Award-Winning French 2 Tutors serving River Forest, IL

...and from basic sounding out of words to interpretation of Shakespeare and beyond. I also worked as an assistant teacher at my aerial dance studio, working with the performance program for 8-13 year-olds. Once in college, I wound up working as a teaching assistant for the introductory biology lab in my sophomore year, and I...

...to real uses of foreign language. I strive to incorporate authentic French materials into my classes in the form of Francophone literature, poetry, films, podcasts, video clips, infographics, ePals and communication via Skype, to name a few. When I am not teaching, I enjoy reading, knitting, walking my dog, spending time with my husband, trying...

...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 every student has his or her own...

...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 English education.

...Honors), minors in Film and Media Studies at Swarthmore College and Environmental Studies at Haverford and Bryn Mawr Colleges, and a concentration in Peace, Justice, and Human Rights, I am presently working toward a Master of Arts in Theater Studies at the Institut d'etudes theatrales of the Sorbonne Nouvelle University in Paris. I also teach...

...on their weak subjects in the comfort of their homes. I was allowed to devise my own teaching methods and I received great satisfaction when the children showed understanding and progress. My third experience was provided by Sylvan Learning Center when I worked as a tutor by focusing on standard core subjects such as mathematics...

...and intimidating concepts to simpler steps, and discussing the underlying logic of this problem-solving process. In this manner, I work with students to develop strong writing skills, and helping them confidently approach the Verbal and Essay components of the GRE. I also have a pedagogic predilection for GRE vocabulary, playing with mnemonics and even encouraging...

...African Studies and Modern Middle Eastern and North African Studies respectively from the University of Michigan. In September 2014, I began working as a substitute teacher. I teach students, some of whom are bilingual Arabic/English speakers, a wide variety of topics, including Math, Science, English, and Social Studies. However, my favorite topics to teach are...

...to engaging with my students and connect with them to establish a fun and focused learning session. I have lived in Paris, Reykjavik, New York, Miami, and now Denver. I love to travel and discover and explore new places, cultures, people, and food. I also like sports, in particular, soccer. I am a huge Manchester...

...on classwork if a student is struggling with a specific area in their current lesson. With more advanced students, I like to hold conversations with them to expose their linguistic ability and help them speak the language more comfortably and naturally. I recently had the privilege of taking two years of cultural immersion courses at...

...in high school, when I spent 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...

...fully understood by students, as they are likely to use this information frequently in their day-to-day activities. The practical nature of these lessons provides an immediate benefit to the students by better preparing them to cope with the various issues that they may face in life, and therefore reinforcing their classroom learning experiences. I am...

...french and biological sciences. I am pre-vet, so I love animals and pets! I have been studying the french language and culture for several years now and I absolutely adore it! I am a firm believer in the fact that understanding the culture is just as important as the language itself. Also, practice really does...

...the age of 6 through adults. I was born and raised in France, lived 10 years in Israel where a earned my Bachelor degree in Medical Laboratory Sciences. I am working toward a Master degree in Nursing Studies. I am passionate about languages and sciences and hope to help you with these subjects. In the...

...Also, I am working on my programming skills before applying for a graduate program in Computational Linguistics. My goal is to be a computational linguist! I'll help you improve your French in a fun way. My objective is to make the student like the language and score well on it in school. Nevertheless, I do...

...school every day and learning, and I hope to bring that love to others, also! I spent the fall of 2014 in Montpellier, France, and there I worked on mastering the French language. When I am not studying, you can find me doing a puzzle, baking, reading, going for a walk, or watching the Blackhawks...

...in the classroom and beyond. I also believe students get out of their education precisely what they put into it, and strive to show them the value of dedication and hard work. In my spare time, I love getting creative in the kitchen, reading, practicing Pilates, and staying involved with a Chicago-based food blog.

...more than happy to continue tutoring 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...

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.

...teaching and tutoring since I was in high school. I love to teach and find different ways to explain concepts to make them understandable for students. I also tend to get very enthusiastic about the subject at hand. It is my strong belief that they key to success in academics is true understanding. When a...