Top French Tutors serving Chicago

Jennifer: Chicago French tutor
Certified French Tutor in Chicago, IL
I'm a current M3 medical student with a passion for tutoring and paying forward what I was taught as a student that also went through tutoring in medical school! I have an undergraduate bachelor of science in public health, a masters degree in epidemiology and global public health, and I'm currently in my third year of medical school. I have experience tutoring French as I am a native speaker as well as USMLE Step 1...
Education & Certification
Rutgers University-New Brunswick - Bachelors, Public Health

Sarah: Chicago French tutor
Certified French Tutor in Chicago, IL
I am a young, charismatic individual with a passion for both learning and helping others. I believe that each student has the opportunity to enjoy and find success in each and every single subject he or she studies; he or she just needs to find the proper learning method. As a tutor, I work effortlessly to find this particular niche so every single one of my students gains confidence, feels accomplished and most importantly, finds...
Education & Certification
Colgate University - Bachelors, International Relations/French
Northwestern University - Current Grad Student, Journalism

Amy: Chicago French tutor
Certified French Tutor in Chicago, IL
I like to help students understand. Understanding is even better than learning.
Education & Certification
Northwestern University - Bachelor of Science, Film Studies

Mary (Madeleine): Chicago French tutor
Certified French Tutor in Chicago, IL
I am a graduate of the University of Notre Dame. I received my Bachelor of Arts in History and Modern Languages: French. I have lived, studied and worked in France. Since graduation, I've worked as a community organizer, often focused on international issues and have traveled extensively inside and outside the 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.)...
Education & Certification
University of Notre Dame - Bachelor in Arts, History

Shannon: Chicago French tutor
Certified French Tutor in Chicago, IL
I am currently finishing up my Bachelor's degree in Biochemistry. In my free time, I like to bake, read, watch Netflix, and go hiking (especially with my dog). My specific teaching approach depends on the subject, but I like to really engage my students in that subject. When it comes to languages, that could mean watching or listening to media in that language or finding a fun book to read. In science or math, that...
Education & Certification
Miami University-Oxford - Bachelor in Arts, Biochemistry
ACT Composite: 31

Tyne: Chicago French tutor
Certified French Tutor in Chicago, IL
I am passionate about higher education, and I hope to dedicate my career to assisting college and college-bound students with their scholarly pursuits. My academic experience is diverse and growing: I received my B.A. in Art History and Psychology from St. Mary's College of Maryland, and I begin my Masters in Library and Information Science program this summer through the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. As a Senior Library Technician at Miami University, I worked...
Education & Certification
St. Mary's College of Maryland - Bachelor in Arts, Art History, Psychology
GRE Verbal: 163

Masooma: Chicago French tutor
Certified French Tutor in Chicago, IL
...include baking, playing tennis, writing poetry, and watching Star Trek reruns. I'm also involved in various cultural and human rights organizations at college. In any remaining spare time, I can usually be found reading the news on actual physical newspapers. Regarding my tutoring philosophy: as a tutor, I believe that the most important way to help my students understand their material better is by simply being there for them every step of the way. This...
Education & Certification
University of Illinois at Chicago - Bachelor in Arts, Political Science and Government
ACT Composite: 34
ACT English: 34
ACT Math: 34

Hugues: Chicago French tutor
Certified French Tutor in Chicago, IL
I have experience teaching French 101 to college level for two years while combining dual credit classes and High school level, and my teaching philosophy, which I center on students, is to engage them from the beginning to the end of class. My teaching strategies include a variety of formative and summative assessments in order to help learners develop their creativity, social, communication and critical thinking skills during the learning process, and help them gradually...
Education & Certification
University of Illinois at Chicago - Bachelor of Education, French Teacher Education
University of Illinois Chicago - Master's/Graduate, French and francophone studies
State Certified Teacher

Jennifer: Chicago French tutor
Certified French Tutor in Chicago, IL
...foreign language in the classroom only, which ignores the large world of resources available today to expose students to real uses of foreign language. I strive to incorporate authentic French materials into my classes in the form of Francophone literature, poetry, films, podcasts, video clips, infographics, ePals and communication via Skype, to name a few. When I am not teaching, I enjoy reading, knitting, walking my dog, spending time with my husband, trying new restaurants,...
Education & Certification
University of Illinois at Chicago - Bachelor in Arts, Teaching French as a Second or Foreign Language
DePaul University - Masters in Education, Curriculum and Instruction

Sarah: Chicago French tutor
Certified French Tutor in Chicago, IL
I have been a tutor for over five years. During that time I have worked with students from the age of 6 through adults. I was born and raised in France, lived 10 years in Israel where a earned my Bachelor degree in Medical Laboratory Sciences. I am working toward a Master degree in Nursing Studies. I am passionate about languages and sciences and hope to help you with these subjects. In the past I...
Education & Certification
Hadassah Academic College - Bachelors, Medical Laboratory Sciences

