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Monica L.

Experienced English Teacher Specializing in Writing and Test Prep

Experienced English Teacher Specializing in Writing and Test Prep

$35/hour

5.0 (10 ratings)

  • 21 hours tutoring

About Monica

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Hello! I am a high school English teacher with a B.A. in English Education and two years of classroom experience. I studied at Illinois State University, and did my student teaching at Dwight Township High School. I then taught for two years at LaSalle Township High School. I worked as an after school tutor during this time as well. I absolutely love working with students, but am taking a short break from teaching to stay home with my own kids. Tutoring allows me to do what I love at the same...

Hello! I am a high school English teacher with a B.A. in English Education and two years of classroom experience. I studied at Illinois State University, and did my student teaching at Dwight Township High School. I then taught for two years at LaSalle Township High School. I worked as an after school tutor during this time as well. I absolutely love working with students, but am taking a short break from teaching to stay home with my own kids. Tutoring allows me to do what I love at the same time, and continue my passion of sharing reading and writing life skills with students. I have grown up in this area, and enjoy riding horses and playing flute in my spare time.

I have an extensive background in writing and literature both throughout my college experience and teaching career. I have taught students from 9th through 12th grade in the classroom, and tutored students from 6th grade to the college post-graduate level. Classes I have taught include speech, Shakespeare, creative writing, and American Literature. I have assisted with teaching Advanced Placement. My tutoring experience is based in writing and grammar. I also have experience working on reading comprehension and preparing students for the SAT. My students have come from diverse backgrounds, from having Spanish as a first language and more. I have enjoyed working with and learning from a wide variety of students. I am also the author or the adventure novel No Matter What and a contributor to the anthology Illinois' Best Emerging Poets.
I meet students where they are and help them to find their own way to build important skills. In tutoring, I like to take a student lead approach in which I guide and facilitate them into finding their own voice in writing and study methods that work best for them. I have assisted students with everything from grammar homework to reading comprehension to college entrance essays.

My hours are extremely flexible both online and in person. I will include a free consultation before beginning sessions upon request. I am open to half hour or hour long sessions and can meet at your home, a public location, or possibly my own home. Though most of my experience is with high school students, I am open to working with junior high students or adults as well. Please contact me for more information and for scheduling. I look forward to working with you!

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Education

B.A. Illinois State University
English Education

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Subjects

Business

Public Speaking

Public Speaking

My teaching career included two years teaching a speech class. In it, I worked with students on public speaking skills as well as speech writing. I have also done public speaking myself at author events and as a teacher.

Corporate Training

Grammar,

Grammar

I am a high school English teacher with two years experience teaching grammar. I have tutored students at all levels, including diagnosing strengths and weaknesses in grammar and preparing targeted lessons and practice to build their skills. I have a Bachelor's degree in English Education.
Proofreading,

Proofreading

I have extensive background proofreading and editing for my high school students’ classwork, their college entrance essays, and even graduate work for my colleagues. I have worked with students at all levels on perfecting their writing.
Public Speaking

Public Speaking

My teaching career included two years teaching a speech class. In it, I worked with students on public speaking skills as well as speech writing. I have also done public speaking myself at author events and as a teacher.

Elementary Education

Grammar,

Grammar

I am a high school English teacher with two years experience teaching grammar. I have tutored students at all levels, including diagnosing strengths and weaknesses in grammar and preparing targeted lessons and practice to build their skills. I have a Bachelor's degree in English Education.
Reading,

Reading

I am a high school English teacher with an extensive background in teaching and tutoring students in literature and reading comprehension at all levels.
Vocabulary

Vocabulary

I am a high school English teacher with extensive experience working with English language learners up to a graduate school proficiency gain practice and knowledge about the vocabulary and grammar of the language. I have worked with students on both spoken and written vocabulary and language use.

English

ACT English,

ACT English

I am a high school English teacher with two years experience teaching test prep.
English,

English

I have taught high school English for two years and also tutored during that time. I have worked with students at all levels of reading and writing and have extensive experience in grammar, language, reading, writing, and literature.
Grammar,

Grammar

I am a high school English teacher with two years experience teaching grammar. I have tutored students at all levels, including diagnosing strengths and weaknesses in grammar and preparing targeted lessons and practice to build their skills. I have a Bachelor's degree in English Education.
Literature,

Literature

I have taught literature for two years, including American Literature, Shakespeare, and poetry. I have tutored students in their reading comprehension and literature analysis skills at many different levels.
Proofreading,

Proofreading

I have extensive background proofreading and editing for my high school students’ classwork, their college entrance essays, and even graduate work for my colleagues. I have worked with students at all levels on perfecting their writing.
Public Speaking,

Public Speaking

My teaching career included two years teaching a speech class. In it, I worked with students on public speaking skills as well as speech writing. I have also done public speaking myself at author events and as a teacher.
Reading,

Reading

I am a high school English teacher with an extensive background in teaching and tutoring students in literature and reading comprehension at all levels.
SAT Reading,

