Top Literature Tutors serving Crest Hill
Kathleen: Crest Hill Literature tutor
Certified Literature Tutor in Crest Hill, IL
...Subject areas that I am particularly suited to teach include: reading, writing, ACT, PSAT, social sciences, psychology, history, and elementary math. I believe that every student has strengths and can learn how to maximize those strengths and improve on their weaknesses. My teaching style is strengths based and highly collaborative, always beginning by identifying what...
Education & Certification
Washington University in St Louis - Bachelors, Urban Studies
University of Chicago - Current Grad Student, Social Services Administration
ACT Composite: 33
ACT English: 35
ACT Math: 31
Zadian Madhuri: Crest Hill Literature tutor
Certified Literature Tutor in Crest Hill, IL
...and Restorative Justice to under-resourced 9th graders upon completion of my first year at Boston University. At BU, I pursued Comparative Literature and focused on English and Spanish language and literature, and studied abroad in Buenos, Aires, Argentina for one summer. I was always the go-to friend in my peer group whenever anyone needed a...
Education & Certification
Boston University - Bachelor in Arts, Foreign Languages and Literatures, General
Gabriel: Crest Hill Literature tutor
Certified Literature Tutor in Crest Hill, IL
...and that all children have a right to learn the language of their families and communities. His experience teaching multiple grade levels allows him to scaffold instruction exactly to the student's reading and comprehension needs. His communicative approach encourages students to approach reading as a conversation about a topic of interest. He believes students show...
Education & Certification
Florida State University - Bachelors, Creative Writing & Political Science
Dominican University - Current Grad Student, Elementary Education
Tiera: Crest Hill Literature tutor
Certified Literature Tutor in Crest Hill, IL
...conversational skills in French, with extensive background in interpretation, translation, and tutoring. I have a degree in Spanish Literature and language, and my second degree is in Biological sciences, with a minor in French language and literature from Butler University in Indianapolis, IN. My career goals are to work with children to continue furthering education...
Education & Certification
Butler University - Bachelors, Biological Sciences and Spanish Literature and Language
National University of Health Sciences - Current Grad Student, Chiropractic Medicine
Wayne: Crest Hill Literature tutor
Certified Literature Tutor in Crest Hill, IL
I enjoy the process of showing a student how a very few math rules has so much power the enables them to solve so many different types of problems.... Helping a student demystify math by getting them to see how using logic, overcoming their fear, and relying on even a small arsenal of math laws enables them to solve many more problems than they would expect.
Education & Certification
Miami University-Oxford - Bachelors, Accounting
De Paul University - Masters, Math Education
Hannahlore: Crest Hill Literature tutor
Certified Literature Tutor in Crest Hill, IL
...on the individual I am working with. I like to get know my students style of learning and try to make it more meaningful through a personal connection. I believe less in memorization and more in creating foundations of knowledge that one can continue to build upon and rely on in moments of doubt. As...
Education & Certification
University of Miami - Bachelor of Chemistry, Analytical Chemistry
ACT Composite: 35
ACT English: 35
ACT Math: 35
Elizabeth: Crest Hill Literature tutor
Certified Literature Tutor in Crest Hill, IL
...focused on racism, sexism, homophobia, colonialism and anti-Semitism; years before the English speaking world caught onto the pedagogical theories of Paulo Freire, I insisted on student-centered learning, creating a safe environment in which my students could explore their deepest thoughts, sharing what was appropriate with their peers. My students are motivated and engaged with their...
Education & Certification
DePaul University - Bachelors, English & Linguistics
DePaul University - Masters, English & Linguistics/ Also hold TESOL credentials from College of Teachers, U.K.
University of Malta - PHD, Theology
Jacqueline: Crest Hill Literature tutor
Certified Literature Tutor in Crest Hill, IL
...held the position of a former assistant principal in a Chicago Public high school. My mother has a former career as an art teacher in Chicago Public Schools and continues to teach as a health and wellness instructor. These family members impact how I instruct to my students and encourage me to leave a positive...
Education & Certification
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities - Bachelors, Applied Economics
DePaul University - Masters, Public Service
Ben: Crest Hill Literature tutor
Certified Literature Tutor in Crest Hill, IL
...University of Chicago in Statistics and Political Science. I have been a tutor for test prep (including ACT, SAT, LSAT and AP testing), academic and creative writing, and general academic assistance for three years. When I am not tutoring, I am doing data science for a start-up, playing basketball, or doing stand-up.
Education & Certification
University of Chicago - Bachelors, Political Science and Government
Emily: Crest Hill Literature tutor
Certified Literature Tutor in Crest Hill, IL
...3rd and 4th grade in Detroit. I absolutely loved working with my students in the classroom! As a teacher, I feel that a strong rapport with a student is essential to quality learning. I believe that a thorough education is a basic human right. In my spare time, I love to read (poetry, fiction, essays),...
