Award-Winning Writing Tutors serving Matteson, IL

...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 tutor test prep, as I enjoy helping students make huge gains on high-stakes exams. Education...

...Art Institute of Chicago, where I am focusing on fashion design and experimenting with photography, fibers, sculpture, and ceramics. In my free time I love to read; be outdoors; hike; play with my two dogs, Skippy and Lily, and my cat, Gracie; and watch crime shows and horror movies. My tutoring style is very personalized,...

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!

...an avid reader of a plethora of genres, and my other hobbies include baking, playing tennis, writing poetry, and watching Star Trek reruns. I'm also involved in various cultural and human rights organizations at college. In any remaining spare time, I can usually be found reading the news on actual physical newspapers. Regarding my tutoring...

...study hall period as a requirement for my Education enrichment course. I am very passionate when it comes to helping out children with learning disabilities. As I want to make a change in that community to help them be able to pursue their dream careers without any obstacles. In my spare time, I like to...

...I am a firm believer that all students can achieve their goals and improve. Not all students learn the same so it is very important to me to learn about each students learning style and work from there. It is extremely important to be to build a strong relationship with each student. Thriving in education...

...received several awards and spend a majority 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...

...lessons when I would see my students make the connection between the topics I was teaching. I'm a Virgo meaning I'm a perfectionist at heart, paying attention to every meticulous detail to achieve perfection and that is reflected in my tutoring skills. I periodically check in during our lessons and urge them to tell me...

...directed summer school programs alongside teaching. I love helping others to build the skills and confidence they need to succeed, seeing the joy and relief on any students face when everything begins to click is a strong driving force for me. I enjoy teaching in the biological sciences as well as reading, writing, and math.

...began to learn Mandarin in college nearly 40 years ago. I really enjoy using the language to communicate and facilitating the communicative skills of others. My speaking skill is characterized as near-native, and I am modern, professional, and I have a non-academic style. I work as a professional translator, but there is a great difference...

...a tutor is to improve the academic achievement of students through encouraging scholarly and personal progress. I maintain that listening to the student in order to asses problem areas within a subject is the best way to establish a working partnership in the effort to support scholarly achievement. I strongly encourage my students to set...

...before they were published. I returned to the Midwest to work for an organization called the National Safety Council. While working for a non-profit group, I wrote content for their monthly magazine with a circulation of nearly 100,000. And I also wrote articles for safety officials that appeared in their news blogs and newsletters. My...

...of 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.

...to Psychology, writing, science, and reading comprehension. I have a strong background in research, having conducted my own study in undergrad and currently managing an ongoing study. If your student is interested in learning more about the research field, I would love to share my experience with them! I have a great attention to detail,...

My name is Debra and I have an MA in Anthropology from the University of Chicago. I really like engaging with the humanities and hope to help students improve their understanding of history, the social science, writing, and grammar. ... I like to be as conversational as possible, because I think that's the best way to communicate ideas. I try to be pretty informal, because I find that formality can turn students. Overcomplicating the subject matter...

...including transition-aged non-verbal students, high school ASD/EDD and k-8 mild/moderate students (SLD, ADHD, SLI). What does all of this mean? It means I can help ANYBODY learn. We can destroy standardize tests, write and edit eloquent essays, and break down complex math concepts. I encourage all my students to engage in fun, meaningful learning. I...

...that's informed by how you grapple with facts, concepts and tests. I am a 2009 graduate of the University of Chicago in Statistics and Political Science. I have been a tutor for test prep (including ACT, SAT, LSAT and AP testing), academic and creative writing, and general academic assistance for three years. When I am...

...taught high school and college level course for over a decade. I believe that there are common themes that students posses that can impede their learning. A key element is self confidence in their ability to learn. I believe in building up a student's confidence as they learn a subject so they can retain the...

...various subjects. I have previously tutored students from pre-K to college age in subjects ranging from pre-reading/phonics skills, language arts, basic Spanish and study skills to high level math and college test prep. I have a bachelor's in elementary education with endorsements in early childhood and reading and a minor in general business. I have...

Bachelors, International Politics and Economics, 2014 Graduate: Calumet College of Saint Joseph: Current Grad Student, Masters of Arts in Teaching, 2017