SAT Reading

I have taught SAT prep in my sophomore and junior classes for two years. I have lessons prepared on the many different types of questions that are asked, practice tests, and other helpful practice available and will tailor lessons to the needs of each individual student.
SAT Writing,

SAT Writing

I have taught SAT prep in my sophomore and junior classes for two years. I have lessons prepared on strategies for essay writing, the many different types of questions that are asked, and practice tests available and will tailor lessons to the needs of each individual student.
Vocabulary,

Vocabulary

I am a high school English teacher with extensive experience working with English language learners up to a graduate school proficiency gain practice and knowledge about the vocabulary and grammar of the language. I have worked with students on both spoken and written vocabulary and language use.
Writing

Writing

I routinely help students proofread and edit their writing and develop their writing skills. I have helped students with college entrance essays and personal statements at both the undergraduate and graduate levels. I have an extensive background in creative writing, as a published author, and have taught high school English for two years. I have experience tutoring students at all levels in writing as well, including building grammar and analysis skills.

History

Bible Studies

Bible Studies

I help to lead a Catholic Young Adult group, and I have completed multiple Bible study programs. I have an extensive background in studying and analyzing written texts.

Homeschool

English,

English

I have taught high school English for two years and also tutored during that time. I have worked with students at all levels of reading and writing and have extensive experience in grammar, language, reading, writing, and literature.
Reading,

Reading

I am a high school English teacher with an extensive background in teaching and tutoring students in literature and reading comprehension at all levels.
SAT Reading,

SAT Reading

I have taught SAT prep in my sophomore and junior classes for two years. I have lessons prepared on the many different types of questions that are asked, practice tests, and other helpful practice available and will tailor lessons to the needs of each individual student.
Writing

Writing

I routinely help students proofread and edit their writing and develop their writing skills. I have helped students with college entrance essays and personal statements at both the undergraduate and graduate levels. I have an extensive background in creative writing, as a published author, and have taught high school English for two years. I have experience tutoring students at all levels in writing as well, including building grammar and analysis skills.

Most Popular

English,

English

I have taught high school English for two years and also tutored during that time. I have worked with students at all levels of reading and writing and have extensive experience in grammar, language, reading, writing, and literature.
Reading,

Reading

I am a high school English teacher with an extensive background in teaching and tutoring students in literature and reading comprehension at all levels.
Writing

Writing

I routinely help students proofread and edit their writing and develop their writing skills. I have helped students with college entrance essays and personal statements at both the undergraduate and graduate levels. I have an extensive background in creative writing, as a published author, and have taught high school English for two years. I have experience tutoring students at all levels in writing as well, including building grammar and analysis skills.

Other

Bible Studies

Bible Studies

I help to lead a Catholic Young Adult group, and I have completed multiple Bible study programs. I have an extensive background in studying and analyzing written texts.

Summer

Reading,

Reading

I am a high school English teacher with an extensive background in teaching and tutoring students in literature and reading comprehension at all levels.
Writing

Writing

I routinely help students proofread and edit their writing and develop their writing skills. I have helped students with college entrance essays and personal statements at both the undergraduate and graduate levels. I have an extensive background in creative writing, as a published author, and have taught high school English for two years. I have experience tutoring students at all levels in writing as well, including building grammar and analysis skills.

Test Preparation

ACT English,

ACT English

I am a high school English teacher with two years experience teaching test prep.
SAT Reading,

SAT Reading

I have taught SAT prep in my sophomore and junior classes for two years. I have lessons prepared on the many different types of questions that are asked, practice tests, and other helpful practice available and will tailor lessons to the needs of each individual student.
SAT Writing

SAT Writing

I have taught SAT prep in my sophomore and junior classes for two years. I have lessons prepared on strategies for essay writing, the many different types of questions that are asked, and practice tests available and will tailor lessons to the needs of each individual student.

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Knowledgeable and Smart Tutor

Go through writing exercises, and improve grammar. Monica is a smart teacher that knows where you are weak at, and she points out the parts that could be enhanced through the class or offline activities.

Kaiyin, 5 lessons with Monica

Excellent tutor!!

Monica was very helpful and professional. She helped me to proofread my essay, was very punctual and thorough. She just started on this platform but she is very experienced tutor and did an amazing job with my essay. In addition to proofreading she also explained me the rules and logic behind her corrections which I found very helpful. It was a pleasure working with her! I highly recommend her!

Fatikh, 1 lesson with Monica

Knowledgeable and patent tutor

Monica is a great teacher. She is very patient, resourceful, and fun. We went over my writing together during the class efficiently. She helped raise my awareness of the grammarian mistakes I made. It helps me to identify the errors by myself in the future. It’s very useful. I enjoyed the class.

Lynn, 1 lesson with Monica

Knowledgeable and patient tutor

Monica taught me English writing and was very patient and knowledgeable. She patiently went through a writing assignment with me and gave me great feedback to improve my writing. Would strongly recommend her.

Jai, 1 lesson with Monica
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