Award-Winning Literature Tutors serving Crown Point, IN

...tutoring in college as a volunteer class I needed my freshman year and I loved working with the kindergarteners after school. From there I tutored during the summer for my church through their community day camp. I tutor English and writing; they have always been my favorite subjects. I studied Psychology at Bethune-Cookman University in...

Hi, my name is Jake Meline and I'm a second year student at Loyola University Chicago. It is my goal to tutor you to the best of my abilities and to equip you with the tools to succeed in the classroom. I look forward to meeting you!

...communication boil down to the same basic principle. How do you empathize with another human being? What story do each of you need to hear? With rigorous essay structure and technical skills in how to breathe, emotionally connect, and articulate, any essay or speech has the ability to truly be a work of art. I'm...

...is to one day become an licensed clinical social worker and work as a therapist. The subjects I can tutor in are clinical psychology, IB psychology, english, american literature, high school american literature, high school writing, middle school reading, middle school writing, middle school reading comprehension, social sciences, and spelling bee prep. I also can...

...writing, history, and college admissions. Also, I was named the head of the English department of my high school six years ago. During this time I have kept up to date with technology, implemented both a speech and college writing course, attended a plethora of professional development, and refined my teaching at the highest level....

...essays and preparing for the SAT, ACT, and AP exams. My background spans elite classrooms and enrichment programs alike: I've taught in college-preparatory high schools, developed curriculum for national nonprofits, and designed one-on-one tutoring plans for students ranging from advanced learners to those seeking targeted support. I bring a calm, structured, and student-centered approach to...

...importance of truly grasping the concepts and content rather than simply retaining enough to make the grade. Upon exiting the service I received my Bachelors Degree from Chicago State University with an emphasis in Management and a minor in Psycology and Graphic Design. My official job in the Army afforded me the opportunity to instructor...

...high school, and in a variety of subjects, from English to Chemistry. I love working with students and helping them grow as students and improve their skills overall. I am committed to getting results from my students, both in their grades and personal growth. In my spare time, I enjoy writing, reading, and running.

...in Clinical Psychology. I love teaching because I view education as empowerment. I approach my teaching with an attitude of creativity and a focus on data. Additionally, I like to utilize exciting methods to encourage students to read or advance in their writing skills. Outside of school, I practice yoga, hang out with my cat,...

...them rather than imposing my favorite ways upon them, though I will share any advice I have. Outside of school, I enjoy running, baking,, reading (from books like Harry Potter to Erasure) and exploring nature. Having lived in Salt Lake, I grew up with the outdoors as my main entertainment, though moving to Chicago has...

...run, bike, DJ, and learning to program (I'm currently learning Javascript!). I'm both a dedicated learner and teacher, and I am a very patient person. The key to helping someone to learn a concept is not to force your methodologies on them, but to adapt to their style and mode of thinking.

I am a graduate student in English with years of experience in the humanities; these experiences encompass both the professional and academic. Particular emphases in literature, reading comprehension, writing (professional, academic, creative), and grammar.

...am a sophomore at the University of Chicago currently pursuing a Bachelors degree in economics and statistics. I scored in the 99th percentile on the SAT, and I am a Distinguished AP Scholar. I am an experienced tutor, and I specialize in mathematics, however I am passionate about learning and teaching in just about any...

I am a first year Master's student in Middle Eastern Studies at the University of Chicago. I am passionate about teaching English as a Second Language (ESL), as well as working with elementary- and middle-school students in general. I am proficient in French and Turkish.

...college essays, and more. Basically, I enjoy helping students figure out where they are stuck and helping them get unstuck. Most people are only missing a few small pieces of the foundation (in any subject), and once they get it, they are off and running. My area of expertise is getting students moving again.... The best teachers guide, motivate, and explain, explain, explain. All students want to feel accomplished and successful, and my role is to...

I am a graduate of the University of Chicago with a degree in English Language and Literature. I tutor students preparing for important standardized tests, including the ACT and the LSAT, and particularly enjoy teaching about the logical reasoning portions of the LSAT. In my spare time I enjoy reading as much as possible and...

...in my dorm as well. Years later, I discovered my passion for teaching while I worked as a teaching assistant at a non-profit organization named High Jump Chicago which provides academic opportunities to poor and minority children in the city of Chicago. I taught two of the four formats everyday for a span of 6...

...and I have tutored since I was a junior in high school, making me a very approachable and qualified tutor. In addition to tutoring, I have also worked as a Counselor in Training at my community's summer camp, babysat and nannied, and have vast experience volunteering at my local elementary as well as middle schools....

...trusting relationship in a comforting environment where students feel able to open up, make mistakes, and get on track for success. I am a certified teacher in Indiana and Illinois 6-12 grade English/Theatre. In addition, I've also had experience work with Sylvan Learning Center. During my time there I was able to help students pinpoint...

...safe and accounted for. Regardless of what I'm doing on any given day, one of the key components of my job is the ability to understand, paraphrase, and communicate complicated concepts to the public. Combined with my personal experience in coaching youth volleyball and serving as an interpreter for the US Forest Service last year,...