Award-Winning Writing Tutors serving Bellwood, IL

...George Washington University, and I am currently earning my Ph.D. in urban education policy studies at the University of Illinois at Chicago. Professionally, I have worked in various educational institutions including Chicago Public Schools, Adler Planetarium, The Field Museum, and the Smithsonian National Museum of Air and Space, teaching everything from elementary math and reading,...

...of experience in teaching ESL, computer literacy skills, and math, among other subjects. Math and Life Sciences are my favorite subjects to learn and teach. Active learning is the best way that I have found to be a great student and tutor. I love being able to make connections between difficult classroom concepts and the...

...skills I have been able to excel academically. During my high school career I was ranked first during my freshman year, and ended in the top 10% of my graduating class. After my first year at the University of Illinois at Chicago, I received at 3.30 GPA. In addition, I have worked as a Fermi...

...for teaching during my childhood. I have always enjoyed watching a student's confidence and academic ability grow throughout the year. This is my second year teaching in Chicago Public Schools and one of my favorite parts about teaching is getting to know my students and their interests inside and outside of school. When I am...

...is what I like to teach best. I was also a German major and love to help students navigate the language for communicating verbally or written. Tell me what you would like help with and what your goals are. I look forward to working with you to discover your steps to achieving your academic and...

...reading tutor at Kumon North America, and, more recently, I worked closely with WashU students as a Teaching Assistant (TA) for the Management Communication and Managerial Accounting classes. In my experience teaching, the most memorable lessons are those that connect the material to real-life scenarios. I strive to help my students apply their knowledge to...

...able to think critically about who we are, what we believe, and why we believe it given our personal contexts allows us to enter into new, exciting spaces where we can really, tangibly, impact our culture. Guiding this process is my passion. I will be starting my PhD (Media Studies) this Fall at Northwestern University...

...as a teacher and leader. I particularly enjoy "the game" of standardized tests, so I gravitate towards teaching ACT and SAT prep. I believe my work as an actor and director aids my ability to communicate and listen to students. I have an avid curiosity; I told my college playwriting professor that I wish I...

...allows me to most effectively guide my peers in articulating their own ideas in addition to strategically achieve their goals. My tutoring ethos is I am here to provide the necessary support and show the structures from which any person can express themselves through writing or any other medium of work; what may seem impersonal...

...life. What I love about Chicago is that it has the opportunity to surprise me at every turn while still maintaining a real Midwestern charm. Universities Attended: Butler University, Lancaster University (study abroad), Ball State University University Degrees Earned: B.A. in Theatre, Minor in History, M.A. in Secondary Education Certifications Earned: English/Language Arts in Secondary...

...came to understand that I loved learning new things whether it be from books or other people. These two things led me to a career in education and great experiences working with my students. The smile or sense of achievement I see on a student's face when they understand something for the first time or...

...that is dedicated to make my students shine! I am freshly graduated from UNC-Chapel Hill with a major in Anthropology and a minor in Business. Focusing on economics, algebra, writing/reading, and college applications, I am currently a graduate student at Northwestern's Medill School of Journalism. Tutoring through high school and my undergraduate experience, I am...

...Even during COVID, I was able to use the BookNook platform to tutor young children remotely, and the lessons I learned from my tutees are as valuable to me as the subjects they mastered. I believe that the relationships between tutors and students are two-way streets, and the most successful tutors are open to learning...

...work on improving their conversational English. I also tutored basic Spanish speaking skills for a 12 week program to help people feel comfortable communicating with others in Spanish. Learning Spanish not only helps you to be more competitive for jobs, but also helps connect you with more people! I love teaching languages because it's one...

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!

...subjects that many students struggle on, and I have a strong sense of empathy in the learning process. This means I find it easy to determine exactly what students are struggling with in order to tackle those problems - making challenging concepts EASY to understand for ANYONE. Additionally, I am also a musician of over...

...ages 3 -14 years. I have also tutored, and continue to tutor, adults to help them improve their English studies and pass exams such as the OPIc exam. As a certified TESOL instructor, I find great joy in helping students improve their English. While I tutor a broad range of subjects, I am most passionate...

...while also serving as a leader in many campus organizations. After graduating from UMass, I began working locally and eventually working my way up to the District Attorneys Office, where I now serve as the Deputy Director of Community Safety & Outreach. In my position at the DAs Office, I serve as a liaison between...

...and that passion was carried over to me. That is the main thing I hope to show students. A passion that will help them understand the material better. One of my favorite parts of tutoring is getting to know the students' learning style and how they think. The best part is that I have just recently...

...also served as an editor for author Mary Pat Kelly. My tutoring experience has ranged from ages 6-19, specifically working on reading, writing and editing all forms of the English subject. I have taught English in Spain to high school students, edited essays in college and tutored elementary school students in Chicago.