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Hi! My name is Emily and I earned by BA in English from the University of Michigan in 2010. Writing is my passion — I worked as a newspaper reporter and editor for my student newspaper throughout college, and then worked as a writing tutor through AmeriCorps after graduation. I currently work as an editor for a literary magazine, and Read more...
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I haven’t always been good at writing. I feel like there was something missed between high school and college and it took me years to learn how to write a good essay. I don’t want that to happen to you/your children. I can teach from the very basics of grammar and sentence construction to writing thesis statements and closing paragraphs. Read more...
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I am a former university teacher with experience in teaching writing and literature. I am state certified in MI & IL for Middle & High School English & History. I am willing to work with special needs students.I hold the following degrees:BA – EnglishM. Ed. – Education AdministrationM. Div. Read more...
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Teaching is my passion! I am patient and a clear communicator. I set the bar high but with realistic and attainable goals. I currently teach an after school enrichment program at several Chicago-land schools and I also have been a yoga instructor for the past 6 years. My love of books led me to co-authoring a gift book on dogs Read more...
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I am an experienced Literature and English teacher who is well versed in preparing students for standardized tests such as the EXPLORE, PLAN, and the ACT. In my career, I have also had the opportunity to work with many struggling readers and writers, and my Master’s program in Reading & Literacy is further helping me determine new ways to help Read more...
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I am a native Chicagoan with many years’ experience as a teacher of English, written and oral communications, and theater arts at all age, educational, and skill levels. I have successfully taught university-level art appreciation, remedial writing and composition, speech, acting, directing, introduction to theater, voice, movement, improvisation, and other theater, speech, and communication classes; and in the course of Read more...
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I majored in anthropology while attending Oakton Community College and was on the high honor roll in all of my social science classes, which included cultural anthropology, physical anthropology, sociology, developmental psychology, intro to psychology, and archaeology. I won the very esteemed “English Student of the Year” award at Oakton for outstanding writing and English skills. I have also taken Read more...
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We are working for understanding and not knowledge. This is one of Professor Kennette C’s favorite quotes; it was spoken by her former professor from Mundelein College.Professor C keeps this at the heart of her instruction to students. She received her B.A. in English Literature from Mundelein College where she graduated Cum Laude. She later received her master’s in English Read more...
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I am currently an undergraduate student at DePaul University and have a passion for working with children! I have been tutoring for the past two years with students ranging from first to seventh grade. During tutoring sessions, I like to have fun while accomplishing personal and academic goals with students. I am very helpful when it comes to organization and Read more...
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Let me help you reach your educational goals. I have a strong educational background of particular use in tutoring. My Master’s Degree in Reading and certification as a Reading Specialist gives me an understanding of how to identify reading problems as well as techniques for solving them. My own life-long love of reading and extensive knowledge of children’s literature is Read more...
