Award-Winning ESL/ELL Tutors serving Aurora, IL

...so much so that DePaul's Alpha Lambda Delta National Honors Society named me as "Faculty of the Year" in 2000. Even before "experiential learning" became a clich, I was providing "hands-on," sensory-based activities for my students; before "diversity training" became a mandate, I exposed my students to texts which focused on racism, sexism, homophobia, colonialism...

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I am an outgoing, energetic, and passionate teacher. I currently teach students K-5 with specials needs in a diverse community. I cannot wait to see the individualized growth in each and every student I teach! ... To offer every student a fair, interesting, and quality education in which they can reach their full potential.... Get to know them, ask them what their goals are, and review their subjects/content that they need assistance with.

...challenges. I especially enjoy tutoring students in US History, World History, and Civics/Political Science. As a passionate writer, I also have experience coaching students to improve their writing and editing skils, for college essays or their own coursework. When not teaching, I can be found singing in a choir, practicing figure skating, and reading fantasy...

...of academia that has positively impacted my life by liberating me in ways I could not imagine. My success and confidence, which I am grateful for, result from my hard work in school. I am a proud student and educator, and I hope to aid, inspire, and enable my students to be successful in all...

...to go back to work full-time so I could raise my son. I'm usually a busy body and love to play and watch tennis. I also love to read, mostly non-fiction, and if I could have lunch with someone from the past, it would be a hard choice between Marie Antoinette and JFK. Maybe Frank...

...prep instructor, I taught SAT, SSAT, TOEFL, and GRE. Test Prep, as I have come to experience it does not mean the memorizing of 10,000 things. It is understanding that standardized tests are logic games, that they test nothing outside what you have already learned in school. The rub comes from the presentation, that standardized...

I am a professional writer and media analyst who excels in finding innovative strategies to enhance learning. I am especially skilled at identifying problem areas in understanding and helping students achieve full comprehension of key material during their sessions.... My teaching philosophy is that anything can be taught to anyone, as long as it is broken down in the right way for that individual student.

...real analysis. I can also help people with topics in computer science including data structures, algorithms, and many programming languages. I am also able to tutor English, as I have completed AP Lang and AP Lit, and four years of Latin has given me a good grasp of English grammar. I want to give students...

...Flamenco, Bossa Nova, and Bolero. Whenever I can get away, I love to travel, particularly to Spanish speaking countries to learn more about different Spanish dialects and cultures. So far I have visited Spain, Mexico, and Costa Rica. I am also an avid bicyclist and enjoy playing tennis during the warm weather months.

...as well as teaching English and Spanish to a variety of ages and levels through tutoring. When teaching Spanish, I make sure to tailor the sessions to the students' needs and interests, while also sharing my passion for the language and the culture that shapes it. I like to make the learning fun and meaningful,...

...have also worked heavily with ELL students on both academic and cultural understanding, and continue to enjoy working with students of all backgrounds, ethnicities, and ages. Every student learns differently, and as a tutor, I create a positive, comfortable learning environment and address students' needs based on their personalities and individual learning styles. Within the...

...and Spanish is something I cultivated throughout my educational and personal life. I want to inspire others to have a passion for education that sculpts who they are and who they choose to inspire later in life. The opportunities that I am afforded today were endowed in me by interdisciplinary studies and my decision to...

...passion of mine and has continued to be part of my life. From being a tutor to 60+ students at The Broad College of Business at Michigan State University to volunteer work for Tutoring Chicago, where i tutor every week. Varsity Tutors is now my newest platform to continue this interest and I look forward...

...area I decided that I would like to be a teacher and continued by studying my Master's in Business and Economics Education with the minor subject of English. I enjoy teaching, and throughout my studies at University I taught private lessons to junior high school students in various subjects. Since my minor subject for teaching...

...Language Arts) and in Spanish Studies. While studying at the university, I taught Spanish online as part of the universitys independent study program. After graduation, I taught seventh grade English for one year. I absolutely loved teaching, but left to be able to move to Chicago with my husband. Now, as my husband is attending...

...a second language in the Skaramagas refugee camp, to children, teens, and adults seeking asylum from Kurdistan, Syria, Iraq, Afghanistan, and Iran. I also have five years of experience teaching Hebrew as a second language, and have taught all levels of Hebrew in public high schools, two-month-long language immersion programs, as well as synagogues. I've...

...I love sharing my passion for English with all ages. My guiding teaching philosophy is that teaching is a two way interaction. I am focused on tailoring a unique teaching strategy to the specific way each student learns. I learn just as much as the student does. I feel so rewarded when both myself and...

...also tutored English as a Second Language to adult learners. I am fluent in Spanish and learned a bit of French. I am passionate in tutoring in any concept that I am familiar with because I truly believe that every student has the potential to fully accomplish their goals, regardless of the obstacles in place....

...immense joy in guiding students through subjects like math, science, and test preparation. My goal as a tutor is to empower students to reach their full potential and achieve their academic aspirations. Whether it's breaking down complex concepts, providing study strategies, or offering test-taking tips, I'm here to support you every step of the way....