Award-Winning ESL/ELL Tutors serving Illinois

Hi, my name is Jessica! I have a bachelors in German and Music with a minor in marketing from Simpson College and a masters in Music Business from California State University Northridge. I love to teach and I'm excited to help you learn!

...successful college essays. Following my graduation in 2012, I worked for two years as an ESL teacher at Shanxi Agricultural University in Shanxi, China. After my 8 years as a tutor, teacher and mentor, my students have been adult learners, first grade beginning readers, and each grade level in between. I enjoy finding that balance...

...(Chicago) and served as Director of a Chicago Learning Center overseeing GED, ESL and Adult Basic Education programs. I volunteer weekly at the Nursery at my church, with pre-school children. While I tutor a broad range of subjects, I am most passionate about French, International Studies, Politics, History, English, and Literature. In my spare time,...

...a unique teaching strategy to the specific way each student learns. I learn just as much as the student does. I feel so rewarded when both myself and the student reach that "A ha" moment. From persuasive essays, literary analysis, or Shakespeare, to application essays, and standardized test prep, I'm your girl!

...I am more than happy to continue tutoring through Varsity Tutors. My experience of having studied a foreign language for over ten years has made me understand what it takes to learn and truly comprehend a foreign language. Additionally, having come to the United States as a teenager and having had to learn the English...

...an interest in reading development. I graduated with a degree in elementary education from the University of Maryland in 2015 where I became certified to teach K-6. Since my undergraduate experience, I have taught and tutored in English and Hebrew, working with individuals, small groups, and after school classes. I love getting to work with...

...I'm currently a sophomore at the University and a Neuroscience major on the Pre-med track. I currently volunteer at the UIC hospital and would be glad to talk to anyone who is hoping to start volunteering as well. I am very excited to be a tutor because there is nothing I love more than getting...

...test strategy and following their scores as they increase towards their goal. When I tutor, I aim to lead students to an answer by example so that they can see the reasoning involved themselves, rather than me just telling them the answer. The more the students can come to their own solutions, the more memorable...

I am an aspiring educator eager to work with students of all ages and disciplines. I graduated in May 2017 with a Bachelor of Arts in History and Spanish, but I also have experience tutoring middle and high school math. In college, I spent a lot of time working with peers on their writing in...

...everything from fantasy to contemporary novels, and I am an aspiring author working toward publishing my own stories. I also enjoy traveling, discovering new cultures, and spending time with my family (including my playful dog!). I bring this sense of wonder and love of learning into every tutoring session, with the goal of helping students...

...and write for a living. I am passionately committed to educational access and helping young people reach their full potential. It 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...

I am a dedicated tutor with a goal to center my practice on finding the learning style of each unique learner and working to establish an effective teaching style around the specific needs of the learner. I believe in communication between the learner and the tutor, and I encourage interactive learning.

...students of all ages in subjects including but not limited to SHSAT Prep, Reading, Writing, Math, Biology, Social Studies, History, and English Language and Composition. I am also a native Russian speaker. I am excited about the opportunity to pass my love of learning on to my students. I believe that every student has the...

...and consequently recognizing their common mistakes, which we can then work on to eventually fully grasp the material. I recognize that each person is unique and learns differently, and so I always try various learning methods to find the best technique for an individual's specific learning style that allows them to succeed the most.... I believe that proper understanding stems only when a student can feel comfortable and confident about the material. Therefore, I encourage interactive...

...in confidence, attention to their tasks, and becoming respectful and responsible students as well. I am now a proud mommy to two very smart, very funny, very kind little girls of my own. With both of my girls in school full time now, and boy are they reading rockstars! I am really looking forward to...

...to expose students to real uses of foreign language. I strive to incorporate authentic French materials into my classes in the form of Francophone literature, poetry, films, podcasts, video clips, infographics, ePals and communication via Skype, to name a few. When I am not teaching, I enjoy reading, knitting, walking my dog, spending time with...

...solution rather than giving the answer and expecting it to simply be memorized. Outside of academic pursuits, I enjoy many creatively-focused hobbies, primarily writing, acting, and even juggling! I am thankful for the opportunity in my time at Vanderbilt to combine all three into an annual show that not only brought smiles to the faces...

...Elementary Education from DePaul University, I specialize in igniting creativity and confidence in my students through the art of Creative Writing. My journey began when I realized the transformative power of storytellingnot just in enhancing language skills, but in helping students find their unique voices. I cherish those moments when a student, once hesitant, discovers...

...can also help prepare and organize for tests and help with study habits in general. I have been a tutor with "Erie House Neighborhood House" for 5 years where I tutor students from the 6th grade to 12th grade. I have also worked after school, in a CPS school, with students from the 5-8th grade....

...I am most passionate about tutoring science, especially biology, as this is the field I have spent most of my time in. I believe all students have the potential to succeed if they are putting in their best effort and maintaining a positive attitude throughout the process. Therefore, I always encourage my students to never...