Top French Tutors serving Chicago

Julie: Chicago French tutor
Certified French Tutor in Chicago, IL
...volunteer with the NBC Homework Hotline, and I was lucky enough to have the opportunity to teach French for 2 years while earning my Master's. I am very passionate about learning and teaching foreign languages, and I hope to share that with my students. In my experience students particularly enjoy (and benefit from) learning and exploring new cultures while learning the language itself. As the child of a teacher I am a strong believer in...
Education & Certification
University of Illinois at Chicago - Bachelor in Arts, French and Francophone Studies
University of Illinois at Chicago - Master of Arts, French and Francophone Studies

Rebecca: Chicago French tutor
Certified French Tutor in Chicago, IL
...a masters degree in social work at the University of Chicago's School of Social Service Administration. I am passionate about tutoring because I want everyone to be able to perform academically at their highest possible level. I also think it is important that learning is not just for one assignment or one test, but rather that it sticks with you to build a solid foundation of knowledge and confidence that you can carry forward. My...
Education & Certification
Northwestern University - Bachelors, Psychology
University of Chicago SSA - Masters, Social Work
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1580
SAT Math: 740
SAT Verbal: 800

Mackenzie: Chicago French tutor
Certified French Tutor in Chicago, IL
...global health, and a minor in French. I love reading, traveling, learning and helping others learn! I have experience tutoring high school and elementary school students in math, science, and English and I love tutoring in each subject equally. Eventually, I see myself going to medical school and researching topics related to viral diseases which I've been interested in since a very young age. I'm very passionate about the subjects I teach and hope to...
Education & Certification
Northwestern University - Bachelor in Arts, Economics
ACT Composite: 35
ACT English: 35
ACT Math: 33

Debra: Chicago French tutor
Certified French Tutor in Chicago, IL
My name is Debra and I have an MA in Anthropology from the University of Chicago. I really like engaging with the humanities and hope to help students improve their understanding of history, the social science, writing, and grammar. ... I like to be as conversational as possible, because I think that's the best way to communicate ideas. I try to be pretty informal, because I find that formality can turn students. Overcomplicating the subject matter...
Education & Certification
University of Notre Dame - Bachelor in Arts, Anthropology
University of Chicago - Master of Arts, Anthropology
ACT Composite: 32
ACT English: 36
ACT Reading: 34

Jaya: Chicago French tutor
Certified French Tutor in Chicago, IL
...am pre-med, so I do hope to go to medical school next year and am currently in the process of applying. I graduated from Hinsdale Central High School in 2012, and there I was a member of the National Honors Society which was my first experience with tutoring. I am currently a volunteer at the University of Minnesota Masonic Children's Hospital, and I help patients and siblings with homework and reading there, as well. I...
Education & Certification
University of Minnesota, Twin Cities - Bachelors, Genetics & French
ACT Composite: 35
ACT English: 36
ACT Math: 34

Madeline: Chicago French tutor
Certified French Tutor in Chicago, IL
...as a Financial Analyst, my academic interests go beyond my fields of study; I also enjoy Writing, History, and French (among other subjects). I have always enjoyed working with and teaching others: in high school, I spent three years as a math and reading tutor at Kumon North America, and, more recently, I worked closely with WashU students as a Teaching Assistant (TA) for the Management Communication and Managerial Accounting classes. In my experience teaching,...
Education & Certification
Washington University in St Louis - Bachelor of Science, Accounting and Finance
ACT Composite: 33
ACT English: 35
ACT Reading: 32

Katarina: Chicago French tutor
Certified French Tutor in Chicago, IL
...High Honors for my senior thesis, which was focused on how perceptions and understandings of land, power, and identity have changed within Labrador Inuit communities since the advent of the Comprehensive Land Claims agreements. Currently, I am am serving with the National Health Corps of Chicago as a Health Educator in a family planning clinic in West Chicago. Finally, I am pursuing a career in medicine and have been accepted to medical school earlier this...
Education & Certification
University of Michigan-Ann Arbor - Bachelors, Evolutionary Anthropology
ACT Composite: 31

Ruthie: Chicago French tutor
Certified French Tutor in Chicago, IL
...all grades of high school, students of varying ability levels, and myriad courses. When I taught at Fairmont Heights High School, I taught honors students and also coached seniors who had not yet passed the Biology state test they needed to graduate. At the Noble Academy, I taught AP Biology ninth graders as well as all of our ninth graders with IEPs. Three ninth graders passed the AP Biology exam and the ninth grade grew...
Education & Certification
University of Pennsylvania - Bachelors, Biological Basis of Behavior
ACT Composite: 33
ACT English: 36
ACT Math: 34

Laura: Chicago French tutor
Certified French Tutor in Chicago, IL
Hello! I am a certified high school teacher with experience in CPS. I am very patient and creative. I love solving problems and helping students of all ages to learn effectively, understand deeply and master information - especially in the pursuit of learning new languages.... I strongly believe that everyone deserves to be taught in a way that respects where they are with the material and in a way that makes sense to them, and at...
Education & Certification
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign - Bachelors, Commercial French Studies (French & Business Administration)
DePaul University - Masters, Master of Education, French & Spanish K-12

Benjamin: Chicago French tutor
Certified French Tutor in Chicago, IL
...attended the University of Louisville, where I received my Bachelors of Art in Humanities with a minor in Film Studies. During my time at the University of Louisville, I pursued a variety of different majors, in French, Philosophy, Math and Physics due to the diverse range of my passions, and finally settled on the Humanities because it allowed me to study all of them at once. I am most passionate about teaching anything within the...
Education & Certification
University of Louisville - Bachelor in Arts, Humanities
University of Chicago - Master of Arts, Humanities
GRE: 335

