Award-Winning English Tutors in Maywood, IL

...abroad in Montpellier, France. While there, I lived with a French host family, studied French language and literature at a French language institute, and also enrolled part-time at a local French university. While I was there, I volunteered as a Teaching Assistant for English classes at a high school. I also have experience tutoring high...

...high school students during that time in such areas as Composition, College Essay prep, Grammar, Spelling and Literature. I also have a degree in French with a minor in Translation, and I have taught creative writing in both fiction and poetry. In my spare time, I enjoy reading, science fiction in literature and in movies,...

...interests in sciences as well as liberal arts. My two greatest passions are biology and British literature, with a side of European history and 2-D studio art and design. Because I have such a broad educational background, I can help students build connections within their own universe of knowledge. I closely track each students performance...

...I have tutored students ranging from middle school to college. Most of my students show dramatic improvements in their grades 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...

...to teach us. Why do you hate it? What, specifically, do you dislike about this material? Why does that bother 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...

...of empowerment to my students. They are given opportunities to professionally express their points of view. Personality differences and various life experiences influence diverse points of view. Participation is higher in my classroom and tutoring settings when diverse levels of understanding are allowed to be expressed in discussions and activities. My analogy for students is...

...of settings. I have taught PreK-4th grade students in schools located in Sacramento and Chicago using the Balanced Literacy and Everyday Mathematics frameworks. I have also mentored teachers and been a professional speaker and facilitator for educational and civic organizations. My teaching and tutoring philosophy is simple: bridging the gap between student passions and areas...

...from teaching in a traditional classroom setting and non-traditional settings to children and adults. Being fluent in Spanish, I have experience teaching Spanish to English speakers and English to Spanish speakers. I have a huge passion for music, and have been playing guitar for 12 years. I truly believe that everyone can learn and succeed...

...developing healthcare professional whose fervor for academic reform stems from my belief that eliminating the education gap is a critical step in combating widespread health disparities, promoting individual health and well-being, and ensuring the future prosperity of all Americans. I approach all instructional opportunities with a growth-mindset and the personal mission of generating increasingly well-rounded,...

...Specialist, which I did for three years. In addition, I went back to school again for my endorsements in English as a Second Language and Special Education. I now work as Director of a program at a private suburban high school. I have done private tutoring for the last eight years. I tailor my tutoring...