believe that above all else, language is the key to understanding our vast and ever-changing world. If I could have any superpower, it would be the ability to speak every one of our planet's languages. I...

...Sciences at the University of Michigan in May 2014. As a senior in college, I considered graduate school in geology, but I was inspired to bring science into young peoples' lives and I instead completed a rigorous three-semester program in secondary science education. For this program, I worked as a teaching intern in three different...