Top Literature Tutors serving Addison

Mary (Madeleine): Addison Literature tutor
Certified Literature Tutor in Addison, IL
...Ireland, U.K. and continental Europe.) I have taught high school (Chicago) and served as Director of a Chicago Learning Center overseeing GED, ESL and Adult Basic Education programs. I volunteer weekly at the Nursery at my church, with pre-school children. While I tutor a broad range of subjects, I am most passionate about French, International...
Education & Certification
University of Notre Dame - Bachelor in Arts, History

Jennifer: Addison Literature tutor
Certified Literature Tutor in Addison, IL
...computer science for years. In that time, it became obvious that individual conferences and small groups were the most effective way to learn for many of us. That led me to tutoring. Learning holds power, and I want to help others on their learning journeys. I strive myself to continue learning. I am currently learning...
Education & Certification
Ohio Wesleyan University - Bachelor in Arts, English
DePaul University - Masters in Education, Education

Clarissa: Addison Literature tutor
Certified Literature Tutor in Addison, IL
...Cuba, and then moved permanently to Chicago. In Chicago, I taught ESL (I have a TEFL certification) at a community center to immigrants and refugees from all over the world. During this past year I received my masters degree in Journalism from Northwestern University's Medill School of Journalism. I focused on social justice investigative reporting,...
Education & Certification
University of Michigan-Ann Arbor - Bachelor in Arts, Women's Studies
Northwestern University - Master of Science, Journalism

Christine: Addison Literature tutor
Certified Literature Tutor in Addison, IL
...the system's challenges recently. In addition, I'd be happy to dive into Mandarin Chinese as it is another native language I speak. From my tutoring experiences and taking classes within the Learning Sciences, I find it important to listen to student needs and interests while maintaining encouragement to challenge themselves in the spirit of learning,...
Education & Certification
Northwestern University - Bachelor of Science, Psychology
ACT Composite: 35
ACT English: 36
ACT Math: 36

Isabella: Addison Literature tutor
Certified Literature Tutor in Addison, IL
...about fortifying my clients' writing abilities by providing constructive feedback on their college essays, I also enjoy helping students with AICE AS Level/AP Language and History related subjects. In my opinion, it is in these fields of learning that we learn to properly analyze and digest information, which is crucial for success on final exams...
Education & Certification
University of Chicago - Bachelor in Arts, English

Mary: Addison Literature tutor
Certified Literature Tutor in Addison, IL
I'm a retired attorney with a lot of teaching experience. I've always loved reading, writing, and languages. Regarding standardized tests: I received the highest score on the A.P English exam, a perfect score on the SAT literature exam, and a perfect score on the logic portion of the LSAT. I traveled in my...... My philosophy is that a teacher’s positive understanding of students makes a big difference in how any student engages with a subject and...
Education & Certification
University of California-Santa Cruz - Bachelors, Spanish Literature
Illinois Institute of Technology, Chicago Kent College of Law - Masters, Law

Lauren: Addison Literature tutor
Certified Literature Tutor in Addison, IL
...to expand their knowledge and love of learning. I found that I derived a 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...
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Syracuse University - Bachelor in Arts, Psychology

Clara Rose: Addison Literature tutor
Certified Literature Tutor in Addison, IL
...to aid families and organizations, adding a stabilizing, detail-oriented, and loving presence to students' academic and personal lives. In terms of my own education, I earned a bachelor's degree in Philosophy, minoring in Teacher Education in Cinema Studies, from University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign after a four-year full scholarship. I remained a frequent Dean's List...
Education & Certification
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign - Bachelor in Arts, Philosophy
Elias: Addison Literature tutor
Certified Literature Tutor in Addison, IL
...it incredibly rewarding to see students connect with material in new and meaningful ways. Watching that "aha" moment when a student finally grasps a concept that once seemed out of reach is one of the most fulfilling parts of tutoring for me. My teaching philosophy centers around patience, clarity, and curiosity. I believe that a...
Education & Certification
Northeastern Illinois University - Master's/Graduate, Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages

Maimuna: Addison Literature tutor
Certified Literature Tutor in Addison, IL
...students to strengthen their Reading, Writing, and Mathematics skills. I am most passionate about Organic Chemistry although I enjoy teaching all other sciences as well. In my experience helping college students with Organic Chemistry, expressing complex ideas in a couple sentences or diagrams is the most rewarding part of my work since it yields the...
Education & Certification
University of Illinois at Chicago - Bachelor of Science, Neuroscience
Teri: Addison Literature tutor
Certified Literature Tutor in Addison, IL
...the University of California, San Diego, I have worked as a writing tutor for six years at the college level. One of the greatest joys I have experienced is helping my students master the craft of writing. As a published author of poetry and short stories, as well as being an experienced blogger, I am...
Education & Certification
University of California-San Diego - Bachelor in Arts, Philosophy

