Award-Winning ESL/ELL Tutors serving North Chicago, IL

...able to think critically about who we are, what we believe, and why we believe it given our personal contexts allows us to enter into new, exciting spaces where we can really, tangibly, impact our culture. Guiding this process is my passion. I will be starting my PhD (Media Studies) this Fall at Northwestern University...

...skills. Additionally, I possess a solid and positive attitude towards learning to teach, and a gift for connecting quickly with people from all backgrounds to optimize their learning experiences. Highlights of my qualifications include: Paraprofessional and Substitute Teacher License; Bilingual in English/Spanish With my experience and credentials, I am well prepared to dedicate myself to the...

...When teaching Spanish, I make sure to tailor the sessions to the students' needs and interests, while also sharing my passion for the language and the culture that shapes it. I like to make the learning fun and meaningful, incorporating Spanish music, stories and conversation. I believe that these practices help the language come alive...

...municipal schools of Kyoto City. My students ranged from first graders all the way to high school seniors. I was able to experience life in Japan while vastly improving my Japanese. As a teacher, I am a firm believer of hands on learning and asking countless questions. It is not my job to give students...

...are French and English writing, reading, and grammar. In addition to scoring perfectly on the SAT Writing and Verbal sections, I have completed graduate-level coursework and an honors thesis at Northwestern University. Having lived and worked in Paris, France, I am capable of teaching French comprehension and structure with confidence and a great deal of...

...individuals with executive function issues is something that is especially important to me. I have ADHD and personally know the challenges this presents. My personal story is also one of triumph. I survived a near-death experience and reversed a chronic health condition. This has given me a new sense of purpose. Every student's learning style...

...with the students, helping them form their thesis statements and then assisting them in writing a high quality essay. Many of my students used their work as part of the entrance requirements to colleges and universities in the United States. My philosophy is to do what will meet my student's needs the best. For example,...

At Harvard, I pursued a double concentration in History and Literature & Romance Languages and Literatures, with a focus on Spanish. Afterward, I received a Fulbright scholarship to study literature in Paris. I look forward to helping you on your academic journey, whether through test prep, language education, writing, or other pursuits.

...mean the memorizing of 10,000 things. It is understanding that standardized tests are logic games, that they 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...

...heterogeneous classroom and sequestered in a "one size fits all" homogeneous classroom. My reading skills and abilities did not improve over time. I carried the shame associated with being more unalike than alike for quite some time. Until I didn't. Teachers did not teach me to read. Throughout my education, countless teachers introduced me a...

...I am a student at the University of Illinois at Chicago majoring in Mathematics and Classical Studies (Double Major). I am also certified through Cambridge University's CELTA program to teach ESL/EFL students. I look forward to teaching ESL students in the near future. Right now, I am gaining experience for my long term goal of...

...degree and hold a TESOL certification recognized by the American Council on Education. In the classroom, I have helped students earn their English proficiency certifications while also strengthening their cross-cultural communication skills through cultural awareness and understanding. Building on both research and professional experience, I find it deeply rewarding to support students in reaching their...

...the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. I have grown up helping my younger siblings and little cousins with homework, studying, etc. I really want to help people in subjects that I have a strong passion and background in. I am able to tutor students of practically any age but my strong suits are math, English,...

...real-life integration. Most of my teaching experience is in ESL, but I have tutored students and fellow students in writing, English, history, philosophy, and occasionally other areas. My favorite subjects to tutor are ESL and writing, because I love helping people communicate better. Everyone has a voice and a message, but sometimes that message gets...

...help students develop their critical thinking abilities and to encourage them to utilize these abilities in interpreting and interacting with the world around them. I believe that liberal education is one of the great pillars of democracy and civil society. If I can help young people understand and assess academic material, achieve their academic goals,...

...profile. I'm a 28 year old professional based out of Chicago, IL. During the day, I work as a web developer for a San Francisco-based software company. My main technical skills include HTML, CSS, and JavaScript. I graduated from Northwestern University in 2012 with a BA in Communication Studies and a minor in English Literature....

...story for COD outlining my experiences and endeavors throughout my 8-year career. If you would like to read or know more, please let me know. I am an avid linguist who speaks English natively, fluent Spanish and Italian, a lot of French, a decent amount of German and Portuguese, a little Polish, and a tiny...

...bachelors degree in nursing and successfully passed the NCLEX on my first attempt in April 2019. I currently work as a registered nurse at Northwestern Memorial Hospital in downtown Chicago. With my background, I really enjoy tutoring pre-nursing and nursing students as they navigate their way through this amazing industry. I work with a variety...

Thank you for checking my page. I have worked with multiple grade levels. I look forward to working with you to meet all your language and math needs. Contact me for more information!

...to their specific needs and learning styles helping people make small changes that will have long-lasting impacts is truly a dream come true. I have two degrees and a minor from Loyola University Chicago and I am currently completing a Masters degree program from Georgetown University. I have a quite diverse and extensive tutoring and...