Creative Writing Tutors in Wilmette, IL
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Max L.
Private Creative Writing tutor in Highland Park, IL
Education
University of Pennsylvania - Current Undergrad, Physics with Concentration in Chemical Principles
Experience
I'm also pursuing a creative writing minor . I've always done well in school, but my favorite subjects are writing and science because they allow me to indulge my creativity in different ways . As a tutor, I will be providing help with English, writing, chemistry, physics,...
Gina O.
Private Creative Writing tutor in Chicago, IL
Education
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...
James B.
Private Creative Writing tutor in Chicago, IL
Education
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...
Joel S.
Private Creative Writing tutor in Chicago, IL
Education
University of Missouri-Columbia - Bachelors, English, Russian , DePaul University - Masters, Secondary Education - English
Experience
Music plays a big role in my life . I also enjoy cooking, playing video games, exploring the city of Chicago, reading fiction, and practicing creative writing. College English, College Essays, Comparative Literature, English, English Grammar and Syntax, ESL/ELL, Essay...
Hannah L.
Private Creative Writing tutor in Chicago, IL
Education
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...
Vinny T.
Private Creative Writing tutor in Chicago, IL
Education
University of California Irvine - Bachelors, Drama
Experience
I realized that one of the most important elements of teaching is simply setting a student in motion . 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 ."...
Thomas B.
Private Creative Writing tutor in Chicago, IL
Education
Southern Oregon U - BA, English and Writing
Experience
My experience teaching has been in China at an elementary school teaching English as a Foreign Language, in Chicago at a college tutoring English as a Second Language, and in Idaho and Oregon teaching K - 6 grade science for AmeriCorps . I have been successful with the...
Georgia G.
Private Creative Writing tutor in Chicago, IL
Education
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...
Rebecca F.
Private Creative Writing tutor in Chicago, IL
Education
Miami University-Oxford - Bachelors, English Literature and Philosophy (double major) , DePaul University - Masters, English Literature
Experience
This experience was invaluable in providing me with the skills to address the most common issues students face regardless of the subject matter they are studying . During my time at De Paul I also had the opportunity to tutor extensively in local public schools . This gave...
Katherine L.
Private Creative Writing tutor in Chicago, IL
Education
University of Wisconsin-Madison - Bachelors, English & French , Arizona State University - Masters, Creative Writing
Experience
From there, I went on to Arizona State University to finish my Master of Fine Arts in Creative Writing, emphasis on Poetry . Since obtaining my master's degree, I have been teaching French and English classes . Most of the past decade, I have been a professor of writing and...
Allison M.
Private Creative Writing tutor in Arlington Heights, IL
Education
University of Pennsylvania - BA, Biological Basis of Behavior major, Creative Writing Minor
Experience
Books can present information in new and various ways depending on the author . I've found that many of my students often find this a good way to grasp the core concept of material they may not initially understand . My goal when working with a student is the same goal I...
Christine A.
Private Creative Writing tutor in Chicago, IL
Education
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...
Lyle R.
Private Creative Writing tutor in Chicago, IL
Education
Ball State University - BA, Latin , Univ. of Illinois, Urbana - MA, Latin
Experience
Along with my career as an academic writer, I'm also working as a novelist and have written a number of short stories that were published in various literary journals . I am very passionate about literature and the Latin language, and am eager to help anyone interested in...
E. Alexander C.
Private Creative Writing tutor in Chicago, IL
Education
Illinois Wesleyan University - BM, BA, Music, History , University of Illinois at Chicago - PhD, History--British, World, Science Studies
Experience
I employ a wide variety of techniques, utilizing humor, enthusiasm, and encouragement, coupled with many different lesson plans, to fit each student's strengths and weaknesses . I believe that every student can be successful with the right approach and feel that as an...