Cordell: Addison Literature tutor
Certified Literature Tutor in Addison, IL
...can help encourage others to advance to new levels. Having a disability is just like having a different kind of motivational spark. I have a teaching style that empowers individuals to learn concepts that can be applied to similar problems. I recognize diversity and understand some students are visual, kinesthetic, and/or audio learners. I can...
Education & Certification
City Colleges of Chicago-Kennedy-King College - Associate in Arts, Social Work

Susan: Addison Literature tutor
Certified Literature Tutor in Addison, IL
...when I scaffold to make the abstract more concrete. I have incorporated tactile boards, sky writing, active movement, as well as many anchoring visuals. Such student success has also come through a gradual release method that I use as a framework for my lessons. This includes modeling, guided practice, independent practice and a wrap-up closure....
Education & Certification
Eastern Illinois University - Bachelor in Arts, Elementary Education
Saint Xavier University - Master of Science, Teaching and Leadership

Mariya: Addison Literature tutor
Certified Literature Tutor in Addison, IL
...Behavioral Analysis therapy techniques. This way I combine my studies of Psychology along with my love for working with kids learning middle and high school subjects. I especially like to help with writing for almost any subject or level being very familiar with college essays and psychology and sociology research papers. I am also native...
Education & Certification
Loyola University-Chicago - Bachelor of Science, Psychology

Sylvia: Addison Literature tutor
Certified Literature Tutor in Addison, IL
...Case Western Reserve University (PhD-STEM and MS-Engineering), University of Illinois at Chicago (MPH- Epidemiology) and Clayton College of Natural Health (ND). I was a pre-medical student and received my Bachelor of Arts in Communication Theory with a focus on neurological speech disorders associated with brain injuries. Upon graduation, I was fortunate to have the opportunity...
Education & Certification
Oberlin College - Bachelor in Arts, Premedicine
Case Western Reserve University - Master of Engineering, Systems Engineering

Alex: Addison Literature tutor
Certified Literature Tutor in Addison, IL
...levels. I am also interested in writing, both academically and creatively, and languages: I am fluent in French and Mandarin Chinese and can read Latin, German, and Greek. In my ideal job I serve as a medium to help people develop their interests and ideas; at the same time, I love having the opportunity to...
Education & Certification
Reed College - Bachelor in Arts, Classics
University of California-Santa Barbara - Master of Arts, Philosophy
ACT Composite: 32

Alrick: Addison Literature tutor
Certified Literature Tutor in Addison, IL
...an enthusiastic university professor with experience working with diverse learners. A graduate of the University of Minnesota-Twin Cities, I am qualified to teach U.S. history, world history, world literature, geography and Spanish. I have experience tutoring students for the PSAT, SAT and ACT and my students have shown tremendous growth in test scores. I have...
Education & Certification
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities - Bachelor in Arts, Spanish and Iberian Studies
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities - Doctor of Philosophy, Spanish and Iberian Studies

Nicholas: Addison Literature tutor
Certified Literature Tutor in Addison, IL
...I'm a recent graduate from the country's #1 MA program at the University of Chicago. As a University tutor, I've worked with every one from first graders to PhD students. I'm an expert in the humanities and anything that involves reading or writing -- including history, literature, philosophy, and more! I also have several years...
Education & Certification
Illinois Wesleyan University - Bachelor in Arts, Philosophy and Religious Studies, General
University of Chicago - Master of Arts, Philosophy

Magdalene: Addison Literature tutor
Certified Literature Tutor in Addison, IL
...students of all ages learner-centered experiences with active participant involvement and the support to effectively make use of what is learned. I believe that each learner is a unique individual who needs a secure, caring, and stimulating atmosphere in which to learn. It is my desire as an instructor to help learners meet their fullest...
Education & Certification
Loyola University-Chicago - Bachelor of Science, Special Education
DePaul University - Master of Arts, Neuroscience

Nora: Addison Literature tutor
Certified Literature Tutor in Addison, IL
...the Art Institute of Chicago, where I 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...
Education & Certification
School of the Art Institute of Chicago - Current Undergrad, Fashion Design
ACT English: 34
ACT Reading: 34
ACT Science: 33
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