Award-Winning English Tutors in Peoria, IL

...students increase their command of the English language, whatever their level. I have practiced martial arts for most of my life. My experiences with martial arts have led me to believe that discipline and hard work are essential to academic success. It is not only important to work hard, however; working smart is just as...

...come on". I've studied under poor and excellent language teachers, and know which methods work for a variety of students. This also includes the English language. My experience lies in assisting the elderly, caring for a group of ladies with mental disabilities, and rearing my 20 m.o. son. But in all these situations I have...

...come. Also, as a tutor, I have grown to love the experience of teaching students new strategies to help them reach their goals. From my perspective, all students have the ability to learn, but they just need to be given the appropriate tools to further their knowledge base and understanding of the material.

...research, and teaching and love to blend those skills by helping students in need of assistance! I think the most important thing as a tutor is to get to know my students - their strengths and weaknesses, likes and dislikes, learning styles, etc. - in order to provide a personalized learning experience. In my spare...

...minored in theatre and am certified to teach speech and theatre, in addition to general education 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...

...that each child is thriving. That includes getting to know them personally and helping them be all they can be as individuals and learners. As a teacher, I make sure I meet THEIR needs and not my needs. Equal opportunity is an integral part of learning for each student. Each student is unique in their...

...more focused on getting to know one another better. I also firmly believe that students need to be free to express themselves in an understanding and welcoming environment. When I am not teaching and/or tutoring, I love to read. I am a huge fan of the classics and of William Shakespeare's works. Writing is another...

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.

...about me. When I am not tutoring, I am teaching high school French in Peoria, IL, so my availability is scheduled around when I'm typically in my classroom. I'm currently finishing college and student-teaching full-time, so I have very fresh and current teaching styles and philosophies. I enjoy mixing grammar with a conversational goal, so...

...Creative Writing, as well as French and Sociology. There I spent two and a half years working as a tutor at Beloit's Writing Center, where I helped peers develop healthy writing habits and taught them the basic ideas of essay structure. I love to read and write, and I believe that those skills are important...