Award-Winning Writing Tutors serving River Forest, IL

I have been in education for more than twenty years. I continue to enjoy spending time supporting students outside of the school day, increasing their personal success.

...Northwestern University, and will begin teaching high school biology in Chicago this upcoming fall. I completed my undergraduate degree at Northwestern University in 2019, majoring in both Biological Sciences (concentrating in Genetics and Genomics) and in German. I have experience working with students of all ages, including elementary, middle, and high school. I am consistently...

...on writing and storytelling from Academy Award-winning filmmakers and industry experts. As an environmental educator, I've led educational programs at nature centers in Atlanta and throughout Chicagoland. I am a Certified Master Naturalist through the Forest Preserves of Cook County and the University of Illinois and a Certified Pollinator Steward through Pollinator Partnership, the largest...

...College Writing Center. I co-founded the Science Fellows Program to help science majors and pre-med students transfer writing skills from the humanities to the sciences. I believe I can help you succeed on your board exams and admissions essays. As someone who is working towards a career in academic medicine, I have always been a...

...with my tutee. I believe that it is important that we work together to overcome their academic challenges. Additionally, I like to create activities using the kinesthetic learning style because this approach allows for students to be interactive and hands on. Inasmuch, I want to engage my students' prior knowledge and build from what they...

...relation to how we approach the work. This is a process of active collaboration and mutual respect for both the skills both the learner and tutor bring to the table. I earned my MA in Women's and Gender Studies, my thesis entitled "Building Community with Students in Women's and Gender Studies Classes: Workshops for Cultivating...

...majoring in Information Sciences + Data Science. I'm passionate about helping students grow in both confidence and skill. I specialize in Math and English, and I tailor each session to fit your unique learning style and pace. My approach is grounded in patience, encouragement, and clear communication. I truly believe that with the right support,...

...swim lessons, to ESL classes in college, I have lots of experience working with virtually every age group. I received my Bachelor's in Spanish from the University of Alabama, and have done Spanish tutoring, as well as ESL tutoring and teaching throughout my college years. I am currently a 6th and 7th grade Spanish teacher,...

Hey, are you ready to learn? I'm ready to tutor! My hobbies are reading and painting, and yeah, of course tutoring!

...although I excelled in all academic subjects, I did not always understand math and science concepts right when the teacher taught them. I had to bridge that gap by reasoning through material on my own, which has equipped me to explain it creatively to others. I also taught myself to take the ACT and have...

...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 as they learn. I have been tutoring...

...I received a Bachelor's degree in Spanish and International Business. During my time there, I had the privilege of studying abroad for a semester in Seville, Spain, where I became fluent in Spanish and was also able to travel to Portugal and Switzerland. I worked as a tutor at my university for both Spanish and...

...received my Bachelor of Arts in Elementary Education with Middle School endorsement in three areas. Plus, I am a certified art teacher. Since graduation, I have worked in all realms of education including teaching and tutoring with students of multiple ages and ability levels. While I tutor a broad range of subjects such as elementary...

...achieve something, even if it's merely personal satisfaction like playing a song for family after Thanksgiving dinner. As such, I believe that any sort of lesson ought to chase specific goals discussed and set together between tutor and student. Foundational skills (such as writing for your target audience or guitar scales) are critical and aren't...

...general biology and chemistry, organic chemistry, microbiology, genetics, biochemistry, and mathematics from students in elementary school-graduate level. I am passionate about helping students achieve their goals, big and small. During my sessions, I cater to my student's learning style and individualized needs. I encourage open communication and provide outside resources. I graduated from the University...

...what a student already knows, which serves as a bridge to new learning. In my spare time I enjoy studying guitar at the Old Town School of Folk Music in Chicagos Lincoln Square neighborhood. I particularly like Jazz and Latin styles of playing like Flamenco, Bossa Nova, and Bolero. Whenever I can get away, I...

..."method" but rather works from all that she has learned - that teaching is a "live performance" that needs to be lived in the present. I have taught for many years, and continue to enjoy teaching diverse subjects to all kinds of people, from different ages, social and cultural backgrounds, sexual orientations, ethnic origins, and...

English/Reading/Writing Tutor Playwright and Poet Columbia College Chicago

...received my Bachelor of Science in Education with a focus in Special Education. I am licensed to teach 1-6 in all subject areas. I am currently a tutor at Huntington Learning Center and a First Grade Teacher at Welch Elementary school in Naperville. I am passionate about making learning fun and applying what is taught...

...at DePaul studying Bicultural Bilingual education. I have experience with teaching, tutoring, nannying, and camp counseling. I am from Arkansas, but I am living in Chicago (Go Hawks!). Math is my favorite (and best) subject. I have also dabbled at voice and piano over the years. I look forward to working with you!... Every student is capable of achieving academically. It's all about meeting them where they are at, and setting personal goals to meet each...