Award-Winning ESL/ELL Tutors serving Illinois

...is my passion. I will be starting my PhD (Media Studies) this Fall at Northwestern University and look to continue tutoring throughout my studies. Although that will place me in Chicago, I'm a Michigander at heart, having lived most of my life in mid-Michigan. I received my B.A. (Journalism) at Michigan State University; I taught...

...family that I can! Tutoring and academic enrichment fills me with a sense of purpose. I've tutored in philosophy, literature, phonics, ESL, reading comprehension, and English essay writing. I've assisted underserved secondary students prepare for college at university summer programs. I've designed and facilitated sociopolitical, poetry, international culture, and self-expression workshops in beleaguered communities across...

...and spelling. Due to this experience, I decided to attain teacher licensure endorsements in ESL and Mandarin. During this past fall, I teacher aided a fourth grade class at Bower Elementary School. I taught social emotional learning to the whole class. In addition, I worked with students who needed extra assistance in math and reading....

...as well as a bachelors degree in Graphic Design from Columbia College Chicago. Between earning my two bachelors degrees, I was in the PharmD program at the University of Minnesota. I dropped out halfway through upon realizing that I would not be happy pursuing a career in that field. I enjoy helping students learn and...

...I was a writing tutor for not only fellow University Of Illinois at Chicago students, but also for students at Jones College Prep. During my graduate program I also tutored at Jones, and at Whitney M. Young Magnet School. I enjoy tutoring because I like helping students make sense of difficult topics. I also enjoy...

I am an outgoing, energetic, and passionate teacher. I currently teach students K-5 with specials needs in a diverse community. I cannot wait to see the individualized growth in each and every student I teach! ... To offer every student a fair, interesting, and quality education in which they can reach their full potential.... Get to know them, ask them what their goals are, and review their subjects/content that they need assistance with.

"True teachers are those who use themselves as bridges over which they invite their students to cross; then, having facilitated their crossing, joyfully collapse, encouraging them to create their own." Nikos Kazantzakis ... Utilize more than one learning approach. Utilize online services. Get feedback from the students themselves.... After introductions, I would like to hear from the student: how do they feel about the courses they are taking? Do they know where they want to begin?...

...have been for all learning types in various academic subjects. While my tutoring students gain much from their experiences from me, I equally gain so much insight and knowledge from the students I tutor. I have a passion for learning and my goal is to help every student I tutor to cultivate their own passions...

...with a focus on Teaching Composition at the Community College Level. I have taught Composition at Western Illinois University, South Suburban College and the University of St. Francis. I have taught as a substitute teacher, and as a Tour Guide at ButterPrint farm in Monee, Illinois, I taught students covering the 1910 Museum, the Prairie...

I have been in education for more than twenty years. I continue to enjoy spending time supporting students outside of the school day, increasing their personal success.

...nation of Georgia. In those roles, I was especially proud of the improvements my students made towards clear self-expression in speaking and writing (which was reflected in high TOEFL scores). I've got a knack for identifying an essay's strengths and weaknesses, and for giving specific feedback to make written ideas come to life. In addition,...

...in English Literature and a minor in Professional Writing. I am also currently working on my MA in English Literature, to be completed in 2021. I have worked as a tutor at my university's writing center for the last two years, collaborating with students on a variety of different written works. I find that helping...

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.

...Illinois state-certified high school reading specialist for the past several years. My daily classes involve working with struggling readers as well as preparing students for the reading portion of the PSAT/SAT/ACT tests. I also have extensive experience teaching students how to read text for information (non-fiction) and take effective notes on material.

...mentoring, and coaching my children. They became honor students, earned college degrees, and one of them is a graduate of medical school. My personal interests and hobbies include spending time with my family, history, music, and cooking. Tutoring individuals with executive function issues is something that is especially important to me. I have ADHD and...

...When I teach-I ask questions because I be people are capable of discovering the answers. No two people learn the same way. Some 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...

...(like the novel, poetry, nonfiction, and even literary celebrity of the 19th C). Additionally, I am familiar with numerous approaches to teaching composition and would be able to customize tutoring sessions to fit a wide range of student ability. I hold a PhD in English with a Graduate Certificate in Gender Studies from the University...

...a certified secondary English teacher in Florida through the online TeacherReady program. I have 5 years experience teaching ESL, entry exams (including GMAT and ACT), and humanities (history, philosophy, literature, and creative writing) at the high-school and college levels. I am also interested in writing, both academically and creatively, and languages: I am fluent in...

...with dual Master's degrees, including an MS in Finance from the University of Iowa and MBA from Symbiosis. Possessing over 11 years of adeptness in financial planning, forecasting, and analysis. Demonstrated success in implementing strategies to drive business growth and enhance profitability. Proficient in analyzing financial data, developing models, and delivering insightful reports to facilitate...

...classes After receiving my MA in Teaching, I began working as a teacher in Chicago Public Schools. I witnessed how the standard classroom setting did not fully meet many students' needs. I wanted to use my skills to meet the unique needs of individual learners, which led me to back to my first love: tutoring.