Education & Certification
Barnard College - Bachelor in Arts, English
University of Michigan-Ann Arbor - Masters, Elementary Education
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1490
SAT Verbal: 760
SAT Writing: 750
Justina: Crest Hill Literature tutor
Certified Literature Tutor in Crest Hill, IL
...the corporate world, and a Bachelor's of English from Northwestern University. I have five years of experience doing group instruction for English tutoring, and two years of private tutoring. I tutor Phonics, elementary school math, elementary English, reading, and writing. The reason why I am proponent of education is because it really affects the intellectual...
Education & Certification
Northwestern University - Bachelor in Arts, English
Paige: Crest Hill Literature tutor
Certified Literature Tutor in Crest Hill, IL
...I am also currently working on my MA in English Literature, to be completed in 2021. I have worked as a tutor at my university's writing center for the last two years, collaborating with students on a variety of different written works. I find that helping students to develop their voices through writing is one...
Education & Certification
DePaul University - Bachelor in Arts, English
DePaul University - Master of Arts, English
GRE: 313
Emily: Crest Hill Literature tutor
Certified Literature Tutor in Crest Hill, IL
...a private wealth management firm. My mission is to serve my community through strategic, well-researched, and intentional means. Beyond the social sector space, I still have quite a few friends in the high school and college age group. As such, I've been tutoring them in writing papers (term papers and application essays included!). Needless to...
Education & Certification
Northwestern University - Bachelor of Science, Political Science and Government
Cynthia: Crest Hill Literature tutor
Certified Literature Tutor in Crest Hill, IL
...was a wonderful mentoring program. My students and I loved having fun together. As an aspiring teacher, I had been so impressed with how much they were growing in confidence, attention to their tasks, and becoming respectful and responsible students as well. I am now a proud mommy to two very smart, very funny, very...
Education & Certification
Roosevelt University - Bachelor in Arts, Reading Teacher Education
Olivet Nazarene University - Masters in Education, Reading Teacher Education
Gabriel: Crest Hill Literature tutor
Certified Literature Tutor in Crest Hill, IL
I've been tutoring for several years and love helping my students. I have worked with elementary, middle, high school, and college students in a range of subjects. I'm particularly enthusiastic about teaching writing, philosophy, and math. If academics ever wear on you, I'd love to help you learn how to play piano!
Education & Certification
University of Chicago - Bachelor in Arts, Philosophy
ACT Composite: 33
ACT English: 35
ACT Math: 32
T. Ajewole: Crest Hill Literature tutor
Certified Literature Tutor in Crest Hill, IL
...University-Bloomington. I have extensive writing and editing experience with 100+ published articles, seven years of writing experience, and four years of editorial work. I have experience tutoring students from grades K-12 as well as college. I am passionate about helping students achieve their full potential while making the subject matters and assignments engaging and fun.
Education & Certification
University of Miami - Bachelor in Business Administration, Legal Studies
San Francisco State University - Master of Arts, Creative Writing
Sarah: Crest Hill Literature tutor
Certified Literature Tutor in Crest Hill, IL
...early childhood and reading and a minor in general business. I have taught eight grade, fourth grade, kindergarten and pre-school. My favorite part about teaching is watching those "aha" moments as students grasp a new or difficult concept for the first time. I enjoy working with students one-on-one to find what works best for each...
Education & Certification
Drake University - Bachelors, Elementary education
Mercedes: Crest Hill Literature tutor
Certified Literature Tutor in Crest Hill, IL
...different pace. The key is to make learning entertaining, valuable, and useful for every student. I am definitely not a fan of “busy work,” but I am a fan of helpful and relevant practice (when necessary). 2) Always providing encouragement when it is well deserved and always reaffirming the student about their strengths with the...
Education & Certification
Rice University - Bachelor in Arts, English, Hispanic Studies
University of Chicago - Master of Arts, Modernist Literature
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Gabriel: Crest Hill Literature tutor
Certified Literature Tutor in Crest Hill, IL
...of ages and subjects (in particular, I have the most experience tutoring for the PSAT, SAT and college admissions essays, as well as math, English literature and Spanish to middle school students). My favorite subject to tutor is Math because it was my favorite as a child and adolescent. I love interacting and getting to...
Education & Certification
Harvard University - Bachelor in Arts, History and Literature
University of Chicago - PHD, Comparative Human Development
SAT Math: 800
SAT Verbal: 710
Margaret: Crest Hill Literature tutor
Certified Literature Tutor in Crest Hill, IL
...and research skills to help students have a solid foundation from which to help their presentations. In other words, it's a lot easier not to be nervous when you have a really good speech in your hand. I've also taught Comparative Literature at NIU (as a guest Instructor) and can help with writing Lit papers...
Education & Certification
University of Wisconsin-Madison - Bachelor in Arts, Communication, General
University of Missouri-Kansas City - Master of Fine Arts, Acting
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