Award-Winning French 4 Tutors serving Algonquin, IL

...major in French and Francophone Studies (Departmental 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...

I have a Bachelor of Arts in French from Lake Forest College. I completed a semester long study abroad program in Paris, France. I love languages and I'm constantly teaching myself new material each day. I want to share my passion for languages with those who are equally passionate to learn.

...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...

...as English, Reading, and ESL, I am 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...

...if they are willing to put in the extra effort. Daily practice and exposure to the studied language will improve comprehension and production. Students must also be willing to express themselves, to the best of their abilities, in the French language in order to feel more at ease in the language. Errors are not failure...

...I also tutor in English grammar and mechanics, essay writing and editing, and study skills and organization. I am a firm believer that organized writing is an invaluable lifeskill, regardless of academic area of interest, and love helping students realize their full writing potential for success in the classroom and beyond. I also believe students...

...and what does not work when tutoring a student. I have also attended several lectures regarding the ways in which students learn, which I incorporate into all of my tutoring sessions. I believe that my general experience studying and teaching a foreign language has prepared me to be able to tutor Mandarin Chinese also, as...

...people of different backgrounds and cultures as well as traveling has enabled me to gain very strong communication skills and an open mind. I am a native speaker of French and I have experience teaching French 1-4 to high school students. I have also worked as a primary language tutor in an elementary school and...

...legal documents, literature, advertising print work and other materials from English to French and vice versa. I customize my classes and methods for each student depending on their needs and level of knowledge. I use part of the first lesson to learn about their learning style in order to help them achieve their goals more...

...and CBSE. I love tutoring these subjects because they are both quite intimidating at first, however, I use resources that facilitate learning and memorization. I adapt my tutoring style based on student needs and goals! I approach each session with a Socratic approach and when needed, I provide video resources and practice questions, after all,...

...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 student understands why something works, memorization becomes a tool that is only rarely needed. Students who understand concepts can also tackle complex and challenging questions with confidence. As...

...my classical schooling (from grammar school to high school) and some college in French. I immigrated to the U.S. in 2006 to further my studies. When I am no t at work or some other engagements, you will find me playing with my two-year old daughter and my six-month old son, or going on a...

...who was born and raised in Switzerland. I love to help people especially teaching them, as I am conviced we would live in a better world with a higher education level. In my opinion education has a huge effect on the social behaviour of each one of us. More educated people means less crime and...

...is my native language growing up in France and, as an adult I lived 7 years in Colombia. I am certified to teach both French and Spanish languages for K-12 . I have an extended experience teaching in middle schools and high schools and also in private settings for kids, adults and corporate. In my...

...the past 4 years (levels 1 - 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...

...States of America and in Colombia. Trained to teach anywhere from English to high-level business executives to playing ESL-based games with children of three years old to even having extensive experience teaching military topics in English to the Colombian Armed Force including the Army, the Airforce, and the Police force using the Berlitz Method.

As an RA and camp counselor, I have been fostering students' success for a few years now. I am passionate for the sciences, specifically biology. Tutoring helps me directly engage with students in a way that is both fulfilling for the student and myself.

...subjects ranging from math and physics to SAT Test Prep. My favorite subjects to tutor are physics and English, which might seem like an 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...

...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 town, and provide on-demand tutoring...

...a high school principal, and most recently, my full-time job has been to coach high school principals around the country. My diverse experiences have given me insight into a wide range of content areas and age groups, from kids to adult learners. I am an avid test-taker and find test prep to be fascinating and...