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Katherine
Experienced Literature Teacher, ACT Reading, Literacy Specialist
I am an experienced Literature and English teacher who is well versed in preparing students for standardized tests such as the EXPLORE, PLAN, and the ACT. In my career, I have also had the opportunity to work with many struggling readers and writers, and my Master's program in Reading & Literacy is further helping me determine new ways to help young and struggling students in the areas of vocabulary, word recognition, phonics, phonemic awareness, blending, listening, speaking, and writing. ... Read more
Steven
Retired College Professor
I am a native Chicagoan with many years' experience as a teacher of English, written and oral communications, and theater arts at all age, educational, and skill levels. I have successfully taught university-level art appreciation, remedial writing and composition, speech, acting, directing, introduction to theater, voice, movement, improvisation, and other theater, speech, and communication classes; and in the course of my career, I have taught and directed preschoolers, elementary and high ... Read more
Philip
Phil-Writing Tutor For All Ages Plus ESL/EFL
Hello, my name is Phil. I am a recent graduate of DePaul University with a Master's in Teaching Writing and Language. I am currently working as an adjunct faculty member at DePaul, teaching Composition and Rhetoric in their First-Year Writing Program. I'm a young teacher, 25 years old, but I'm comfortable working with all ages. During my time studying at DePaul I also tutored grades K-8 at Chicago Public Schools around the city through the America Reads Program. In addition to my Master's ... Read more
Jennifer
Talented Coach Specializing in Both Writing and the Sciences.
As a college graduate, I have a degree in journalism and have earned chemistry and biology minors. I also graduated with University Honors that included a demanding thesis project. I have nine years of tutoring experience teaching pre-college and college students across the northern Illinois region. I have one and half years plus teaching students with specials needs and learning disabilities. My first job out of college was working at an autism school helping children with severe delays ... Read more
Claire
Social Science, Physical Science, and English/Writing Tutor!
I majored in anthropology while attending Oakton Community College and was on the high honor roll in all of my social science classes, which included cultural anthropology, physical anthropology, sociology, developmental psychology, intro to psychology, and archaeology. I won the very esteemed "English Student of the Year" award at Oakton for outstanding writing and English skills. I have also taken courses in astronomy, physics, biology and chemistry, and my tutoring methods with science i... Read more
Kennette
English Composition and Grammar
"We are working for understanding and not knowledge." This is one of Professor Kennette C's favorite quotes; it was spoken by her former professor from Mundelein College. Professor C keeps this at the heart of her instruction to students. She received her B.A. in English Literature from Mundelein College where she graduated Cum Laude. She later received her master's in English literature from DePaul University in Chicago, Illinois. With that being said, she still has to work on spelling... Read more
Brian
Experienced Math & English Tutor
I am located in Chicago neighborhood of Uptown/Lakeview. I have 25 years of experience teaching middle school & lower high school English, Math & Science. I am the father of five, including two high school students. My method is instruction is client focused, not subject focused. I concentrate on teaching the subject process of solving a problem or completing an assignment. I do not just give the answers, I work with the client to "think through" the process of t... Read more
Alexis
Multi-Faceted Tutor
Hello to potential tutees! I might seem a little specialized, but I also might be just what some student needs. My main area of study is in Art History (Ph.D. student), which might help with any art appreciation or art history course you are taking, but my studies in college lead to a major in economics and a minor in both biology and psychology, which I am also pretty strong in. So, if any of these areas are the areas in which you need help, let me know!... Read more
Jason
Incredibly Expert Tutor with 20 Years of Experience
I've worked as a full-time, professional tutor for the last twenty years. In the field of test prep, my areas of specialty include GRE, GMAT, SAT, ACT, and AP exams in U.S. History, European History, World History, Human Geography, and Language. I have helped between two to three thousand students improve their scores on these tests. I direct SAT summer camps for two international organizations, and I write SAT materials for a major test prep company. Though I have an extensive liberal... Read more
Beverley
Experienced, Versatile Tutor, Fluent in Spanish
I began tutoring when I lived abroad in Spain, helping students ranging from 4 years old to adults. I tailor the classes based on your personal goals and also design materials based on your learning style, an ability that has been strengthened by my experience working in Montessori Schools. I have extensive experience tutoring both in both the ESL and Spanish fields. In my years of tutoring, I have also gained experience as a lead teacher in both content areas. I am eager to help you on y... Read more