789 South Shore Literature Tutors

My name is Tanya, and I tutor young people and adults in the following areas: reading, writing, literature and English as a Second Language. I received my undergraduate degree in Communication Arts, with a minor in English, from Xavier University (Ohio). Shortly thereafter, I trained to become an ESL tutor and went on to teach English to students... read more

...I taught music with CPS for two years and had a positive influence on the historical and cultural contribution of music in society. I also won an award from The University of Illinois for my assistance with writing for musical productions. Inclusion is a word used to describe how general education teachers "include" special needs children in their... read more

...My promise is this: If ever there is a question which leaves me stumped, I'll not only use every brain cell and research skill in my possession to get the answer, I will also equip my students with the tools they need to do it for themselves. My soapbox entries: Knowledge is power; Every day is a new opportunity to learn; The only person standing... read more

...Since then, I have worked in the Chicago Public Schools system as an elementary school teacher. I have tutored students in a wide range of subjects, from math and science to literature and history. I have helped students prepare for standardized tests. I have also helped adult ESL students improve their accents and increase their fluency in English... read more

...I went to Michigan State for Elementary Education and have a provisional teaching certificate for elementary education. I began learning biblical Hebrew in 3rd grade. I studied conversational Hebrew for 2 years in high school and for 2 years in college.... read more