Award-Winning ESL/ELL Tutors serving Batavia, IL

...University 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...

...TV News Producer and Writer for more than 10 years. I am also TESOL certified to teach English to English Learners. I've taught English online young children in China. I am happy to tutor in several subjects including English, Reading, Writing, Math, and Journalism. I look forward to working with you.

...professor of German and Polish, researcher, published author with a PhD in Educational Psychology and MA in Germanic Studies and Second Language Acquisition. I have 20+ years of teaching and course design experience, building tailored courses for individual needs, and creating learning and teaching materials. I am also a teacher and student mentor and coach.

...improve their conversational English skills as well as American elementary school students in basic reading and reading comprehension skills. My favorite subject to tutor is reading and writing because I am passionate about sharing the rich heritage and nuances of my native tongue with others. Outside of languages, I enjoy traveling, reading, swimming, dancing and...

...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, incorporating Spanish music, stories and conversation. I believe that these practices help the language come alive...

...ages and levels in reading, writing, grammar, vocabulary, math, social studies, and ESL. I have also taught tutors how to teach literacy to adults. My teaching approach is to gently guide the student toward discovery and understanding of concepts through modeling, breaking down the process into steps, lots of practice -- and fun breaks when...

...the University of Illinois at Chicago. I received my Bachelor of Arts in Integrated Health Sciences. I am currently a Doctor of Pharmacy Candidate with a passion for teaching students. While I tutor various subjects, I am passionate about English, Literature, and Math. In my experience I have helped struggling students read with fluency. I...

...Marketing from Miami University in Oxford Ohio and my M.Ed. in Student Affairs from Loyola University. At the moment, the subjects I will be tutoring include elementary school subjects, adult literacy, ESL, study skills, and Microsoft Office. I am hoping to expand on that list shortly. I am passionate about education. I believe it is...

...small missions school for a year on the edge of the Amazon in Ecuador. I returned to the States and worked as a substitute teacher and then paraprofessional as a support for children with IEPs and ELL students. Over the past 7 years, I have lived and worked in Ecuador doing everything from 1:1 tutoring...

...with the students, helping them form their thesis statements and then assisting them in writing a high quality essay. Many of my students used their work as part of the entrance requirements to colleges and universities in the United States. My philosophy is to do what will meet my student's needs the best. For example,...

...necessary ways to get the best experience by teaching language arts, writing, reading comprehension, mathematics, science, geography, social studies or history. Moreover, I was able to work with various levels and a diversity of students. I enjoyed working with students from pre-K to fifth grades there and was interested in the teachers technique of teaching...

...this information to maximize outcomes. My teaching strategies are flexible, allowing me to adapt to whatever my students bring to the table. I also believe in the power of setting goals. When students have a clear vision of what they hope to gain out of tutoring, sessions become more effective and students see results more...

...be a university professor some day. I have worked hard to be able to earn 4.0 cumulative GPAs at both COD and UIC and have received several honors and accolades that have enhanced my profession as a tutor. I have also been involved in several clubs and organizations as an officer or leader position, such...

...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 three years, teaching Spoken English, English Writing, and American/Western Culture, while studying Mandarin on the side. Tutoring is one of...

...a substitute teacher working towards my Master's in Teaching (Science, Secondary), my primary interest is in writing new, comprehensive and engaging material which makes sense to students. I love students of all ages, I enjoy watching the "lightbulbs" go one when they understand a difficult concept, or when they are elated because they remember a...

...wide variety of subjects, including Math, Science, Reading, English, ACT and SAT test preparation. I am a firm believer in problem-based learning, and encourage students to ask questions and think for themselves. Although I will not provide answers or a quick and simple fix, I will provide students with guidance and encouragement as they work...

...with my students personal interests such as sports or music rather than teaching grammar alone. As a student myself, I have studied Spanish, Portuguese, German, and Russian, and I use my experience as a language learner to create the most engaging and effective language classroom possible. With four years of experience tutoring students of all...

...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 is English, I know how to teach languages. I understand challenges and struggles of language acquisition and it is my goal...

...a Tour Guide at ButterPrint farm in Monee, Illinois, I taught students covering the 1910 Museum, the Prairie Tour, and the Nature Museum. Whether it involved new automotive technology features or capturing best practices for knowledge-sharing databases, I have always been passionate about teaching others. Subjects I especially excel in are Language Arts/Writing, History, and...

...skills. Additionally, I possess a solid and positive attitude towards learning to teach, and a gift for connecting quickly with people from all backgrounds to optimize their learning experiences. Highlights of my qualifications include: Paraprofessional and Substitute Teacher License; Bilingual in English/Spanish With my experience and credentials, I am well prepared to dedicate myself to the...