Literature Tutors in Oak Park, IL
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Ruth H.
Private Literature tutor in Forest Park, IL
Education
Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis - Current Undergrad, Religious Studies/International Studies
Experience
I tutor many subjects, including European history, college essays, reading, writing, essay editing, literature, American history, Spanish, and test preparation . I love to read, especially fiction and fantasy. History, AP European History, AP US History, AP World History,...
Katrina K.
Private Literature tutor in Chicago, IL
Education
Indiana Univeristy, Bloomington - BA, English Education , DePaul University - MA, English
Experience
I also volunteered as a teacher in the Indian Himalayas, helping children aged 5?and 6?acquire basic writing and language skills . I try to learn my students' hobbies and interests and connect the lessons to them so that they are interested in what?they're learning.In my...
Claire T.
Private Literature tutor in Chicago, IL
Education
Kalamazoo College - BA, Sociology major, English minor , CUNY Lehman College - MS, Elementary Education
Experience
In my current role, I work with both general education and special needs students . Currently, I manage a tutoring program in which I coach tutors to help their pupils master standardized test taking, and reading and math at their grade level . I've taught diverse subjects...
John C.
Private Literature tutor in Maywood, IL
Education
UIC - BA, Secondary English Education
Experience
In the decade following, I have had the privilege of teaching students in a variety of settings, including teaching British and World Literature in an evening school program, teaching high school Literature courses, and my current position as an English teacher at an...
Hector V.
Private Literature tutor in Chicago, IL
Education
Claremont McKenna College - Bachelors, Government and Legal Studies
Experience
I have worked with multiple students who achieved scores of 10 or above on the ACT writing section, and pupils who have raised their overall scores by learning to eliminate answers based on context and to rely on comprehension, instead of memorization . I've had students...
E. Alexander C.
Private Literature tutor in Chicago, IL
Education
Illinois Wesleyan University - BM, BA, Music, History , University of Illinois at Chicago - PhD, History--British, World, Science Studies
Experience
I also quite enjoy Sherlock Holmes and science fiction .????? ACT, History, Anthropology, AP English Language and Composition, AP English Literature and Composition, AP European History, AP Human Geography, AP United States History, AP World History, College Essays, English,...
Melissa P.
Private Literature tutor in River Grove, IL
Education
University of Illinois at Chicago - BA , Political Science , Roosevelt University - MA, Secondary Education-Social Science
Experience
I use personal experiences and current events to keep my lessons interesting . I understand that not all students learn the same, so?I use different learning strategies with each?student based on?their learning capability. History, AP US History, College Essays, English,...
Cynthia A.
Private Literature tutor in Chicago, IL
Education
University of Illinois at Chicago - BA, English , Northeastern Illinois University - MAT, Bilingual/Bi-cultural education
Experience
One-on-one interaction is how I instruct mainly, but I am not opposed to teaching in small group settings . Due to my experience in public schools, I know how to adapt to various personality styles and levels of comprehension . I also know that students have to be able to...
Dylan R.
Private Literature tutor in Chicago, IL
Education
Oberlin College - Bachelors, Mathematics
Experience
I'm a very friendly person, but I am a persistent and dedicated tutor . I understand that learning new things can be difficult, but it can also be fun . There's no reward like the one students receive when they master a subject they struggled with, and I want to help...
Matthew L.
Private Literature tutor in Chicago, IL
Education
Saint Xavier University - BA, Mass Communications , Loyola University Chicago - MA, Elementary Education
Experience
I've played the guitar for twelve?years . My other interests include exploring the city of Chicago, going to concerts, baseball, and cheering for my favorite teams. English, ESL/ELL, Essay Editing, Grammar and Mechanics, Languages, Literature, Other, Public Speaking, Reading,...
Alyssa M.
Private Literature tutor in Chicago, IL
Education
University of Notre Dame - BA, English, Psychology
Experience
As a tutor, I can help you understand how to interpret a piece of literature, or use a writing strategy to help you write very effective papers . If you need it, we start with a review of grammar?and mechanics . Next, we check your reading skills, and in particular, critical...
Michael N.
Private Literature tutor in Chicago, IL
Education
Washington University in St Louis - Bachelors, Psychology, Anthropology
Experience
I earned my bachelor's degree in psychology and anthropology from Washington University in Saint Louis . I also was honored as?a Howard Nemerov Writing Scholar . For five years after graduating, I worked for Writers House in New York City as a junior agent/editor . Writers...
Glenn S.
Private Literature tutor in Chicago, IL
Education
University of Illinois at Chicago - BA, English , University of Illinois at Chicago - MA, English
Experience
I chose to spend two and a half years exploring North, South, and Central America . I worked many jobs, including serving as an English as a Second Language instructor . During this time, I also chose to learn Spanish . I now want to give back to those in my area by...
Katherine A.
Private Literature tutor in Chicago, IL
Education
University of St. Thomas - BA, English , Loyola Marymount University - MA, Secondary Education
Experience
I can tutor students in many subjects, including Math, Social Sciences, Humanities, and Religious Studies . More specifically, I can teach Writing, Geography, A.P . U.S . History, A.P . Comparative Government and Politics, IB Global Politics, IB Philosophy, IB Social and...