Award-Winning ESL/ELL Tutors serving Elmwood Park, IL

...published a simple reading annotation system and related strategies specifically to tackle timed tests, as well as teaching critical reading, comparative literature, public speaking, and theater. As a professional writer and editor, I coach students in persuasive writing for schoolwork, college application and supplemental essays, internship and job applications, and the like. For decades, I've...

University of Michigan graduate, Paralegal who works with immigrant children of all ages. I have a passion for teaching a variety of interesting subjects and problems.

...goals. I have a Bachelor's Degree in Government and Performance and Communication Arts, and a Master's Degree in Chinese Politics. With a long academic career and lots of experience with standardized tests, I'm ready help prepare my students for their next steps and help them succeed and build confidence where they are now. I can't...

...the power of narrative structure and the omnipotence of storytelling techniques in every form of communication. I strive to create stories in my own life by traveling and working all over the world; in the past year, I've worked as a snowboarding instructor in California, a bartender in Shanghai, and a video-game journalist in New...

...tutor, I develop, design, and implement creative lesson plans that engage students by applying a variety of teaching methods. My strategies include creating games, graphic organizers, manipulatives, mnemonic devices, and utilizing technology to help students understand and retain key concepts. I begin all learning experiences by getting to know my students: their strengths, challenges, and...

...I am just finishing my 10th year of teaching. I've had a variety of teaching experiences including teaching middle school reading and writing, all subjects for 1st and 2nd grade, supporting students with an ELL background from grades 3-8, and teaching an English language class to adults. I have a great love of education and...

I have many years of experience tutoring and teaching high school and college students, mostly in composition. I'm currently employed as a college instructor, and I have a very well-informed sense of what colleges require from students.

I love helping kids learn through hands-on, interest-based activities. I've been a teacher for 6 years and have my reading specialist degree, and my favorite thing to teach is literacy. I would be thrilled to help your child grow as a learner!

...and knowledge in regards to helping students succeed both inside and outside of the classroom. Not only did I serve as the instructor when the teacher was absent, I also spent time providing one-on-one support and instruction. Throughout my courses and time substituting, I have learned that as a teacher you need to able to...

...and international studies. I work as a freelance journalist, and I've dedicated my career to reading and writing. I have a passion for the English language, and I'm always thinking about better ways to pack my thoughts into sentences and paragraphs. I have tutored English as a second language in Venezuela and Jordan, and I...

...teaching and getting to share some of my academic experience. I have done a little tutoring, but most of my teaching experience is in the university setting as a TA. I'm particularly excited about biology and psychology, where I have the most experience. I also really enjoy reading and writing. Outside of academics I like...

...4 years (levels 1 - AP) and working/volunteering in schools for 18 years. Previously, I was a Title One Instructor for small group reading and math enhancement and have tutored students from pre-school age to adults. Additionally, I lived and studied in Dijon, France for a year and volunteered with English students in a French...

...working actor, dramaturg, classicist and all-around academic. I love language in all its forms, whether it be written or spoken, living or dead, poetry or prose. I have a B.A from the University of Chicago in Theater and Performance Studies and a minor in Classics and I most recently finished a year abroad at the...

...an after-school academic and enrichment program for elementary school students, and eventually rose to manage the program. Although I am comfortable tutoring a variety of subjects, I am most passionate about writing and language, and I truly believe that strong writing skills are an asset in every area of life. Through my experience as an...

...their hobbies and interests to help strengthen our relationship and enhance the tutoring experiences. I have previously tutored and taught native Chinese students reading, spoken, and written English during my last stay in Shanghai, China. I also privately tutored algebra mathematics to a University of Phoenix student, I also privately tutored Mandarin Chinese to two...

...the most multicultural cities in the world - so I have plenty of experience working with students from a wide array of cultures and backgrounds. As far as I am concerned learning should be about the exploration of ideas, and it should be enjoyable. It may not always seem enjoyable, but with the proper tools...

I am a former high school teacher and current PhD student. I have many years of experience tutoring middle school and five years of experience teaching a variety of high school subjects. I am passionate about education and hope to get to work with you!

I'm an easy going person who has huge interest in education, physical fitness, and outdoor adventures. I've been fortunate enough to take these interest and make a career out of teaching Social Studies, and Physical Education in schools. It has been very rewarding and I look forward to continuing that career here.

...a journalism degree, an education degree, and a Masters in Spanish literature. I am a writer by nature (both in English and Spanish) and a student of poetry. I am vivacious, creative, patient and kind. I look forward to providing any help, assistance and insight to others as they pursue their own academic goals!... My teaching philosophy is engagement and practice. I practice my philosophy with students by providing engaging activities that students can personally relate...

...academic goals and to nurture my love of learning and teaching! I am also a huge proponent of diversity, and love to see students of all backgrounds and abilities thrive and succeed. In my free time, I enjoy running, baking, cooking reading, listening to podcasts, and spending the summertime outside in the beautiful city of...