Award-Winning ESL/ELL Tutors serving Palatine, IL

...students must be nurtured and motivated in their quest to find themselves, their individual voice, and their own belief system. It is my responsibility to guide them on their journey in discovering new ideas and concepts. I emphasize that only through asking questions will they actively learn. My goal is for students to learn how...

...subjects guided me in completing my degree in philosophy and Russian studies at the University of Chicago. Now, I'd like to share my passion for education with young students and budding scholars. While I studied philosophy and Russian, my interests are broad and varied. Having grown up in Dallas, I've lived in Chicago for just...

I am a native Spanish speaker currently working on my Bachelor's degree in Accounting, I have 8 years of tutoring experience both in English and Spanish. My goal is to improve my tutoring skills and find new ways to help my students.

...all manner of writing and reading comprehension needs. This includes preparation for placement tests as well as less formal work to simply gain skills and (hopefully!) imbue a love and respect for the language arts in the process. I have a B.A. in English from U.C. Berkeley, but also have advanced degrees in International Museum...

...writing for schoolwork, college application and supplemental essays, internship and job applications, and the like. For decades, I've taught and lectured at universities, schools, and with individuals in Chicagoland and the Bay Area, and to online students of all ages around the world. I customize study plans with learners and their advocates to utilize existing...

University of Michigan graduate, Paralegal who works with immigrant children of all ages. I have a passion for teaching a variety of interesting subjects and problems.

...my students reach their academic goals. I have a Bachelor's Degree in Government and Performance and Communication Arts, and a Master's Degree in Chinese Politics. With a long academic career and lots of experience with standardized tests, I'm ready help prepare my students for their next steps and help them succeed and build confidence where...

...Since graduating, I've tutored international high school students in Shanghai preparing for collegiate success. While I tutor a broad spectrum of subjects, I consider myself an expert in Essay Writing/Editing and related English subjects. I firmly believe in the power of narrative structure and the omnipotence of storytelling techniques in every form of communication. I...

...mnemonic devices, and utilizing technology to help students understand and retain key concepts. I begin all learning experiences by getting to know my students: their strengths, challenges, and goals. From there I formulate a plan to help my students achieve success. A plan would include determining what skills, concepts, and assignments need to be covered...

...just finishing my 10th year of teaching. I've had a variety of teaching experiences including teaching middle school reading and writing, all subjects for 1st and 2nd grade, supporting students with an ELL background from grades 3-8, and teaching an English language class to adults. I have a great love of education and look forward...

I have many years of experience tutoring and teaching high school and college students, mostly in composition. I'm currently employed as a college instructor, and I have a very well-informed sense of what colleges require from students.

I love helping kids learn through hands-on, interest-based activities. I've been a teacher for 6 years and have my reading specialist degree, and my favorite thing to teach is literacy. I would be thrilled to help your child grow as a learner!

...Throughout my courses and time substituting, I have learned that as a teacher you need to able to adapt to your student's needs. To help overcome this challenge I utilized my strength and ability to think outside of the box to provide the assistance and instruction necessary for success. With this ability, I have been...

...I'm always thinking about better ways to pack my thoughts into sentences and paragraphs. I have tutored English as a second language in Venezuela and Jordan, and I acutely understand the challenges and pitfalls of learning a new language. I'm also an Eagle Scout, and I love to go camping and backpacking for fun. Hablo...

...a TA. I'm particularly excited about biology and psychology, where I have the most experience. I also really enjoy reading and writing. Outside of academics I like to do pottery, play basketball, and watch Netflix (though they recently removed all my favorite shows). I have two little sisters, who I helped in school, and a...

...a Title One Instructor for small group reading and math enhancement and have tutored students from pre-school age to adults. Additionally, I lived and studied in Dijon, France for a year and volunteered with English students in a French high school. These experiences have given me a well rounded tutoring background. Thank you for your...

...have a B.A from the University of Chicago in Theater and Performance Studies and a minor in Classics and I most recently finished a year abroad at the Bristol Old Vic Theatre School's International Acting MA. Above all, I believe in the power of words. If you ever want to talk Greek mythology, Shakespeare, or...

...am most passionate about writing and language, and I truly believe that strong writing skills are an asset in every area of life. Through my experience as an after-school program manager, I learned to build relationships and work well with students, parents, and teachers to meet student goals. In response to the pandemic, I quickly...

...English during my last stay in Shanghai, China. I also privately tutored algebra mathematics to a University of Phoenix student, I also privately tutored Mandarin Chinese to two friends at their own designated times, and I have tutored my sisters and cousins literature and film concepts, analysis, and comprehension. I graduated with a degree in...

...as I am concerned learning should be about the exploration of ideas, and it should be enjoyable. It may not always seem enjoyable, but with the proper tools and support learning can be much easier than you think! You may not realize that you are learning almost all of the time. New people, new situations,...