World Literature Tutors in Des Plaines, IL
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Joel S.
Private World Literature tutor in Chicago, IL
Education
University of Missouri-Columbia - Bachelors, English, Russian , DePaul University - Masters, Secondary Education - English
Experience
I find that I learn as much from my students as they learn from me, and I'm excited to help new students understand language and achieve success . When I'm not teaching or studying, I like to play the bass guitar . Music plays a big role in my life . I also enjoy cooking,...
Stripe G.
Private World Literature tutor in Chicago, IL
Education
University of Nebraska-Lincoln - BA, English , University of Nebraska-Lincoln - Phd, English
Experience
The best learning happens when tutoring sessions don't?feel like school, when?we are able to talk casually about what we are working on and still get a lot?done .? In my free time I like yoga, biking, and playing with my dogs. American Literature, British Literature, College...
Julia D.
Private World Literature tutor in Chicago, IL
Education
Kenyon College - BA, English and Anthropology
Experience
I also worked as a writing consultant in the English department . Currently, I am employed as a private tutor for students between the ages of 7 and 17 . I am particularly adept at helping students develop effective study methods . I am comfortable tutoring students in...
Quinn H.
Private World Literature tutor in Chicago, IL
Education
Northwestern University - Bachelors, Performance Studies, French minor
Experience
I've also had the opportunity to work and live in France, and I have a strong mastery of French language fluency . I'm comfortable tutoring history, French, ESL, literature, creative writing, English composition, and test preparation for the SAT, SSAT, TOEFL, CLEP, GED, PSAT,...
Amir M.
Private World Literature tutor in Chicago, IL
Education
Southern Illinois University - B.A., Biology , Hult International Business School - M.B.A., International Business
Experience
I strive to provide productive tutoring sessions by assessing specific needs and skills of each student and tailoring lesson plans to help lead them to success . My hobbies and interests include travel, playing piano, volunteering, horse riding, skiing, theatre, music, and...
Casey D.
Private World Literature tutor in Chicago, IL
Education
Williams College - BA, Comparative Literature , Northwestern University - PhD, Spanish & Portuguese
Experience
While at Northwestern, I taught English and Spanish classes . I have also traveled extensively to places like Berlin, Paris, and Buenos Aires, where I lived and studied for three years.Language Arts is the subject I enjoy teaching the most. This involves exploring good novels...
LaShonda B.
Private World Literature tutor in Chicago, IL
Education
University of Missouri-Kansas City - Bachelors, English & Linguistics , College of the College of William and Mary - PHD, American Studies
Experience
In addition, I've tutored SAT preparation and essays to middle school and high school students . Some of the courses I've taught include literature, women's studies, chess, and history at schools like Hunter College, Brown University, Sarah Lawrence College, and Columbia . ...
Nicholas G.
Private World Literature tutor in Chicago, IL
Education
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...
Nicholas F.
Private World Literature tutor in Chicago, IL
Education
Ohio State University - BA, English , Ohio University - MA, English
Experience
I am an avid chess and guitar player . 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...
Rebecca F.
Private World Literature tutor in Chicago, IL
Education
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,...
Billy Y.
Private World Literature tutor in Chicago, IL
Education
The University of South Dakota - BS, English Education, Minor in Speech Education
Experience
I later had the opportunity of helping at-risk students at an alternative school nearby . I spent the following years tutoring a variety of subjects such as Social Studies, English, and standardized test prep . On top of that, I was able to substitute teach at a high school...
Hallie C.
Private World Literature tutor in La Grange Park, IL
Education
Skidmore College - Bachelors, theater
Experience
I was an assistant teacher while there and often helped friends study and write their essays . Since I graduated, I have tutored for many high school level classes . As of now, I tutor a multitude of subjects such as History, Literature, Spanish, Algebra, and Writing . I am...
Vinny T.
Private World Literature tutor in Chicago, IL
Education
University of California Irvine - Bachelors, Drama
Experience
It isn't an educator's job to provide students with one "right" approach, but to expose them to ideas and inspirations that will empower them to find their own "right way ." As a tutor, I aim to have the student do most of the talking, making discoveries, and developing...
E. Alexander C.
Private World Literature tutor in Chicago, IL
Education
Illinois Wesleyan University - BM, BA, Music, History , University of Illinois at Chicago - PhD, History--British, World, Science Studies
Experience
Currently I am pursuing a Ph.D . at the University of Illinois at Chicago, studying British History, Science and Technology Studies, World History,?Philosophy, and Teaching of History with intentions of becoming a professor .? Outside of academia, I do creative writing, sing,...