language arts Tutors in Chicago, IL
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Casey D.
Private language arts tutor in Chicago, IL
Education
Williams College - BA, Comparative Literature , Northwestern University - PhD, Spanish & Portuguese
Experience
A cultural aficionado, I have been all around the world and would like?to share my love of the languages I speak with others . I graduated, in 2007, from Williams College . I was then awarded a Watson Fellowship, which provided me with the opportunity to travel to Eastern...
Edward G.
Private language arts tutor in Chicago, IL
Education
University of Wisconsin-Madison - Bachelors, Theatre & Drama / German
Experience
As part of my studies, I lived in Germany for four years . While I was living in Germany I received my certification for teaching English to speakers of other languages which allowed me to teach English to elementary aged students and business English to adults in Germany . ...
Tamas V.
Private language arts tutor in Chicago, IL
Education
New York University - BA, Comparative Literature (French)
Experience
I work to develop a critical eye in my students . The goal is for them to think logically instead of simply memorize everything they come across . I can tutor all sections of the ACT and SAT to help prepare for these important tests and tutor French, English, Spanish, U.S . ...
Rebecca M.
Private language arts tutor in Chicago, IL
Education
New College of Florida - BA, Art History
Experience
Currently, I enjoy working as a tour guide for Chicago's Architecture River Tours . In addition to educating the public about the history of Chicago, I have enjoyed learning improv at The Second City Training Center . I have a passion for sharing history and information in a...
Ilana G.
Private language arts tutor in Chicago, IL
Education
Northwestern University - Bachelor of Science, Cognitive Science
Experience
Because I studied voice and opera performance in addition to neuroscience, I have studied multiple languages - Spanish, Italian, French, and German . Learning new languages helps me appreciate the complexity of English, and that helps me to be a better instructor for reading...
Karlyn T.
Private language arts tutor in Chicago, IL
Education
University of Wisconsin-Madison - BA, Sociology, International Studies , University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee - MA, Cultural Foundations...
Experience
I spent a year studying in Kenya while earning my BA. I intend to earn certification in Teaching English as a Foreign Language, or TEFL . In El Salvador, I taught English to students . Post-graduation, I spent a few years working for a medical software company as a systems...
Erica R.
Private language arts tutor in Chicago, IL
Education
Oberlin College - Bachelor in Arts, English; Latin Language and Literature
Experience
In addition, I believe that having students think critically about their own work helps them to relate to it and, therefore, better prepares them for exams. My approach to tutoring centers around the needs of the student . I never lecture students the way a teacher would, as...
Cameron P.
Private language arts tutor in Chicago, IL
Education
Saint Edward's University - Bachelor in Arts, English (Dbl - Lit & Writing) , Loyola University-Chicago - Master of Arts, English
Experience
Yes, I am a geek for language . I instructed Academic Decathlon students on the art that is Shakespeare . I helped students with college readiness and prep tests so they could get into the academic institutions of their liking . I personally love to edit essay drafts . I...
Brian G.
Private language arts tutor in Chicago, IL
Education
Covenant College - BA, English, Music , Houghton College - MMus, Music Composition
Experience
I went on to work in the Peace Corps as a volunteer, where I had the opportunity to travel to the Republic of Georgia . I had numerous duties there, one of which was to tutor students in middle and high school in the English language, writing, and also tutoring teachers in...
Carter M.
Private language arts tutor in Chicago, IL
Education
Michigan State University - Bachelors, Journalism , University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee - Masters, English
Experience
I have extensive experience working with students of all ages, from teaching high school students how to write college application essays in summer school to teaching English as a Second Language for two years to young students in Thailand during my stint in the Peace Corps . ...
Katrina K.
Private language arts tutor in Chicago, IL
Education
Indiana Univeristy, Bloomington - BA, English Education , DePaul University - MA, English
Experience
I try to learn my students' hobbies and interests and connect the lessons to them so that they are interested in what?they're learning.In my spare time, I enjoy dancing, practicing yoga, art, theater, creative writing, poetry, reading travel literature, and travel writing....
Molly B.
Private language arts tutor in Chicago, IL
Education
Columbia University - BA, History , Northwestern University - M.S.Ed., Elementary Education
Experience
At the same time,?I evaluate what?the student hasn't mastered at school, and choose the best method to cover the core areas . Finally, I work with the student to build general skills that apply to school and testing . My goal is for students to delve deep into the subject...
Mary Lee M.
Private language arts tutor in Evanston, IL
Education
University of California-Berkeley - Masters, Education , University of Massachusetts - Bachelor in Arts, Early Childhood Education
Experience
One of my greatest achievements is my work as the sole Reading Specialist in a Chicago public school with 800 students, where I worked with elementary and middle school students . My work with students on reading skills resulted in an improvement in the overall ISAT scores of...
Terence M.
Private language arts tutor in Chicago, IL
Education
Loyola University-Chicago - BA, Communications , Northeastern Illinois University - MA, Special Education
Experience
The program gives ESL adult?students?the opportunity to work to increase their English skills . I have a Bachelor of Arts in Communications that I received at Loyola University, and a Master of Arts in Special Education from Northeastern Illinois University . I love to read...