Award-Winning French Tutors serving Palatine, IL

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.

...find 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...

...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 correlated interest and academic performance, but just anecdotally it's important to approach school in a way that builds a foundation, whether that's for further schooling or...

...I could be hiking park trails to make sure everyone is safe and 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...

...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 in real life, they will strive to...

...Granada. We all have our academic struggles, however, perseverance will lead you into 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...

...many different countries. I have taught people of all ages and I love 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...

...have 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...

...love helping students discover the ins and outs of a new language and 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...

...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.

...though I have also taught middle school and have experience working with younger children. I have been an instructional coach in the areas of middle and high school ELA, history, and science, and I was an elementary literacy specialist two years running for a summer teacher training program at a large elementary school. I have...

...speaking countries to improve their English and when they came back after 7 weeks I did the 11th grade Musical with them, among which: Sister Act, Mamma Mia, Sound of Music, HAIR and others. I was also responsible for Continuing Education, for our graduating students, in their choices for their future. I speak Italian fluently...

...extended experience teaching in middle schools and high schools and also in private settings for kids, adults and corporate. In my classes , you won't feel you study the language, rather you live it through real-life situations and culture. My communicative method is vibrant, lively, interdisciplinary and motivating. I can help you reaching fluency and...

I am a Swiss qualified attorney and interpreter (German-English) who recently moved to Chicago. Languages have always been my passion and I would be happy to share this passion with you by being your German or French tutor.

...AP) and working/volunteering in schools for 18 years. Previously, I was a Title One Instructor for small group reading and math enhancement and have tutored students from pre-school age to adults. Additionally, I lived and studied in Dijon, France for a year and volunteered with English students in a French high school. These experiences have...

I love math and want to develop an ever-growing passion and constant curiosity for math in my students.

...school students, and many grades in between. I have tutored students in math, reading, spelling, writing, and science. Of these, my favorite has to be math, because I find it to be the most concrete and logical. However, I aspire to spend more time reading and discussing fiction, both professionally and casually. When I'm not...

...potential in the classroom. As a sophomore in college, I continue to learn each day, in and out of the classroom. My passions are literature, writing, and history. Other than school, I enjoy spending time outside hiking, biking, kayaking, and visiting the beaches of Chicago. My favorite authors are F. Scott Fitzgerald and Maya Angelou.

Teaching students is my greatest passion. I strive to help every student achieve his or her best; the happiest moment for me is when I see the student's understanding of the subject becoming clearer and his or her confidence restored.