Top Literature Tutors serving Crestwood
Molly: Crestwood Literature tutor
Certified Literature Tutor in Crestwood, IL
...can also tutor students through high school and college in History and Spanish as I hold degrees in both subjects from Columbia University. I am highly qualified to tutor Writing at all levels - from elementary to adult professional writing - as I have written two distinguished theses as part of my academic training. As...
Education & Certification
Columbia University in the City of New York - Bachelor in Arts, History
Northwestern University - Masters, Elementary Education
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1480
SAT Math: 700
SAT Verbal: 780
Karishma: Crestwood Literature tutor
Certified Literature Tutor in Crestwood, IL
...school students in Spanish and English, and I was able to help them develop study strategies such as using flashcards or translating a sentence they had spoken aloud that day in their heads for extra language practice. I am very excited to be able to tutor again and to work with students. There is nothing...
Education & Certification
Northwestern University - Bachelor in Arts, English/Psychology
ACT Composite: 34
ACT English: 35
ACT Math: 34
Ruth: Crestwood Literature tutor
Certified Literature Tutor in Crestwood, IL
...I graduated from the University of Chicago in 2016 with a B.A. in English and Theatre. I then got my M.S.Ed from Northwestern. I have worked with children of all ages in various capacities, including teaching, and I find that the best way for students to learn is to have fun and engage them.... Learning is most effective when the student is having fun, and the best way to learn is to teach.
Education & Certification
University of Chicago - Bachelor in Arts, English Lang./Lit. and Theatre and Performance Studies
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1520
SAT Verbal: 760
SAT Writing: 790
Zach: Crestwood Literature tutor
Certified Literature Tutor in Crestwood, IL
...of view, the essential skills towards navigating today's world. I also have extensive background in the higher levels of music theory, which I'm always happy to share. In tutoring, I am very insistent on simplifying and strategizing. There are only so many ways of approaching any given problem - together, we'll work to find the...
Education & Certification
Northern Illinois University - Unknown, Music Performance
ACT Composite: 34
ACT English: 33
ACT Math: 35
Jack: Crestwood Literature tutor
Certified Literature Tutor in Crestwood, IL
I'm a recent grad from Northwestern (B.A. in Theatre and Economics) who loves teaching and learning. I love helping other people achieve their goals and helping students find ways to be their best selves. Excited to meet and work with Chicagoland's students!... First sessions always start with discussion of a subject's foundations. If we nail these, the rest of the learning becomes ten times easier.
Education & Certification
Northwestern University - Bachelors, Economics/Theatre
ACT Composite: 35
ACT English: 35
ACT Math: 35
Ariela: Crestwood Literature tutor
Certified Literature Tutor in Crestwood, IL
...so that they become comprehensible to someone who may not understand them the first time around. It is not just my success at standardized tests or in my classes that will make me a great tutor, but also this skill and enthusiasm about learning. I understand that sometimes, the way you package and organize information...
Education & Certification
University of Chicago - Current Undergrad, Theater & Performance Studies
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1590
SAT Math: 800
SAT Verbal: 800
Andrew: Crestwood Literature tutor
Certified Literature Tutor in Crestwood, IL
...teach acting classes at a studio in Chicago at night. While I tutor a broad range of subjects, I am most passionate about English Language and Literature--particularly plays. In the past, I've had the most fun teaching students how to think critically about their reading assignments and how to write. I believe that both of...
Education & Certification
University of Chicago - Bachelor in Arts, Theater and Performance Studies / English Language and Literature (double major)
ACT Composite: 32
ACT Math: 32
ACT Reading: 33
Hallie: Crestwood Literature tutor
Certified Literature Tutor in Crestwood, IL
...for many of her high school classes. I now tutor a wide range of subjects, including literature, history, writing, Spanish, and Algebra. I am particularly passionate about preparations for standardized testing, including the SATs and AP exams, and helping students through the college application process. My hope is that the support I provide to struggling...
Education & Certification
Skidmore College - Bachelors, theater
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1550
SAT Math: 720
SAT Verbal: 750
Gabriel: Crestwood Literature tutor
Certified Literature Tutor in Crestwood, IL
...is Math because it was my favorite as a child and adolescent. I love interacting and getting to know those students with whom I work because I believe that having a good connection and feeling comfortable is a key first step in a successful tutoring relationship. I enjoy walking all over the city and reading...
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Harvard University - Bachelor in Arts, History and Literature
University of Chicago - PHD, Comparative Human Development
SAT Math: 800
SAT Verbal: 710
Siva: Crestwood Literature tutor
Certified Literature Tutor in Crestwood, IL
...I am planning on entering medical school at the Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine in the fall. Throughout high school and college, I have fallen in love with tutoring and seeing so many new faces in the process. I especially love to tutor in math, chemistry, MCAT, and chemical engineering topics, and have experience...
