Award-Winning Elementary School English Tutors serving Darien, IL

The most important thing in the world to young people everywhere is people willing to help them get to where they need to be.

...based activities, the use of cognitive grammar to explain common grammatical problems in students, the application of authentic materials in the classroom, gamification in the classroom, and an important emphasis on the communicative approach in the classroom. In addition, I have applied some materials that I created, to my classes and it is something that...

...challenge of working with unmotivated learners, and several of my students told me I was the best teacher they had had. Before that I worked as a freelance reporter for The Nation, and an editor at New York Focus, The South Side Weekly, and various publications in New York and Chicago. I know how to...

...confidence. With a Master's in English Literature and a TEFL certification, I bring both academic depth and practical tools to the table. I tutor English reading, writing, grammar, pronunciation, and soft skills tailoring each session to the student's pace, goals, and learning style. My approach is calm, encouraging, and focused on real understanding, not just...

...them in a way that is helpful and caring as opposed to critical. I think enjoying school can be difficult for a lot of children, as it has been for me in the past, so I would love to help others find what subjects they enjoy so they can go into school and academics with...

...needs children, teens, and young adults. I also have experience mentoring low-income undergrads at Loyola to help them gain admission into graduate programs. While I can tutor many subjects, I am most passionate and equipped to tutor students in psychology and statistics, especially with the use of SPSS statistical analysis software. Mentoring and tutoring students...

...with a B.B.A. in Legal Studies with a minor in Accounting. I graduated in 2019 from San Francisco State University with an M.F.A. in Creative Writing. Presently, I am a doctoral student at Indiana University-Bloomington. I have extensive writing and editing experience with 100+ published articles, seven years of writing experience, and four years of...

...will have long-lasting impacts is truly a dream come true. I have two degrees and a minor from Loyola University Chicago and I am currently completing a Masters degree program from Georgetown University. I have a quite diverse and extensive tutoring and teaching background I have taught almost every subject to some degree to students...

I'm a certified teacher. l love helping students achieve their goals and provide learning strategies that will last a lifetime! I have many years of experience working with diverse learners ranging from ADHD, Autism, Down Syndrome, Learning Disabilities, Dyslexia, Processing Disorders, and Cognitive Impairment.

...mechanical engineering with a focus on Robotics and Digital Control Systems. I am very passionate about teaching, particularly math from elementary through high school, Competition math, and standardized tests (both math and reading/writing sections). I believe that a good education shapes a student's life, and I try to impart discipline and motivation to study in...

...I have been teaching for over 15 years. In that time I have taught preschool, middle school science, and special education students grades Pre-K through high school. I am very energetic and try to carry over that energy into my teaching. My goal is to create a fun and exciting learning environment for all my...

...to help students through this time. I like to share tips on time management and anxiety when taking tests, as it is a skill I've learned to master. I believe education should be engaging and exciting, and students should be able to get the help they need. I'll do my best to make sure the...

...in reading development. I graduated with a degree in elementary education from the University of Maryland in 2015 where I became certified to teach K-6. Since my undergraduate experience, I have taught and tutored in English and Hebrew, working with individuals, small groups, and after school classes. I love getting to work with individual students...

...concepts and being able to understand why something is the way that it is, rather than just loading students with overwhelming information to memorize. I'm a pre-medical student doing a gap year before medical school so I'm in the process of applying to medical school right now! I'm extremely interested in the health field and...

...a minor in Consumer Behavior. Irene's college education was largely paid for by merit scholarships she earned by becoming a National Merit Scholar (selected based on PSAT performance) and scoring in the 99.9th percentile on the SAT. With two years of professional experience in finance, she has also worked as a math tutor at Mathnasium...

...order to guarantee that every child is learning, I individualize the curriculum to each student based off of his or her learning profiles and motivate the students so that they are encouraged, eager, and excited to learn. Not only this, but the children are able to see the improvement that they are making. I have...

...alongside my studies, I am also taking a real estate course to expand my knowledge in different fields. I enjoy tutoring a variety of subjects, but math is my favorite because I love simplifying complex ideas and helping students experience that "aha" moment when everything clicks. I believe that with the right support, every student...

...anything when their efforts are reinforced, inspired, and encouraged to keep striving. I use errorless teaching (a technique used to eliminate frustration and increase the probability of maintaining engagement for nonpreferred activities/subjects) to prevent and eliminate frustration with subjects that may be difficult for them. My interests outside of tutoring are yoga, dance, educating, traveling,...

...allow students a chance to try concepts on their own to strengthen their understanding. Positivity is key! We are all learning and should celebrate the victories and be kind to ourselves when we get an answer incorrect. I tend to be energetic and a little goofy which keeps students motivated through sessions.

...In the classroom, I have helped students earn their English proficiency certifications while also strengthening their cross-cultural communication skills through cultural awareness and understanding. Building on both research and professional experience, I find it deeply rewarding to support students in reaching their academic goals. I also continue to grow professionally whether by attending academic seminars...