Grace: Chicago French tutor
Certified French Tutor in Chicago, IL
I am currently pursuing a Master's in Teaching at the University of Chicago and also have a B.A. in Political Science from the University of Chicago. I have experience tutoring in and out of schools, as well as experience as a student teacher in classrooms, and love working with students! I specialize in reading and writing support (standardized testing/academic support). I am also pursuing an algebra certification, and am endorsed in middle school math and...
Education & Certification
The University of Chicago - Bachelor in Architecture, Political Science and Government
The University of Chicago - Master of Arts Teaching, Middle School Teaching
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1530
SAT Math: 750
SAT Verbal: 800

Vinny: Chicago French tutor
Certified French Tutor in Chicago, IL
...fairy tale stories or the required classroom educational plays. In high school, I discovered theories and philosophies behind my work, methods with which I could experiment, strategies to try out, and ideas to consider and above all, ideas that I could eventually teach to students. After high school, I attended UC Irvines Claire Trevor School of the Arts, and I continued this education further, both onstage and in the classroom. I played with aspects of...
Education & Certification
University of California-Irvine - Bachelors, Drama

Maggy: Chicago French tutor
Certified French Tutor in Chicago, IL
...and develop good learning habits. Further, communication is an essential element in quality teaching; therefore, I am committed to engaging with my students and connect with them to establish a fun and focused learning session. I have lived in Paris, Reykjavik, New York, Miami, and now Denver. I love to travel and discover and explore new places, cultures, people, and food. I also like sports, in particular, soccer. I am a huge Manchester United fan....
Education & Certification
University of Iceland - Bachelors, French
Regent University - Masters, Theatre

Sydney: Chicago French tutor
Certified French Tutor in Chicago, IL
Hello! I am a CELTA certified ESL instructor in Chicago, and I have a Masters in Special Education from the University of Texas, Austin. I am interested in helping you in your special needs whether it is adult English proficiency, elementary school curriculum, French language learning, or reading and writing tutoring. My strengths are also in social sciences as I have a bachelor's in sociology and French.
Education & Certification
University of Southern Maine - Bachelor in Arts, French
The University of Texas at Austin - Master of Arts Teaching, Special Education

Brigette: Chicago French tutor
Certified French Tutor in Chicago, IL
I am a K-8 certified teacher, with endorsements in French and Learning and Behavior. My passions lie in reading and writing, but I love teaching all subjects. I am currently a 6th grade Learning and Behavior Specialist at a Chicago Public School. I've previously taught in preschool, third, fourth, and fifth grades. I am familiar with a variety of curriculums for all subjects including Everyday Math, Go Math, Connected Math, TouchMath, Envision Math, Lucy Caulkins...
Education & Certification
Cornell College - Bachelors, Elementary Education and French
University of St Francis - Current Grad Student, Learning and Behavior Specialist
ACT English: 32
ACT Reading: 31

Pamela: Chicago French tutor
Certified French Tutor in Chicago, IL
...am currently a middle school and high school French teacher in the Chicago area. This is my 5th year of teaching. Previously, I studied at Illinois State University where I earned my BA in French with an endorsement to teach K-12. During my studies at ISU, I had the opportunity to spend a year in Angers, France immersing myself in the language and culture. I firmly believe that students are capable of learning a language...
Education & Certification
Illinois State University - Bachelors, French

Anna: Chicago French tutor
Certified French Tutor in Chicago, IL
I am a second year student in the Clinical Psychology doctorate program at Midwestern University in Downers Grove. While my specialty is Psychology, my other passions are writing and reading. I studied Creative Writing at New York University in addition to Psychology (with a Child/Adolescent Mental Health Studies focus) and graduated Magna Cum Laude. In my free time I love going to live music in Chicago and playing mandolin. I think my studies have given...
Education & Certification
New York University - Bachelors, Psychology, Child/Adolescent Mental Health Studies, Creative Writing
Midwestern University-Downers Grove - Current Grad Student, Clinical Psychology

Juliana: Chicago French tutor
Certified French Tutor in Chicago, IL
...had a short-term experience teaching Mandarin Chinese this year. I accomplished the 120-hour TEFL/TESOL training course at International TEFL/TESOL training (ittt) on March 30 and got TESOL certified on April 1. I was graduated from College of DuPage with AS, AA, and AGS in May 2018. I love volunteering and interpretation for all kinds of people. Here, I'd love to help others to understand the language I usually speak. If I can do some specific...
Education & Certification
PLA Institute of International Relations - Bachelor of Fine Arts, Teaching English as a Second Language (ESL)

Jessica: Chicago French tutor
Certified French Tutor in Chicago, IL
I am so excited to work with new students! My specialty is writing - I spent a year training and practicing writing tutoring at the University of Illinois at Chicago Writing Center. I have a bachelor's degree in Biology, which puts me in a fantastic position to tutor any and all STEM subjects. I also speak French and would love to help beginner students find their footing with this beautiful language. I love seeing students...
Education & Certification
University of Illinois at Chicago - Bachelors, Biological Sciences

Amanda: Chicago French tutor
Certified French Tutor in Chicago, IL
...decided to later study at the Universit Grenoble Alpes because of the inspiration that I acquired through these trips. I have recently completed my B.A. in French and my B.A. in Psychology from a university in Tennessee. I have been taking music lessons for as long as I can remember. I currently play violin, double bass, piano, and guitar. I have been a member of eight orchestras and I have taught music lessons in...
Education & Certification
Southern Adventist University - Bachelor in Arts, French
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