Award-Winning English Tutors in Burr Ridge, IL

...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 between the...

...I believe everyone has the ability to write and that it is my job to help them articulate their ideas as clearly as possible. I am comfortable working with native and non-native speakers of English with their writing skills. I have assisted with interview prep for private school, college essay coaching for high school students,...

...as well as district administrators. My focus on the sciences and related math I attribute to a number of men in my family who are or were in Engineering fields. Personally, because of my many years in Math classes, I find the challenge of numbers to be the subject I see as the most fulfilling...

...of the ACT, high school Biology, Chemistry, and Physics, English/Reading, Literature, essay/college application editing, and middle school/elementary school tutoring. I enjoy working with students of all ages ranging from early elementary school to seniors in high school. In my free time I enjoy reading, running, camping, and exploring the great city of Chicago.

I am a graduate of Wittenberg University. I would love to help you gain confidence in the areas you are seeking growth. I have traveled and taught students in Mexico and parts of the U.S. I am fluent in Spanish, and have am passionate about languages, cultures, and writing.

...I developed an understanding of students and was challenged to adapt to different learning styles and motivation levels. Through both these experiences, I had the opportunity to interact and develop meaningful relationships with students, as well as foster a supportive environment where students can thrive. I have extensive experience working with the medical school admissions...

...to learn. In my personal life, I am the mother of two small children and I have been married for fifteen years. I workout regularly, but I also enjoy being a couch potato. I love being with my kids and husband. Oh and I love Doctor Who! I also enjoy spending time with my friends,...

...language especially how it sounds, moreover, English has always been one of my favorite subjects to tutor because of its novels and poems. I can teach children from birth till the age of nine as well as adolescents. I like watching and playing soccer in my free time as well as listening to music.

...outside organizations to provide existential learning opportunities for my students. When not trying to make the world a better place, you can catch me at Old Town School of Music trying to encourage my son to be the next Prince or binge-watching a supernatural show on Netflix. I look forward to connecting with you!

...aged children and have thoroughly enjoyed those experiences. The same energy and passion I brought to sports camp, I try to channel into my tutoring. I always ensure I stay motivated, engaged, and having fun so that my students will (hopefully!) feel the same. Simply put, I try to make learning and assignments not feel...

...much from them. I have 20 years of education experience. I have tutored students from age 4 to 40 in reading, phonics, writing, math, study skills, homework support, and ACT and SAT prep. My favorite subject to tutor would be language arts. I love working with students on reading, writing, phonics, spelling, etc.

...students for the PSAT, SAT and ACT and my students have shown tremendous growth in test scores. I have taught language, literature and history professionally for 19 years. My strengths as an educator include creating hands-on interactive activities to help students understand the material, and working with low-level readers to build confidence and ability.

...of help. I worked as a math tutor back in high school and I can teach all the way up to Calculus 3. I personally love teaching math as it's my favorite subject in school. Outside of school and tutoring life, I love reading, traveling, listening to music, taking long walks in the fall and...

...and other outside help during my studies, I now want to give back to the community that gave me the skills necessary to receive excellent grades. I enjoy tutoring on various subjects included but not limited to Spanish, ESL and general school subjects. I love being surrounded by students. Now that I am no longer...

...person with a different cultural and linguistic background, I would love to teach my native language and knowledge. My husband and I have moved recently from Germany to the US. I have a Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, and after having worked for one year in this area I decided that I would like to...

...concrete and builds problem-solving skills. I think that education is one of the most important facets of life since it directly shapes our future. With this in mind, I attempt to teach my students to the best of my ability. During my free time, I enjoy biking, playing the violin, and watching sports.... I believe that learning is more than mere regurgitation of facts; therefore, it is imperative that my student has a thorough understanding of...

...for giving specific feedback to make written ideas come to life. In addition, I have a passion for helping students improve their performance in ACT Reading, Writing, and Science. Whatever the subject, I thrive on leading students to moments of clarity and a sense of accomplishment. When I'm not tutoring, I enjoy exploring nature, playing...

...all ages. I was also a geometry tutor, so I have extensive experience with mathematics. I found both jobs to be extremely rewarding, and I loved seeing students grasp a math concept or write an incredible essay. I would love to be able to share my knowledge, and I hope I have the opportunity to...

...am an experienced classroom teacher. My first experience was teaching third and fourth graders in Chicago. I also was a substitute teacher for a few years. My favorite opportunity was teaching Chinese students English. I currently teach in the AVID program at a local middle school. I look forward to helping you improve your reading,...

...where I received a degree in Economics and Information Systems. While in college, I participated in a work study program tutoring K-8 refugee students where I eventually became a lead tutor. I am most passionate about Economics, English, and Standardize Tests. However, I enjoy tutoring Mathematics the most. My overall goal is to be a...