Amanda A

Chicago, IL Tutor

About Me

Hi!I'm Amanda.  I am currently working on my PhD in Russian literature at Northwestern University.  I consider the most important aspects of my job to be helping others see what I see when I open a book and putting people in touch with their abilities to be creative and think critically.  I have experience teaching literature of various national traditions, as well as history and linguistics on the university level.  I also run a creative group that involves writing, reading, painting, cooking, and dancing for adolescent male foster children.  
Tutoring is a chance to work one-on-one with someone in order to develop exercises custom-fitted to their particular needs.  I promise to assess each student's current skill levels and develop an individualized plan to aid the student in reaching his/her goals.  I especially relish teaching general writing/composition in this format.  My students' success means a lot to me; therefore, I always work hard to be thoughtful about the direction and feedback I give them.  
Please drop me a line if you feel I could be of service to you or your student.  

Experience

  • Northwestern University
    20082011
    Slavic Language and Literature, German Literature, Linguistics, History

Education

  • Northwestern University
    2011
  • University Of California, Berkeley
    2007