Award-Winning ESL/ELL Tutors serving Oak Park, IL

...of Illinois State University. I received my Bachelors in Science focusing on Elementary Education. While teaching, I studied at Lewis University where earned a Masters in Education focusing on ESL. I have taught in rural, suburban, and urban settings in Illinois and student taught Year 4 in England. With over ten years of teaching and...

...kind of teachers have helped me learn best. I've traveled a lot and have lived and worked in China for a few years teaching English to students of all ages, levels of ability, and from one on one to groups as big as 50 students in a class. I myself am originally from Lithuania, but...

...love teaching because I view education as empowerment. I approach my teaching with an attitude of creativity and a focus on data. Additionally, I like to utilize exciting methods to encourage students to read or advance in their writing skills. Outside of school, I practice yoga, hang out with my cat, and oil paint.

...Humanities, Philosophy, and the Social Sciences. I am also able to help with test preparations. I also have developed a unique writing methodology that guarantees continued successful outcomes. I can also help students navigate the often-hidden expectations of academic life by assisting them to build success skills that are lasting and transferable. I hold an...

...sharpen the skills and knowledge of others just as much as I focus on self-improvement. I have had experience teaching as a children's art teacher for four years and a high school peer tutor for three years. This upcoming semester, I am also pursuing a position as an economic statistics teaching assistant!

I am a first year Master's student in Middle Eastern Studies at the University of Chicago. I am passionate about teaching English as a Second Language (ESL), as well as working with elementary- and middle-school students in general. I am proficient in French and Turkish.

...never ending. Learners will respond best to learning via the modality that suits them the best and in an environment that empowers them to enhance thier own learning about academics and life skills. I will try to accommodate each students learning style and ability so they will achieve greater understanding and ultimately better grades!

...with kids and helping them learn. That is the reason why I chose to become an elementary school teacher. I am currently student teaching in a Kindergarten classroom in a Chicago Public School. I am familiar with ways to help students learn through whole group, small group, and one on one instruction. I am currently...

...always been enthusiastic about English. I learned to read and write very early on, and my insatiable appetite for literature beginning in those formative years has greatly benefited my educational career. I still enjoy reading in my spare time. I prefer difficult texts and approach them in the way that some may approach a logic...

I enjoy working with students of all ages and abilities, especially in ESL, English literature, and German. I currently work at Kaplan International Languages where I teach all ESL skills, in addition to pronunciation, essay composition, American culture, and TOEFL.

...fluency (speaking, writing, reading & grammar content) experience, and your enthusiasm to strengthen your education we both can successfully enhance our knowledge into a significant perspective. In my spare time, I enjoy dancing to Latin rhythms, traveling the world, learning new languages and enlightening others of my beautiful and authentic Latin culture! Juntos, si se...

...work, I have also had to train others on systems. I am also proud that I have been able to help improve processes within different job responsibilities. I enjoy helping others to understand information they have trouble with. I believe that with a little help, sometimes, it can make the biggest difference in how long...

...date on the best educational practices. I got trained by some of the industry's top rated professionals such as Lucy Calkins, Jeff Anderson, and Dr. Nikki Newton. Also, I integrate Dr. Carol Dewek's growth mindset research into my instruction. I hope that we can work together to help you achieve your fullest potential!

...can be difficult, especially when we can't seem to find people available to help us with our studies. With Varsity Tutors, I hope to be there to help students in need and to make their school life just a little bit easier. I am dedicated to helping students understand, more than just memorize a subject....

...teacher. I often provided after school tutoring in subjects such as middle school math, English, and science. I currently welcome all students in need of a tutor for middle school math, middle school language arts, middle school science, all elementary subjects, and high school algebra and geometry. My favorite subject to teach is math because...

I am a student enrolled as a biological sciences major along with an art minor. I have tutored 60 to 70 students every week aging from 3.5 year olds to 14 year olds in English and math.

...set goals and reaching them together is rewarding. Since students are our future and should be treated as such, my goal is to educate all those who are willing to take the time and effort to be successful. I believe that success takes more than want and belief. It takes dedication, hard-work, and overall commitment....

...transferring to the University of Michigan- Ann Arbor where I earned my B.S. in Biomolecular Science. I am currently a high school chemistry teacher in the city of Chicago. I love to help others and tutoring is a way to have a small impact on such an important aspect of society, education.

...important to make learning fun and engaging. I always make sure the lesson is student centered. Students have a choice and their opinions are important. I enjoy traveling and learning about new places. I love new experiences and enjoy being a student myself by learning Japanese and Spanish. I have traveled and lived in over...

...You'll receive weekly progress reports and updates that track your child's growth with me. I also believe in strong communication with families and classroom teachers. When we're all on the same page, we can see progress and growth. Above all else, my goal is to make you son or daughter excited to learn!