Award-Winning Literature Tutors serving Antioch, IL

...utilize the same set of skills that I utilized in the classroom. As a teacher and tutor, I develop, design, and implement creative lesson plans that engage students by applying a variety of teaching methods. My strategies include creating games, graphic organizers, manipulatives, mnemonic devices, and utilizing technology to help students understand and retain key...

I recently finished graduate school in Classics, which is the study of Latin and ancient Greek. Prior to that point, I taught high school Latin for two years. I have also tutored college students in writing. I am available to tutor most subjects, though my specialties are foreign language (German, Spanish, and Latin) and test...

...prep and subsequently was able to score very well on the exam. This experience has allowed me to gain a thorough understanding of what works best to help students understand difficult concepts. While I tutor a variety of subjects, I am most passionate about Chemistry and Literature. I believe that education is critical to breaking...

Hi! My name is Michelle Stephens. I received my BA in English from Northwestern University and my MA in English from Loyola University Chicago. I speak English and Spanish. My interests include writing, editing, and 20th century literature.

...in addition to an understanding of the material, I teach students soft skills such as time management, self-teaching, and discipline. I first became interested in tutoring during study sessions with my fellow peers. The coursework of a premedical student can be very challenging and I found I had a particular aptitude for breaking down complex...

I believe every child wants to be successful. Some kids just need extra help discovering this. Tutor have the awesome opportunity to impact a childs academic life greatly from their ability to craft lessons just for them. I look forward to working with you to achieve great academic growth.

...and edit papers in every subject. After graduation, I worked as an AmeriCorps service member in an after-school academic and enrichment program for elementary school students, and eventually rose to manage the program. Although I am comfortable tutoring a variety of subjects, I am most passionate about writing and language, and I truly believe that...

...conduct with students are catered towards their interests and personality. I enjoy connecting with students and discovering their hobbies and interests to help strengthen our relationship and enhance the tutoring experiences. I have previously tutored and taught native Chinese students reading, spoken, and written English during my last stay in Shanghai, China. I also privately...

...the same: to help students enjoy the work so much, the barely know they're working! I love seeing students find excitement and understanding in a subject that they had previously written off as boring and/or impossible. When not tutoring, I work as a professional actor and theatre teacher in the Chicago Area. I also cook,...

...crisis counselor. I recently moved to Chicago from Toronto - a city that is considered one of the most multicultural cities in the world - so I have plenty of experience working with students from a wide array of cultures and backgrounds. As far as I am concerned learning should be about the exploration of...

I am a high school English teacher who has a passion for education and my finger on the pulse of what students need to be successful. I am flexible, reliable, and funny (in my humble opinion!) and I look forward to working with you.

...in supporting young people achieve their academic goals and to nurture my love of learning and teaching! I am also a huge proponent of diversity, and love to see students of all backgrounds and abilities thrive and succeed. In my free time, I enjoy running, baking, cooking reading, listening to podcasts, and spending the summertime...

I am an experienced businessman with free time between the work chapters of my business, branding and retail career. I have an undergraduate degree in Business and Marketing, 4/5 of a graduate degree in Secondary Business and Computer Science Education, and a love of teaching. I've also helped bring 2 great kids into the world...

I am a junior Political Science student at Northwestern University who loves learning and sharing ideas! I am especially excited to work with students preparing for their journey into college by tutoring college essays and in test prep; however, I have experience in a wide range of subject matter and am eager to share what...

I graduated from Northwestern University with a Bachelor of Arts in French with honors and a second Bachelor of Arts in International Studies: European Thought and Culture. My senior honors thesis was on the psychology of prejudice and the duality of belonging in Marcel Proust's "In Search of Lost Time." I have previous informal experience...

...Second Language. I moved to the US in 2011 and shortly afterwards taught Western Civilization to 1500 to undergraduates at the University of Notre Dame as a teaching assistant. I worked one-on-one with many students to help them succeed in the class. Since then, I have worked in various positions in higher education and have,...

Having been a tutor and teacher for almost 20 years, I enjoy working with all age groups and backgrounds. I focus on sciences and arts subjects as well as test prep. I am a medical doctor with MBA and MPH and enjoy tutoring as a second career.

...about English and Spanish. Both of which I am currently studying in college (expected graduation date May 2018). I love both these content areas so much that I plan to teach them at the high school level! I am currently student teaching (M-F) and my passion for teaching and learning grows everyday! :)

...skill levels, and needs. I can simply help students with their homework or I can create an individualized plan to enhance other skills. I always want to make sure that students are satisfied with each lesson. I assign challenging homework but I never do so without providing the proper instruction and assistance. I will also...

Following a 30 year career in business and technology, I am now assisting students through academic tutoring. My academic background includes high performance at New Trier High School and University of Illinois - UC. I am flexible on timing and approach based on student needs, and I welcome the opportunity to coordinate with teachers.