Award-Winning English Tutors in Plainfield, IL

...in Psychology and Neuroscience. Since I was in grade school, I've loved tutoring peers and younger students. I like talking through a problem and seeing the pride in a student's achievement when they master a new skill. While in high school I was a member of my school's Academic Decathlon team that twice won our...

...in high school and mentored through my college career, which has taught me patience and compassion that I will use continuing in my tutoring. I tutor English as a second language and reading/writing at the elementary and middle school levels. My style is reaching someone where they are and adding onto it. I focus on...

...standardized tests. I have often found that my past students have gotten tangled in the problems that have been set out for them, and I have always found success in teaching the conceptual framework behind these problems, so that they learn to find solutions by whatever means they prefer. As indicated by my degrees at...

...my degree in English Literature from the University of Montana, and I've been working at a professional writer, fundraiser, and communications specialist ever since. I'm really good at asking the right questions to bring out your best "YOU" in writing and speaking; and I've got a fool-proof, unique, and simple system to make writing papers,...

...writing. My favorite subject to tutor is writing, followed by reading. I have years of experience tutoring writing, and alongside the wealth of knowledge I have, I've found many ways to make writing fun and engaging even for struggling students. Some of my hobbies and interest include comic books, Star Wars, poetry, and photography. I...

...when I tutored elementary, middle, and high school-aged students in math, Spanish, and language arts. In math specifically, I've tutored students in pre-algebra, algebra, geometry, and trigonometry, and have experience working with students who have fear and/or low self-confidence in math. During college, in addition to completing a math minor, I tutored undergraduate and graduate...

...since I was 2.5 years old and can read music in three clefs (treble, tenor, and bass). I am a firm believer that learning should be fun and not boring or unenjoyable, while still including valuable education and information that will be retained instead of simply regurgitated on a test and then promptly forgotten. In...

...and engaging for every learner. I'm also passionate about history, law, social studies, politics, geography, and the natural sciences. I believe all of these subjects help students better understand the world and their place in it. Whether we're working on equations or discussing the branches of government, I strive to make learning meaningful, clear, and...

After many years in the accounting profession (I'm a CPA), I became an accounting and business math TEACHER. Recently, I've tutored middle school students in all academic subjects. With 20+ years of teaching (and hundreds of students), I look forward to helping you gain skills and gain confidence!

...years. I earned my bachelor's degree from the University of Illinois at Chicago (English-Writing), my master's degree from Regis University (Nonprofit Management), and currently hold a college administrative position by day. For a number of years now, I have enjoyed tutoring students in middle school, high school, and college on test preparation (primarily the verbal/reading/writing...

...I'm currently in graduate school working on my Master's Degree. I have a passion for helping students. I believe in creating a supportive and engaging environment where students feel confident to ask questions and connect with the material. As a lifelong learner, I strive to make each tutoring session both meaningful and enjoyable. I have...

I am a recent College grad with a passion for reading and the production and interrogation of knowledge.

...can be a total blast, and I want to help you have a good time with it too! I customize my lessons to fit your style and mix things up along the way. My goal is for you to not just ace your courses but actually enjoy the process. So if you're up for a...

...for El Paso Opera for the 20th Season; he was an understudy for the role of Alcindoro in the production of La Bohme. He also performed the role for the Novella Bohme rendition of the opera. Daniel's roles include Luiz of The Gondoliers, Pooh-Bah of The Mikado, Anthony of Sweeney Todd, Joey Primo of Rock...

...UIC's Linguistics Club. I am a Professional Tutor/Academic/Teacher's Assistant at the College of DuPage and have been working there for over eight years. I have fortunately been nominated and featured for a staff spotlight story for COD outlining my experiences and endeavors throughout my 8-year career. If you would like to read or know more,...

...in Graphic Design from Columbia College Chicago. Between earning my two bachelors degrees, I was in the PharmD program at the University of Minnesota. I dropped out halfway through upon realizing that I would not be happy pursuing a career in that field. I enjoy helping students learn and understand subjects ranging from math, sciences,...

...I tutored students during the summer and the holidays. By doing this, I received a passion for teaching. Currently, I am receiving my BA in Secondary Education for Teaching of History. Through this, I aim to give students as many learning opportunities and experiences as possible in order to help them engage in their studies.

...who had various disabilities. Once I was in high school, I continued volunteering and started to use my knowledge of the Spanish language to communicate with younger children in a program for students at-risk. It was a wonderful mentoring program. My students and I loved having fun together. As an aspiring teacher, I had been...

...sciences. I am also fluent in Spanish and have lived in Alcala de Henares, Spain; receiving my certification from La Universidad de Alcala, and working as a freelance translator and English tutor. I also have conversational skills in French, with extensive background in interpretation, translation, and tutoring. I have a degree in Spanish Literature and...

...since 2017 and have taught grades K-3 and 6-8. I have taught in public, private, and international school settings. Education is most rewarding for me when I am a ble to help students gain problem-solving skills and make connections in their learning. These concepts can be applied across a wide variety of subjects. My favorite...