Award-Winning ESL/ELL Tutors serving Aurora, IL

...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 used to teach English and Science. Respecting individual differences, patience, commitment and love for what you are doing is the key...

I am a Senior at Illinois Institute of Technology. I major in physics and astronomy and minor in political science. I'm curious, creative, and passionate about learning and mentorship; helping every star shine bright! I adored the 3 years I have spent tutoring students ages 5-50 in subjects ranging from computer science to swimming!

...from the heart affirms we are more alike than unalike. Education is a noble profession and all work is honored. I honor my mother who worked in a school cafeteria for 25 years. I honor my father who was an over-the-road truck driver and was illiterate (I never told him I knew). He taught me...

...have a reading and math specialty, along with a masters in curriculum and instruction and an English Language endorsement. I love working with students to reach their highest potential and seeing them have their "light bulb" moments. It is important to me to build rapport with a student to reach their maximum capacity during a...

...develops critical thinking skills, encourages "big picture" thinking, and preps students for life in "the real world." Every student has something to offer through their inherent abilities to tell stories. My job is to help a student to be their best self, using writing as that conduit to better self-understanding and self-awareness. I have strong...

...I currently hold a bachelor's degree in early childhood education from St. Louis University, an elementary certificate 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...

...studies seminar course on ancient societies. When I tutor English or Math, I emulate his passion. I can't help myself! In fact, I earned an English Degree in addition to my Psychology BA because I enjoy reading and writing so much. I'm not just a book worm though. I'm a huge sports fan (especially for...

...my church, including planning and managing a Vacation Bible School of 100 kids and 40 volunteers. While I tutor a wide variety of subjects, my passion is in literacy and number sense of young children. Watching a child move from learning their letter sounds to blending words to reading real books is a magic that...

...and contact with my fellow teachers to understand the best way to proceed with the curriculum and course programming. It is also important to recognize approaches that include task- based activities, the use of cognitive grammar to explain common grammatical problems in students, the application of authentic materials in the classroom, gamification in the classroom,...

...composition, creative writing and analytical writing to college students. I have a PhD in Comparative Literature and I've published essays, stories, and plays. I taught at the University of Notre Dame for nine years. I am happy to be tutoring now because it gives me the opportunity to have an impact on students' lives from...

...General Admin Leadership Education. I started my teaching career as a high school math teacher, then quickly was promoted to be a math instructional coach; finally, I ended my public school education career as a high school Assistant Principal in 2014. I started my own tutoring and coaching business after walking away from my AP...

...of teaching and in helping students both young and old reach their potential in their targeted areas. Being a lifelong learner myself, I have recently pivoted to a career in cybersecurity where I work as a cybersecurity analyst. I am proof that one is never too old to pursue their interests, and I am happily...

...essays and poetry. My favorite subject to teach is writing because I love seeing a student's idea down on paper and expressed the way they had it in their mind. As a teacher, my philosophy is to inspire students to become confident through gaining the language skills they are seeking. My tutoring style is student-centered...

...a flexibility of criteria that will serve the diverse needs of the students. Rather than deciding on which method is "best", she will realize - like an actor on stage, that does not use a "method" but rather works from all that she has learned - that teaching is a "live performance" that needs to...

...and even filmmaking. One of my main teaching ideas involves student-centered learning. Meaning I want always to tailor my instruction to student or classroom needs, helping students to find success in their strengths, work heavily on their weaknesses, and teach primarily in the learning style that the student or class is most successful in. For...

...Japanese classes at a high school. I enjoy teaching both English and Japanese. I like to teach the basics; reading, writing and speaking. In the Japanese class, we learned how to sing Rudolf the Red-Nosed Reindeer in Japanese. I like to teach things that are fun and useful. I will work with you to understand...

...from fifth grade to university level. I especially enjoy helping students with test prep and am qualified to teach all sections of the SAT and GRE, including math. I would also love to tutor in history, literature, and writing. Currently, I am earning my PhD in early modern European History from Stanford University. I am...

"True teachers are those who use themselves as bridges over which they invite their students to cross; then, having facilitated their crossing, joyfully collapse, encouraging them to create their own." Nikos Kazantzakis ... Utilize more than one learning approach. Utilize online services. Get feedback from the students themselves.... After introductions, I would like to hear from the student: how do they feel about the courses they are taking? Do they know where they want to begin?...

...studied Spanish and German. I received my B.A. in Anthropology from Wheaton College, where I also studied French. I spent a semester in Ghana, West Africa, studying regional languages and culture. After college I volunteered as an English tutor in Nashville, Tennessee. After that I moved to China and worked at Nanjing Medical University for...

...worked as a tutor at my university for both Spanish and Business classes, and I also volunteered as an ESL tutor in the community. While I tutor several subjects (English, ESL, math, Spanish), I enjoy Spanish the most. I love languages, particularly Spanish, so I enjoy helping students understand it better. I strive to present...