Award-Winning Languages Tutors serving Chicago, IL

...Tutoring is one of the most satisfying things I've done. I take an interest in my students, and it's important to me to see them succeed. Helping them reach an understanding of something new, or of something they used to struggle with, really makes me feel great. Everyone is different, with a different cultural background, personality, and learning preference. I enjoy getting to know each one of my students, and I use a variety of...

"I love how my tutor really talked to me and made me feel welcomed." - Shondra "Very patient and very encouraging." - Jessica "She was really the best! Helped me a lot to my work and gives me a better understanding :)" - Unique "Sahithi is just so very sweet!" - Katie These are reviews from the kids that I've tutored in the past. One child at a time, encouraging me to better myself to better...

...Elementary School with a Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education from Millikin University. I am finishing up my Master's in Curriculum and Instruction with a Bilingual Endorsement from National Louis University. My teaching philosophy is student centered and provides students with hands-on activities to engage in. I am consistently displaying the highest level of personal and professional standards. I am passionate about being a life-long learner. My professional goal is to be the spark to...

...learning. I believe in instilling students with problem solving skills to enhance their educational endeavors for a lifetime. I believe in utilizing strategies of learning from my backgrounds in Communication Studies, Women's Studies Gender Studies, and Social Work. I believe in the potential for any student to achieve an A in every course and in every assignment. More so than a grade, my goal is to help students fall in love with the process of...

...in the Learning Center remains beneficial because I have been motivated to make the course content as relevant to our students’ lives as possible in order to best engage them in learning activities and assessments. In order to meet my goals, I consistently reflect on how well I designed a lesson or a learning activity that incorporated the elements of critical thinking, problem solving, analyzing and evaluating. I integrate a question that is stated in...

I'm a native speaker from Mexico City. By tutoring, I found my passion for sharing my culture. I help adult students learning Spanish for fun, to achieve professional goals or for traveling. Tailored classes to student's learning needs. My method is more focused on conversation

...enjoy learning languages and talking with people. While at Stanford, I tutored Russian, but I also began tutoring SAT and ACT test prep to friends and family members. Having personally spent lots of time with those tests, I've grown really fond of them, and consider them my favorite thing to tutor. I work with my students patiently and try to bring a full smile of energy to every session. What is most important to me...

...learners. A graduate of the University of Minnesota-Twin Cities, I am qualified to teach U.S. history, world history, world literature, geography and Spanish. I have experience tutoring students for the PSAT, SAT and ACT and my students have shown tremendous growth in test scores. I have taught language, literature and history professionally for 19 years. My strengths as an educator include creating hands-on interactive activities to help students understand the material, and working with low-level...

As a Korean native speaker and a second language English learner during my teenage years, I understand what it's like to study a foreign language. My class will provide a holistic approach that includes culture and history beyond just language itself. As a passionate linguist, I'm dedicated to creating an immersive and engaging learning experience.

...in Spanish Linguistics and International Relations, and I also hold a Masters of Arts degree in TESOL (Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages). My skill set encompasses 11+ years of advanced experience in translation, transcription and customer service. I currently serve as a professor in ESL Healthcare Occupational. In my most recent positions, I worked as a translator and English instructor for Basque and Catalan native speakers in Europe and an Ambulatory Representative and...

...passion. My teaching philosophy is teaching every one of my students in a unique way depending on their strengths and weaknesses. My adoration for knowledge has taken many places. I earned my first Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education at the University of Michoacan Mexico and then I decided to earn another Bachelor's degree at the Governors State University as well as a Master's degree in Curriculum instruction in ESL. In addition; I decided to...

...degree in 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 make perfect! Everyone learns differently, so my goal is to help you figure out how you learn best...

Hi! My name is Madeleine, and I use they/them pronouns, and I have a Bachelor's degree in Ethnic Studies and a minor in Gender Studies. I am passionate about providing equitable tutoring and education services to any student regardless of their background. I'm excited to work with you!

...and a Bachelor of Business Administration degree in Marketing. While at UI, I tutored fellow students in Writing and developed a passion for helping others to channel their strengths in areas where they may not yet excel. I have also worked heavily with ELL students on both academic and cultural understanding, and continue to enjoy working with students of all backgrounds, ethnicities, and ages. Every student learns differently, and as a tutor, I create a...

...passionate about communication, connection, building communities and education. We can form a better works through mutual understanding. This comes through language study, cultural understanding and travel. Let me help you reach your goals in learning Spanish, learning English or ESL, sharpening your study skills or expanding your cultural knowledge through the study of Social Studies or History. I have over 20 years of experience in classroom teaching for ages preschool through college level. I have...

I graduated with a degree in Spanish from Concordia University of Chicago. I am 24 years old, and I think having a tutor who is relatively close in age is good because it is likely you'll ask for help more easily :)

...Chicago, IL. During the day, I work as a web developer for a San Francisco-based software company. My main technical skills include HTML, CSS, and JavaScript. I graduated from Northwestern University in 2012 with a BA in Communication Studies and a minor in English Literature. My degree allowed me to develop essential critical thinking and reasoning skills that I apply everyday. My hobbies include reading, yoga, fitness and health, music, the great outdoors, and learning...

I am a professional licensed Chinese language teacher who promotes a culture in language learning. I have taught over 1000 students from all age levels. Making sure learning is engaging and student-oriented proved to better learning outcomes for enrichment or test prep. I believe learning a foreign language is a way to understand its culture and history. I am happy to bring this experience for you.

...college application essays because I remember how difficult it was during that time but learned to have fun with the process and would love to help students through this time. I like to share tips on time management and anxiety when taking tests, as it is a skill I've learned to master. I believe education should be engaging and exciting, and students should be able to get the help they need. I'll do my best...

...weeks. I traveled with a group of Vietnamese and Taiwanese friends from the north to the south of Vietnam. In 2005, I took a cruise from Florida, U.S.A. to Mexico, Jamaica and The Grand Cayman Islands. Twice, I have traveled to the Philippines including a recent vacation on Boracay Island. I enjoy exploring other countries with the local residents whenever possible. It's a good way to get away from the tourist traps. TEACHING EXPERIENCE: For...