Award-Winning ESL/ELL Tutors serving Aurora, IL

...and study skills. I understand firsthand the importance of standardized tests as students make goals for their next level of education; I am happy to help students prepare for these exams. I enjoy students of all ages and am excited to tutor a wide range of subjects, although my first loves are math and English...

...strengths and weaknesses, and 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...

...began teaching in earnest over a decade ago when I taught ESL in South Korea. During that time and since, I've been fortunate to tutor students of all ages and in a variety of subjects. I received a BA in International Relations and Economics from the University of Wisconsin-Madison, and more recently completed my MBA...

...where needed anywhere from K-12, I am most experienced with test prep tutoring. The SAT and ACT tests can be an extremely stressful event for students, especially first time test-takers, so I do my best to go beyond the material covered by the tests and prepare students for the experience of taking the test itself,...

...listening to students work through problems and helping them to spot their confusions or incorrect assumptions. I believe students learn much better when they aren't simply told the right answer or right reasoning; they need to get there on their own. Outside of academia, I love to sing. I'm classically trained, but I also participated...

...and has been teaching drama and tutoring students in writing and test prep for the past five years. In college, one of her favorite activities was volunteering as a teaching artist with Seesaw Theatre, a company she helped found that creates multi-sensory theatrical experiences for individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder. She has experience working with...

...of Illinois at Chicago. Throughout the years, I have worked as a camp counselor/summer instructor for children between the ages of 5-12, served as a math tutor for fellow students during my undergraduate degree, and lived in Costa Rica for almost two years where I became fluent in Spanish and worked as an ESL instructor...

...a bilingual elementary school teacher, with degrees and certifications from the University of Arizona. After graduating in 2015 I decided to put teaching on hold and pursue my passion of travel. I have been working as a flight attendant for United Airlines since June of 2015 and am planning to do this for the foreseeable...

...is being completed at Northeastern Illinois University. I have the most experience working with students from 1st grade through 8th grade. My strength is in reading and writing, but I have experience with all of the elementary and middle school subjects. I work with students in small groups, as well as one on one, and...

...from Northeastern Illinois University, and an ESL endorsement certificate from the University of Illinois. I have classroom and tutoring experience working with children ages 5-12, and I love teaching everything from beginning sounds to algebra to how to write an amazing personal narrative. My belief as an educator is to focus on the individual interests...

...am currently pursuing my TESOL certificate (Teachers of English to Speakers of Other Languages). For over 10 years I have tutored fellow students, coworkers, high school students, college students, ESL learners, and adults. During my undergrad program I was a writing tutor for not only fellow University Of Illinois at Chicago students, but also for...

...My experience includes living, working, and traveling abroad, and I rely on this intercultural perspective when presenting language and social studies lessons. I am particularly adept at grammar, editing, and writing and can help students in the early phases of learning reading and self-expression. I look forward to joining in your learning journey!... I love asking students (of all ages) which subjects they most enjoy, which they least enjoy, and where they think they need the...

...teaching English has given me the chance to work with learners from all over the world and at every level of English. I graduated from the University of Wisconsin-Madison in 2009 and double-majored in Theatre & Drama and German. I studied abroad in Bonn, Germany, and then lived in Hamburg for four years. While in...

...learning process about diverse subjects. This learning process should ideally take place in the body, emotions, mind and spirit of the learners (both teacher and student). Teaching is a n interaction where generosity and truthfulness are the key factors for both participants if the experience has to be worth the effort. The personal knowledge and...

I enjoy the process of showing a student how a very few math rules has so much power the enables them to solve so many different types of problems.... Helping a student demystify math by getting them to see how using logic, overcoming their fear, and relying on even a small arsenal of math laws enables them to solve many more problems than they would expect.

I enjoy working one on one with students to increase their understanding, learning and confidence. I like to use different methods of teaching, depending on the individual and their strengths. I am an advocate for determination, organization, and hard work in approaching learning and achieving success in school. ... In a first session, I talk with students about what they are struggling with most and any concerns they may have initially.

It is my belief that students are sponges; given the proper tools and resources, their abilities are endless!... To teach is to touch lives!... Ice-breakers and learning through play.... Through repetition and teach backs.... Positive reinforcement and encouragement.... Take the lesson to where the student understands it, and begin to rebuild towards the new skill.... Repetition and encourage reading each night, aside from the tutoring sessions. Get the family involved with asking questions about stories that...

...English is my second language. I have experience working with school children from Grades 1-4. I graduated with a degree of Bachelor of Science in Psychology, passed the licensure exam for teachers and completed the academic requirement in Master of Arts teaching Special Education. I have been in the teaching service for 26 years. I...

Hello! My name is Colleen. I am a seasoned tutor with over three years of tutoring experience. I have tutored students in writing, reading, science, math, and Chemistry. I love helping students to understand their subjects better.

...passion for physics, earth sciences, reading comprehension French and Japanese. I encourage students to find freedom in these subjects rather than trauma. In each lies a means of expression and an opportunity for dialogue. Physics, for example, offers us a completely new vocabulary for describing our natural world. My goal is for you to develop...