Top Languages Tutors serving Des Plaines

Ilias: Des Plaines Languages tutor
Certified Languages Tutor in Des Plaines, IL
I have ten years of Latin experience, a degree in classics from the University of Chicago, and a strong academic background in many subjects. I am very familiar with the wide range of resources, online and in print, which facilitate better language-learning. I have worked with students on poetry as well as prose and have developed methods to focus on vocabulary, grammar, and scansion.
Education & Certification
University of Chicago - Bachelor in Arts, Classics
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1590
SAT Math: 800
SAT Verbal: 780

Andrew: Des Plaines Languages tutor
Certified Languages Tutor in Des Plaines, IL
I am a Senior at Middlebury College who specializes in Spanish tutoring and has a passion for teaching. I have studied Spanish all throughout high school and college and also lived in Madrid, Spain for a semester! I also have prior experience tutoring Spanish and look forward to helping more students achieve their full potential in the language!
Education & Certification
Middlebury College - Bachelor in Arts, International Relations

Karlyn: Des Plaines Languages tutor
Certified Languages Tutor in Des Plaines, IL
...have some experience tutoring the US naturalization test. I hope to complete my TEFL (Teaching English as a Foreign Language) certification by June. I am passionate about many subjects, including Spanish, ESL, English, History, and Political Science. I attempt to ground my teaching and tutoring in the daily experiences, motivations, and goals of the student, customizing the materials to meet their needs and learning styles. I believe that education is a two-way street: we can...
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University of Wisconsin-Madison - Bachelor in Arts, Sociology, International Studies
University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee - Master of Arts, Cultural Foundations of Education

Caroline: Des Plaines Languages tutor
Certified Languages Tutor in Des Plaines, IL
...a former college math major, I also try to get at cultural and linguistic problems from unexpected angles, like through the scientific method or pythagorean theorem. I reject the idea that some people can only do math and science while others only excel in English or History. I try to help students find strengths in one aspect of their lives to lead them to strengths and confidences in other, more unexpected subjects.... I tell all my...
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Villanova University - Bachelors, History; Classics
University of Wisconsin-Madison - PHD, Art History

Patrick: Des Plaines Languages tutor
Certified Languages Tutor in Des Plaines, IL
...Department of State, the Spanish Ministry of Foreign Affairs, and two members of the United States Congress. I also had the opportunity to study at the University of Deusto in Bilbao, Spain, investigating international financial systems during the 2007-08 Financial Crisis. I had my first taste of teaching as an ESL volunteer as an undergraduate. I knew I had a passion for instructing; so while a student, I worked as a Teaching Assistant and later...
Education & Certification
Gordon College - Bachelors, International Relations
Boston University - Masters, International Relations
LSAT: 161

Tiera: Des Plaines Languages tutor
Certified Languages Tutor in Des Plaines, IL
...English tutor. I also have conversational skills in French, with extensive background in interpretation, translation, and tutoring. I have a degree in Spanish Literature and language, and my second degree is in Biological sciences, with a minor in French language and literature from Butler University in Indianapolis, IN. My career goals are to work with children to continue furthering education about sciences, foreign languages, and how to positively impact society. In terms of hobbies, I...
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Butler University - Bachelors, Biological Sciences and Spanish Literature and Language
National University of Health Sciences - Current Grad Student, Chiropractic Medicine

Sahil: Des Plaines Languages tutor
Certified Languages Tutor in Des Plaines, IL
...of students from kindergarten level to college. The most satisfying part has been making the students realize their own potential and see their grades improve. I tutor in many different subjects such as various levels of math, science, history, English, Test-taking strategies, and writing. I strongly believe that each student has his unique way of learning and it is my responsibility as their tutor to figure it out and prepare my lessons to fit their...
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University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign - Bachelors, Molecular and Cellular Biology

Evan: Des Plaines Languages tutor
Certified Languages Tutor in Des Plaines, IL
...Claremont Colleges located in east Los Angeles. At Pomona I studied Cognitive Science and Psychology, played varsity basketball, and 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 guy!
Education & Certification
Pomona College - Bachelor in Arts, Cognitive Science (Psychology Focus)
ACT Composite: 35
ACT English: 35
ACT Math: 34

Anna: Des Plaines Languages tutor
Certified Languages Tutor in Des Plaines, IL
...and hope you can be too! I have a bachelor's in general biology from Mount Holyoke College, 2 semesters of experience tutoring college level ecology, and experience working professionally as a field biologist. I believe in making the sciences accessible and enjoyable to all types of learners. I also have a strong background in math and enjoy working with students struggling to keep up with the mathematical aspects of their biology courses.
Education & Certification
Mount Holyoke College - Bachelor of Science, Biology, General
SAT Math: 750
SAT Verbal: 700

