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

...grew up in Silicon Valley and have seen what intense pressure to succeed does to young minds. Given my 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...

...thing. That's why I like tutoring so much. When I'm not tutoring, teaching, or reading (a huge hobby of mine), I try to be outdoors. I love mountains and hiking. Since Illinois lacks mountains, I try to make the most of the hiking. I also like to explore city neighborhoods. Chicago has no shortage of...

...experiences, I have learned to adapt my teaching strategies to suit the needs and interests of each student I work with. I believe that for students to be excited about learning, the material has to be important to them. By allowing each student’s interests to guide how they learn the information, I help them to...

...young and old reach their potential in their targeted areas. Being a lifelong learner myself, I have recently pivoted to a career in cybersecurity where I work as a cybersecurity analyst. I am proof that one is never too old to pursue their interests, and I am happily learning daily about the never-ending rabbit holes...

...to identify their learning style and strengths and use this information to maximize outcomes. My teaching strategies are flexible, allowing me to adapt to whatever my students bring to the table. I also believe in the power of setting goals. When students have a clear vision of what they hope to gain out of tutoring,...

...subject. One of my favorite success stories is when I helped prepare a client for a job interview and he was chosen for the position out of 700 candidates. He was nervous that his English was not strong enough so we practiced his answers so that he felt confident and prepared during the interview. In...

...tutor with "Erie House Neighborhood House" for 5 years where I tutor students from the 6th grade to 12th grade. I have also worked after school, in a CPS school, with students from the 5-8th grade. I am a native speaker of Spanish and have taken college level education to have fluency and proper grammar....

...my mind as I continue to hone my own language skills and plan lessons to best facilitate my students' continued success. While reading, writing, and language studying are three of my favorite pastimes, I also enjoy getting away from my desk to go on long jogs around Chicago, play basketball with my Monday night pick-up...

...Education. I teach ESL as part of my practicum in a local community center, and have also taught English in El Salvador. I am proficient in Spanish, including four months of intensive study at a Spanish language school, and am very familiar with how Spanish is taught in a classroom. Additionally, I have several months...

...tutors, and leaders whose role impacted the lives and careers of many people, including my own. Thus, I believe such passion and dedication can powerfully inspire others in endless ways. Although I have tutor a broad range of subjects, I am most passionate about Psychology, Literature and the use of Language. I believe these fields...

...to a variety of ages and levels through tutoring. 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...

...student to achieve an A in every course and in every assignment. More so than a grade, my goal is to help students fall in love with the process of learning. Feedback from successful students has allowed me to recognize how effective the approaches toward tutoring mine have been for all learning types in various...

...of course skills and concepts. I enjoy seeing the looks on students' faces when they grasp material they have 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...

...I taught Spanish online as part of the universitys independent study program. After graduation, I taught seventh grade English for one year. I absolutely loved teaching, but left to be able to move to Chicago with my husband. Now, as my husband is attending the University of Chicago Law School, I hope to reach as...

...the classroom as a teacher assistant and mixed 1st and 2nd grade teacher, a babysitter, and Sunday school teacher. I have taught English Language Arts, Math, Social Studies, Science, Reading, Vocabulary, Grammar, Phonics, Spelling and Handwriting. I believe learning should be student centered, fun, and engaging in a collaborative learning environment where students interact with...

...learning. Meaning I want always to tailor my instruction to student or classroom needs, helping students to find success in their strengths, work heavily on their weaknesses, and teach primarily in the learning style that the student or class is most successful in. For example, if a student or class learns best with visual means...

...for 8 years. I've taught in an ESL/FSL summer camp setting as well as for undergraduate students at The University of Iowa. My main focus as a teacher is to be fully present with my students to meet them where they are at and to push them to succeed based on their individual needs. I...

I am a certified teacher, counselor, and adjunct professor. I am certified in Social Studies, ESL, Science, Elementary Education, Counseling, and Music! I also have an LPC and NCC in counseling and am certified as an administrator. I believe all students can learn and succeed!

...itself. When I was younger I personally struggled with many subjects. My tutor was very patient with me and followed my pace and asked questions that would improve my critical thinking. Most importantly, however, she never got frustrated with me no matter how many times I had to go through certain concepts. These characteristics she...

...Simmons College. I have worked extensively with students with a range of abilities, including students with specific learning disabilities, emotional impairments, dyslexia, and ADHD. My teaching experience has given me a deep understanding of the knowledge and habits essential to academic success and has given me the opportunity to hone a variety of strategies that...