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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
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
Nikki
English and Creative Writing Degrees
Hello! If you're looking for someone who nerds out over writing and finding the right structure to convey a message, I'm the tutor for you! I'm a DePaul University graduate - both undergraduate (English Lit) and graduate (Master's in Writing and Publishing) programs - and a participant in the Chicago live lit community. While I have considered returning to school for a teaching certificate or MFA, I've recently found enjoyment in content marketing which combines writing with strategy. However... Read more
Caitlin
Caitlin, 4th year medical student
Hi, my name is Caitlin. I am currently a fourth year medical student in Chicago. I majored in Cognitive Science in Undergrad, with a concentration in neuroscience. I have been informally tutoring since high-school and I currently work as a Peer educator through the college of medicine. Every subject is unique just as every student is unique. Learning your study style is a journey and I enjoy helping others along on this adventure. Medical school makes you into a test-taking expert and ... Read more
Donald
Music for One, Music for All, Music for Eternity
Hi, and welcome to this little corner of the Internet. Thanks for stopping by. My name is Donald, and I hope that I will get the chance to know you and help you grow both musically and personally. Music, and by extension the study thereof, provides succor for our mental and spiritual needs. I have spent the last eight years or so immersed in music and music-making, earning a BA in Music (Voice emphasis) and a MMEd in Music Education (Choral emphasis). I have a deep interest in music theory... Read more
Donna
Educator, Writer and Poet
Donna has tutored with an organization participating in the no child left behind initiative. As a mother of three and a grandmother of two, she has had plenty of personal experience assisting her family in their school work. After raising her family, she returned to school to gain computer skills, earning an Associate degree in Web Design at Northwestern College. She enjoyed the educational process so much, she continued her schooling at Columbia College Chicago until she received her Mas... Read more
Andrew
Experienced Tutor in English, Language Arts, and Composition
I come from a family of teachers (my parents teach music and math, respectively, and my older sister is a third-grade teacher), and as the middle child of five I quickly learned strategies for effective communication. I received a BA in Russian and Linguistics from the University of New Hampshire and subsequently studied in Moscow through federal grants. I have defended my candidacy for an MFA in Fiction at the University of New Hampshire as well. A cumulative result is extensive experience i... Read more
Sue
READING and WRITING TUTOR
I love to teach students to be coherent and cogent WRITERS, appreciative READERS and passionate COMMUNICATORS. Learning should always be exciting and personally satisfying - and my job is to ensure that this happens. No matter where your child is starting or what the obstacles are that he or she may face as learners, I will be a partner and support in ensuring he or she grows in competence and confidence. No two people learn in the same way, and I have deep experience in figuring out which i... Read more
Jake
Excited to guide you to "I get it!"
I'm Jake, and I'm ready to help you learn and love English. Sure, it can be a little confusing -- when do you use "there" or "their"? What's the difference between "to" and "too"? I'll help you understand the intricacies, expand your vocabulary, and make your writing more imaginative. In 2010, I graduated Loyola University Chicago with a degree in Journalism. While in school, I got on-the-street experience with interviewing strangers, business owners, artists, and anyone with a story to b... Read more
Caitlin
Former ESL Teacher/Current Pediatric RN with wide knowledge base
I have 2 years of experience as an ESL teacher in the Peace Corps where I received intensive training in teaching schoolchildren of all ages. I am now a pediatric Registered Nurse and Psychiatric Nurse specialist who has 7 years of experience working with children of all ages. In the course of my nursing career I have taught organized skills groups, worked with parents to educated them about evidence-based interventions for pediatric problem behaviors, and have served as an informal tutor d... Read more