Award-Winning Writing Tutors serving Peoria, IL

...education. Throughout my educational career, I have began to broaden my perspective on the ins and outs of the current education system. Currently, I am a full time undergraduate student with the aspirations of becoming a high school English teacher. In addition, I want to further my studies in either policy making or law. With...

...hands, I love to draw and read. My favorite books are The Great Gatsby by F. Scott Fitzgerald and Night Road by Kristin Hannah. I am what people would consider a "nerd". I am very studious and consider schooling my number one priority in life, at the moment. I graduated from high school with a...

...K-3 and 5-6. I have my bachelors and masters degree in elementary education with curriculum support. I am very passionate about reading and finding new books. I believe using picture books can open a world of new possibilities. I use novels and picture books in all subjects to help enhance the lesson.

...a Teach for America alum. I minored in theatre and am certified to teach speech and theatre, in addition to general education classes. I have three years of classroom teaching experience and have been teaching English as a Second Language online for one year. I love to connect with each of my students and adjust...

...a M.F.A. in Creative Writing. I have been tutoring writing since 2014. I truly enjoy discussing syntax, content, and structure, not only because I may impart my own knowledge and experience, but because I may learn from the incredible diversity and uniqueness with which people approach language. I believe tutoring is mutual, and I am...

...and will talk your ear off if you let me! I love trying new things, exploring the city, and traveling. My teaching philosophy is that teaching is a responsibility and a privilege; I'll put 110% into teaching if you put the same effort into learning. With hard work and patience, anything is possible!... Teaching is a responsibility and a privilege; I'll put 110% into teaching if you put the same effort into learning. With hard work...

...can convey it to someone else. I enjoy and excel at condensing and re-communicating facts or tasks, so that they become comprehensible to someone who may not understand them the first time around. It is not just my success at standardized tests or in my classes that will make me a great tutor, but also...

...for one assignment or one test, but rather that it sticks with you to build a solid foundation of knowledge and confidence that you can carry forward. My favorite subjects to tutor include English, SAT test preparation, math, and psychology. My approach to tutoring is to meet the student where they're at and go from...

...that has proven difficult. 2. Diagnostically assess for instructional gaps and then fill in gaps to bolster a strong subject area foundation. 3. Impart test-taking skills and strategies necessary for school success. I teach with the tenets of the Common Core State Standards in mind. As such, I do not aim to teach "tricks" for...

...becoming all that they are meant to be. My years of teaching experience have helped prepare me with two important abilities: seeing language arts as a means to develop students' awareness and ability to communicate more effectively, and a greater appreciation for the individual student through balanced and effective classroom teaching and management. I teach...