McKenzie: Villa Park tutor

Name: McKenzie - Tutor for Spanish
Telephone: (847) 840-2442
Price range: $$

Certified Tutor

I am a recent graduate from the University of Michigan who, after obtaining her BS in molecular, cellular, and developmental biology, spent a year teaching elementary-aged students at an International Baccalaureate school in Shanghai, China. This position expanded on my TEFL certification, as well as my previous years of experience both tutoring and mentoring international and American students from PK to College-level in a variety of subjects, including; ESL, Spanish, STEM, Social Studies, Literacy, and Composition. I have spent several years coaching youth lacrosse teams in both China and the U.S. and enjoy empowering students in their self-guided, unique learning experiences both within the classroom and outside of it. My minor in Spanish language and literature and my background in foreign language learning have allowed me to gain skills in understanding and approaching linguistic comprehension, a personal insight which I avidly apply to guide students in their own language learning. In addition to my endeavors in education, my pre-medical background, which includes MCAT preparation and both clinical and molecular research, has made me familiar with advanced content in the Sciences. My own passion for learning and my unique profile in multiple fields broaden my excitement to share positive, student-centered educational support for others!

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McKenzie’s Qualifications

Education & Certification

Undergraduate Degree: University of Michigan-Ann Arbor - Bachelor of Science, Cellular and Molecular Biology

State Certified Teacher

Hobbies

I love language learning and have pursued a variety of immersive, educational, and independent approaches to broaden my communication outside of my native English! My University education was completed partially in Spanish, and I am currently continuing my education in both French and Mandarin. This interest in vernacular stems from my passion for reading and writing, which I often engage in when I am not outside running and hiking, two activities I also love to pursue.

Tutoring Subjects

ACT Summer Scholars

ACT Writing

Adult ESL/ELL

Biology

Cell Biology

Conversational French

Conversational Spanish

Creative Writing

Developmental Biology

Elementary School English

Elementary School Math