Award-Winning Literature Tutors serving Elk Grove Village, IL

...the ACT writing section in 2014-2015. I find times like these to be extremely rewarding and expect to have more of them in the future. In my spare time I like to read (working on David Foster Wallace's "Infinite Jest" currently), follow the Cubs, Bears, Bulls, and Blackhawks, and learn about global politics.... Work on understanding who the student is, what his/her goals are, and then outline the best way to get there.

...tutoring towards identifying students' learning methods and catering to those to establish continued engagement in doing so, I hope to foster a love of learning similar to mine. Outside of tutoring and school, I enjoy reading and believe that reading consistently is the key to succeeding in writing and preforming well on Standardized Exams. My...

...from Carthage College in Kenosha, WI. Throughout my schooling I have had experience tutoring/teaching my colleagues in both group and one-on-one settings. What I have learned is no student learns material the same way. It takes dialogue between tutor, students, and parents to determine the best plan of action for the student to attain their...

...group of Ivy League-bound high school students. I also taught high school and undergraduate students in multi-genre creative writing. I received my BA from Wheaton College in English and my MFA from the Iowa Writers' Workshop in poetry and literary translation. My favorite subjects to tutor are college personal statements and creative writing because both...

...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 excited to assist young writers in their pursuit of excelling at the written...

...a tutor, I seek not only to improve a student's technical skills but show them that writing is a mode of expression and that even academic writing, therefore, can be personal, creative, and gratifying. Fostering a personal connection with material is vital for practical application and remembering information in the long term. My intention is...

...research and thesis writing. I also have 10+ years of experience in 2-D art and 3+ years in digital illustration. I've spent the last 2 years teaching English as a cultural ambassador in Japan and Taiwan. Although most of my career thus far has been in ESL teaching, I am most passionate about social science,...

...well as physics mechanics. I was a peer tutor in high school for a variety of subjects, and typically ended up tutoring math for various classes. I love being able to help other students and think creatively about how to break down complex concepts. I am an outgoing person, and typically spend a lot of...

...a process of active collaboration and mutual respect for both the skills both the learner and tutor bring to the table. I earned my MA in Women's and Gender Studies, my thesis entitled "Building Community with Students in Women's and Gender Studies Classes: Workshops for Cultivating Power-Awareness, Accountability, and Collectivity." I still use this work...

...Spanish, math, environmental science, essay writing, and more. I'm passionate about equitable access to education, and am currently working as an Americorps VISTA for a nonprofit devoted to environmental science education. I have been a camp counselor (and a camp kid) my whole life, and believe strongly that learning should be fun and exciting!

...from the elementary to the high school levels. My academic specialties lie primarily in the areas of social science, literature, and grammar, and I have experience working with college essays and ACT testing. I would consider myself to be reliable, easygoing, friendly, flexible, and a quick learner. I am excited to assist with a smile!

I am a member of the Teach For America Corps and will be teaching Spanish in the Baltimore City Public Schools this fall. I am passionate about and love teaching/tutoring anything related to Spanish, Reading, Writing, English and Marketing! Lets conquer this together and get some work done, learn and have and enjoyable fun experience!

...and an MA in English Composition and Literature. I also have a Ph.D. in Arts, Technology, and Emerging Communication. Teaching is something I genuinely love to do. While I now have a full-time job outside of education, my passion for teaching and helping students reach their goals remains. I'd love to help you with writing,...

...learn best myself: discussion and collaborative explanation. When approaching difficult material, lecturing at a student leaves much to be desired. I aim to help them arrive at conclusions and realizations on their own by building on material with which they are already comfortable and confident, and working together towards a solution rather than giving the...

...traditional classroom teaching under my belt, I set out to forge a new path for myself in the virtual classroom so that I could focus on engaging with young people on topics that I care deeply about: language and literature. Over the course of my career, I have worked with students from all walks of...

I'm an actuary born and raised in Illinois. I went to school in Chicago and majored in Applied Mathematics. I have learned the value of learning the lessons of those that have traveled paths before me. I hope to carry their tradition. For fun, I play strategy games and ultimate frisbee.

...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 to exercise, read, spend time with family and friends, and travel both domestically and internationally. I look forward to sharing my knowledge and getting to know...

..., and more. I teach from elementary to the graduate school level. For those at the collegiate or graduate level, we may go over the styles of citing such as Chicago style, MLA, APA and more. If you have any questions or are interested in scheduling a session, please feel free to contact me! Thank...

...will provide them with excellent writing and math foundations that will allow them to feel confident in their ability to solve forthcoming academic challenges. I absolutely love helping students grasp writing mechanics. Being a confident writer can definitely help with one's confidence in their public speaking skills. In my spare time I enjoy playing basketball,...

...group level. Students learn from seeing others who've mastered it and helping others to Master it. I love to integrate learning with student hobbies and interests and even bring my own interest such as law, astrology, nature, music, and, even incorporating games. I do believe in reward based learning not punishment based learning. In other...