Top French Tutors serving Oak Lawn
Alex: Oak Lawn French tutor
Certified French Tutor in Oak Lawn, IL
...academically and creatively, and languages: I am fluent in French and Mandarin Chinese and can read Latin, German, and Greek. In my ideal job I serve as a medium to help people develop their interests and ideas; at the same time, I love having the opportunity to engage in in-depth discussions, brain-storming, and critical thinking. In the future, I hope to expand my skill-set to include STEM based subjects like math or computer science.
Education & Certification
Reed College - Bachelor in Arts, Classics
University of California-Santa Barbara - Master of Arts, Philosophy
ACT Composite: 32
Julie: Oak Lawn French tutor
Certified French Tutor in Oak Lawn, IL
...while earning my Master's. I am very passionate about learning and teaching foreign languages, and I hope to share that with my students. In my experience students particularly enjoy (and benefit from) learning and exploring new cultures while learning the language itself. As the child of a teacher I am a strong believer in the importance of education and all of the opportunities it offers to students. I finished my MA in May with a...
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University of Illinois at Chicago - Bachelor in Arts, French and Francophone Studies
University of Illinois at Chicago - Master of Arts, French and Francophone Studies
Emily : Oak Lawn French tutor
Certified French Tutor in Oak Lawn, IL
...sciences. I am pre-vet, so I love animals and pets! I have been studying the french language and culture for several years now and I absolutely adore it! I am a firm believer in the fact that understanding the culture is just as important as the language itself. Also, practice really does make perfect! Everyone learns differently, so my goal is to help you figure out how you learn best so that we can use...
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University of Illinois at Chicago - Bachelor in Arts, French
University of Illinois at Chicago - Bachelor of Science, Biology, General
Alan: Oak Lawn French tutor
Certified French Tutor in Oak Lawn, IL
...and a French minor. I've tutored and taught in many different capacities, from middle school math in Florida to English in France. I am most passionate about teaching middle and high school students math, politics, history, and economics but can also teach singing, French, Russian, and literature. I've always had an unquenchable zest for learning, and the best way to learn is to teach! As the teacher guides and directs the student, invariably the students...
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Hillsdale Free Will Baptist College - Bachelor of Science, Mathematics
Anna: Oak Lawn French tutor
Certified French Tutor in Oak Lawn, IL
...In addition to teaching the academics of the subject, I find it important to identify the obstacles to learning the child may be experiencing (such as anxiety, testing environment, interpersonal difficulties, learning styles) and focus on enhancing the child's strengths to build self-efficacy. I am also experienced in teaching relaxation techniques to help a child cope with the stresses of their academics. I easily build rapport with children and understand the importance of good communication...
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New York University - Bachelors, Psychology, Child/Adolescent Mental Health Studies, Creative Writing
Midwestern University-Downers Grove - Current Grad Student, Clinical Psychology
Anna: Oak Lawn French tutor
Certified French Tutor in Oak Lawn, IL
...biology and hope you can be too! I have a bachelor's in general biology from Mount Holyoke College, 2 semesters of experience tutoring college level ecology, and experience working professionally as a field biologist. I believe in making the sciences accessible and enjoyable to all types of learners. I also have a strong background in math and enjoy working with students struggling to keep up with the mathematical aspects of their biology courses.
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Mount Holyoke College - Bachelor of Science, Biology, General
SAT Math: 750
SAT Verbal: 700
Sarah: Oak Lawn French tutor
Certified French Tutor in Oak Lawn, IL
...charismatic individual with a passion for both learning and helping others. I believe that each student has the opportunity to enjoy and find success in each and every single subject he or she studies; he or she just needs to find the proper learning method. As a tutor, I work effortlessly to find this particular niche so every single one of my students gains confidence, feels accomplished and most importantly, finds pleasure in learning.
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Colgate University - Bachelors, International Relations/French
Northwestern University - Current Grad Student, Journalism
Jaya: Oak Lawn French tutor
Certified French Tutor in Oak Lawn, IL
...Masonic Children's Hospital, and I help patients and siblings with homework and reading there, as well. I am passionate about the life sciences and the French language, and I love helping others foster a deeper understanding in these two particular subjects! I also genuinely enjoy algebra and statistics and am quite the grammarian. From preschool to college, I actually loved going to school every day and learning, and I hope to bring that love to...
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University of Minnesota, Twin Cities - Bachelors, Genetics & French
ACT Composite: 35
ACT English: 36
ACT Math: 34
Linda: Oak Lawn French tutor
Certified French Tutor in Oak Lawn, IL
...I also attended a two-month summer session at the St John's University of NYC. Before this, I had graduated from a French University with a Bachelor's degree in applied languages (English and Spanish). I mainly tutor french as it is my maternal language and my bachelor's degree was directly related to learning new languages. I love languages and learned many in my life: German, English, Spanish, Italian, Latin and French of course! What I prefer...
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Université de Nanterre (France) - Bachelor in Arts, English/Spanish
ISG Paris (France) - Masters in Business Administration, Management and Marketing
Brenda: Oak Lawn French tutor
Certified French Tutor in Oak Lawn, IL
...also taught tutors how to teach literacy to adults. My teaching approach is to gently guide the student toward discovery and understanding of concepts through modeling, breaking down the process into steps, lots of practice -- and fun breaks when needed! I have found that taking a few minutes to tap into a different area of intelligence can be the perfect refresher that will allay frustration and power up learning. What interests you outside of...
