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

Hi! I'm a full-time English teacher with experience in English literature, film, art history, writing, and Spanish. If you are looking for assistance in any of these subjects, you have come to the right place! Christina

...Teach For America, my stories have appeared in publications including the Huffington Post, the Orlando Sentinel, SUCCESS and the St. Louis Post-Dispatch. My committment to students didn't end with my Teach For America committment. I've taught middle and high school, undergraduate college courses, and adult education courses. I especially enjoy sharing my love for reading...

...a high school and middle school teacher for ten years before moving to the college level. The favorite part of my job was (and still is) working one-on-one with my students. I believe students learn more when education can be tailored just to them and that cannot happen in an overcrowded classroom. I tutor students...

...the universe was exhilarating. I found comfort and satisfaction from understanding a concept, demonstrating my skills, and expressing my ideas through writing. Having the opportunity to help students gain those understandings is one of the greatest honors and joys of my life. I spent 3 years in college tutoring students in writing at all levels...

...On the other team I helped to conduct research on cognitive effects of subliminal priming. In high school I competed for my school's debate and forensics team and also took part in model united nations. In my free time I like to keep up with the latest in environmental news and go hiking. For fun...

...sophomore in high school I have tutored students and love forming a bond with them to influence them to stay focused on college and ready for any opportunity. I have continued acting as a tutor through college, mostly through teaching senior citizens how to use the computer. I love learning and believe that love of...

...children are unique they are at different readiness levels, learn in different ways, and have different interests that motivate their learning. I will be married for twenty years in July and have three children who are now teenagers! I have always recognized the importance of approaching my work with an attitude of "how would I...

...and I moved to St. Louis this summer. I have an BA in International Relations and a minor in Environmental Science from American University in DC. Next, I moved to Phoenix, Arizona to complete my two years as a Teach for America Corps. Member. I taught middle school math and received a Masters Degree in...

...comprehension and writing composition. Having worked with everyone from preschool students to adult language learners, I have a great deal of experience helping students of all ages and academic levels achieve their goals. One thing I find to be essential for student success is feeling comfortable enough to make mistakes. It's a completely normal part...

...English teacher of 4 years dedicated to improving student learning, particularly writing. I have a Master's Degree in English with a concentration in Writing Studies. My work with the Gateway Writing Project has provided me with a plethora of knowledge and resources to do this. Before teaching, I worked as a tutor for four years.

...honors thesis on electronic currencies (namely Bitcoin) at both Johns Hopkins and the London School of Economics. This fall, I'm going to continue that research as I pursue a Master's in Philosophy at Cambridge University. I also have a great interest in the environment, including ecology, zoology, and animal behavior. In addition, I love public...

...the areas that I tutor are the SSAT test, elementary math, pre-algebra, grammar, and reading. Outside of teaching, I enjoy spending time with my family, reading, photography, and games. I believe that every child is unique and therefore their learning styles are unique. Teaching is my passion. There is no greater feeling than watching a...

...major at Rockhurst University, with hopes of attending medical school. My favorite subjects to tutor are ACT, math, and writing. I have experience tutoring ACT at local high schools. My tutoring philosophy is all about breaking things down to where the student can understand them. I also enjoy playing soccer, I played my freshman year...

...as a writing tutor with adult ESL students in Massachusetts. My philosophy is that education is a life long process and we as individuals do not all share the same style of learning. Having been a visitor to countries with a culture and language different from the one I am used to, I have been...

...with elementary school kids into middle school: I was a swim coach for 4 years, so I do have experience with children. Along with this age range, I am equipped to help high school students with their writing, math, and science. Because I have both the writing and math/science backgrounds from journalism and engineering, I...

...between undergrad and grad school tutoring high school English, writing, and history, as well as test prep for the PSAT, SAT, and ISEE/HSPT. As a tutor and writing teacher (as well as a student myself) I think the best outcomes are achieved when students are really engaged with the material at hand and have an...

...of all ages in a variety of subjects, including chemistry, AP Chemistry, psychology, reading & writing (including essay writing/editing), and ACT Prep. My favorite subjects to tutor are chemistry, psychology, and essay writing, because they have always been some of my favorite subjects in school! I believe in an individualized approach to tutoring that caters...

...ruin the story--it only makes you love it more. I look forward to helping students through the anxiety-inducing process of applying for college and receiving a good GPA. I've been there. I've been anxious. I want to make the process as easy for others as possible! I specialize in all things reading and writing and...

...the USA. I was homesick all the time and it was painful to leave family and friends behind. But Science got me through and in the pursuit of my Ph.D., I made new friends and the USA became my second home. I was introduced to teaching in my graduate school. And, it was an instant...

...writing. Watching their thinking sharpen and their voice emerge on the page is always the highlight of my work. I am a firm proponent of education, believing it to be absolutely essential for an improved quality of life, and I strive to instill this appreciation in all my students. In my spare time, I enjoy...