Award-Winning ESL/ELL Tutors serving Wauconda, IL

...a Bachelor of Science in Education (2010) and a Master of Science in Education (2015) from Eastern Illinois University. In addition to my teaching certificate, I am a certified instructor through International TEFL and TESOL Training. I had the distinct honor of representing the United States as a Peace Corps Volunteer in Thailand, helping Thai...

My goal is to make my students confident in their learning abilities and to enjoy learning through activities!

I believe all students of all ages can increase their knowledge in a subject area. I can provide the correct tools and motivation to help students succeed! I am friendly, honest and detail oriented. I teach English Language Arts and French to middle school students. I have worked with English language learners as well as advanced learners.

...a motivated, eager, curious individual with a passion for helping others learn. I bring a diverse range of experiences with over 4 years of tutoring experience, including ACT, SAT, PSAT tutoring, college essay editing. I have also worked for 2 years with America Read America Counts, and spent summer of 2016 tutoring 12-18 year old...

...in border fiction and liminal identities. Since graduation, I have worked exclusively in education. I have worked as a freshman English co-teacher in Chicago Public Schools, and I have taught English as a foreign language overseas for several years, as well and am TEFL certified. I taught English in Spain for two years, and, most...

...to be successful. In my experience helping struggling students who don't enjoy reading and writing is the most enjoyable. There is something special about witnessing student gain confidence to become independent readers and writers. I am a firm proponent of education, believing it to be absolutely necessary for an improved quality of life, and I...

...children is my expertise while creating a fun, strong learning environment. With over 30 years of teaching experience in many different subjects including reading, math, basic language skills and even some sports coaching, I strive to create a fun, safe, and easy going classroom experience for all of my students. Through the use of basic,...

...world. Learners see relevance in realistic situations and are therefore engaged and motivated. Motivated and engaged learners explore complex situations, find connections, problem solve and deepen their understanding of the topics they are studying. These connections propel learners to branch out into other subject areas to explore and expand upon. While passing that test is...

I enjoy working with a variety of students and believe that everyone is capable of learning difficult concepts. I work hard to find the best learning method for each student to ensure that they can learn in the method that is best for them.

...fall naturally into place. And here's the key: curiosity, unlike intelligence, can be practiced. How to implement this practice differs for every student, and tailoring that process is the cornerstone of my pedagogy. Different things pique the curiosity of different people, and finding out each student's individual way into the material is paramount. So if...

...taking notes in order to perfect note-taking and study skills. At my job at a high school, I assisted students in learning classroom material, encouraged students to challenge themselves, helped students self-analyze, reflect upon, and improve study methods, and also provided tips for remembering difficult material. In addition to providing general tips for all students,...

...CT. I'm primarily a writing tutor, though I'm also proficient in English, social theory, and US and European history. I absolutely love to help folks unlock their potential. Everyone's a good writer, even if they don't know it yet! Keep your eyes peeledI'll be in New York this summer for in-person tutoring!

...worked as a consultant, policy analyst, and educator in the U.S. and abroad. At this stage in my career, I'm changing paths to pursue a career as an educator and will earn a PhD in comparative political science, with an emphasis on the U.S. and European Union. I earned a B.A. from Sarah Lawrence College,...