Top Writing Tutors serving Blue Island
Susan: Blue Island Writing tutor
Certified Writing Tutor in Blue Island, IL
...in different ways, has led me towards multi-sensory learning that is active rather than passive. When I work with students, their learning styles and needs for engagement are at the forefront. Daily, I educate students who learn differently, and success has come to my students when I scaffold to make the abstract more concrete. I...
Education & Certification
Eastern Illinois University - Bachelor in Arts, Elementary Education
Saint Xavier University - Master of Science, Teaching and Leadership
Donna: Blue Island Writing tutor
Certified Writing Tutor in Blue Island, IL
...years, and I also worked as the school principal for 16 years. I have taught all of the grades from preschool through grade eight. I also provided literacy themed professional development with teachers with Concordia University. I believe learning about a child, and their skills, is key to creating targeted, differentiated instruction for him/her. I...
Education & Certification
Concordia University-Ann Arbor - Master of Arts, Reading Teacher Education
Concordia University-Ann Arbor - Doctor of Philosophy, Reading Teacher Education
State Certified Teacher
Caleb: Blue Island Writing tutor
Certified Writing Tutor in Blue Island, IL
...and Analytical Writing. My degree taught me invaluable skills and strategies that I look forward to putting to good use with my students! I like to take a highly personalized approach to teaching, and I design my curricula with my students' skills, interests, and difficulties in the forefront of my mind. I'm a firm believer...
Education & Certification
DePaul University - Bachelors, Education and English
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1420
Lauren: Blue Island Writing tutor
Certified Writing Tutor in Blue Island, IL
...minors in Technical Theatre and Film/Screenwriting. I am currently working on a MA in Secondary Education from Ball State University as well. The subjects that I am available to tutor are Clarinet, English, Essay Editing, Writing, Pre-Algrebra, and Public Speaking During three years of undergrad, I was a Teacher's Assistant for a class called Aesthetics...
Education & Certification
Ball State University - Bachelor in Arts, Directing and Theatrical Production
Ball State University - Master of Arts, Education
Katie: Blue Island Writing tutor
Certified Writing Tutor in Blue Island, IL
...to academic growth in my students. I also just finished up a school year teaching virtually and so I'm very comfortable engaging elementary students online. I was a national merit scholar at the #1 high school in Florida/6th in the U.S., and graduated with a degree in elementary education from Wheaton College in 2018. I...
Education & Certification
Wheaton College (Illinois) - Bachelor in Arts, Education
SAT Math: 710
SAT Verbal: 730
SAT Writing: 770
Claire: Blue Island Writing tutor
Certified Writing Tutor in Blue Island, IL
...for students in grades pre-K through 8th grade. My career includes four years working a tutoring Center Director for students ages 4-15 in reading, writing, mathematics, and study skills. For eight years I worked in private homes supporting the learning needs of each child for both their school work and individual tutoring to catch up,...
Education & Certification
DePaul University - Bachelor in Arts, Industrial and Organizational Psychology
Northwestern University - Master of Arts, Public Administration
Kim: Blue Island Writing tutor
Certified Writing Tutor in Blue Island, IL
...Journalism. Right after graduation, I did a news writing internship at WGN working on the 9 P.M. and 5:30 P.M. newscasts. While I was briefly able to perform my dream job, this was 2008 when the job market across the country hit a record low point. While at WGN, its parent company, Tribune Company, declared...
Education & Certification
University of Wisconsin-Whitewater - Bachelor in Arts, Speech/Journalism
Rose: Blue Island Writing tutor
Certified Writing Tutor in Blue Island, IL
...can and must be accessible to all students. Guided by my own research of contemporary practices and self-initiated professional development, I created an environment where all students feel capable and empowered to succeed in my Middle School Mathematics and third grade classes. My focus on developing relationships has been crucial to my success as a...
Education & Certification
Cornell College - Bachelors, Elementary Education
Terence: Blue Island Writing tutor
Certified Writing Tutor in Blue Island, IL
...I taught all subjects in my classroom which was primarily 5th-8th grades. My classes had students of multiple grades together so my teaching related to a variety of grades and ability levels. I also assisted in the regular education classrooms at times. I am familiar with IEP's, having written them and taught towards the goals...
Education & Certification
Loyola University-Chicago - Bachelor in Arts, Communications
Northeastern Illinois University - Master of Arts, Special Education
Elizabeth: Blue Island Writing tutor
Certified Writing Tutor in Blue Island, IL
...teach them learning skills they can apply to the next challenge. When you work with me, we're not just practicing algebra (or whatever); we're practicing the kinds of behaviors that will help you succeed in future math classes. I work with students to match their learning style (visual, auditory, learning by doing, etc.).
