Award-Winning ESL/ELL Tutors serving Lansing, IL

...writing, communications and business. After completing the IB program at an international high school, I recently graduated from Northwestern University with a Bachelor of Science in Communication Studies, Business, and Integrated Marketing Communications. I grew up in a Korean household in China, so I am fluent in Korean and Chinese as well. Feel free to...

...strengths, which allows these individuals to overcome many challenges. My personal teaching philosophy is that each student possesses the power and ability to achieve their learning goals. It is my job to ensure that we uncover the best method to unlock the potential for each lesson, through patience, fun, and interactive learning.... My personal teaching philosophy is that each student possesses the power and ability to achieve their learning goals. It is my job to ensure...

...for over a decade. I believe that there are common themes that students posses that can impede their learning. A key element is self confidence in their ability to learn. I believe in building up a student's confidence as they learn a subject so they can retain the information and can apply it in real...

...education. I understand the great academic rigor and skillset required of tutors, and the incredible value of explaining things simply and effectively. I consider it an honor to be able to facilitate knowledge and help others develop life-long tools to better navigate difficult scenarios and improve their quality of life. I believe my past experiences...

...very flexible and am able to offer structured lessons or create more of an informal learning setting. In college, I give writing support and general academic guidance to first-year students. In addition, I have experience in ESL tutoring with both elementary school students and adults. I'm thrilled to support you in your academic endeavors!

...attitudes that students possess towards learning and mold my teaching methods to fit their needs. Moreover, I am equipped with the knowledge and skills to aid each student, individually. I am certain that, based on experience, I will be engaged in all aspects of teaching, accomplish tasks in a timely manner, provide aid and support...

...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 capacity to engage with even the most challenging material, as long as they have the right guidance. The process of learning should be rewarding, and I think that it...

...on the intersection of education, healthcare, and community support, further fueling my commitment to helping students succeed academically and personally. I offer tutoring in a wide range of subjects, with a particular passion for Psychology and Neuroscience. These fields fascinate me because they provide insights into human behavior and the brain's intricate workings, which are...

...music, pop culture, sports, and news into the lessons so you can see how what you're learning applies to the real world. It also makes learning the language a lot more fun! Whether you're preparing for an exam, need help with homework, or looking to learn Spanish as a hobby, I look forward to working...

...in 5-12th grade English, Level 1 Google Education, and Level 5 Teaching English as a Foreign Language. During my time at Notre Dame and continuing to the present, I have held numerous positions in education, including tutoring, small-group leadership, classroom teacher, and trainer/supervisor. Most of my work has focused on middle school English, Social Studies,...

...analytical writing to college students. I have a PhD in Comparative Literature and I've published essays, stories, and plays. I taught at the University of Notre Dame for nine years. I am happy to be tutoring now because it gives me the opportunity to have an impact on students' lives from an early age.... Every student is different. Their attention is different, their enthusiasms are different, and their learning is different. I try to understand each...

...am able to reenter education. Having as many teaching experiences and learning to meet different needs has been a strong influence on my career to date. In addition to being a classroom teacher, I have previous experience as a substitute teacher, both per diem and long term. I also taught adults with disabilities for 8...

...in others. Inspired to continue teaching in college, I taught physics and Restorative Justice to under-resourced 9th graders upon completion of my first year at Boston University. At BU, I pursued Comparative Literature and focused on English and Spanish language and literature, and studied abroad in Buenos, Aires, Argentina for one summer. I was always...

...vocabulary, math, social studies, and ESL. I have also taught tutors how to teach literacy to adults. My teaching approach is to gently guide the student toward discovery and understanding of concepts through modeling, breaking down the process into steps, lots of practice -- and fun breaks when needed! I have found that taking a...

...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 students view learning. I am on a mission to...

...I was providing "hands-on," sensory-based activities for my students; before "diversity training" became a mandate, I exposed my students to texts which focused on racism, sexism, homophobia, colonialism and anti-Semitism; years before the English speaking world caught onto the pedagogical theories of Paulo Freire, I insisted on student-centered learning, creating a safe environment in which...

...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 a native speaker of Spanish and have taken college level education to have fluency and proper grammar. I also have intermediate-level French proficiency....

...language. (Not to mention how helpful it is to be bilingual in the job market!) If you're looking for a hand in understanding Spanish, English, in having a second pair of eyes look at an essay, or any elementary school subjects, send me a message! Can't wait to meet you and help you reach your...

...assistant tutoring children at a bilingual school while I took intensive Spanish courses. I tutor a broad set of subjects yet I am the most passionate about Spanish, Social Studies, and English. My specialization is in teaching English as a second language (ESL). I have over 120 hours of training and I am going to...

...have experience working with school children from Grades 1-4. I graduated with a degree of Bachelor of Science in Psychology, passed the licensure exam for teachers and completed the academic requirement in Master of Arts teaching Special Education. I have been in the teaching service for 26 years. I used to teach English and Science....