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Northwestern Michigan College - Bachelor in Arts, Psychology
Illinois Institute of Technology - Master of Science, Integrated Marketing Communications
GRE Quantitative: 167
GRE Verbal: 163
Martha: Oak Lawn French tutor
Certified French Tutor in Oak Lawn, IL
...at a high school. I also have experience tutoring high school seniors. I have worked with them on their college essay personal statements, AP English classes, and I've helped them to improve and edit their writing assignments. As an ardent Francophile, my favorite subject to tutor is French. Although, with my background and interest in creative writing, I enjoy helping students with any and all writing assignments, from college essays to history papers. I like...
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University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill - Bachelor in Arts, Global Studies, Minor in Creative Writing
Jonathan: Oak Lawn French tutor
Certified French Tutor in Oak Lawn, IL
...and organize for tests and help with study habits in general. I have been a tutor with "Erie House Neighborhood House" for 5 years where I tutor students from the 6th grade to 12th grade. I have also worked after school, in a CPS school, with students from the 5-8th grade. I am a native speaker of Spanish and have taken college level education to have fluency and proper grammar. I also have intermediate-level French...
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Northeastern Illinois University - Current Undergrad, French
Pamela: Oak Lawn French tutor
Certified French Tutor in Oak Lawn, IL
...had the opportunity to spend a year in Angers, France immersing myself in the language and culture. I firmly believe that students are capable of learning a language if they are willing to put in the extra effort. Daily practice and exposure to the studied language will improve comprehension and production. Students must also be willing to express themselves, to the best of their abilities, in the French language in order to feel more at...
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Illinois State University - Bachelors, French
Emily: Oak Lawn French tutor
Certified French Tutor in Oak Lawn, IL
...Environmental Studies. I tutor in a wide range of subjects, including math, French, English, environmental science, and standardized test prep. I have experience teaching academic subjects and music in both classroom and individual settings, and I have worked with middle school through college-aged students. As a teacher, I strive to be flexible and approachable, getting to know my students and constantly reassessing my approach based on the needs of the individual student I am working...
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Oberlin College - Bachelors, Environmental Studies and Jazz Trumpet
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1560
SAT Math: 720
SAT Verbal: 800
Brendan: Oak Lawn French tutor
Certified French Tutor in Oak Lawn, IL
...of whom are bilingual Arabic/English speakers, a wide variety of topics, including Math, Science, English, and Social Studies. However, my favorite topics to teach are History and Foreign Languages. Whenever I work with students, I present the material in a detailed and engaging manner so the students both thoroughly understand the topic and take an interest in it. My hobbies include reading, particularly books about ancient Rome and ancient, medieval, and modern Middle Eastern history,...
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University of Michigan-Ann Arbor - Bachelor in Arts, Middle Eastern and North African Studies
University of Michigan-Ann Arbor - Master of Arts, Modern Middle Eastern and North African Studies
Stuart: Oak Lawn French tutor
Certified French Tutor in Oak Lawn, IL
...Advisor for college freshman at Dartmouth College. Receiving my B.A. in Women's and Gender Studies while completing the requisite premedical coursework, I became well-versed in both the sciences and humanities. Additionally, I earned a Master's degree in Biomedical Sciences from Geisinger Commonwealth School of Medicine in 2016, further developing my expertise in the biomedical sciences. I have helped students with graduate-level science coursework, the MCAT sciences, and writing skills. After obtaining my Master's, I provided...
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Dartmouth College - Bachelor in Arts, Women's Studies
Geisinger Commonwealth School of Medicine - Master of Science, Biomedical Sciences
Margot: Oak Lawn French tutor
Certified French Tutor in Oak Lawn, IL
...and writing sections) and English. I want to help students excel on Standardized Exams so they can pursue their higher education goals. I direct my tutoring towards identifying students' learning methods and catering to those to establish continued engagement in doing so, I hope to foster a love of learning similar to mine. Outside of tutoring and school, I enjoy reading and believe that reading consistently is the key to succeeding in writing and preforming...
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Boston College - Bachelor in Arts, Economics
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1530
SAT Math: 750
SAT Verbal: 780
Alan: Oak Lawn French tutor
Certified French Tutor in Oak Lawn, IL
...lessons to make sure that students are well-engaged in the learning activities, as opposed to rote memorization and meaningless dialogues. I also emphasize ???survival??? English to ensure that students are equipped and prepared to deal with various issues and common situations they will encounter daily. Through my experience, I have found that practical, everyday lessons are more likely to be retained and fully understood by students, as they are likely to use this information frequently...
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Drake University - Bachelor in Arts, Education
Roosevelt University - Master of Arts, Educational Administration and Supervision
Robert: Oak Lawn French tutor
Certified French Tutor in Oak Lawn, IL
...idea that suddenly I could communicate with a whole other community of people. Since becoming fluent in Spanish, I've continued to pursue my love of languages by studying Arabic and Mandarin Chinese in school, as well as picking up German from my Austrian family and French from my travels. I'm currently teaching myself Russian with the online learning software Duolingo. Chemistry has always been my favorite of the three core sciences, as it's more concretely...
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New York University - Bachelors, Psychology
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1550
SAT Math: 800
SAT Verbal: 700
Anna: Oak Lawn French tutor
Certified French Tutor in Oak Lawn, IL
...tutoring since I was in high school. I love to teach and find different ways to explain concepts to make them understandable for students. I also tend to get very enthusiastic about the subject at hand. It is my strong belief that they key to success in academics is true understanding. When a student understands why something works, memorization becomes a tool that is only rarely needed. Students who understand concepts can also tackle complex...
Education & Certification
University of Wisconsin-Madison - Current Undergrad, Music Performance
ACT Composite: 31
ACT English: 35
ACT Reading: 36
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