Award-Winning English Tutors in Elgin, IL

...and have completed classes toward a certification in special education. My passion is Mathematics. I believe instilling confidence in my students is the key to their success and I believe all students are capable of reaching their goals. Teaching students organization skills and personal responsibility is a central part of my tutoring sessions!

...had experience tutoring a broad range of subjects outside of foreign language study. I have a bachelor's degree from the University of Illinois in French with a certificate in teaching. This was accompanied by a minor in Spanish language. I have a Master's degree in Media Communications from Governor's State University and continuing education studies...

...learning with others. I enjoy working with young people from all backgrounds and experiences. While currently a 5th-grade teacher I have taught grades k-8th and have worked with youth to inspire and engage them in the possibilities that come with advanced education (specifically the legal profession). Please note - I am committed to engaging lessons,...

...variety of standardized tests, including the ACT, the SAT, and various AP tests. I am especially passionate about teaching students optimal test-taking strategies for conquering standardized tests and honing their critical thinking skills. I believe that education is not only necessary for being successful academically and professionally, but also capable of enriching one’s life experiences....

...a customer service job at a big cell-phone company. I taught 5th grade in Chicago Public Schools, worked as a substitute teacher in CPS, and finally moved into a middle-school science and reading position in the northwest suburbs, where I recently began my 10th year as a classroom teacher. I love to teach, and I...

I believe in helping each student reach his or her full potential. Each student learns material differently, and I try to implement different techniques to try and help everyone do his or her very best. If I haven't helped a student understand the material, then I haven't done my job correctly.... I believe in helping each student reach his or her full potential. Each student learns material differently, and I try to implement different techniques to try to help everyone do his or her very best. If I haven't helped a student understand the material, then I haven't done my job correctly.

...range of subjects, I am most passionate about Biology and Writing. Also, I have helped prepare many students for standardized exams such as the PSAT, SAT and ACT, and enjoy making the best of the experience. I was a National Merit Finalist for the PSAT. I am a firm proponent of peer-to-peer learning and the...

...you, and how do you think it could be improved? Critical engagement allows us to grow, intellectually and personally, and I think it's important to help students embrace that. Outside of tutoring and my studies as a theatre major, I'm fascinated by both design and online media, particularly as it pertains to online video and community...

...a certifying scientist in a toxicology lab. I love math and chemistry and would be happy to share my knowledge and love for these subjects with you! I enjoy working with the student one-on-one to discover how they learn and creating study strategies to cater specifically to them. Every student is different!... I would get to know the student a little better and figure out what their interests are. That will help me understand the student's approach to learning. I would also tell the student about myself and things that we might have in common so that the student feels comfortable with me.

...and test scores after receiving my help. I like to tailor my teaching style to the individual student because I know that everyone has a different learning personality. I get to know my students and discover the reasons they struggle. Although many of my clients do not share my passion for science and biology, I...