Award-Winning English Grammar and Syntax Tutors serving Elgin, IL

...years, and during that time, my students came to love school. If there was a difficult problem, we knew that we could break it down until it made sense. We knew that making mistakes was the best way to learn, and when we mastered a subject, it was time to learn something new. These results...

...student intern for a sophomore honors English class. I love working with students who are preparing for tests or college admissions because it gives me an opportunity to impart my knowledge of the college application process to others and empathize with them on all their concerns. I believe that education and critical thinking are key...

Hello, My name is Vanessa Desimone and I am extremely passionate about helping others. My previous work experience includes: ABA therapy, tutoring grades K-college, teaching overseas, and teaching preschoolers. In addition, I am American Sign Language interpreting certificate. With hard work, determination, and guidance I believe I can help you overcome current academic obstacles.

...identify the obstacles to learning the child may be experiencing (such as anxiety, testing environment, interpersonal difficulties, learning styles) and focus on enhancing the child's strengths to build self-efficacy. I am also experienced in teaching relaxation techniques to help a child cope with the stresses of their academics. I easily build rapport with children and...

...currently finishing up my Bachelor's degree in Biochemistry. In my free time, I like to bake, read, watch Netflix, and go hiking (especially with my dog). My specific teaching approach depends on the subject, but I like to really engage my students in that subject. When it comes to languages, that could mean watching or...

...experience, three years of marketing communications experience in the corporate world, and a Bachelor's of English from Northwestern University. I have five years of experience doing group instruction for English tutoring, and two years of private tutoring. I tutor Phonics, elementary school math, elementary English, reading, and writing. The reason why I am proponent of...

...the Boys and Girls Club. During this time, I had the opportunity to work with and tutor at-risk youth in an underprivileged community through programs and activities. From this experience, I developed an understanding of students and was challenged to adapt to different learning styles and motivation levels. Through both these experiences, I had the...

...in the UK, and have also tutored a wide variety of subjects to students at various skill levels back here in Chicago. I truly enjoy helping students reach their goals and maintain their motivation toward success, and I believe that the best tutoring experience begins with the tutor properly determining the needs and goals of...

...worked as a Teacher's Assistant in the Linguistics and Cognitive Science department. I've worked for Varsity Tutors since moving back to Seattle last September, and love my job. As a tutor, I specialize in teaching SAT/ACT/GRE/ISEE prep, writing, English, Spanish, math, music, and psychology. If you need help in any of these areas, I'm your...

...personally succeeded in a large variety of standardized tests, including the ACT, the SAT, and various AP tests. I am especially passionate about teaching students optimal test-taking strategies for conquering standardized tests and honing their critical thinking skills. I believe that education is not only necessary for being successful academically and professionally, but also capable...

I'm passionate about sharing knowledge with others and working with students on concrete ways to improve how they study and retain information. My background is in the arts and I am a supporter of theatre, fine arts, and art history. I'd be happy to work with you!

...as young as 3 years old up to 19 years old. I became a teacher after I realized how much I enjoyed teaching people new skills and seeing them make improvements. My philosophy to teaching is that all students can learn and that it is my job to figure out how they learn best and...

...Services Department. I strive to make sure that every student has the opportunity to succeed, and I understand that the path to success varies from person to person. In addition to my background in foreign languages, I really enjoyed all of my math courses, and a major part of my job at DGS is helping...

...a young, charismatic individual with a passion for both learning and helping others. I believe that each student has the opportunity to enjoy and find success in each and every single subject he or she studies; he or she just needs to find the proper learning method. As a tutor, I work effortlessly to find...

...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 English, Environmental Studies, and Theater at the Ecole alsacienne...

...a graduate of the Illinois Institute of Technology where I earned my Master's in structural engineering. For several years, I have been tutoring a variety of subjects and standardized tests including ACT, SAT, GRE, and LSAT. As no two students are the same, I tailor my lessons to each students' individual needs. I'm excited to...

...Language Arts (ELA), focusing on grammar, mechanics, usage, vocabulary, language arts, and literature. I believe that strong reading and writing skills are foundational for academic success and lifelong learning. My approach is student-centered; I enjoy building meaningful relationships and tailoring lessons to meet individual needs through the use of interactive technology and scaffolding techniques. I...

Hi! I'm a recent graduate from Northwestern University with degrees in Art History and Sociology. I am also a practicing artist, working primarily in the media of photography and printmaking.

...I volunteer weekly at the Nursery at my church, with pre-school children. While I tutor a broad range of subjects, I am most passionate about French, International Studies, Politics, History, English, and Literature. In my spare time, I enjoy reading (of course) and am a visual artist working in oils, pastels and charcoals. I studied...

I tutor undergrad philosophy. I can help you study logic (S5, quantifier logic, etc), history of philosophy (ancient, medieval, enlightenment, modern), political philosophy (your Locke, Hobbes and Rawls, etc), philosophy of science (Bayesianism, positivism,...