Creative Writing Tutors in Elmwood Park, IL
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Valparaiso University - Bachelor of Science, psychology, biology, art hist. , School of the Art Institute of Chicago - Bachelor of Fine...
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My major was psychology and my minors were in art history and biology . I have just recently received my MFA, or Master of Fine Arts, from the School of the Art Institute of Chicago, where I studied drawing, photography, mixed media, and painting . I am currently studying...
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University of Missouri-Columbia - Bachelors, English, Russian , DePaul University - Masters, Secondary Education - English
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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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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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DePaul University - BA, English and French
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I love all things French, and I enjoy bringing all sorts of French culture into my lessons . I?find?playing?a role in my students' successes incredibly rewarding!In my free time, I enjoy reading, writing, dancing, watching movies, and playing the piano .? 10th Grade Reading,...
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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
As?a creative writer, I'm also highly adept at working with students on their writing, from academic essays to college entrance materials . The process of educating is most successful when teachers integrate personal life stories and interests into their teaching practice . ...
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Illinois Wesleyan University - BM, BA, Music, History , University of Illinois at Chicago - PhD, History--British, World, Science Studies
Experience
History is the subject I tutor most often, though I also do ACT preparation for high school students as well as essays for college admission . It is important for me to help students in every way I can in addition to?tutoring, including giving advice, critiquing work, and...
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University of Wisconsin-Madison - Bachelors, English & French , Arizona State University - Masters, Creative Writing
Experience
I am looking forward to helping you or your student achieve academic success! College Essays, English, Essay Editing, French, French 1, French 2, Grammar and Mechanics, Homework Support, Languages, Literature, Other, Reading, SAT Critical Reading, SAT Verbal, Study Skills,...
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Northeastern Illinois University - BA, Elementary Education , Northeastern Illinois University - MA, Reading Specialist
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My master's will allow me the title of reading/writing specialist. I currently teach reading and writing . My students encompass a range of all ages and skill levels . Though I am specialized in reading and writing, I am certified to teach any subject . I feel an immense...
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Miami University-Oxford - Bachelors, English Literature and Philosophy (double major) , DePaul University - Masters, English Literature
Experience
I earned my undergraduate degrees in philosophy and English literature from Miami University and my graduate degree from DePaul University in English literature . As a student I took the study skills class twice in order to become certified as a tutor for the school . This...
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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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Rice University - BA, Sociology and Policy Studies
Experience
Writing can help a person unlock and share things that they are passionate about . I try to teach my students to write about what they know, as opposed to just writing about what they think other people want to hear . This approach allows anyone to become a more effective...
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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...
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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,...