Creative Writing Tutors in Hometown, IL
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Stripe G.
Private Creative Writing tutor in Chicago, IL
Education
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...
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
It is important for me to help students in every way I can in addition to?tutoring, including giving advice, critiquing work, and helping to develop skill sets.I received my Bachelor?of Art in History and a Bachelor?of Music in Vocal Performance at Illinois Wesleyan University...
Smith E.
Private Creative Writing tutor in Chicago, IL
Education
Illinois Wesleyan University - Bachelors, Theatre Arts
Experience
I've also taught fiction, poetry, music composition, performance, and other performing arts . While the majority of my studies have focused on liberal arts, I also really enjoy science . I have a strong understanding of biology, chemistry, psychology, sociology, and physics...
Dan O.
Private Creative Writing tutor in Chicago, IL
Education
University of Bucharest - Bachelors, Comparative Literature , University of Chicago - Masters, Comparative Literature
Experience
I am qualified to tutor students in a variety of subjects, including many math topics from elementary math through to advanced college math subjects, English and literature, and I can tutor a number of AP subjects . I also have had success working with students as they...
Karishma B.
Private Creative Writing tutor in Chicago, IL
Education
Northwestern University - BA, English/Psychology
Experience
I also enjoy biking, running, and dancing. ACT, ACT English, ACT Math, ACT Reading, ACT Science, ACT Writing, American Literature, Anatomy, British Literature, College Essays, Creative Writing, English, ESL/ELL, Fiction Writing, GRE Subject Test in Psychology, Literature,...
Sonjanita M.
Private Creative Writing tutor in Chicago, IL
Education
University of IL - Chicago - BA, English , National Louis University - Ed.S, Administration and Supervision
Experience
I have learned that all people have the capacity to learn - and it is the delivery of the instruction that makes the difference . Through the use of multiple tools including differentiation, modeling, and scaffolding information my students have enjoyed great academic...
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...
Georgia G.
Private Creative Writing tutor in Chicago, IL
Education
Northeastern Illinois University - BA, Elementary Education , Northeastern Illinois University - MA, Reading Specialist
Experience
Additionally, I allow my students to actively participate in their own learning by encouraging them to speak out about topics that they want to learn . Despite my emphasis on creativity, I am also very good at keeping to the curriculum . In the past, my teaching methods were...
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
As a student I took the study skills class twice in order to become certified as a tutor for the school . 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 . ...
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
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 . Along with my career as an academic writer, I'm also working as a...
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...
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...
Adrianna C.
Private Creative Writing tutor in Chicago, IL
Education
Rice University - BA, Sociology and Policy Studies
Experience
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 and authentic writer.When tutoring, I stress that few skills will be as important as...