(3016) Union Pier English Tutors

• 50 / hr
• Chicago , IL ( 60616 )

I strive to make learning enjoyable for students. I believe that learning is an exciting process and I want my students to feel the same way. I first started teaching as an AmeriCorps volunteer for Literacy Volunteers of Illinois, where I taught basic reading classes for adults. I then worked as an editor at the University of Chicago Press, before returning to graduate school to complete a PhD in technical communication. I currently have the pleasure of teaching technical writing to students at Read more

• 50 / hr
• Chicago , IL ( 60618 )

Currently, I teach ESL to students of all other languages in grades K-8. I have been an ESL teacher and/or volunteer for over a decade. I've taught in the United States as well as in Europe. I have a very hands-on approach to teaching and try to include all types of learning styles in my approach. I... Read more

• 50 / hr
• Chicago , IL ( 60618 )

"Do the gods light this fire in our hearts or does each man's mad desire become his god?" - VirgilHello, I am Mike! Growing up, I had trouble reading and writing; I found reading to be tedious and I struggled with writing assignments. Like many kids my age, I was more interested in playing video games and watching cartoons than reading a book. However, with the help of some excellent language arts instructors and my discovery of fantasy literature, I began to read more and write better. In h Read more

• 50 / hr
• Chicago , IL ( 60618 )

I have a fascination with math and science and I love sharing this knowledge. I have found most students can develop the understanding for these subjects if you find the right starting points, building bit by bit on what the they already understands.Note, I am not a teacher by profession; I developed my love and skill in training and mentoring students and adults by 30 years as IT consultant, where a large part of the job was to get new recruits up to speed, educate clients, and run training s Read more

• 50 / hr
• Chicago , IL ( 60618 )

I'm Zorgie! Currently I am a Master's student at the University of Illinois in Chicago, pursuing my second degree in English Studies. I graduated from UIC in 2016 cum laude and with highest distinction in my department, with a BA in English and minor in African American Studies. I have been a writing tutor for the past four years at the UIC Writing Center and work with both undergraduate students and professional/continuing students. As a high school student I scored a perfect 36 on the read Read more

• 50 / hr
• Chicago , IL ( 60618 )

Nikki is a fine art photographer who specializes in large format film portraiture as well as digital photography. She holds an MFA in Photography, where she studied alternative photographic processes and experimental photography in Boston, Massachusetts. She spent a short time as an adjunct professor at Lesley University, teaching Introductory to photography classes, and she has also given several workshops to college and high school level students. Before returning to school for her Master' Read more

• 50 / hr
• Chicago , IL ( 60618 )

Dear potential students:Thank you for taking the time to read my profile. My name is Phil and I am currently working with high school students at a charter school in Chicago. I am part of the special education department but work with regular education students as well. Although I assist my students... Read more

• 50 / hr
• Chicago , IL ( 60618 )

I hold a Master's Degree in Secondary Education from DePaul University. I have a valid Illinois Type 09 teacher's license, and I am certified to teach grades 6-12 in all Social Studies content areas. I received a BS in History from Illinois State University, where I also double minored in Geography... Read more

• 50 / hr
• Chicago , IL ( 60618 )

I moved to Chicago in June of 2015 to begin taking classes at The Second City and the iO theatres. I have extensive background knowledge in comedy in film, sketch comedy, comedy video, playwriting, theatre, theatre history, art history, architecture and interior design. In my free time I like to alt... Read more

• 50 / hr
• Chicago , IL ( 60618 )

I have served as an after-school tutor for third-grade students at Hibbard Elementary, as well as tutored an adult learner with Literacy Chicago, who started with a fourth-grade reading level and eventually earned his GED. I can help supplement classroom assignments and academic goals with regularly... Read more