Education & Certification
Cornell University - Bachelor in Arts, Classical, Ancient Mediterranean, and Near Eastern Studies
University of Chicago - Master of Arts, Humanities
SAT Math: 800
SAT Verbal: 800
SAT Writing: 800
Bianca: Blue Island Writing tutor
Certified Writing Tutor in Blue Island, IL
...and a classroom aide for the past two years, helping students 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...
Education & Certification
Northwestern University - Bachelor in Arts, Legal Studies
ACT Composite: 34
ACT English: 36
ACT Reading: 34
Paula: Blue Island Writing tutor
Certified Writing Tutor in Blue Island, IL
...back to school and finished my pre-Med requirements. However, life experiences drew me towards teaching. I started with teaching ACT test prep to students, but I have since taught for seven years at traditional schools in the Chicago area. I have taught Biology, Forensics, Anatomy and Physiology, and English. All along, I have continued to...
Education & Certification
Wellesley College - Bachelor in Arts, English
National Louis University - Master of Arts Teaching, Education of Individuals in Secondary Special Education Programs
Iwona: Blue Island Writing tutor
Certified Writing Tutor in Blue Island, IL
...German and Polish, researcher, published author with a PhD in Educational Psychology and MA in Germanic Studies and Second Language Acquisition. I have 20+ years of teaching and course design experience, building tailored courses for individual needs, and creating learning and teaching materials. I am also a teacher and student mentor and coach.
Education & Certification
Jagiellonian University of Krakow - Master of Arts, German Teacher Education
Northern Illinois University - Doctor of Education, Educational Psychology
Laura: Blue Island Writing tutor
Certified Writing Tutor in Blue Island, IL
...Chicago, I have a wide breadth of content knowledge available to help students. Two years of teaching at Evanston Township High School has given me excellent experience working with students and helping them through challenges. I especially enjoy tutoring students in US History, World History, and Civics/Political Science. As a passionate writer, I also have...
Education & Certification
Connecticut College - Bachelors, History
University of Illinois at Chicago - Masters, Teaching History
GRE Quantitative: 153
GRE Verbal: 164
Scott: Blue Island Writing tutor
Certified Writing Tutor in Blue Island, IL
...and everything in between, my experience within the creative field has allowed me to develop a unique set of communication skills to help get your ideas out into the world. I graduated with honors, from the University of Illinois in 2015 with a degree in Communication and spent my time in college focusing on entrepreneurialism...
Education & Certification
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign - Bachelors, Communication
Cole: Blue Island Writing tutor
Certified Writing Tutor in Blue Island, IL
...Department. I have tutored children of all ages for the past 5 years firstly through the Latin School of Chicago's Middle School Writing Center and now through Varsity Tutors. Additionally, I have served as a Teacher's Assistant for various high school English classes. As a writer myself, I bring passion to my tutoringI hope to...
Education & Certification
ACT Composite: 35
ACT English: 36
ACT Math: 33
Jaya: Blue Island Writing tutor
Certified Writing Tutor in Blue Island, IL
...Cell Biology, and Development and French. I am pre-med, so I do hope to go to medical school next year and am currently in the process of applying. I graduated from Hinsdale Central High School in 2012, and there I was a member of the National Honors Society which was my first experience with tutoring....
Education & Certification
University of Minnesota, Twin Cities - Bachelors, Genetics & French
ACT Composite: 35
ACT English: 36
ACT Math: 34
Brandon: Blue Island Writing tutor
Certified Writing Tutor in Blue Island, IL
I'm a 4th year at the University of Chicago, and I love teaching. I'm elated to help others learn and gain confidence in subjects that may not be their strong suit today. Also, I want to give students the tools to succeed in subjects outside of what we directly cover. ... When I teach someone something, I want them to know the material well enough that they feel comfortable teaching it to someone else.
Education & Certification
University of Chicago - Bachelors, Public Policy, Psychology
ACT English: 33
Caitlin: Blue Island Writing tutor
Certified Writing Tutor in Blue Island, IL
...I have experiences outside of the sciences also. During my time in college, I was a teaching assistant for several literature classes and also tutored students who took various levels of Spanish. Every student is different and learns in a unique way. It's important to recognize these differences and help students develop their strengths instead...
Education & Certification
Hiram College - Bachelors, Biology, General
Madeline: Blue Island Writing tutor
Certified Writing Tutor in Blue Island, IL
...with students from kindergarten through eighth grade. I am specifically endorsed in reading, language arts, and social studies. I will soon be endorsed in science as well. I enjoy tutoring because of the one-on-one interaction that does not occur as frequently in a classroom setting. I am very passionate about teaching and have a lot...
Education & Certification
Illinois State University - Bachelor of Science, Elementary Education
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