Award-Winning ESL/ELL Tutors serving Lockport, IL

...styles, skill levels, and needs. I can simply help students with their homework or I can create an individualized plan to enhance other skills. I always want to make sure that students are satisfied with each lesson. I assign challenging homework but I never do so without providing the proper instruction and assistance. I will...

Following a 30 year career in business and technology, I am now assisting students through academic tutoring. My academic background includes high performance at New Trier High School and University of Illinois - UC. I am flexible on timing and approach based on student needs, and I welcome the opportunity to coordinate with teachers.

...of the most valuable lessons I've ever learned. I received my bachelor's degree in dance from Ohio State University, and my master's in journalism from Northwestern University. I've worked across several specialties, from writing about health and science, to playwriting, to working with adults with developmental disabilities. I love reading, writing, telling stories and engaging...

...student in Chicago studying occupational therapy. I recently finished my undergraduate studies in Psychology and English at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. During breaks from school, I am a substitute teacher for a local high school district. I also tutor students online in English and Psychology. Looking forward to tutoring through Varsity Tutors!

...and 9th grade English. I received a Bachelor of Science in Education (2010) and a Master of Science in Education (2015) from Eastern Illinois University. In addition to my teaching certificate, I am a certified instructor through International TEFL and TESOL Training. I had the distinct honor of representing the United States as a Peace...

My goal is to make my students confident in their learning abilities and to enjoy learning through activities!

I believe all students of all ages can increase their knowledge in a subject area. I can provide the correct tools and motivation to help students succeed! I am friendly, honest and detail oriented. I teach English Language Arts and French to middle school students. I have worked with English language learners as well as advanced learners.

...a small amount of guidance to fall naturally into place. And here's the key: curiosity, unlike intelligence, can be practiced. How to implement this practice differs for every student, and tailoring that process is the cornerstone of my pedagogy. Different things pique the curiosity of different people, and finding out each student's individual way into...

...in seeing my students succeed. I'm patient and am skilled at explaining ideas and concepts in multiple ways to accommodate the needs of the students. I have a laid back demeanor, and I try to make studying as stress-free and enjoyable. I will always answer your calls and texts and I'm great at responding to...