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Amita
Writing Coach, Former Kumon Tutor, SAT Reading/Writing
In high school, I was the person people paid to write their papers. My work spoke for itself: my clients always got As. At some point before I was legally culpable (say, 17?), I realized that writing papers for others was not only immoral, but also unsatisfying. There was no fulfillment from simply lending my voice out to others; however, helping others hone their voice was a different matter. For the majority of college, I worked as a private tutor to help edit, restructure, and elevate ot... Read more
Em
Award-winning teacher/mentor w/adaptive teaching styles (online only!)
My approach to tutoring and mentorship is student-led, in that your needs are paramount. My methods are highly adaptable to the ways that you learn. While helping you meet your goals, I will tell you about additional ways that you can improve what you're already doing. I expect I'll most likely be connecting with graduate students, especially those in dissertation/thesis phases, but I'm also a good fit for many undergraduate, high school, and early career folks. Below is information about my ... Read more
Margaret
Former Olympic Athlete & Career Tutor Specializing in Sports & IT
Hi, I'm Margaret! I am a former Olympic athlete and graduated from the University of Notre Dame with a degree in Information Technology specializing in Visual Interface Design. For years, I have been passionate about helping individuals achieve their professional goals and improve their business acumen. With a background in business, I bring a unique perspective to my tutoring approach. I understand the importance of both the technical aspects of business and the interpersonal skills n... Read more
Tamara
Science and Writing Tutor
I have a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Biology. I graduated with a major in Biology and a minor in Sociology. In my summers off from college I worked in a pre k/ daycare. In this position I helped teach 3-4 year olds. I used a lot of repetition, kept instructions simple and used rewards. During the school year, when not working, I would frequently edit peers papers and lead group study sessions. At the college level progress was mostly measured by professors grades. Prior to then, I volunteer... Read more
Robert
Social Studies Teacher & Former NPR Affliate Journalist
Hi there, I'm Bob! I'm a Social Studies and Writing teacher at a middle school in Chicago, IL. I have a master's degree in Social Studies Education from Boston University and have been teaching for 3 years now. Before working in education, I was a public radio journalist in Boston for 6 years. That is actually what my undergraduate degree is in: English for Journalism and Professional Writing. I have been a news junkie since a young age and love sharing stories about our world and the people ... Read more
Peter
Experienced Writing Tutor -- Help with Essays, Creative Writing
Hi, I'm Peter! I graduated from Loyola University Chicago with a BA in English and a focus in Creative Writing. I've had an itch to read and write for my entire life, and I believe deeply in the transformative power of writing. Writing teachers made all the difference for me -- I was lucky to have ones that took great care to meet me at my level of skill and experience and encourage me to find my own voice. My goal is to empower students to find their unique writing voice and learn broadly ap... Read more
Monica
Leading Education Specialist (Curriculum and Instruction)
I enjoy helping others learn by affecting change in the curriculum and teaching methods. I work collaboratively with teachers to adjust and design coursework, in-school testing and ability grouping strategies. I focus on developing, coordinating and improving education programs, policies and standards. This work is done in concert with national education standards, CCSS, and performance objectives. My goal is to improve each child's skills and abilities using a personalized approach. Qual... Read more
Robin
Learn Concise Writing Skills Necessary to Succeed!
Looking for someone to help you become a precise and concise communicator? College students and recent graduates, take the time to perfect your skills to succeed in today's competitive job market. Spend some time working with me! For more than 15 years, students at Murray State University learned to succeed as journalists and public relations practitioners in my classes. Written and oral communication skills are the essential skills people need to succeed in school, the workplace, and ... Read more
John
EnglishHistoryReading WritingElementarymathJohn
I have five years of experience teaching and tutoring English (and reading) at the junior college level. In addition, I have taught all courses from basic writing to composition (10 page MLA papers). I can help you pass your exit exams, and also help you to complete your ten page papers in MLA, APA, or CMS style. Furthermore, I have tutored all types of students (in English). I have tutored students (helping to improve their English) in the following subjects: Psychology, Biology, American ... Read more
Edith
Certified Elementary Teacher
I am certified in Middle School Social Studies with the state of Illinois. I have a BA in Social Science, which included courses in government, philosophy, psychology, sociology, history, and anthropology. I completed an elementary certification program at Northeastern Illinois University with a history minor. My courses include History of Precolon Read more