Award-Winning Literature Tutors serving Oak Park, IL

...helping adults using proven strategies to aid young and mature learners. I believe in teaching executive functions, like soft skills, organization, communication, note-taking,, advocating for oneself - along with the academic skills necessary to provide students with a structured way to work independently outside the classroom. My abilities include English Language Arts, Music Theory, U.S. History, Algebra I and Consumer Business. I am results driven with a commitment to developing a relationship with my students....

...is for students to gain confidence in themselves, and in the subject matter at hand. I have extensive experience tutoring middle school students algebra, trigonometry, social studies, science, reading, writing, and ESL. I also mentored and tutored a 2nd grade student for over a year and a half, assisting with phonics learning and speech development to prepare for state testing. My teaching philosophy is that students can attain any goal with enough motivation, the willingness...

I'm an Economics major at the University of Florida. I've tutored for three years. I love helping people understand tough concepts and making learning more fun.

...some high schools. In addition to academic writing, I am also a published fiction writer. My short stories have appeared in various literary journals. I am currently working on a novel. I have thirteen years of experience teaching in independent schools (Sacred Heart-Griffin High School, Elgin Academy, and the Latin School of Chicago). I have traveled with high school students to many destinations both domestically and in Europe. I am passionate about helping students with...

...that she'd felt more confident about the essays after I gave her my feedback. "You asked some probing questions that made them more relatable", she said. I had to think in a deeper way. She'll be graduating this May with a degree in French. And while I think she would have gotten into her new college without my help, I do hope, as her big brother, that I've helped her a little along the way,...

...our weekly experiments. At Loyola University Chicago, I continued to tutor a variety of subjects while earning a Master of Arts in Medical Sciences. As a double major in biology and English, I like to build stories whenever I can. What does a molecule of glucose encounter while going through glycolysis? How does the human body process information from the world around it? This perspective has led not only to success in my own studies,...

...gone back to working with students. I did several mentorship/tutoring programs in high school and helped teach an ESL class for adults. In college I served as a Resident Assistant for the university dorms, educating students on the transition into the college life and the new study skills that that requires. My passion from helping students would have to stem from my own passion of learning. I am well acquainted with tutoring resources as I...

...writing or learning English can be difficult, but my goal is to create a fun, engaging one-on-one session. I recently received my TESOL/TESL/TEFL Certification through Oxford Seminars at the University of Illinois at Chicago campus. I also have four years of professional writing experience as a journalist. In April 2013 I won a Colorado Press Association Award for Best Health Feature. I have a B.S. degree from the Ithaca College Park School of Communications (3.8...

...high school, I tutored in my school's writing center for years and continued proofreading college essays for public school students across Chicago since graduating. I am still interested in college essay tutoring, and I have experience helping students with Common app essays and many individual supplemental essays. Outside of my studies and tutoring, I am an avid music lover-- both a listener and performer-- and I love writing non-academic works for fun.

...and two members of the United States Congress. I also had the opportunity to study at the University of Deusto in Bilbao, Spain, investigating international financial systems during the 2007-08 Financial Crisis. I had my first taste of teaching as an ESL volunteer as an undergraduate. I knew I had a passion for instructing; so while a student, I worked as a Teaching Assistant and later a Graduate Assistant for undergraduate courses. Don't let my...

Hello! I am a graduate of Princeton University. I received my Bachelors Degree in English. Since graduation, I have travelled extensively and have taught and coached for five years. I can tutor a wide range of subjects and am most happy when tutoring writing and yoga.

...limited to SHSAT Prep, Reading, Writing, Math, Biology, Social Studies, History, and English Language and Composition. I am also a native Russian speaker. I am excited about the opportunity to pass my love of learning on to my students. I believe that every student has the capacity to engage with even the most challenging material, as long as they have the right guidance. The process of learning should be rewarding, and I think that it...

I currently work as a Teaching Assistant at a public school in Chicago through the University of Chicago's Neighborhood School Program. I also volunteer with Maroon Tutor Match, a UChicago organization that matches low-income middle and high students with college tutors. Before starting college, I led SAT groups at The Learning Lodge in East Lyme, Connecticut.

"True teachers are those who use themselves as bridges over which they invite their students to cross; then, having facilitated their crossing, joyfully collapse, encouraging them to create their own." Nikos Kazantzakis ... Utilize more than one learning approach. Utilize online services. Get feedback from the students themselves.... After introductions, I would like to hear from the student: how do they feel about the courses they are taking? Do they know where they want to begin?...

I'm a Knox College alumn with a BA in English Literature and Creative Writing. My academic and creative works have been featured in multiple publications. If you have a text to analyze, an essay to write, or a speech to practice, I'm more than happy to help with the process!

...made interesting by relating it to their interests outside of academia. For example, the relationship between popular culture today and 19th century literature might not be immediately apparent, but so many things--from serialized television to pop music to superheroes and superhero movies--continue to feel the influences of earlier periods and forms (like the novel, poetry, nonfiction, and even literary celebrity of the 19th C). Additionally, I am familiar with numerous approaches to teaching composition and...

...develop a genuine interest in the subject matter. Outside of academia, I enjoy volunteering and community service. My volunteer work at the Mayflower Community, University of Iowa Mobile Clinic, and UnityPoint Health has allowed me to provide companionship and support to older residents, perform vital sign assessments for patients, and gain firsthand exposure to medical careers. These experiences have enriched my interpersonal skills and reinforced my dedication to making a positive impact on others' lives....

Reading and writing are my lifelong hobby, passion, and career. I have taught high school and college students for the past 20 years, and I would enjoy helping you with these subjects. I have plenty of skills and practice with enabling students to read more efficiently and effectively and to communicate their ideas. Literature and persuasive essay writing are some of my favorite topics, but I also excel at personal writing, reading for comprehension, research...

...major academic publishers. Mostly I index, proofread, and copy edit manuscripts. For my B.A., I double majored in English Literature and Philosophy at Miami University (1996). There I tutored extensively for two years, gaining the maximum clients possible (30 students a week) while still holding down full-time coursework. Twice I took the semester long Study Skills class, which certified me as a Study Skills tutor. Along with Study Skills, I tutored English, Literature, Humanities, Formal...

...learners of different age levels and backgrounds. While I tutor a broad range of subjects, my favorite areas are math, finance, business, and test preparation, particularly for the SATs and college essay writing. I have found the most fun (and results) when teaching students to build strong foundations for future success, whether they're solving complex problems in math or crafting personal statements that reflect their unique stories. My approach to tutoring is very hands-on-learning and...