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Kristen
English tutor with academic credentials
My degrees from Loyola University Chicago are in English, Secondary Education and ESL. I have experience teaching English, ESL, Creative Writing as well as Reading courses for all age levels. I specialize in working with students in grades 6-12. I am passionate about literature and writing. I decided to become a teacher because I want to help spread this love and appreciation for the written word with as many people as I can. I have taught in many settings and I must say that my favorite ... Read more
Wyz
I love to teach!
My name is Wyz Ant and I'm test profile to help Apple test and hopefully approve our tutor-focused app for iTunes! I'm an experienced English tutor and I would be happy to help you learn and test our application. I was an athletic tutor throughout college and high school, as well as an ESL volunteer at my civic center. I can teach to any writing, Western European or American literature. I am also prepared to teach you MLA/AP/Chicago styles. I have a degree in English, have read many,... Read more
Eric
A Tutor Who Gets It
I have an MEd from DePaul University. I've been successfully teaching English for ten years in Chicago Public Schools, and have a proven track record in making the learning experience "fun"...or at least less boring than most teachers. I understand why students drag their heels trying to learn to better read and write, and I guarantee I can teach any student, given the chance. The learning process can be an enjoyable experience and I will show students they "science" in learning to read ... Read more
Bethany
Experienced Elementary Teacher
I am a certified elementary teacher with both a bachelors and masters degree in education. I have been teaching for over 6 years. I have 3 years experience teaching kindergarten and elementary students in Seoul, South Korea. I have also taught kindergarten for three years in Chicago Public Schools. I am certified to teach middle school language arts and science and English as a second language. I will soon be certified to teach special education. I have a passion for teaching students of ... Read more
Kris
Kris S-- NU Grad, math/economics/ACT, Chicago
I graduated in 2014 with a 3.6 GPA from Northwestern University with a double major in Economics and Political Science. I've tutored during all four of my undergraduate for a program called America Reads-- working with elementary and middle school kids with everything from Math to English. In college I also tutored peers in statistics and economics. Finally, before college, I tutored students of all ages in various subjects. I scored a 32 on my ACT, and my scores were strong across all subj... Read more
Jose
Best Darn Water Polo Tutor Ever
I am very good at water polo. I have extensive training, and competed semi-regionally when I was but a young man. Int he intervening years, I have become more of an adviser... a confident... a mentor... for the next generation of water polo superstars. While I can't teach the hunger required to succeed in such a competitive sport, I absolutely can help with technique and mental strategy. I have 30 years of experience tutoring. I am very good at water polo. I have extensive training, and co... Read more
Adam
Passion for Biology
I have recently graduated with a Master's degree in Microbiology from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign. I am currently working part time while looking for a job that meets my desires in a career. I have just moved to Chicago after growing up in the suburbs and spending my college time in Champaign. While attending graduate school, I began working as a teaching assistant and quickly fell in love with teaching students. I really found it rewarding to see students finally gainin... Read more
Claire
History, Proofreading
I'm a recent graduate from the University of San Francisco. At USF I completed a dual degree program, earning my Bachelor's in History and my Master's in Teaching. For my teaching program I student taught at one public middle school and two public high schools. During this past Spring semester I had the opportunity to be the primary teacher in a 9th grade Ethnic Studies classroom and a 12th grade Economics classroom. I have always enjoyed working with students in an educational manner. I ... Read more
Kristen
Engaging History Tutor
I have obtained both my law degree and Ph.D. in History. While pursuing my Ph.D. at the University of New Hampshire, I gained great research and archival experience. More importantly, I fell in love with teaching and tutoring. This passion was recognized by the University, which granted me the Graduate School Teaching Award in 2012. In additional to TA and adjunct work for more than four years, I spent the past two years teaching Middle School World and American History in a Detroit Area ... Read more
Margie
Learn English, Find Your Voice
I am a native English speaker and former public school ESL teacher with a Certificate in Teaching English to Speakers of other Languages (CELTA) certified by the University of Cambridge. My goal is not just to teach you English, but to make sure you don’t forget what you have learned! I use the following strategies to help ESL students learn and remember: - Content-based learning. Study grammar by looking at an interesting topic, not memorizing a list of rules. - Cognitive engagement. Move ... Read more