American Literature Tutors in Elmhurst, IL
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Claremont McKenna College - Bachelors, Government and Legal Studies
Experience
I have worked with multiple students who achieved scores of 10 or above on the ACT writing section, and pupils who have raised their overall scores by learning to eliminate answers based on context and to rely on comprehension, instead of memorization . I've had students...
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Miami University-Oxford - Bachelors, Accounting , De Paul University - Masters, Math Education
Experience
In addition to math, I can help students with business, literature, accounting, test preparation, and more . In my free time, I enjoy playing the trumpet, volunteering, exercise, and discussing books. 10th Grade, 10th Grade Math, 1st Grade Math, 2nd Grade Math, 3rd Grade...
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UIC - BA, Secondary English Education
Experience
As a tutor, I try to remain positive and enthusiastic in order to create a productive learning environment . When I'm not tutoring, I like to go for walks, cook, throw boomerangs, read, and play backgammon. 10th Grade Reading, 10th Grade Writing, 11th Grade Reading, 11th...
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Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis - Current Undergrad, Religious Studies/International Studies
Experience
I like to work alongside you, and guide you in your studies . I will adapt the lesson to your needs; you will not have to adapt to me . I am not big on lecturing, and am certainly not a know-it-all . Nor am I a human Wikipedia . I don't believe in pushing large amounts of...
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Tufts University - BA, Political Science , Carnegie Mellon University - MS, Public Policy and Management
Experience
I love to work with students in a one-on-one setting, because I find this helps them gain a better understanding of the subject they are studying, as well as gives them more confidence . I like to employ different teaching methods based on the weaknesses and strengths of the...
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Northwestern University - BA, English/Psychology
Experience
My schooling helped me develop many skills, several of which I now share with?my students.I particularly enjoy teaching English classes, offering assistance with Creative and Fiction Writing, Reading, American and British Literature, Grammar and Mechanics, and Essay Editing . ...
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Illinois Wesleyan University - BM, BA, Music, History , University of Illinois at Chicago - PhD, History--British, World, Science Studies
Experience
I employ a wide variety of techniques, utilizing humor, enthusiasm, and encouragement, coupled with many different lesson plans, to fit each student's strengths and weaknesses . I believe that every student can be successful with the right approach and feel that as an...
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DePaul University - BA, English and French
Experience
I'm most passionate about teaching students English skills, like reading, writing, literature, editing, and public speaking, but I can also tutor students learning French . I spent one of my undergraduate semesters in France, and during my time there, I became a true...
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University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign - BA Double-Major, Economics, Philosophy
Experience
I also like to help my students better understand difficult material by breaking it down into smaller, more manageable chunks of information . I live for the moment my students finally understand a subject with which they struggled.I offer tutoring in Elementary and Middle...
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Northwestern University - BA, Philosophy , Loyola University Chicago School of Law - JD, Public Interest Law Certificate
Experience
As a tutor, I can offer my students assistance with a variety of classes, including elementary school math, reading, writing, essay editing, pre-algebra, literature, English, social studies, public speaking, American history, European history, SAT verbal preparation, SAT...
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Ohio State University - BA, English , Ohio University - MA, English
Experience
My favorite things to do are?to find new ways to solve problems and to share ideas with others . I like to try to understand the mindset of people who are different from me . I am fascinated by the world and society . Students will find my personality very agreeable, as I...
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Elmhurst College - BA, History/Communications , Loyola University - MEd, Elementary Education
Experience
I am a tutor who enjoys working with students from elementary school all the way up through the college level . Some of the subjects I tutor include Reading, Writing, Phonics, Literature, Grammar and Mechanics, College Essays, American History, European History, World...
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Southern Oregon U - BA, English and Writing
Experience
I have been successful with the students and?watching them develop their skills is something I take pleasure in every time . I instill in all of the students I teach that?education is crucial to leading a well-balanced life . When I am not tutoring or teaching, I like to...
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The University of South Dakota - BS, English Education, Minor in Speech Education
Experience
I earned my bachelor's degree in English Education with a minor in Speech from the University of South Dakota . While in college, I was able to tutor incoming freshmen who were attempting to get ahead . I later had the opportunity of helping at-risk students at an...