Award-Winning ESL/ELL Tutors serving Mokena, IL

...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 Ireland, Northern Ireland, Bosnia, Croatia, and the...

...with their peers. This will help students obtain knowledge as they develop their critical thinking and problem-solving skills while being a lifelong learner at accomplishing their academic goals. Teaching is my passion and I will be offering Tutoring services for a variety of subjects here at Varsity Tutors. K-5: Elementary School Reading, English, Math, Writing,...

...me! I'm an avid reader of a plethora of genres, and my other hobbies include baking, playing tennis, writing poetry, and watching Star Trek reruns. I'm also involved in various cultural and human rights organizations at college. In any remaining spare time, I can usually be found reading the news on actual physical newspapers. Regarding...

...mental health problems and rely on Government assistance to survive. I have taught ESL to recently immigrated peoples, and have experience tutoring high school students in marginalized neighborhoods. I am passionate about assisting others to achieve their potential. No matter the unique circumstances of each individual, we can come to discover interior strengths, which allows...

...diverse social sciences background, I am able to help students obtain and strengthen their critical thinking skills, which is a skill that can be transferred to any area of study. I am dedicated towards helping students reach their highest potential, maintaining a professional, and comfortable working environment, and applying myself towards being of service towards...

...Philosophy, History, and Education, and this fall I am beginning Graduate School at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee for a Master's in Library and Information Science. I have certifications 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...

...His experience teaching multiple grade levels allows him to scaffold instruction exactly to the student's reading and comprehension needs. His communicative approach encourages students to approach reading as a conversation about a topic of interest. He believes students show their best work when they are interested in the material, and that children can sense authenticity...

...learning. To me, education is not simply an act of personal betterment, but one of societal improvement and sustainability. Education, from science to math, english to history, allows us to have new lenses through which to see our world. Mastering content gives us a cognitive framework through which we can process and understand new information...

...I realized not everyone has the same background. I began volunteering with my mom when I was in elementary school. I loved helping out at Special Olympics and working with students who had various disabilities. Once I was in high school, I continued volunteering and started to use my knowledge of the Spanish language to...

...enriched my interpersonal skills and reinforced my dedication to making a positive impact on others' lives. In summary, I am committed to helping students achieve their academic goals by providing thoughtful, personalized, and engaging tutoring. With my background in Psychology and Neuroscience, combined with diverse research and volunteer experiences, I am well-equipped to support students...

...and Science. I have completed my Bachelor degree from The University of Nottingham, in the United Kingdom, in the field of Electronic Engineering. I have also received a Master of Science from the same university. Since my graduation I have worked both in the United Kingdom as well as the Middle East in the field...

...Education and Society from The University of Chicago. As a result, I have extensive experience in qualitative research and thesis writing. I also have 10+ years of experience in 2-D art and 3+ years in digital illustration. I've spent the last 2 years teaching English as a cultural ambassador in Japan and Taiwan. Although most...

...a Kindergarten through High School ESL teacher in both Connecticut and Michigan. I have also taught English to international students and English Language Arts to Middle School students. In addition, I was a Resource Room Coordinator at the high school level. As an experienced educator, I thoroughly enjoy sharing my expertise and passion with educators...

...start volunteering as well. I am very excited to be a tutor because there is nothing I love more than getting to know students and learning together and in the end watching them succeed. I am very passionate about learning and helping others and so I can't wait to begin tutoring and get to know...

I'm currently an undergrad at the University of Illinois at Chicago and studying biology and psychology. I'm a very enthusiastic, passionate, and kind individual who loves to meet new people and enjoys helping others out. I'm so excited to meet new people and experience new opportunities.

...no one has shown them otherwise? And the number of hard-working parents who know what their children are capable of find themselves having the same converstion over and over again. "If you just applied yourself..." Students who apply themselves are students who have been shown that they are worth investing in. Once a student views...

...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 Illinois University. Outside my day job, I run and bike, and I'm interested in astronomy, nature, history and...

...the pedagogical theories of Paulo Freire, I insisted on student-centered learning, creating a safe environment in which my students could explore their deepest thoughts, sharing what was appropriate with their peers. My students are motivated and engaged with their studies; together we form a circle of learning in which all are expert critical thinkers. My...

...an experienced classroom teacher. My first experience was teaching third and fourth graders in Chicago. I also was a substitute teacher for a few years. My favorite opportunity was teaching Chinese students English. I currently teach in the AVID program at a local middle school. I look forward to helping you improve your reading, writing,...

...native Spanish speaker with an academic background in the language. It also means that, to this day, I do not enjoy our cold Chicago winters. I moved to Chicago to attend college. I have a B.A. in History from The University of Chicago and a M.S. in Education from Northwestern University. I am also a...