Anastasia: Chicago French tutor
Certified French Tutor in Chicago, IL
...in Chicago, but I have been tutoring since I was in middle school! Ive always loved teaching and have plenty of experience as a tutor, substitute teacher, teaching assistant, Big Sister Mentor, and Peer Coach. By working with so many different individuals, Ive learned to personalize my tutoring methods to best match each of my students learning styles and needs. It is important to me to get to know my students and figure out the...
Education & Certification
Northeastern University - Bachelors, Behavioral Neuroscience
ACT English: 35
ACT Math: 31
ACT Reading: 31

Brian: Chicago French tutor
Certified French Tutor in Chicago, IL
...academic purposes. I can tutor/teach Spanish, Italian, French, some German, ESL (English as a Second Language), Linguistics, Psychology, Sociology, Music, etc. I have an immense amount of foreign language and ESL tutoring and over 13 years of rich one-on-one and group delivery tutoring/teaching experience having worked with a diverse range of clientele. I am flexible and ready to assist you with all of your linguistic skills and needs! Thanks so much! Muchas gracias! Grazie mille!...
Education & Certification
College of DuPage - Current Undergrad, Spanish and Italian

Iris: Chicago French tutor
Certified French Tutor in Chicago, IL
...school graduate. Having used tutoring and other outside help during my studies, I now want to give back to the community that gave me the skills necessary to receive excellent grades. I enjoy tutoring on various subjects included but not limited to Spanish, ESL and general school subjects. I love being surrounded by students. Now that I am no longer a student, I wish to contribute to the coming generation by passing along some of...
Education & Certification
Loyola University-Chicago - Bachelors, Political Science and Government
The John Marshall Law School - Masters, J.D.

Igor: Chicago French tutor
Certified French Tutor in Chicago, IL
...a promise. I know the pitfalls and ambiguities which prevent people from understanding concepts in math and the sciences, and I know how to get around them. I explain every concept in straightforward and totally plain language to describe the relationships between all of the moving parts in math and science subjects. I use familiar analogies as needed to paint a picture of the models students should imagine to successfully solve problems and wrap their...
Education & Certification
University of Wisconsin - Bachelor of Science, Chemical Engineering AND Chemistry
ACT Composite: 35
ACT English: 35
ACT Math: 36

Katherine: Chicago French tutor
Certified French Tutor in Chicago, IL
I am a graduate student with an academic background in French, linguistics, and social work, and I have a passion for language and communication. When tutoring, I like to meet students where they are, tailoring my lessons to their specific goals and preferences. If this sounds like a good fit, I look forward to working with you! Together, we can ensure you achieve your learning goals in an encouraging environment.
Education & Certification
SUNY at Binghamton - Bachelor in Arts, French
Loyola University-Chicago - Master of Science, Social Work

Emily: Chicago French tutor
Certified French Tutor in Chicago, IL
...family all immigrated from France and still have a home there that I visit for several months every year. From kindergarten to 12th grade, I attended EFAC (Ecole Franco-Americaine de Chicago) and passed the French BAC in 11th grade. I've continued with my French education at the University of Michigan where I major in Creative Writing. Outside of French, my interests are writing, playing music, drawing/graphic design, and most importantly, traveling. I look forward to...
Education & Certification
University of Michigan-Ann Arbor - Current Undergrad, Creative Writing
ACT Reading: 32

Amanda: Chicago French tutor
Certified French Tutor in Chicago, IL
I have been a tutor for almost a decade! I started tutoring when I was a senior in high school at my local middle school then continued tutoring through my undergraduate career. I love tutoring math and English. I am currently in my second year of law school, but teaching is my number one passion. I look forward to helping you!
Education & Certification
University of Illinois at Chicago - Bachelor in Arts, English

Derek: Chicago French tutor
Certified French Tutor in Chicago, IL
As a teacher, my primary objective is to create a safe and inclusive learning environment where all students feel valued and supported. I believe that every student has unique strengths and challenges, and it is my responsibility as a teacher to identify and address these individual needs.
Education & Certification
Western Governors University - Bachelor of Education, Education of Individuals in Elementary Special Education Programs

Bryson: Chicago French tutor
Certified French Tutor in Chicago, IL
...with Spanish and French. After graduating from high school with my IB diploma, I attended New York University, where I majored in Politics and Spanish. I then attended Loyola Marymount University where I received my master's degree in Urban Education. I have worked in education for the past 6 years, beginning as a 2012 Teach For America corps member in Los Angeles. I have taught nearly every subject in middle school classrooms, and I have...
Education & Certification
New York University - Bachelor in Arts, Spanish
Loyola Marymount University - Master of Arts, Urban Education and Leadership
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1490
SAT Math: 720
SAT Verbal: 700

Jane: Chicago French tutor
Certified French Tutor in Chicago, IL
For as long as I can remember, I have been passionate about literature and languages. With a background in creative writing, I am confident that I can help any student struggling to connect with the language arts. Additionally, I have extensive knowledge of the French language, having spent 6 years living in the Paris area. ... My teaching philosophy is, above all, tailored to individual student need. I try to engage all of my students in...
Education & Certification
University of Michigan-Ann Arbor - Bachelors, French & Francophone Studies
University of Paris 8 - Masters, Comparative French Literature
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