Award-Winning ESL/ELL Tutors serving Bloomington, IL

...such as tutoring children 3-5 years early reading and math skills, teaching children in a classroom setting as a Preschool teacher, and providing parents within my community specific information regarding their child's development across all domains. I have been working with young children for a total of 6 years and I enjoy being that person...

...so I have experience tailoring my lessons to individuals. Don't hesitate to explain to me how you learn best! Let me know if you would like my assistance, and I will try my best to add you to my schedule! An added note: I'm a jack of many trades. You may hit me up for...

...in Kobe, Japan where the focus was largely on Japanese language study, and I also took elective courses dealing with Japanese culture, history, literature, etc. The second institution was at the Hokkaido International Foundation (HIF) in Hakodate, Japan where the focus was strictly on Japanese language study. This experience abroad has greatly illuminated my perspective...

...My degree is in Liberal Arts and Science/Spanish from Bradley University and it is my passion. I have studied at Forester Language School in Costa Rica and I have spent a semester studying at El Tec De Monterrey in Queretaro, Mexico as well. I also spent some time working for a Corporation in Panama City,...

...classes. I have three years of classroom teaching experience and have been teaching English as a Second Language online for one year. I love to connect with each of my students and adjust my teaching to their interests and prior knowledge. When I'm not teaching or spending time with my husband and daughter, I enjoy...

...but rather, for the long-term. Thus, I always try to involve my students, so that they can actually learn. As every single student is different, I believe that my approach has to be tailored to that specific student to help them blossom and retain the information for years to come. Also, as a tutor, I...

...since 2008, earned a bachelor's degree in civil engineering from the University of California at Davis, and am a licensed engineer in New York, California, and Illinois. I specialize in Civil FE, ASVAB, contractors, GED, GRE, CSP, CLEP, and PMP exam preparation. Each session is tailored to each student's needs. INTERESTS: I enjoy different cultures,...

I will always work to ensure that each lesson is as interesting, fun, and relative to you and your life as possible. It is genuinely moving when you are able to help someone improve.

...help other students realize their potential - namely in Math, Science, and English. I want to be a catalyst for students to complete and exceed their tasks. Patience is a virtue - I realize all students learn a little differently. The key is to personalize the material and explain it in a clear way!

...years in education: teaching English in Japan for two years, coordinating a mentor program for first year college students, working as an academic advisor, and teaching first year experience courses to new college students, focusing on topics like time management and study skills. I understand firsthand the importance of standardized tests as students make goals...

...test prep. In my experience working with students struggling to pass a class or to prepare for college entrance exams, we always have fun determining the study method that works best for them. Everybody has a different learning style and once we hone in on the right one for you, an improvement in scores will...

...in different age groups, from elementary school to graduate school. As a tutor at my college's writing center, I assisted in leading a workshop discussing best strategies for ESL tutoring. Having studied both Spanish and Japanese, I understand the difficulties of learning a new language and am excited to help students master English writing, speaking,...

...others do the same. I take great pride in developing individualized tutoring programs for my students based on their specific needs and goals. I previously taught high school for several years and also have tutoring experience in a wide variety of subject areas. At this time, I focus almost exclusively on assisting students seeking top...

...I enjoy soccer, basketball, football, tennis, biking, board riding, exploring nature, cooking, eating, dancing, playing music, reading, and solving puzzles and problems. I try to have fun and be grateful every day. I enjoy my day job as an IT Specialist with Peace Corps, a federal agency whose values I share and whose work I...

...master's degree students at Goddard College, including Spanish-speaking ESL students. This past year, I developed and taught an original curriculum intertwining creative writing, creative movement and theater for a month-long workshop series at Velocity Dance Center, and for the Seattle Festival of Dance Improvisation. I adapted this curriculum for students in theater and creative writing...

...specific barriers to overcome (like passing a test!), and I love being able to help people with these objectives as well. Besides teaching and literature, I have that keeps me busy. I'm a runner and a swimmer, also like biking and hiking and some recreational sports. I like to dance (swing/blues/ballroom/ballet), sing, and play the...

...for ways to make learning fun and rewarding. I especially love teaching reading and writing and I have taught or tutored these subjects to students ranging from kindergarten through adults. I also have experience tutoring test prep subjects and focus both on the content material and test taking skills. My passion is psychology and I...

...learning program focused on civic leadership and cross-sector problem solving. My academic background is similarly interdisciplinary, and I tutor in subjects from Spanish to Geometry to SAT Prep. I have a special knack for cracking standardized tests, and I find it very rewarding to help demystify them by teaching students to recognize common strategies used...

...about the sciences because many of my extracurriculars have centered around them, such as cancer research and public health research. Furthermore, by recently going through the college application process, I can offer valuable insight on college essays, activity lists, and college selection. I am familiar with the Common Application, Coalition, BS/MD (8-year medical program), and...

...seem insurmountable and the progress we are making nonexistent. However, if we apply ourselves with vigor we are always learning more than we know and making better progress than we suspect. Each student has it within themselves to succeed. I am a PhD student in Politics at the University of Virginia. I came to graduate...