Award-Winning French Tutors serving Darien, IL

...the University of Illinois-Chicago in 2008 with degrees in the Teaching of French and English Literature. I have taught all levels of French at the middle and high school levels, including AP French Language and Culture. Additionally, I have taught Reading Support classes for 9th and 10th grade and 9th grade English. As a French...

...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 libraries, to outdoor summer festivals. I use my enthusiastic love of people to aid families and organizations, adding a stabilizing, detail-oriented, and loving presence to students' academic and personal lives. In terms of my own education, I earned a bachelor's degree in Philosophy, minoring in Teacher Education in Cinema Studies, from University of Illinois...

...subjects to tutor are physics and English, which might seem like an odd combination, but they are more similar than one might think. I love learning and inspiring others to love learning as well. My goal is not only to help, but to spark interests in multitudes of subjects. The best part of tutoring is...

...one day become an licensed clinical social worker and work as a therapist. The subjects I can tutor in are clinical psychology, IB psychology, english, american literature, high school american literature, high school writing, middle school reading, middle school writing, middle school reading comprehension, social sciences, and spelling bee prep. I also can help with...

...of diverse cultures, faith traditions, and backgrounds. I have worked with underprivileged youth in Egypt, conducted health education workshops for migrant women in Morocco, and organized an English language summer camp for youth in Jordan. I am most passionate about English, Literature, and working with elementary and middle school students. In my experience working with...

...take charge of their education. My teaching style is mostly a student centered approach where I encourage students to play an active and participatory role in their education and I act as a facilitator, using direct instruction when needed. Rather than regurgitating information, I hope that students will be able to understand the core concepts...

...preparing for the SAT, ACT, and AP exams. My background spans elite classrooms and enrichment programs alike: I've taught in college-preparatory high schools, developed curriculum for national nonprofits, and designed one-on-one tutoring plans for students ranging from advanced learners to those seeking targeted support. I bring a calm, structured, and student-centered approach to every sessionhelping...

...and I took level 300 French classes this past year as a freshman in college. In regards to my prior tutoring experience, I co-founded a peer tutoring program at my high school to help failing students graduate on time, and had three years of tutoring through that organization. Additionally, I have been volunteering for one...

...than imposing my favorite ways upon them, though I will share any advice I have. Outside of school, I enjoy running, baking,, reading (from books like Harry Potter to Erasure) and exploring nature. Having lived in Salt Lake, I grew up with the outdoors as my main entertainment, though moving to Chicago has definitely increased...

I am a first year Master's student in Middle Eastern Studies at the University of Chicago. I am passionate about teaching English as a Second Language (ESL), as well as working with elementary- and middle-school students in general. I am proficient in French and Turkish.

...my passion I am engaging myself in as many interests as I can - teaching being one of them. I have always had an interest in teaching because the feeling of helping a student achieve their "light bulb" moment is extremely rewarding. As your tutor I hope to not only help you to understand subject...

...it's amazing how simple and rewarding it is to approach one's studies in the right way. For my part, I like to keep things light but productive; I find that students learn the best when they're having fun and when their studies highlight the aspects of the work that they're interested in. Myriad studies have...

...accounted for. Regardless of what I'm doing on any given day, one of the key components of my job is the ability to understand, paraphrase, and communicate complicated concepts to the public. Combined with my personal experience in coaching youth volleyball and serving as an interpreter for the US Forest Service last year, I have...

...specialize in math based subjects where I enjoy to see how simple math and in some cases - a little complex :) can solve world problems from economics to engineering , etc. I believe that once students realize the application of math in real life, they will strive to become excellent in the subject.

...conquering those obstacles. It's important to acknowledge we all have different cognitive levels of comprehension and with a little support from your Varsity Tutors, we both can engage in bidirectional learning where I learn as much as you do. With my special interest in the subjects of English (Language/ESL/lexical content, grammar content) Reading Comprehension, Phonics,...

...teaching language and literature. I believe that it is most important to make learning fun and engaging. I always make sure the lesson is student centered. Students have a choice and their opinions are important. I enjoy traveling and learning about new places. I love new experiences and enjoy being a student myself by learning...

...had, and the one I was probably best at, was another teaching/mentorship role as camp counselor for 4 summers. I worked with all ages from 8 to 15 but mostly got to know campers ages 12 to 14. I graduated from Vanderbilt University with a Bachelor of Science in Human and Organizational Development in 2017....

...culture. I also have experience tutoring elementary school students in reading, writing, and math through 826CHI's After School Tutoring and Writing Project. I am also a writer and editor, and writing is one of my favorite subjects to tutor because I love helping students master the craft themselves and seeing their writing improve. I believe...

...English grammar and writing tutor. People come to me for help with grammar and spelling errors, and ideas. It is my passion to write. Anyone who is seeking help in any of these areas, I am available to assist. If you have a need to practice Spanish conversation, I am a resource for all levels.