Award-Winning Literature Tutors serving Lake in the Hills, IL

...subject-specific information, but also improves the experience and thus the results of tutoring in general, even on standardized tests. In most circumstances, students are not excited about taking standardized tests, and many are intimidated. Instead of reinforcing that fear, I aim to help students understand standardized tests as the puzzles that they are. By emphasizing...

Hi, my name is Cammy and I am a rising senior at Northwestern University, studying Theatre, History, and Leadership. I understand how stressful school can be and am interested in arming you with both the knowledge and skills to find success!

...have worked with students from all walks of life and delight in the exchange of ideas and culture that comes from one-on-one and group discussions around common themes. My forte is helping students work-shop academic and creative writing. In my personal time I enjoy reading, watching re-runs of Parks and Rec, traveling, and taking my...

...be rewarding, and I think that it is never too early, or too late, to enjoy learning. I believe in a personalized approach, keeping in mind the strengths, weaknesses, and goals of each of my students. I encourage students to think carefully, read carefully, and question often. When I am not tutoring, I enjoy reading,...

...am well acquainted with tutoring resources as I have always sought out the tutoring programs at my schools for subjects I've had difficulty with. I am a big advocate of working through problems with students but also making sure that the concept is understood. The best students are not exceptionally smart, but they are exceptional...

...effort to become the best LSAT and ACT instructor that I can be. I'm really proud of the rigorous, student-centered pedagogical approach that I've developed, and I'd love to show it to you! Cumulative collegiate GPA: 3.87 Academic Honors: Dean's List (2012-2016), Phi Beta Kappa Test scores: LSAT - 174, ACT - 35... Setting a number of achievable, challenging, and relatively immediate goals is the key to inspiring motivation in a student of any age (although...

Current government attorney who majored in history. Avid reader of fiction and non-fiction. I have experience writing academic and application essays. Knowledgeable in most areas of history, literature, political science, and writing.

...to work with each student to establish a personalized learning plan. I know no two students are the same so this approach allows us to customize my teaching to the students learning style while also maximizing our time together. In addition to tutoring French and anything writing & literature related, I also tutor MCAT biology...

...am most passionate about math and college applications. I particularly enjoy tutoring students for the SAT and ACT or writing college application essays because I remember how difficult it was during that time but learned to have fun with the process and would love to help students through this time. I like to share tips...

...and English because I love working on writing to make it show people the ideas behind the work in a unique and interesting delivery. As such, I'm also the satire editor for my college's school newspaper, and I occasionally write and perform stand-up comedy around Tulsa. My teaching method is usually to, first, diagnose whatever...

I've always enjoyed tutoring as a way to express my love of writing and math. I'm excited to help and meet some families in my neighborhood!

...also for students at Jones College Prep. During my graduate program I also tutored at Jones, and at Whitney M. Young Magnet School. I enjoy tutoring because I like helping students make sense of difficult topics. I also enjoy meeting new students, and forming a strong rapport. In order to create a successful tutoring session...

...Connecticut and Michigan. I have also taught English to international students and English Language Arts to Middle School students. In addition, I was a Resource Room Coordinator at the high school level. As an experienced educator, I thoroughly enjoy sharing my expertise and passion with educators and students while providing authentic and meaningful learning experiences

...over the US and Europe while working in the pharmaceutical industry. I have taught business classes at the post secondary level in the UK, and have also tutored a wide variety of subjects to students at various skill levels back here in Chicago. I truly enjoy helping students reach their goals and maintain their motivation...

Teaching, for me, represents the chance to help students and peers find their way to new understandings. This might be as simple as a better way to find "x" or as complex as the next great thesis on Shakespeare. In the end, it's all about finding the heat in whatever subject is being explored.

...make virtually any subject - and any audience - within reach. My favorite areas, though, are those that are fundamental to everything else (in my opinion) - reading and writing. I finished a Masters in Reading Education at Olivet Nazarene University, and I am also a certified Reading Specialist. I hope to eventually pursue a...

...in teaching both English and Spanish. My journey began with Elementary Level students but continued with adults too. I've worked with people from all around the globe. I am enthusiastic and always adapt to my student's needs or interests. Adding engaging interaction to my lessons, I help my students achieve their own goals. Let's enjoy...

My name is A.J. Hubbard and I'm excited to work alongside students to help them cultivate their study strategies, improve their work habits, develop their critical writing and reading skills, and prepare for important tests and assignments. I am an avid writer, reader, and history buff who prioritizes the long-term development of student learning strategies.

...it like Cady from Mean Girls, because it's the same in every language. When it comes to language arts, I know how hard it can be to understand that I comes before E, except after C and other instances. The English language has its set of rules and I can help your student get a...

...of my free time working on various writing projects. In literature, we frequently discuss the author's "voice". I believe that writing is an excellent way for a student to find their own voice, and as a tutor, I seek not only to improve a student's technical skills but show them that writing is a mode...