Creative Writing Tutors in River Forest, IL
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DePaul University - BA, English and French
Experience
I like to lead my students to the answers through asking questions, using examples, and referencing concepts?the student has already mastered . I'm most passionate about teaching students English skills, like reading, writing, literature, editing, and public speaking, but I...
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Miami University-Oxford - Bachelors, English Literature and Philosophy (double major) , DePaul University - Masters, English Literature
Experience
This gave me real world experience with a diverse student population that provided insights I continue to use today . I later went on to teach public speaking, creative writing, humanities, and English at Robert Morris College . I currently tutor students in reading,...
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Smith College - BA, Government and Italian Language and Literature , The Chicago School of Professional Psychology - MA, Clinical...
Experience
In my current job, those I work with are often not capable (or very limited in their capabilities) of living day to day life on their own . These interactions require a great deal of patience and compassion on my part, so these are skills that will be an asset in any tutoring...
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School of the Art Institute of Chicago - Current Undergrad, Fashion Design
Experience
My focus is on fashion design and I also experiment with fibers, ceramics, photography, and sculpture . I spend my down time outdoors and playing with my two dogs and a cat . Also, I enjoy watching horror movies and TV crime shows, writing, and being with friends. ACT...
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University of Michigan-Flint - BA, English with Specialization in Writing , University of Michigan Flint - Secondary Teaching...
Experience
These structured lesson plans have helped my students improve in numerous areas such as essay writing, grammar, public speaking, rhetoric, and test prep for all levels of learning.I learned how to tackle?educational challenges when I earned my?B.A . in English at the...
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Elmhurst College - BA, History/Communications , Loyola University - MEd, Elementary Education
Experience
My philosophy when teaching is to play on a student's strengths and interests in order to enhance the experience and to keep the student engaged . I earned a B.A . in History and a minor in Communication Studies from Elmhurst College . Currently, I am a student at Loyola...
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Illinois Wesleyan University - BM, BA, Music, History , University of Illinois at Chicago - PhD, History--British, World, Science Studies
Experience
I believe that every student can be successful with the right approach and feel that as an educator and future professor, I can assist students in reaching their full potential . History is the subject I tutor most often, though I also do ACT preparation for high school...
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Lawrence University - BA and teaching certificate, English, Spanish
Experience
I specialize in helping students in the areas of public speaking, literature, grammar and mechanics, reading comprehension, fluency, writing skills, and I am also proficient at helping students to write and edit essays . In addition, I have had great success in helping my...
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University of Missouri-Columbia - Bachelors, English, Russian , DePaul University - Masters, Secondary Education - English
Experience
I was instantly hooked on helping others learn new things . After I finished college, I spent a year in Moscow teaching English . Since coming back to Chicago, I've been teaching ESL to students from across the world . I'm currently pursuing a graduate degree in secondary...
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University of Wisconsin-Madison - Bachelors, English & French , Arizona State University - Masters, Creative Writing
Experience
Most of the past decade, I have been a professor of writing and English . I also have experience teaching composition at the college level, literature, film, and many more subjects . Additionally, I have taught numerous summer school courses on SAT and ACT test prep . That...
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DePaul University - BA, English and History , John Marshall Law School - Juris Doctor , Tory Law - Trial Advocacy
Experience
However, the path that the student takes to get to that end result is completely up to them . I will always try my best to help my student not only get the work completed, but learn a variety of critical thinking skills while they are at it.Some of the subjects that I am fond...
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University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill - BA, Global Studies, Minor in Creative Writing
Experience
I attended UNC-Chapel Hill, where I gained a B.A . in Global Studies, and minored in Creative Writing . I also studied French extensively, and I participated in an immersive study abroad program in Montpellier, France . I studied literature and language at a language...
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Northeastern Illinois University - BA, Elementary Education , Northeastern Illinois University - MA, Reading Specialist
Experience
I believe that education should be based upon self-improvement and societal progress . My teaching philosophy is focused on allowing my students to express themselves and be creative while positively reinforcing their individuality along the way . Therefore, I am always...
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Southern Oregon U - BA, English and Writing
Experience
When I am not tutoring or teaching, I like to play the guitar and drums, ride my bike, play music,?and hang with friends watching sports . I currently reside in Chicago, IL . I am able to tutor in a wide variety?of subjects. 10th Grade Reading, 10th Grade Writing, 11th Grade...