Award-Winning Writing Tutors serving Cicero, IL

...name is Davis Cook, and I am an undergraduate student at the University of Chicago, where I study English Language and Literature. I am extremely passionate about literature and the English language, and both of these devices' ability to increase our understanding of others and of ourselves. I'd love to talk with you about these...

...educator with over 22 years of experience serving elementary and middle school students, I believe EVERY learner. is capable of academic success with a caring and compassionate teacher. Learning has its difficulties, and some subjects are more challenging than others. I am passionate about teaching reading and writing as both lead to success in other...

...basic math. In my experience helping struggling students with initiating essay writing, we always seem to have the most fun (with remarkable advancements) prepping for the critical reading, comprehension, and writing. I am a firm proponent of education, believing it to be absolutely necessary for an improved quality of life, and I try to impart...

...is in the medical sciences/molecular biology. Currently I am a medical student, but prior to this I did a PhD in Physiology and Developmental Biology. In addition, I work as a researcher looking at stem cell populations involved in fracture healing. When I am not studying, I love playing soccer, guitar, rock climbing and reading.

...appeals to me greatly. I am considered to be friendly, empathetic, and hard-working individual with a passion for helping others. Additionally, I also have years of experience as a leader, mentor, and tutor. My experience as a tutor at the Loyola University Tutoring Center for Academic Excellence provided me with the opportunity to work with...

...since I was in kindergarten that I want to be a teacher and have been teaching for over 20 years! I have a bachelor's degree in education, a master's in Curriculum and Instruction, and recently earned my ESL endorsement. I enjoy tutoring students at the elementary level and strive to make each child feel confident...

...a fourth-year student at the University of Chicago preparing to complete my BA in Psychology and Comparative Human Development. This past summer I conducted independent ethnographic research in Hong Kong, and all I have left of undergrad is finishing up my senior thesis paper that I am writing on that research. My interdisciplinary background has...

...received Bachelor of Science degree in Journalism & Mass Communication from Iowa State University. My expertise is English & history. My past work experience is tutoring students & English learners of all ages (5 to 60 years old). In addition, I've worked for Chicago Public Schools as a teacher's assistant & substitute teacher. My goal...

...Northwestern University with a Major in Biological Sciences and a concentration in Biochemistry and Biophysics. Tutored Advanced Undergraduate Organic Chemistry throughout college. Years of experience tutoring Math, various Sciences, and Spanish from elementary through High School. I believe in approaching problems from multiple angles, understanding the processes, and using real world examples to comprehend complex...

...focus of education should be to allow students to gain an understanding of themselves: strengths, weaknesses, abilities, affinities, etc. My goal as a tutor is to use my knowledge and successes as well as my personal and academic shortcomings to help students learn and grow in areas they don't feel confident in. My focus subjects...

...students in a wide variety of subjects, including Math, Science, Reading, English, ACT and SAT test preparation. I am a firm believer in problem-based learning, and encourage students to ask questions and think for themselves. Although I will not provide answers or a quick and simple fix, I will provide students with guidance and encouragement...

...my undergraduate career at UCSD, I was a teaching assistant for an upper division psychology course. As part of my graduate assistantship, I also assist or instruct (depending on the semester) for undergraduate statistics. I host office hours and SPSS-based labs, grade assignments, present material, provide study tools, and act as as a support system...

Learning a foreign language is one of the most rewarding and difficult challenges you can take. I use my extensive theoretical and personal knowledge of language acquisition and my understanding of learner profiles to help my learners reach their goals.

...to use a variety of teaching methods, including interactive presentations, group discussions, and hands-on activities. Everyone has a unique learning style, and it's my job to adapt my teaching approach to meet your needs. My goal as a tutor is to help you achieve your academic goals and develop a love for learning that will...

...and developed a unit that had them begging for more lessons and acing all of my tests! Learning can be more fun than many people realize! I would love to help you to not only turn your struggles into a success story, but also to find passion and joy in the process as well!... I believe in teaching through relevancy. Making connections makes new knowledge stick.

My experience tutoring students from various backgrounds has taught me the importance of creating a personalized lesson plans, addressing each student's strengths and weaknesses to maximize their potential.

I am a middle school teacher with endorsements in reading, language arts, math, science, and social studies. In my free time I teach and perform aerial silks!

...equally equipped to serve students in a variety of subjects, ranging from Algebra to English to study skills, and I can honestly say that I'm equally fanatical about teaching all of them. I'm passionate about teaching the humanities, social sciences, and foreign languages because they've allowed me to expand my creativity beyond anything that I...

...the world do not have. Thus, my hopes to combat education inequities, utilize my experiences with multicultural/special education contexts, and be continually inspired by students in addition to offering them the personalized support they deserve is what drives me to work with students. I've guided students with special needs aged 3-14 through summer program activities...

...always interested in hearing what the learner is thinking because I think a lot can be learned from listening to how an individual is arriving at a given perspective. I taught for several years through an organization called Teach For America, and I later earned my master's in education from Harvard University. I was even able...