Top Literature Tutors serving Palos Heights

Daria: Palos Heights Literature tutor
Certified Literature Tutor in Palos Heights, IL
...tutor are literature based, as that is where my interests lie. I enjoy discussing books with my students and helping them realize the subtle nuances of the author's language. I also enjoy helping my students with their own writing, helping them find their unique style. For test prep, I enjoy the English, Reading and Writing...
Education & Certification
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign - Bachelor in Arts, French Language, Literature
ACT English: 35
ACT Reading: 34

Hallie: Palos Heights Literature tutor
Certified Literature Tutor in Palos Heights, IL
...College with a Bachelor of Science. There, I studied theater and took classes in literature, history, religion, neuroscience, and more. I assistant taught in college and often helped my friends with essay writing and studying. Since graduating, I’ve tutored my younger sister for many of her high school classes. I now tutor a wide range...
Education & Certification
Skidmore College - Bachelors, theater
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1550
SAT Math: 720
SAT Verbal: 750

Zach: Palos Heights Literature tutor
Certified Literature Tutor in Palos Heights, IL
...I've been split between the Arts and the Sciences. I recently graduated from Northern Illinois University with a Bachelors in Music, and although I now sing and play flute around the Chicagoland area, I simply couldn't resist also enrolling at Columbia College Chicago to pursue studies in Acoustics. At Northern, I tutored various subjects for...
Education & Certification
Northern Illinois University - Unknown, Music Performance
ACT Composite: 34
ACT English: 33
ACT Math: 35

Zhaleh: Palos Heights Literature tutor
Certified Literature Tutor in Palos Heights, IL
...a great way to expand understanding of how other students think and develop ideas, and it allows myself to see new ways to look at problems. While I'm not studying (or helping my friends study), I love to play music (piano, flute, guitar), take a walk through the forest preserve, draw, design/sew clothing, chat with...
Education & Certification
Carnegie Mellon University - Bachelor of Science, Mechanical Engineering
ACT Composite: 34
ACT English: 34
ACT Math: 34

Alyssa: Palos Heights Literature tutor
Certified Literature Tutor in Palos Heights, IL
...Arts with a double-major in English Literature and Psychology from the University of Notre Dame in May 2014. After graduating, I served as an Augustinian Volunteer for a year in Chulucanas, Peru, where I worked as a computer teacher at a technical institute called CETPRO Betania. I have previously tutored a broad range of subjects...
Education & Certification
University of Notre Dame - Bachelor in Arts, English, Psychology
ACT Composite: 32
ACT English: 35
ACT Math: 31

Laurel: Palos Heights Literature tutor
Certified Literature Tutor in Palos Heights, IL
...learning in general. I am currently studying pure mathematics and political science at DePaul University. I have been a tutor for four years now! I love helping students achieve their goals and gain confidence in their abilities. I am especially passionate about helping students learn to appreciate and comprehend math and its importance.
Education & Certification
DePaul University - Bachelor in Arts, Mathematics
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1500
SAT Math: 780
SAT Writing: 710

Pete: Palos Heights Literature tutor
Certified Literature Tutor in Palos Heights, IL
...of education, I believe that the unique needs of every student deserve consideration and that it is the role of the tutor to find the perfect way to teach. It is my personal wish that if a student has a special need, I can fulfill it through flexibility, kindness, and optimistic determination.... The strongest teachers I have had always taught more than just the material. Their presence brightened the classroom and united students on a personal...
Education & Certification
University of Wisconsin-Madison - Bachelors, Honors English Literature and Mathematics Minor

Smith: Palos Heights Literature tutor
Certified Literature Tutor in Palos Heights, IL
...any hands! Despite my professional focus on liberal arts, I also have a keen amateur interest in science, primarily in physics (A Brief History of Time by Stephen Hawking was my introduction) but also in chemistry, biology, psychology, and sociology. My teaching style is based upon the premise that knowing how to think is much...
Education & Certification
Illinois Wesleyan University - Bachelors, Theatre Arts
ACT Composite: 33
ACT English: 34
ACT Reading: 33

David: Palos Heights Literature tutor
Certified Literature Tutor in Palos Heights, IL
...success. One-on-one tutoring is an effective technique, particularly for explaining and modeling math, and I enjoy seeing students attitudes toward school brighten when they see immediate progress in their work. As a writing tutor, I like to focus on helping students find their authentic voice. Essays succeed when students strip away the extraneous material and...
Education & Certification
Drake University - Bachelor of Science, Education, History
State Certified Teacher
ACT Composite: 32
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1400
SAT Math: 700

Jack: Palos Heights Literature tutor
Certified Literature Tutor in Palos Heights, IL
I'm a recent grad from Northwestern (B.A. in Theatre and Economics) who loves teaching and learning. I love helping other people achieve their goals and helping students find ways to be their best selves. Excited to meet and work with Chicagoland's students!... First sessions always start with discussion of a subject's foundations. If we nail these, the rest of the learning becomes ten times easier.
Education & Certification
Northwestern University - Bachelors, Economics/Theatre
ACT Composite: 35
ACT English: 35
ACT Math: 35

