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

...that does not use a "method" but rather works from all that she has learned - that teaching is a "live performance" that needs to be lived in the present. I have taught for many years, and continue to enjoy teaching diverse subjects to all kinds of people, from different ages, social and cultural backgrounds,...

...novel, poetry, nonfiction, and even literary celebrity of the 19th C). Additionally, I am familiar with numerous approaches to teaching composition and would be able to customize tutoring sessions to fit a wide range of student ability. I hold a PhD in English with a Graduate Certificate in Gender Studies from the University of Southern...

...graduate student at DePaul studying Bicultural Bilingual education. I have experience with teaching, tutoring, nannying, and camp counseling. I am from Arkansas, but I am living in Chicago (Go Hawks!). Math is my favorite (and best) subject. I have also dabbled at voice and piano over the years. I look forward to working with you!

...out (elementary, adolescents and adults). It is here where I learned that the need to assist others on their educational journey was very rewarding. Given this, upon completion of my degree, I continue to work in my field of study of counseling, as well as assisting others to improve in their English learning through ESL...

...pride in developing meaningful, contemporary lessons to make sure that students are well-engaged in the learning activities, as opposed to rote memorization and meaningless dialogues. I also emphasize ???survival??? English to ensure that students are equipped and prepared to deal with various issues and common situations they will encounter daily. Through my experience, I have...

...love of reading, writing, and research -- passions that I hope to share with students I work with! I believe that learning can and should be fun. Through my work educating high school students on current affairs and public policy, I have developed a passion-based approach to teaching that adapts to each individual students needs...

...and Civilizations. I tutor in Mandarin and a range of other subjects. My learning style is fun, upbeat, humorous, and detailed. As a student, I've taken coursework in public policy, linguistics, literature, film, art history, and languages. I worked as a literacy tutor for 4 years with preschool students. I loved being in the classroom,...

...been struggling with. Over the years, I have worked with thousands of students on their Public Speaking skills. I help students develop their strengths in speaking and make them more effective communicators. I have also worked with students on study and test taking strategies so they can make efficient and effective use of their time....

...craft successful college essays. Following my graduation in 2012, I worked for two years as an ESL teacher at Shanxi Agricultural University in Shanxi, China. After my 8 years as a tutor, teacher and mentor, my students have been adult learners, first grade beginning readers, and each grade level in between. I enjoy finding that...

...research assistant in the Empathy and Social Connection Lab. I'm pursuing a BA in Psychology and BS in Mathematics and Computer Science. I hope that my skills and expertise can help you in any way they can! Outside of school I like swimming and baking/cooking. I love helping other students with Psychology as that is...

...life experiences, I told myself that if I ever were to tutor, I would do so to assure students that everything would be okay and to work with them in a reduced-stress environment. My top three goals are to give students skills to succeed in life, to help them manage stress during this trying time...

...like to help other students by tutoring them. My main areas are Spanish and English, and international-related subjects. I can also help in tutoring students who are writing essays. I am very flexible and I truly want to meet the needs of my students. I have a friendly personality and am good at making students...

...observation in the form of a question. What is so wonderful about those moments is they are when learning is truly happening. The results often come in two types. The first is the "a-HA!" moment that teachers crave; this is when new information fits comfortably among what is already established in our understanding, or what...

...who were sent to fight in the Vietnam War. They both returned, but the effects on their lives were tragic. PREFERRED MAGAZINES/BOOKS: The Watchtower and Awake magazines are my most frequently read magazines. The Watchtower discusses Bible topics in detail. The Awake reports on world news, as well as, human interest topics. Just for fun,...

...it be from books or other people. These two things led me to a career in education and great experiences working with my students. The smile or sense of achievement I see on a student's face when they understand something for the first time or when they get a good result on a test or...

...feel when they meet with the homework difficulties and what they will experience when they try to learn a foreign language. Therefore, I am always ready to help students with great patience. I have tried various ways to explain problems to my students, so I am quite familiar with what students may be confused with....

...where they have discussed and recommended the best tools and resources for English language learners. Through my background in public speaking and participation in cross-cultural communication, I understand what it's like to make mistakes when communicating. Therefore, engaging with the right tools and resources is essential for improving our ability to communicate confidently. Prior engagement...

...and Networking at a university level. I have also taught English at a middle school level with outstanding results in helping my students achieve their best results. Coming from an Engineering background I am very comfortable teaching Math and Science. I have completed my Bachelor degree from The University of Nottingham, in the United Kingdom,...

...in Student Affairs from Loyola University. At the moment, the subjects I will be tutoring include elementary school subjects, adult literacy, ESL, study skills, and Microsoft Office. I am hoping to expand on that list shortly. I am passionate about education. I believe it is essential possess basic skills, such as communication and problem solving,...

...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 dizzying array of genres to open my mind, fill me...