Education & Certification
University of Illinois at Chicago - Bachelor of Science, Chemical Engineering
Northwestern University - Doctor of Medicine, Health Sciences, General
ACT Composite: 35
ACT English: 36
ACT Math: 35
Jacob: Crestwood Literature tutor
Certified Literature Tutor in Crestwood, IL
...be an extremely stressful event for students, especially first time test-takers, so I do my best to go beyond the material covered by the tests and prepare students for the experience of taking the test itself, so that when the day comes, they are confident and prepared to tackle whatever challenges rise up before them....
Education & Certification
Vanderbilt University - Bachelors, English Literature
ACT Composite: 35
ACT English: 36
ACT Math: 34
Jaya: Crestwood Literature tutor
Certified Literature Tutor in Crestwood, IL
...help patients and siblings with homework and reading there, as well. I am passionate about the life sciences and the French language, and I love helping others foster a deeper understanding in these two particular subjects! I also genuinely enjoy algebra and statistics and am quite the grammarian. From preschool to college, I actually loved...
Education & Certification
University of Minnesota, Twin Cities - Bachelors, Genetics & French
ACT Composite: 35
ACT English: 36
ACT Math: 34
Ben: Crestwood Literature tutor
Certified Literature Tutor in Crestwood, IL
...as helping you achieve your goals in a way that's informed by how you grapple with facts, concepts and tests. I am a 2009 graduate of the 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...
Education & Certification
University of Chicago - Bachelors, Political Science and Government
Felipe: Crestwood Literature tutor
Certified Literature Tutor in Crestwood, IL
...Illinois, Massachusetts, New Jersey, and New York. I believe my experiences make me an excellent listener and a proficient editor. I enjoy working with students on English, Spanish, and Writing. I have a thoughtful and patient approach. I grew up in a trilingual household and am pursuing a graduate degree in Creative Writing. I studied...
Education & Certification
Princeton University - Bachelors, Comparative Literature
CUNY Graduate School of Journalism - Masters, Business Journalism
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1490
SAT Math: 770
Katherine: Crestwood Literature tutor
Certified Literature Tutor in Crestwood, IL
I am a multi-level, multi-subject educator offering 8+ years experience in instruction; consistent performance record and excellent reviews; and innovative instructional methods to maximize student understanding and performance across various learning styles, abilities, and interests. It is my pleasure to educate through Varsity Tutors.... My philosophy in education is that all students are smart. It is my job as an educator to meet each student where they are and to guide them in the achievement of...
Education & Certification
University of St. Thomas - Bachelor in Arts, English
Loyola Marymount University - Master of Arts, Secondary Education
Ilana: Crestwood Literature tutor
Certified Literature Tutor in Crestwood, IL
...to understand a difficult concept is to explain it in a few different ways. We all learn differently, so I aim to develop an individualized approach for each student in order to make the most of our time together. While I am not being a tutor, I am a musician. In addition to singing, I...
Education & Certification
Northwestern University - Bachelor of Science, Cognitive Science
ACT Composite: 35
ACT English: 36
ACT Math: 34
Parag: Crestwood Literature tutor
Certified Literature Tutor in Crestwood, IL
...thinker. I hope to help students do the same as a tutor. My teaching philosophy is simple: work with students to get them to connect the concepts together to solve a problem or understand an idea. If you can visualize each fundamental point and connect the dots in your head, you're well on your way...
Education & Certification
Northwestern University - Current Undergrad, Political Science and International Studies
ACT Composite: 32
ACT English: 31
ACT Reading: 34
Mike: Crestwood Literature tutor
Certified Literature Tutor in Crestwood, IL
...the world around them. I believe that liberal education is one of the great pillars of democracy and civil society. If I can help young people understand and assess academic material, achieve their academic goals, and appropriate what they learn to apply it to their own lives and the world around them, I will be...
Education & Certification
The University of San Francisco - Bachelors, European History
The University of Chicago - PHD, History (History of Ideas and Modern German History)
ACT English: 35
ACT Reading: 35
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1460
Dominique: Crestwood Literature tutor
Certified Literature Tutor in Crestwood, IL
...produces copy covering various topics for print and digital media, and I love interacting with students. I believe positive interactions promote self-confidence and a heightened self-esteem. Tutoring is an opportunity to be a role model, and even in a short session, quality interactions leave a lasting impact. I have a variety of interests: I love...
Education & Certification
University of Utah - Bachelor of Fine Arts, Ballet, minor in Psychology
University of Colorado Boulder - Master of Arts, Journalism
Hayat: Crestwood Literature tutor
Certified Literature Tutor in Crestwood, IL
...has always been my favorite subject, for I'm treated to an engaging story in every class. I believe in a constructivist approach to learning, and will act as a guide for the student to learn, explore and wonder. Lecturing does not engage the student in learning, and will hinder their progress, so I make it...
Education & Certification
Loyola University-Chicago - Bachelor in Arts, History
University of Illinois at Chicago - Masters in Education, Instructional Leadership
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