Award-Winning Writing Tutors serving Zion, IL

...During the course of explaining concepts, I check in with the student to ensure they are getting as much information as they need. However, I also refrain from expounding on concepts they do understand, so as not to waste their time or bore them. A method I like to use is: "Tell them what I'm...

...responses and their formative feedback to a lesson. This reflection, however, is driven by effective modeling of what I want my students to master. Throughout my experiences both at the middle school and high-school level, I have learned the significance of building a classroom community in which I model my all of my expectations clearly...

...in English from Roosevelt University, and a Master's degree in Writing and Publishing from DePaul University. In late 2019, I had the opportunity to work as a Graduate Teaching Assistant at the College of Lake County (for an English Composition I class). I also had the honor and privilege of working as a Peer Writing...

...real connections with students and helping them achieve all that they can. Together we can practice those fundamental reading and writing skills or come up with fun techniques to study for math, science, or Spanish. I can also help teach ESL for any age or grade level! Whatever the topic may be, I guarantee a...

...Classical Latin, and I was educated at Ball State University (Muncie, IN) and The University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. I have also done post-graduate work in Latin at the University of Chicago, and I have written a Latin text book (Ovid's Heroides I) which is currently in use in some high schools. In addition to...

...elementary, middle school and high school. I got my BA at Mount Holyoke College and my MBA at Northwestern's Kellogg School. I also have a Master of Science from Oregon State University. My primary work with students is as a mentor, at Oregon State University I designed a program for the undergraduates to prepare them...

...their strengths in education. Some students believe that a subject is their worst subject because they do not understand it or have many issues with it. However, getting the right help and being able to understand the concepts and information presented to them, may allow them to pursue future careers that they may have never...

...help when needed is so important! My favorite subject to both learn about and tutor is English, especially writing and AP English Language and Composition. I'm a sophomore at Loyola University Chicago with a double major in English and History, and I have previous writing experience with three newspapers including the AJC and NPR. I'm...

...interested in writing, both academically and creatively, and languages: I am fluent in French and Mandarin Chinese and can read Latin, German, and Greek. In my ideal job I serve as a medium to help people develop their interests and ideas; at the same time, I love having the opportunity to engage in in-depth discussions,...

...with a Bachelor's in Biology. I also completed one year of Pharmacy school at Midwestern University, and I am currently looking to expand my career doing research in biology labs. I love teaching math (algebra, geometry, calculus - you name it!) as well as science, including both biology and chemistry. These are by far my...

...supplemental Math Enrichment program for At-Risk math students as a 6th grade math teacher. Students not only developed specific skills but also gained the confidence needed to be willing to attempt math problems. I am a patient, caring teacher who will evaluate a student's needs before addressing ways to improve their skills. I am confident...

...enjoy teaching and learning about and from my students, continually striving to help them become successful. I have experience teaching in schools, tutoring students and helping adults using proven strategies to aid young and mature learners. I believe in teaching executive functions, like soft skills, organization, communication, note-taking,, advocating for oneself - along with the...

I am a math and statistics double major. I am passionate about teaching and have a demonstrated ability to teach a variety of subjects, including standardized test preparation.

...is english as it is able to capture one's thoughts and emotions in the smallest of phrases . My teaching philosophy revolves around legos. I like to take things one brick at a time without looking at the final picture so that way it doesn't scare us off. Slow and steady always wins the race!...

...a troubled Italian high school. I loved the challenge of working with unmotivated learners, and several of my students told me I was the best teacher they had had. Before that I worked as a freelance reporter for The Nation, and an editor at New York Focus, The South Side Weekly, and various publications in...

...Louis, and have been tutoring for the last four years. While I most commonly worked with younger students in the beginning, I gradually took on an influx of older students as my teaching style developed. Because of this, I have experience teaching students from all ages and backgrounds. With my youngest learner ever being 4...

...pursuing a Bachelor's Degree in Economics. I have a lot of experience teaching others. I worked as a Sunday school teacher's assistant for five years, where I taught children to read and write in Hebrew. I also worked at a summer camp for three years during high school, teaching kids anything from how to swim...

As a passionate and experienced special educator, I am eager to help future teachers prepare for their content exams or basic skills exams and begin the next chapter of their lives!!

...I completed hours as a clinical observational student at Stratton Elementary School. Interning at such a diverse district has shown me the importance of investment in every student. I worked closely with students that frequently misbehaved and despised education. Instead of quitting or becoming frustrated with these students, I demonstrated passion and professionalism by asking...

...Political Science and Biology. What else? I am the proud mom of two magnificent kids with learning disabilities. I also write slightly less informative reviews on Yelp, as a style decision. I am a music enthusiast, run most days ( my HS track coach would be quite surprised by that), and believe in perseverance.