Award-Winning French Tutors serving Forest Park, IL

...for college freshman at Dartmouth College. Receiving my B.A. in Women's and Gender Studies while completing the requisite premedical coursework, I became well-versed in both the sciences and humanities. Additionally, I earned a Master's degree in Biomedical Sciences from Geisinger Commonwealth School of Medicine in 2016, further developing my expertise in the biomedical sciences. I...

...levels. I am also interested in writing, both academically and creatively, and languages: I am fluent in French and Mandarin Chinese and can read Latin, German, and Greek. In my ideal job I serve as a medium to help people develop their interests and ideas; at the same time, I love having the opportunity to...

...semester in Ghana, West Africa, studying regional languages and culture. After college I volunteered as an English tutor in Nashville, Tennessee. After that I moved to China and worked at Nanjing Medical University for three years, teaching Spoken English, English Writing, and American/Western Culture, while studying Mandarin on the side. Tutoring is one of the...

...(2017-2018) and I would not have traded it for the world. I was inspired to spend a year abroad because of my experiences during high school. During that time period I frequently had the opportunity to travel to France during the summer months where I developed my deep love for the French language, culture, cuisine,...

...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 seeing a student not only understand but become intrigued.

...am a recent graduate of the University of Illinois at Chicago. My major was psychology and minor was sociology. In the upcoming fall, I will be attending UIC's Jane Addams College of Social Work where I will be work to earn an MSW in the mental health specialization. My goal is to one day become...

...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 young students, we always seem to have the best progress in English...

...aimed at equalizing access to education for kids from all over Chicago through an 6 week accelerated summer program. In those 6 weeks, we aimed to strengthen their math, reading, critical thinking and problem solving abilities. However, the most important lessons for high school and college success in that program were often taught outside of...

...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 students build confidence, sharpen their critical thinking, and reach ambitious academic goals....

...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 year now at the local Boys and Girls Club in my college...

...in any subject she required. It began as only math, but I soon began to tutor her in her science classes, especially helping her study, math, English, and French. I was able to help he raise her average grade from a C to a B+. I also have a younger sister, so while I wasn't...

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.

...you to understand subject matter but to also inspire a love of education and knowledge. In addition to teaching I enjoy being a student as well. Currently, I am trying to learn both French and Spanish and every month I try to read a book about a completely new subject. On my free time -...

...sessions as learning learning. It's never too late to start good habits, and 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...

...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 found I'm able to explain ideas well to people regardless of their...

...students get from the point of being lost to the uh-huh moment. I 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...

...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, Essay Conducting, and Spanish fluency (speaking, writing, reading & grammar content) experience,...

...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 Japanese and Spanish. I have traveled and lived in over 20 countries...

...Development in 2017. Most of my assignments during my undergraduate experience were essay- or presentation-based, but I also have taken math classes up through multivariable calculus. I have taken the ACT, SAT, PSAT, and GMAT multiple times and have a firm grasp on those tests. I like to teach in the exact same way I...

...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 in working very interactively with students in order to help them discover...