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

...tutor for four years at university-level gave me the opportunity to build and explore my skillset that now allows me to most effectively guide my peers in articulating their own ideas in addition to strategically achieve their goals. My tutoring ethos is I am here to provide the necessary support and show the structures from...

...I not only have a lot of experience in helping non-native English students improve their language skills, but I have also worked for over 10 years helping Middle School and High School students become more competent, clear writers and more efficient readers. I am passionate about assisting students develop their potential to communicate well. Through...

...German and Polish, researcher, published author with a PhD in Educational Psychology and MA in Germanic Studies and Second Language Acquisition. I have 20+ years of teaching and course design experience, building tailored courses for individual needs, and creating learning and teaching materials. I am also a teacher and student mentor and coach.

...a minor in Mathematics. I have endorsements to teach up to 9th grade in English, Social Studies, and Science. I hold a Master's degree in Early Childhood Administration. I have been a child care provider for the past 8 years and have taught children from ages 6 weeks to 10 years old in physical, emotional,...

...and adaptable. I use clear explanations, interactive practice, and cultural context to make lessons come alive. Students tell me they appreciate how I break things down simply and keep learning enjoyable. I specialize in: ESL for adults from daily conversations to workplace English Spanish (all levels) with a focus on speaking and real-world use French...

...BioSystems Engineering, I love sharing my passion for English with all ages. My guiding teaching philosophy is that teaching is a two way interaction. I am focused on tailoring a unique teaching strategy to the specific way each student learns. I learn just as much as the student does. I feel so rewarded when both...

...I love helping my students gain confidence in their own abilities, as I believe that education is the key to a lifetime of opportunity and growth. I have a flexible tutoring style-- I'll listen to your needs and wants and adjust accordingly to give you the best learning experience possible. Outside of school, I love...

...Computer Science, I continued to work as a third-grade classroom assistant, a high-school algebra tutor, and a mentor to high school students seeking to improve their grades and 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...

...Taiwan, ages 3 to 18, and experience teaching in 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...

...your child's current level and set clear, achievable goals -Break concepts into bite-sized steps using hands-on activities and relatable examples -Reinforce learning with custom practice problems and positive, real-time feedback -Foster confidence through encouragement and trackable progress updates My approach is structured yet adaptable, combining proven study strategies (like guided practice and spaced review) with...

...US (Haiti, Mexico, Nicaragua, Pakistan, Jerusalem/West Bank, Nepal; on the African continent, Benin, Ethiopia, Rwanda, Uganda and Tanzania; also Ireland, U.K. and continental Europe.) I have taught high school (Chicago) and served as Director of a Chicago Learning Center overseeing GED, ESL and Adult Basic Education programs. I volunteer weekly at the Nursery at my...

...group was an after school program at local elementary schools to help ESL students with completing schoolwork and aid in language comprehension. While I tutor English, German, and Art, I am most passionate about German Literature. In my experience, it has always been most productive to make sure a certain level of fun is incorporated...

...During the summer, when I worked as a nursing assistant, I even had the pleasure of tutoring my English-speaking patients in Spanish! Watching people learn is pretty amazing, and I can tell you no one is too old (or too young!) to learn some new tricks. What I'm really passionate about is language learning. I...

...all ages, but specifically the elementary level. I have been a teacher and am used to working with students at all levels in all subjects. I believe everyone has the ability to learn and love to encourage that learning. I can provide additional strategies to the student to help them be successful. I've been told...

...40 years ago. I really enjoy using the language to communicate and facilitating the communicative skills of others. My speaking skill is characterized as near-native, and I am modern, professional, and I have a non-academic style. I work as a professional translator, but there is a great difference between translation skill and speaking skill. BA...

...style. I believe that the core grammatical fundamentals of the language must form the basis of instruction, woven into a practical approach to learning English. I take 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...

...conquer their fear of writing papers by showing them ways to organize the key concepts involved in effective essay writing and public speaking. Last, but not least, I can help you organize your study materials for coursework and exams and offer tips for effective study methods, based on your preferred learning style. In addition to...

...translation, transcription, and customer service, blending linguistic precision with a deep commitment to connecting across cultures. I have served as a professor in ESL Healthcare Occupational programs, where I equip learners with the language tools they need to excel in their professional environments. My career has taken me from Europeteaching English to Basque and Catalan...

...spent in South Korea was particularly rewarding and very close to my heart. I worked with students ranging in age from 6 years old, up through high school. I taught a variety of subjects including ELA, novel, writing, debate, comprehension and TOEFL test-prep courses. I also took an active role in mentoring and counseling with...

...a Second Language. In mathematics, I am passionate about helping students learn how various math concepts are connected. I give the students time to process their thoughts so that they can figure out the answers. I like to give the students a chance to explain their answers and to describe how they got them. In...