Award-Winning French Tutors serving Des Plaines, IL

...algebra, and elementary school math. My personal journey includes being the parent of a son who overcame some difficult challenges from ADHD. He's now a graduate student and he enjoys having a 'free' tutor. This has deepened my compassion and understanding for those with diverse learning needs. Outside of tutoring, I enjoy writing fiction, playing guitar, mountain biking, high altitude mountaineering, and travel. All activities which enrich my teaching ability and connection with my students....

...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 education is so monumental in shaping students' futures, it's crucial that they receive the attention necessary to succeed. Because of my love of all things literary, my hobbies include reading, writing, and attending literary events such as poetry and fiction readings. I also love to...

...every word count. Becoming a strong editor of your own work is something I will teach you! Outside of work and tutoring, I sing in a couple of groups and play jazz piano. I also love art - all kinds, particularly public art. I love the murals and sculpture that are part of the landscape of Chicago, where I live. I read all different kinds of materials, but especially American literature, both North and South.

Hi, my name is Ram and I am a graduate student at University of Chicago. I study Biochemistry and Molecular Biology and I look forward to helping you as a tutor!

Hi! My name is Juana (Emmy) Uzquiano and I am a junior at the University of Illinois at Chicago. I am a native Spanish speaker, growing up immersed in the language, speaking it at home, taking classes through high school and college. I am currently double majoring in Spanish and Psychology, due to that I have taken about two semesters of college Spanish courses.

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.

...in my sophomore year, and I worked as a peer tutor for our colleges Russian department as well. I also worked with a non-profit called Reader to Reader that paired grade-school students with a college-age reading buddy to read and discuss books. When Im not working, I enjoy doing ballet and training as a circus artist. Ive been training trapeze and aerial fabric for 7 years, and Ive been performing for 6. I also really...

I am passionate about biology and hope you can be too! I have a bachelor's in general biology from Mount Holyoke College, 2 semesters of experience tutoring college level ecology, and experience working professionally as a field biologist. I believe in making the sciences accessible and enjoyable to all types of learners. I also have a strong background in math and enjoy working with students struggling to keep up with the mathematical aspects of their...

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...

...with this beautiful language. I love seeing students become more confident learners, and I love watching students find what works best for them and grow beyond anyone's expectations! You can expect me to take a compassionate, curious, non directive approach to tutoring. I recognize and appreciate individuality and take special care to tailor programs specially for each client. Outside of the classroom you can often find me at the rock climbing gym, or reading sci-fi...

...College level Writing, Executive Functioning, and American Sign Language. My favorite subject is American Sign Language and African American History because I enjoy the content from both subjects. In my experience, my students experience the most success with my tutoring because I used a variety of individualized teaching methods that best suited for the learner. I truly enjoy seeing my students achieve their ah-ha moments, confidence, and improve their grades. My teaching philosophy is based...

I recognize the significance of interaction and dialogue within teaching; something I learned from working at Kumon. I tutored students during the summer and the holidays. By doing this, I received a passion for teaching. Currently, I am receiving my BA in Secondary Education for Teaching of History. Through this, I aim to give students as many learning opportunities and experiences as possible in order to help them engage in their studies.

A recent graduate of DePaul University and an incoming 1L at The George Washington University Law School, I am enthusiastic about tutoring students in French or in preparation for the LSAT.

...is a tutor who listens and taps into the student's dominant learning style. Because (in my view) motivation and passion drive learning, rather than focusing on weaknesses, I emphasize the student's strengths. I have seen students who were struggling in learning French obtain an A at the end of the same semester. I have also helped others gain a passion for the language while showing slow but steady improvement in learning it. No matter where...

...through Varsity Tutors. My experience of having studied a foreign language for over ten years has made me understand what it takes to learn and truly comprehend a foreign language. Additionally, having come to the United States as a teenager and having had to learn the English language at that age, I came to understand the struggles faced when trying to learn another language and I would be more than happy to help overcome those...

...big passion for languages, specially French! I am fun, enthusiastic, and a goal oriented person. I always convey my passion to my students. A lot of clients felt that they had more desire to learn French than before. My students' age have ranged from the age of 5 to 40. However, I am up to have the opportunity to teach older people. Currently, I work as an International Advisor in a medical insurance company. Also,...

...excel in their professional environments. My career has taken me from Europeteaching English to Basque and Catalan native speakersto the fast-paced world of healthcare as an Ambulatory Representative and Interpreter. What drives me is creating a positive, structured, and inspiring learning environment. I design lessons and activities that resonate with learners of all ages and cultural backgrounds, ensuring that language learning is not just effective, but engaging. My own journey as both a student and...

I find teaching and tutoring to be incredibly rewarding. Seeing somebody else understand a concept through my framing of that concept is the highest form of communication for which I strive. I look forward to working with Varsity Tutors and students everywhere.

...six months immersed in a French high school in Ploumilliau, France. At the Alliance Franaise of Chicago, I continued to take C1 courses, a level recognized as fulfilling French language requirements for students wishing to study at French universities. Currently, my French study continues at UVA with my most recent endeavor in 19th century literature. I am passionate about all things France, especially French food and film. In addition to teaching French, I also tutor...

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...