Steven D.
Private tutor in Lisle, IL
Education
Graduated cum laude from Wheaton College in May 2011 with a B.A. in English Literature & History. Obtained Master of Arts degree in Secondary Education at National-Louis University in August 2015, with a double-endorsement in English and History.
Experience
For the past 4 years, I have taught a variety of high school courses ranging from English to Speech, Logic & Debate. I have become adept at differentiating my instruction for a wide variety of learning abilities, making accommodations for low-performing students as well as high achievers. I have tutored students in grades 4-12 in such diverse subjects as English Language Arts, History, Sociology, Government, and English Literature. Attuned to the strengths and weaknesses of each of my students, I aim to assist and motivate students in their educational and personal development. By equipping my students with the strategies they need to focus and pace themselves, I foster each person's potential to excel academically. As an educator, nothing brings me more joy than to see a student become confident in their ability to excel at the academic level. I do my very best to explain complex concepts in simple terms that students can understand. I approach tutoring as a way of facilitating the learning experience of the student. College GPA: 3.64/4.00 GRE: 1240 (Math and Verbal) ACT: 28 SAT: 2110 AP scores: English Language 5 English Literature 4 European History 5 World History 4 US History 4 Biology 4 Political Science 4 Economics 3 French 3
Subject Expertise
Literary AnalysisCreative WritingCLEPAP English Language and CompositionACT WritingAdvanced PlacementGermanHistoryHSPTIBLanguagesDutchLiteratureMAPPersuasive WritingPoetry WritingPSATReligious StudiesSATShakespeareTest PrepSocial StudiesACT ReadingACT EnglishWritingWorld CivilizationWorld HistoryWorld LiteratureVocabularyUS HistorySummer TutoringReadingSociologySAT VerbalSAT WritingFrenchGREGrammar and MechanicsEthicsEssay EditingCollege Essays
Availability
Any day at any time
Can Meet
Up to 30 minutes away for no additional charge
Hobbies
I love biking, playing soccer, exploring other cultures, reading, learning other languages, and cooking!
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