Creative Writing Tutors in Oak Lawn, IL
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Ball State University - Bachelors, Theatre , University of California-San Diego - Masters, Acting
Experience
My mother worked as a librarian and an English teacher, and I am a skilled grammarian as well . I also enjoy creative pursuits, and I believe that creativity is paramount for successful learning . I work with my students to try many different methods to see what works best...
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Ball State University - BA, Latin , Univ. of Illinois, Urbana - MA, Latin
Experience
I received my bachelor's and master's degree in classical Latin . Upon receiving my master's degree, I started a post-graduate work program in Latin at the University of Chicago, in addition to writing my own textbook for high school students learning the Latin language . ...
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Lawrence University - BA and teaching certificate, English, Spanish
Experience
I hold a bachelor's degree with double majors in English and Spanish with a minor in Psychology?from Lawrence University, where I also earned a teaching certification after spending an additional year studying Education . I spent a semester student teaching Communication Arts...
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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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University of Missouri-Columbia - Bachelors, English, Russian , DePaul University - Masters, Secondary Education - English
Experience
I'm Joel, and I'm an educator in Chicago with a broad academic background . I've studied literature, linguistics, English, Russian language and literature, education, teaching, and journalism . I love teaching language arts and ESL . My first tutoring experience as a...
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University of California Irvine - Bachelors, Drama
Experience
However, in high school I began to learn more about the philosophy behind the theater, discovering methods, strategies, and ideas that I would ultimately share with my own students . I continued along this path at the Claire Trevor School of the Arts at the University of...
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University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill - BA, Global Studies, Minor in Creative Writing
Experience
I've also had experience helping?students prepare and edit materials for college applications, thereby?improving their writing and editing skills . I've also helped students with AP English and French coursework . I most enjoy tutoring French because?I'm passionate about...
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DePaul University - BA, English and History , John Marshall Law School - Juris Doctor , Tory Law - Trial Advocacy
Experience
The relationship between the student and the teacher should always be a positive one . It should include a lot of interactive and creative experiences that will grow as the ambitions of the student grow . I believe that every student is unique in his or her way of thinking...
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University of Cincinnati-Main Campus - Bachelors, Psychology , National Louis University - Masters, Special Education
Experience
A student's viewpoint on education and learning are shaped early on in their school experience . It's a tutor is job to help students develop an appreciation for learning . As a tutor, I want to help students understand that learning is a lifelong process that can be fun and...
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University of Chicago - Bachelors, Political Science
Experience
I tutor calculus, statistics, algebra, and many levels of math, English, reading, literature, grammar, history, economics, science, social studies, and various other IB and AP level courses . My belief is we all have unique?ways of learning . What I love about one on one...
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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,...
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Princeton University - Bachelors, Comparative Literature , CUNY Graduate School of Journalism - Masters, Business Journalism
Experience
I also have professional experience as a journalist. This experience gave me exceptional ethnic skills and made me a skilled editor . My tutoring specialties are writing, Spanish, and English . I become invested in the success of my students, and I utilize patience when I...
Education
Eastern Illinois University - BA, Elementary Education , Saint Xavier University - MS, Teaching and Leadership
Experience
So, it is always important for students?and their?instructors to be on the same page . The tools taken away from our sessions will be applicable in the journey of academic success.Aside from teaching, I can be found spending leisure time in my city, Chicago . I also don't...
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University of Nebraska-Lincoln - BA, English , University of Nebraska-Lincoln - Phd, English
Experience
I am particularly interested in American literature (20th?and 21st?Century), ethnic literature, and cultural studies.I taught at the University of Nebraska for twelve years, mostly courses in English composition and literature . I also tutored students at the local community...