Award-Winning ESL/ELL Tutors serving Elgin, IL

...Science and Master's Degree in Gerontology and Long Term Care Administration. I believe that everyone may learn differently, but certainly has the potential to succeed. I look forward to the opportunity to get to know students and assist them in achieving their educational goals! I possess a relaxed, creative, multi-dimensional teaching approach.... I believe everyone has an innate ability to learn. However, not everyone learns the same way. My philosophy is get to know the student...

I love to share my knowledge of the political process and my love for history and philosophy with others. Language is very important to me and I hate it when words are mispronounced and misspelled. My interests are singing, movies, history and television, as well as politics and current events.... Always make the lesson light, and inject humor when possible.

...teach primary and secondary level literary criticism and research, and essay composition. As a native Spanish speaker, I also have extensive knowledge in reading, writing, and speaking Spanish and have seen great results when teaching young and adult learners. My teaching philosophy is to help learners become knowledgeable in various disciplines and I take a...

...I have worked with students of all ages from all around the world. I believe that every student is able to learn. Do not let anything hold you back. Whether you are just learning beginner English, or writing a college essay, or anything in between, I will give you my full attention. I will help you...

...confident in their abilities throughout each individual session. I like to begin every session by getting to know my client and discussing what particular topics they are struggling with. I will cater the session to work on strengthening the weaknesses of my client so that they can work towards mastering the topic at hand. I...

...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 through problems and learn to apply familiar concepts to unfamiliar situations. I also believe strongly in teaching...

...use of what is learned. I believe that each learner is a unique individual who needs a secure, caring, and stimulating atmosphere in which to learn. It is my desire as an instructor to help learners meet their fullest potential by creating an environment that is safe, supports risk-taking, and invites a sharing of ideas.

...unmotivated learners, and several of my students told me I was the best teacher they had had. Before that I worked as a freelance reporter for The Nation, and an editor at New York Focus, The South Side Weekly, and various publications in New York and Chicago. I know how to edit others work, clarify...

...endorsements. With over 8 years of experience, I've had the privilege of working with students from early childhood through upper elementary, supporting their growth in English Language Arts, Math, Science, Spanish, and ESL. I am especially passionate about language arts, science, and ESL, guiding students as they build communication skills and deepen their understanding of...

Thank you for checking my page. I have worked with multiple grade levels. I look forward to working with you to meet all your language and math needs. Contact me for more information!

...ESL instructor in Chicago, and I have a Masters in Special Education from the University of Texas, Austin. I am interested in helping you in your special needs whether it is adult English proficiency, elementary school curriculum, French language learning, or reading and writing tutoring. My strengths are also in social sciences as I have...

...make sure that students are well-engaged in the learning activities, as opposed to rote memorization and meaningless dialogues. I also emphasize ???survival??? English to ensure that students are equipped and prepared to deal with various issues and common situations they will encounter daily. Through my experience, I have found that practical, everyday lessons are more...

...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 essential possess basic skills, such as communication and problem solving, to be a productive member of society....

...currently work as a registered nurse at Northwestern Memorial Hospital in downtown Chicago. With my background, I really enjoy tutoring pre-nursing and nursing students as they navigate their way through this amazing industry. I work with a variety of student whether it's students fresh out of high school or, like myself, students that decided they...

I am a certified high school math teacher who is looking for summer tutoring opportunities. I have experience teaching and tutoring math through the elementary- high school level, and I especially enjoy the opportunity to work one-on-one with students.

...as a web developer for a San Francisco-based software company. My main technical skills include HTML, CSS, and JavaScript. I graduated from Northwestern University in 2012 with a BA in Communication Studies and a minor in English Literature. My degree allowed me to develop essential critical thinking and reasoning skills that I apply everyday. My...

...things have stood out more than anything else. The first thing would be that flexibility is the key to success. The second thing would be that if at first you don't succeed, try again using a different method. There are nine different learning styles for a reason, and I pride myself on trying my best...

...any subjects in history, the social sciences, and world religions. I have 4 years of experience working with Second-language English learners. I am truly at my best when I am helping to teach or tutor students, and you will find that my style is energetic and encouraging. Writing is all about making your readers as...

...of students from different cultures, educational levels and social strata. Also, I am a General Educator, and I have consolidated my tutoring experience as a certified teacher, working on online platforms as Tutored By Teachers as well as Tutor.com. I have helped many children in leveraging their skills in Math, ELA, or Science, as well...

...experience as well. I 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...