Award-Winning ESL/ELL Tutors serving Elgin, IL

...has been my privilege to work with dozens of bright and talented students over the years, ranging 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...

...style. I tutor a variety of subjects, including college essay writing, the American Psychological Association style of writing, and study techniques; but I'm especially drawn to English as a second language, as I find it incredibly rewarding to see students connect with material in new and meaningful ways. Watching that "aha" moment when a student...

...I hope to take my skills in developing relationships and teaching people and apply them to my career in medicine in the near future. I am here to help you master organic chemistry and gain a real appreciation for the sciences. I can help you to ace your college courses or get your dream score...

...a fully certified as 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...

...to the table. I earned my MA in Women's and Gender Studies, my thesis entitled "Building Community with Students in Women's and Gender Studies Classes: Workshops for Cultivating Power-Awareness, Accountability, and Collectivity." I still use this work I've built volunteering with my local night school program as the Facilitation Team lead. Looking forward on collaborating...

...and Spanish. I have experience tutoring students for the PSAT, SAT and ACT and my students have shown tremendous growth in test scores. I have taught language, literature and history professionally for 19 years. My strengths as an educator include creating hands-on interactive activities to help students understand the material, and working with low-level readers...

...Umer. I am a student at the University of Illinois at Chicago majoring in Mathematics and Classical Studies (Double Major). I am also certified through Cambridge University's CELTA program to teach ESL/EFL students. I look forward to teaching ESL students in the near future. Right now, I am gaining experience for my long term goal...

...foreign affairs. While at UVA, I spent six months in Lyon, France, published a research paper in French, and took French graduate courses. As a foreign affairs major, I crafted research and response papers and earned excellent marks on my grammar and writing style. During my undergraduate years, I switched over from being my family's...

...a semester abroad studying Mandarin intensively. I have a passion for learning languages, and have also studied Spanish and German for several years. In the past I have tutored Chinese students looking to improve their conversational English skills as well as American elementary school students in basic reading and reading comprehension skills. My favorite subject...

...of the student. That being said, I also believe that a student has a responsibility to put in their best effort as well. Although I do love teaching English and Spanish, there are many other things I love to do. In my free time I enjoy reading, singing, playing the piano, ballroom dancing, Zumba, trying...

...use continuing in my tutoring. I tutor English as a second language and reading/writing at the elementary and middle school levels. My style is reaching someone where they are and adding onto it. I focus on finding and using strengths as a foundation to further learning. Outside of academia, I enjoy dancing. I've practiced ballet...

...reading and math students. During my time at Oberlin College, where I studied Latin and Computer Science, I continued to work as a third-grade classroom assistant, a high-school algebra tutor, and a mentor to high school students seeking to improve their grades and craft successful college essays. Following my graduation in 2012, I worked for...

...writing skills. I'm patient and I strive to move my students toward independent learning. I understand that for some people writing or learning English can be difficult, but my goal is to create a fun, engaging one-on-one session. I recently received my TESOL/TESL/TEFL Certification through Oxford Seminars at the University of Illinois at Chicago campus....

...am comfortable teaching in a variety of different subjects. Tutoring has long been an important part of my life and I take a lot of joy in being able to teach others. I started on a volunteer basis during high school, where I taught middle school Math and English, and I have continued tutoring middle...

...High School in Illinois and am currently studying Neuroscience at the University of Illinois Chicago. Although my favorite subject to tutor is Math, I am open to various levels of Biology, Chemistry, and English. I could also help with AP classes such as Calculus AB and BC, US Government, and AP Physics I.

...I am also a nationally certified EMT. I recently finished my 27-month contract as a United States Peace Corps Education Volunteer in Malawi. I taught Math, Physics, and Chemistry with a focus on critical thinking and study skills in an underserved rural secondary school. I especially enjoyed teaching math because it was a language my...

Hola! Wanting to learn or improve your Spanish? Well, I am glad I can help. With me: you will be guided through the grammar, vocabulary, and culture of Spanish-speaking countries. Learning languages can be challenging, but with the right help, it can become a learning adventure that will help you open your mind.

...people need to see it, some need to hear it, some need to just dive in and explore, some need to move around; most are some of each. I want people to do well. The first session will always contain a fair amount of getting acquainted and I promise to do my share of listening.

...and leaders whose role impacted the lives and careers of many people, including my own. Thus, I believe such passion and dedication can powerfully inspire others in endless ways. Although I have tutor a broad range of subjects, I am most passionate about Psychology, Literature and the use of Language. I believe these fields spark...

...poverty. I've held several positions on varying levels of law/government. However at the end of the day I have always gone back to working with students. I did several mentorship/tutoring programs in high school and helped teach an ESL class for adults. In college I served as a Resident Assistant for the university dorms, educating...