Award-Winning French Tutors serving La Grange, IL

...creative writing, I enjoy helping students with any and all writing assignments, from college essays to history papers. I like to incorporate my personal experiences with French and with writing into my tutoring sessions because I believe that small connections can help students to remember and retain a lesson. I am a firm believer that...

...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...

...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...

...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 of the lesson at hand. This reasoning is why I especially enjoy...

...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...

...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 my appreciation for the opportunities in a big city.

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.

...a workaholic so that means that my schedule is full at all times. I recognize that time is of the essence and therefore I make every effort to be as productive as possible. I'm also an inspirational quotes nerd! So here I will end with one: ~ "Strive for excellence and success will follow"

...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...

...a formula or a grammatical rule, you can remember it for the test, but you'll forget it a week later. If you learn why that formula or that rule exists and why it works, you'll retain that information for far longer and can rediscover and recall it much more successfully down the line. Academics aside,...

...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...

...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.

My name is Allison, I am 22 years old and a recent graduate from Georgia Tech. I majored in Industrial and Systems Engineering and graduated with a 3.5. I specialize in Math, Computer Science, Languages, and Standardized Testing.