Award-Winning ESL/ELL Tutors serving Hoffman Estates, IL

...score on the SAT literature exam, and a perfect score on the logic portion of the LSAT. I traveled in my youth and spent significant time in Mexico, Spain, Japan and Argentina. I like meeting new people and have great respect for people from all backgrounds. Learning is one of the best things in life....

My name is Terri Palluzzi and I have been a teacher for over 25 years. I was a Kindergarten through High School ESL teacher in both Connecticut and Michigan. I have also taught English to international students and English Language Arts to Middle School students. In addition, I was a Resource Room Coordinator at...

...experienced in all aspects of middle school literature, reading and writing. I have been tutoring for over ten years in K-12 grade math and ELA. My passion is bringing clarity to a student's thought process. Identifying their strengths and weaknesses to bring balance to their approach is a goal that I strive to achieve with...

...important to them. By allowing each student’s interests to guide how they learn the information, I help them to understand and remember the material rather than just complete the problem in front of them. I am passionate about teaching and flexible in my approach. If something is not working, I believe that it is my...

...I have also worked as a Social Studies Tutor in a few high schools prior. My goal as a tutor is to help you grow your own skills and abilities in the Social Sciences as efficiently as possible. Developing as a writer is critical to succeeding in the 21st century and I have extensive methods...

...and great experiences working with my students. The smile or sense of achievement I see on a student's face when they understand something for the first time or when they get a good result on a test or assignment is why I love my job with such a passion. My teaching philosophy is teaching every...

My name is Shireen and I look forward to being your next Varsity Tutor. Teaching has always been a passion of mine from a very early age. I believe that being an educator involves resilience, determination, and above all, compassion for fellow learners. With enough patience and persistence, I believe in truly transforming the way...

...also took an active role in mentoring and counseling with the middle school students, which was a great opportunity to not only help students achieve their academic goals, but learn how to be a better educator. I believe every student has the capacity to reach their goals, it's only a matter of finding out what...

I enjoy the process of showing a student how a very few math rules has so much power the enables them to solve so many different types of problems.... Helping a student demystify math by getting them to see how using logic, overcoming their fear, and relying on even a small arsenal of math laws enables them to solve many more problems than they would expect.

...I graduated from Schaumburg 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...

...layers to the subjects I tutor in. I spent almost five years as a part owner of an airline, I have worked in human resources, and property management as well. It has become very clear to me that the state of education and academic success requires as many voices and approaches that we can muster...

...academic depth and practical tools to the table. I tutor English reading, writing, grammar, pronunciation, and soft skills tailoring each session to the student's pace, goals, and learning style. My approach is calm, encouraging, and focused on real understanding, not just textbook answers. Outside tutoring, I find joy in singing; it keeps my sessions creative,...

...be exactly as your school teacher wants it. But the roads, the turns, and the pace that we take to complete that finished product is entirely up to you! If your assignment was to create a painting, I will bring the paint and the brushes - but you will paint the masterpiece with your own...

...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 multi-disciplinary approach to help long-term memorization of valuable skills. I...

...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 quickly. Finally, I strive to take complex problems and make them simple for students, with clear explanations and helpful tips and tricks. In 2013, I graduated with...

...minored in Business. I am working toward my Juris Doctor at Northwestern Pritzker School of Law. I love sharing my love for learning by helping others reach their academic potential. As a tutor, I believe teaching should be tailored to suit each student's needs. Students learn best from different teaching styles. I am devoted to...

...strengthening their cross-cultural communication skills through cultural awareness and understanding. Building on both research and professional experience, I find it deeply rewarding to support students in reaching their academic goals. I also continue to grow professionally whether by attending academic seminars or learning from esteemed professors so that I can provide the best possible learning...

...upbeat, humorous, and detailed. As a student, I've taken coursework in public policy, linguistics, literature, film, art history, and languages. I worked as a literacy tutor for 4 years with preschool students. I loved being in the classroom, building a relationship with all of my students based on mutual respect and a love of having...

...entry preparation courses. I am highly motivated and personally interested in aiding you to improve your skill set to reach your goals with targeted instruction as fast as possible. I am dedicated, kind, energetic and friendly. I want to make our learning journey fun and enjoyable. I can't wait to meet you and get started!

Teaching has always been a 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...