Award-Winning ESL/ELL Tutors serving South Holland, IL

...1-4. I graduated with a degree of Bachelor of Science in Psychology, passed the licensure exam for teachers and completed the academic requirement in Master of Arts teaching Special Education. I have been in the teaching service for 26 years. I used to teach English and Science. Respecting individual differences, patience, commitment and love for...

...know how to direct students to the right answer, but I will do so through leading questions, providing examples, or referencing rules or conventions that the student has learned previously. Students possess the knowledge the obtain the right answer but sometimes have to be guided to it; that's the purpose of education and tutoring. Because...

...encouraging tutor can be, and I am excited to provide that kind of support to any student! I'm very flexible and am able to offer structured lessons or create more of an informal learning setting. In college, I give writing support and general academic guidance to first-year students. In addition, I have experience in ESL...

...makes each student unique as an individual in order to develop strategies for meaningful instruction and learning. Having information about a students life gives insight into the home language, cultural values, beliefs, and traditions that may affect individual learning styles. This knowledge can then be used to devise instructional techniques that build on what a...

...grade teacher and 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...

...attain self-confidence and a growth mindset. After a student entered my classroom insisting that she would never succeed in Mathematics at the beginning of the year, I relentlessly encouraged her by giving her consistent and positive feedback. Through differentiated instruction and a focus on self discipline, she and the other students ended the school year...

...began to learn Mandarin in college nearly 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...

...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. I earned my PhD from...

...I grew up. I LOVED "playing school" and reading and mostly having fun with my mom! This childhood of mine has shaped my teaching philosophy immensely. As I grew up, I realized not everyone has the same background. I began volunteering with my mom when I was in elementary school. I loved helping out at...

...the story" and communicate it in a way that makes sense to others. I enjoy showing others how putting the story down in writing can be started using words and building upon them until they become a flow of organized thoughts and ideas. One of my greatest abilities is to help others conquer their fear...

...I am also currently working on my MA in English Literature, to be completed in 2021. I have worked as a tutor at my university's writing center for the last two years, collaborating with students on a variety of different written works. I find that helping students to develop their voices through writing is one...

...ESL at my local community center. Those experiences taught me that learning a language is never one-size-fits-allit's about connection, patience, and celebrating small wins along the way. My teaching style is friendly and adaptable. I use clear explanations, interactive practice, and cultural context to make lessons come alive. Students tell me they appreciate how I break...

...am currently an adult ESL tutor at the Loyola Literacy Center. I have a lot of experience working with children as well. I volunteered at the summer camps at the Cincinnati Zoo and Botanical Gardens from 2015-2017 and more recently I worked at a crisis shelter in Cincinnati. I tutor a broad range of subjects,...

...I have been working in the field of education for the past ten years, and I have taught at elementary, middle and high school levels. My favorite subject is math with grammar and reading running a close second. I have done quite a lot of remediation within these subjects and I look forward to working...

...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 of experience tutoring in classrooms (especially middle school reading), and also have some experience tutoring the US naturalization test. I hope to complete my...

...that they test nothing outside what you have already learned in school. The rub comes from the presentation, that standardized tests are designed as puzzles. There are rules and operating procedures to be followed, and if those rules and operating procedures are followed, you can improve your scores. This all boils down down to what...

...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 ensure students at each level can achieve their academic goals. While I tutor a broad range of subjects, my favorite ones are Reading, Elementary/Middle...

...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 makes two seemingly unrelated pieces...

...that the information has really clicked. It is really a privilege to be a part of the learning process for students. I try to make the learning process fun and engaging, and really hone in on which style works for each student. I am goal-oriented, and I like creating a plan with students and parents...

...and knowledge evolve, I evolve with them. We will work together to set goals and develop a plan to meet them in a reasonable time frame. Outside of academia, my interests include playing with dogs (especially my little yorkie, Tessa), exploring the wonderful city of Chicago, listening to music, and traveling!... My teaching philosophy includes challenging the student at just the right level so that they are stretched but not frustrated. Finding the sweet spot is...