Ruth: Palos Heights Literature tutor
Certified Literature Tutor in Palos Heights, IL
...working primarily with 10th grade students. I have previously worked at middle and elementary schools as well. I graduated from the University of Chicago in 2016 with a B.A. in English and Theatre. I then got my M.S.Ed from Northwestern. I have worked with children of all ages in various capacities, including teaching, and I...
Education & Certification
University of Chicago - Bachelor in Arts, English Lang./Lit. and Theatre and Performance Studies
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1520
SAT Verbal: 760
SAT Writing: 790

Brandon: Palos Heights Literature tutor
Certified Literature Tutor in Palos Heights, IL
I'm a 4th year at the University of Chicago, and I love teaching. I'm elated to help others learn and gain confidence in subjects that may not be their strong suit today. Also, I want to give students the tools to succeed in subjects outside of what we directly cover. ... When I teach someone something, I want them to know the material well enough that they feel comfortable teaching it to someone else.
Education & Certification
University of Chicago - Bachelors, Public Policy, Psychology
ACT English: 33

Carter: Palos Heights Literature tutor
Certified Literature Tutor in Palos Heights, IL
...Guiding this process is my passion. I will be starting my PhD (Media Studies) this Fall at Northwestern University and look to continue tutoring throughout my studies. Although that will place me in Chicago, I'm a Michigander at heart, having lived most of my life in mid-Michigan. I received my B.A. (Journalism) at Michigan State...
Education & Certification
Michigan State University - Bachelors, Journalism
University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee - Masters, English

Amanda: Palos Heights Literature tutor
Certified Literature Tutor in Palos Heights, IL
...working with students, either in a large classroom setting or personally one-on-one and watching them learn new concepts or master old ones that is so satisfying. Since moving to Chicago in 2014, I've worked exclusively with three South Side Elementary schools. I have experience working with kids from Pre-K all the way up to 12th...
Education & Certification
University of Central Florida - Bachelors, English Literature

Aaron: Palos Heights Literature tutor
Certified Literature Tutor in Palos Heights, IL
...basic phonics to university-level study skills and speed reading) to ESL instruction (including conversation, business English and TOEFL test preparation classes), and finally to Mandarin tutoring where I have the opportunity to share my written and spoken Mandarin skills as well as the cultural understanding and experience I gained from having lived in China for...
Education & Certification
North Park University - Bachelor in Arts, English Literature/ Philosophy
Valparaiso University - Master of Arts, Chinese Studies

Parag: Palos Heights Literature tutor
Certified Literature Tutor in Palos Heights, IL
...Northwestern University majoring in Political Science and International Studies. After I graduate, I will be pursuing work in the public sector, working specifically in foreign affairs. I have thoroughly enjoyed my college experience, and have developed tremendously as a writer and critical thinker. I hope to help students do the same as a tutor. My...
Education & Certification
Northwestern University - Current Undergrad, Political Science and International Studies
ACT Composite: 32
ACT English: 31
ACT Reading: 34

Ilana: Palos Heights Literature tutor
Certified Literature Tutor in Palos Heights, IL
...learn differently, so I aim to develop an individualized approach for each student in order to make the most of our time together. While I am not being a tutor, I am a musician. In addition to singing, I play the violin and viola and dabble in everything from Bach to bluegrass to covers of...
Education & Certification
Northwestern University - Bachelor of Science, Cognitive Science
ACT Composite: 35
ACT English: 36
ACT Math: 34

David: Palos Heights Literature tutor
Certified Literature Tutor in Palos Heights, IL
...at Concordia University Chicago. Personally, I believe that we are all different. Despite our learning differences, everyone is granted an equal education and being an equal teacher entitles us to accept our own biases. In order to become positive people, as well as effective teachers and students, we must work together to obtain a better...
Education & Certification
Concordia University-Chicago - Current Undergrad, Secondary Education English

Ellie: Palos Heights Literature tutor
Certified Literature Tutor in Palos Heights, IL
...desire to educate young students; to provide them the tools to be leaders, whether that be in the classroom, on the playing field, or in their community. My time as a youth soccer coach and tutor of my little brother and his friends has further bolstered my love of teaching. Given my extensive experience and...
Education & Certification
University of Chicago - Bachelor in Arts, Economics
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1520
SAT Math: 740
SAT Verbal: 700

Evan: Palos Heights Literature tutor
Certified Literature Tutor in Palos Heights, IL
...the ACT. I keep both of us in a good mood so that the test doesn't seem as frustrating as it used to be for them. The change in a student's outlook when they start enjoying what they are doing always cheers me up. In addition to tutoring and teaching, I also enjoy playing my...
Education & Certification
William Jewell College - Bachelor in Arts, Music
ACT Composite: 31
ACT English: 32
ACT Math: 31
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