1st lesson free
Robin's email address and phone number have been validated.
Robin
- Rate 573 GHS
- Response 1h
-
Students15
Number of students Robin has accompanied since arriving at Superprof
Number of students Robin has accompanied since arriving at Superprof
573 GHS/hr
Contact
1st lesson free
- English
- Reading
- Grammar
- Creative writing
- Redaction
Experienced tutor in English in Chicago, Robin offers private lessons tailored to your needs.
- English
- Reading
- Grammar
- Creative writing
- Redaction
Lesson location
About Robin
I've scored writing tests for ACT, SAT, and the Iowa Test of Written Expression, so I know exactly what criteria teachers and testing specialists are using to evaluate the work of my students.
(I'm also an award-winning professional writer in a variety of genres, from arts features to environmental reporting, essays, reviews, non-fiction and humor. My work has been featured in print, online, and on national radio broadcasts.)
I especially like to help people who hate writing. It can be a really difficult and frustrating task, so helping students breathe easier about the process is really rewarding.
Getting to know each student as an individual is a privilege -- their interests, opinions, and the learning techniques that work best for them personally. Watching their fear melt away and seeing it replaced with relief and confidence -- it's everything.
I began as a peer tutor in high school. Everyone has a different way of learning, and I began to understand how to connect with fellow students to find out what works best for them.
From there, I was selected to be a teaching assistant in college, and later during graduate school was hired by the University of Iowa to tutor student athletes and monitor their academic progress.
B.A., English/Writing, Oberlin College
M.F.A., Iowa Writers' Workshop, University of Iowa
• Test specialist: ACT, Pearson Measurement, Iowa Testing Programs
• Faculty and adjunct writing instructor: Columbia College Chicago, University of Iowa, Kirkwood Community College (Iowa), Cuyahoga Community College (Ohio), Oberlin College (teaching assistant)
• Radio journalist: Wisconsin Public Radio, Iowa Public Radio, Cleveland Public Radio, WMAQ-Chicago
See more
About the lesson
- Primary school
- Junior high school
- SHS 1
- +9
levels :
Primary school
Junior high school
SHS 1
SHS 2
SHS 3
BTS
University education
Adult Education
Master's degree
Doctor of philosophy
MBA
Pre school
- English
All languages in which the lesson is available :
English
• First, finding out some very basics -- grade level, what kind of writing they've done, what kind of writing tasks they're likely to be working on.
• Then -- exchange some personal info -- what are their interests, likes, dislikes, favorite and least favorite subjects, etc. Try to get a feel for how they feel about academics and writing in particular. Favorite teachers? Least favorite? Do they have any insights about how they learn best?
• Try to get a couple of writing samples to begin to evaluate needs
• After that, looking over near-term writing projects, and scheduling sessions to address issues as they come up.
K-12, college-age, and adult learners.
Find someone you can talk to easily, who's interested in *your* experiences, and what *you* have to say.
A few things worth thinking about before reaching out
What are the hardest parts about writing for you? Any teachers in particular who have helped? How? (What kind of teaching would you like to avoid?)
Do you have a feel for how you learn best?
Can you describe any past writing assignments that went particularly well, or were particularly tough?
See more
Rates
Rate
- 573 GHS
Pack prices
- 5h: 2865 GHS
- 10h: 5730 GHS
free lessons
The first free lesson with Robin will allow you to get to know each other and clearly specify your needs for your next lessons.
- 1hr
online
- GHS573/h
Details
Hourly, negotiable.
Similar English teachers in Chicago
Rita
Prestea- Huni Valley District & Online
- 200 GHS/hr
- 1st lesson free
Sylvester
Cape Coast & Online
- 17 GHS/hr
- 1st lesson free
Pamela
Podoku & Online
- 18 GHS/hr
- 1st lesson free
Louisa
Kumasi & Online
- 15 GHS/hr
- 1st lesson free
Harriet
Kumasi
- 60 GHS/hr
- 1st lesson free
Abigail
Accra & Online
- 25 GHS/hr
- 1st lesson free
Princess
Accra & Online
- 50 GHS/hr
- 1st lesson free
Josephine
Accra & Online
- 100 GHS/hr
- 1st lesson free
Flora
Accra & Online
- 200 GHS/hr
- 1st lesson free
Alfred
Accra & Online
- 200 GHS/hr
- 1st lesson free
Vera
Accra & Online
- 150 GHS/hr
- 1st lesson free
Derrick
Takoradi & Online
- 150 GHS/hr
- 1st lesson free
Kofi
Kumasi & Online
- 100 GHS/hr
- 1st lesson free
Patience
Accra & Online
- 100 GHS/hr
- 1st lesson free
Rachael
Kasoa & Online
- 18 GHS/hr
- 1st lesson free
Emery
Kumasi & Online
- 10 GHS/hr
- 1st lesson free
Agnes
Accra & Online
- 185 GHS/hr
- 1st lesson free
Marlon
Accra & Online
- 150 GHS/hr
- 1st lesson free
Emmanuella
Accra & Online
- 50 GHS/hr
- 1st lesson free
Caleb
Cape Coast & Online
- 5 GHS/hr
- 1st lesson free
-
See English tutors
