Award-Winning ESL/ELL Tutors serving Justice, IL

...test nothing outside what you have already learned in school. The rub comes from the presentation, that standardized tests are designed as puzzles. There are rules and operating procedures to be followed, and if those rules and operating procedures are followed, you can improve your scores. This all boils down down to what the student...

I am currently a second grade teacher with 24 years of teaching experience in grades K-8. I've taught self contained classes, as well as ESL resource. I'm a mom of 2 sons and 4 dogs, and I can't wait to work with you!

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...

...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 language at that age, I came to understand the struggles faced when trying to learn another...

...for their jobs and with GRE prep for those interested in going to graduate school. Additionally I have taught English grammar, reading, and conversational skills to ESL students in Chicago, Ecuador, and Colombia. While I tutor a number of subjects, I particularly enjoy helping students with standardized test strategy and following their scores as they...

...me teach or tutor them. I certainly can put myself in the place of others, as I have in the past relied on tutors to get me through some tough topics. As for other interests outside tutoring, I am very interested in languages and linguistics, as I currently teach graduate and undergraduate linguistics at Northeastern...

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.

...student or class is most successful in. For example, if a student or class learns best with visual means I would love to incorporate more of that so they can see the most improvement in their English learning experience! I also believe in the teaching idea that a student's or class's success is my success....

...have encountered professors, tutors, 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...

...literacy skills or strengthening comprehension and fluency, I tailor my approach to each learner's unique needs and learning style. My tutoring style is warm, patient, and structuredI believe in creating a supportive environment where students feel safe to take risks and build skills at their own pace. Outside of teaching, I enjoy spending time with...

...tutor for fellow students during my undergraduate degree, and lived in Costa Rica for almost two years where I became fluent in Spanish and worked as an ESL instructor for both children and adults. During my 10 years in Chicago, I have worked as an ESL instructor for adults in various communities throughout the city,...

...about our earth and what it really means to protect it. In my every day life with friends, family, and coworkers, I find myself constantly teaching and explaining the way our natural world works (another reason I know I'm meant to be a teacher). I believe it all begins with a love of dirt--this will...

...been the go-to person for friends and family needing help with their studies, from assisting my younger brother with college homework to helping elementary and middle school cousins with math and reading. My teaching philosophy centers around understanding how each student learns best, allowing me to tailor my approachwhether through visual aids, interactive discussions, or...

...literacy skills within the Atlanta Public School system. In addition, I was a teacher's assistant to provide more opportunity for one-on-one learning. Even during COVID, I was able to use the BookNook platform to tutor young children remotely, and the lessons I learned from my tutees are as valuable to me as the subjects they...

...sentence structures through context and repetition, making it easier for young learners to absorb and retain the language. My ESL lessons are interactive and student-centered, focusing on real-world communication skills while building confidence in speaking, listening, and reading. I've worked with students from diverse backgrounds and tailor each session to fit their learning goals and...

...Since graduation, I taught second grade in Alaska. All my students were ELL. My students started the year with 5 out 16 being able to recognize the Alphabet and count beyond 10. The year ended with all but 1 reading at a second grade level and adding and subtracting double digits. 5 students ended the...

...Also, I am a General Educator, and I have consolidated my tutoring experience as a certified teacher, working on online platforms as Tutored By Teachers as well as Tutor.com. I have helped many children in leveraging their skills in Math, ELA, or Science, as well as teenagers and adults in improving their knowledge about Spanish....

...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 for 17 years and dabbled in other forms, like modern and...

...extensive experience helping high schoolers write their college admissions essays, and I love learning about students' interests and passions and helping them craft an essay that will make their application stand out. As someone who learned Spanish through conversation and immersion, I also have lots of tips for students interested in learning practical Spanish. I...

...history, world literature, geography 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...