Award-Winning Literature Tutors serving Glen Ellyn, IL

...to tutor is writing because it allows me to really get to know my students and see their unique perspective on a topic. My teaching method is very student specific. I talk to the student and figure out what learning style they work best with and I go from there. My goal is to help...

...was, but I don't believe that learning should be a struggle. Going to school builds an academic base for your future and it sets you up for the way you will live the rest of your life. But learning doesn't have to be a chore. I believe that, with a positive attitude and a willingness...

...County (for an English Composition I class). I also had the honor and privilege of working as a Peer Writing Tutor for DePaul University's Writing Center. I collaborated with both Undergraduate and Graduate students of all studies/disciplines on any writing-based projects, both personal and academic. I provided writing support to clients with the goal of...

...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 require students to reflect on their lives and experiences. I believe in...

...special education, gifted, English Language Learners, music/arts students and students with disabilities. I have tutored math up to Calculus AP; English Writing, Reading Comprehension and College Essay instruction; Science through AP Physics; and test preparation for GRE, ACT, SAT as well as state-mandated tests in Illinois and Michigan. Finally, I majored in and am pursuing...

...tutor in the inner city of Chicago. After this excellent opportunity, I attended medical school at Rosalind Franklin University, where I am currently in my fourth year. Throughout my time in medical school, I have been active in tutoring students in a wide variety of subjects. Therefore, I bring around ten years worth of tutoring...

...school because I believe that a tailored, inspiring approach unlocks potential that students may not even realize they possess. In the current remote-learning environment, it's harder than ever to fully grasp course material I'm here to fill in these gaps and ensure students don't miss out on critical foundations or future opportunities. I have teaching...

...I can I identify my academic strengths and areas to strengthen. I find it extremely valuable to be a reflective practitioner. My consistent reflection has helped me determine the path of my Master’s Degree. My teaching and leadership experiences within the Learning Center have inspired me to obtain my Learning Behavior Specialist endorsement within my...

...based therapist, first for a special education cooperative and most recently with the Chicago charter school system. As a school based speech-pathologist I have worked with K-12 students at a variety of ability levels as well as transition aged students in a specialized program. I love bringing my clinical skills to my work as a...

...knowledge. I believe the interpersonal relationship involved with teaching greatly benefits both parties. Learning is fundamental to life- and turning otherwise cumbersome and difficult tasks like passing a hard class into a lightbulb moment is where I find my satisfaction. Turning such a familiar struggle into newfound realization and understanding is what I aim for.

...Degree in Teaching from National Louis University. I have taught or tutored students ages 3 through adult in a wide variety of settings and subject areas, including prep for standardized tests. I am currently an Elementary School teacher at a Title I school and have 20 years of teaching experience. I also have my Special...

...confidence in their academics through a gentle yet direct approach. My areas of specialty are Psychology, English, and ACT prep. When working with others, I have a goal of empowering them to see and achieve their full potential, which I accomplish through directive strategies that allow students to explore different theories and learning practices than...

...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 life and delight in the exchange of ideas and culture that comes...

...of eventually becoming a professor. I love politics, which is, after all, nothing more or less than the space or arena where we contest basic moral values. I love writing, and philosophy, and I'm fairly good at math. I love art and music and movies and make sure to spare some time for a good...

...occurred at a local, public high school. I have two undergraduate degrees. One is in English and one is in Journalism. I also have a master's degree in Secondary Curriculum and Instruction. In addition, I have been tutoring for over 20 years! I have worked with ages 5-45. I am a kind and patient tutor...

...In that time, it became obvious that individual conferences and small groups were the most effective way to learn for many of us. That led me to tutoring. Learning holds power, and I want to help others on their learning journeys. I strive myself to continue learning. I am currently learning Spanish and SQL.

...students ranging from middle school to college. Most of my students show dramatic improvements in their grades and test scores after receiving my help. I like to tailor my teaching style to the individual student because I know that everyone has a different learning personality. I get to know my students and discover the reasons...

...as a bookseller at Barnes and Noble so I can make a living talking about and sharing books with others. As a teacher, I am firm believer in students' own knowledge and expertise with which they enter the classroom. Teaching, for me, is a matter of helping students channel the voice they already possess. I...

...Glacier, Sierra Nevada, King's Canyon, Yellowstone, and Rocky Mountain National Parks, as well as several sections of the Appalachian Trail, near which he grew up. He loves living in his adopted home of Chicago, but he says he needs to spend a little time each year surrounded by trees in order to stay sane!