Harleen: Des Plaines Languages tutor
Certified Languages Tutor in Des Plaines, IL
I am a Molecular Engineering major at the University of Chicago, I am currently taking time off to focus on other aspects of my career but I don't want to stop tutoring outside college campus!. I am a child of immigrants and have spent my life tutoring my siblings and younger students, and I loved working with them! See y'all in class!
Education & Certification
University of Chicago - Bachelor of Science, Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1460

Megan: Des Plaines Languages tutor
Certified Languages Tutor in Des Plaines, IL
...fills roles based on the belief that all children have the right to an equitable, excellent education. Throughout my commitment in the corps, I taught Spanish I, Spanish II, and Spanish III. I also served as the ESL leader in my school and have experience tutoring all subjects for high school-age students whose first language is not English. I also use my background in psychology to work with all of my students on study-skills that...
Education & Certification
University of Notre Dame - Bachelor in Arts, Spanish
Marian University - Master of Arts Teaching, Education

Vamshi Krishna: Des Plaines Languages tutor
Certified Languages Tutor in Des Plaines, IL
...the National Institute of Technology ,Calicut. I have started teaching Physics and Mathematics for high school students voluntarily in my neighborhood after my undergraduate education and I have helped them to prepare well for the JEE (Joint entrance examination, India) examination. I always found teaching Physics extremely satisfying. I am almost equally interested in Music and Poetry. I have learnt Indian Classical music and practice it whenever I am free. I usually spend most of...
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Fortis College-Cuyahoga Falls - Bachelor of Engineering, Mechanical Engineering
The University of Chicago - Bachelor of Science, Physics

Katherine: Des Plaines Languages tutor
Certified Languages Tutor in Des Plaines, IL
...been as a Professor of English and Writing. At the university level, I have taught Freshman Composition (Argument, Research, Evaluation, Critique, Analysis, Synthesis), Creative Writing, and Creative Non-fiction, Literature, Film, and Cultural Awareness. I often work one-on-one with students for assignments in my own classes, but also for writing assignments they have in other courses. I have also taught several summer school courses on ACT and SAT Test Preparation. I taught courses on how to...
Education & Certification
University of Wisconsin-Madison - Bachelors, English & French
Arizona State University - Masters, Creative Writing

Camilla: Des Plaines Languages tutor
Certified Languages Tutor in Des Plaines, IL
...summa cum laude from their undergraduate program in 2014. I have dual citizenship with the US and Chile, and my hispanic roots have always been very important to me. I grew up speaking Spanish but have also dedicated a significant portion of my academic studies to Spanish language and literature as well. I am passionate about helping others reach their goals and take pride in helping make the Spanish language and various Spanish-speaking cultures more...
Education & Certification
Washington University in St Louis - Bachelor in Arts, History
Washington University in St Louis - Juris Doctor, n/a
ACT English: 35
ACT Math: 35
ACT Reading: 32

Ashwin: Des Plaines Languages tutor
Certified Languages Tutor in Des Plaines, IL
Tutoring is about a lot more than studying, tests, and knowledge. I believe the interpersonal relationship involved with teaching greatly benefits both parties. Learning is fundamental to life- and turning otherwise cumbersome and difficult tasks like passing a hard class into a lightbulb moment is where I find my satisfaction. Turning such a familiar struggle into newfound realization and understanding is what I aim for.
Education & Certification
Indiana University-Bloomington - Bachelor in Business Administration, Management Information Systems

Diane: Des Plaines Languages tutor
Certified Languages Tutor in Des Plaines, IL
I love to learn and expand my knowledge. I enjoy the history channel and documentaries. ... Give them more positive encouragement.... I would keep using positive vocabulary words and keep my energy up.... I would try teaching it a different way.... I would start with three-word sentences.... Being positive and upbeat.... I would explain it to them in a way they would be interested.... I would have them repeat it back to me or ask them...
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Argosy University-Chicago - Bachelors, Psychology

Josephine: Des Plaines Languages tutor
Certified Languages Tutor in Des Plaines, IL
PhD in Physics/Quantum Computing
Education & Certification
Northwestern University - Doctorate (PhD), Applied Physics

Orest: Des Plaines Languages tutor
Certified Languages Tutor in Des Plaines, IL
...with a Communications & Culture minor at Fordham University. I'm a lifelong learner eager to share the spark of knowledge with everyone. I have been a volunteer educator since high school, teaching mathematics, geography, English, and history at grade schools in Chicago. Most recently, I worked as a senior health educator with the peer health exchange in high schools across New York City. I can't wait to keep the ball rolling with you!
Education & Certification
Fordham University - Bachelor in Arts, Political Science and Government

Hannahlore: Des Plaines Languages tutor
Certified Languages Tutor in Des Plaines, IL
...classmates in their chemistry coursework. My final year I acted as a TA for the biology class I had taken my freshman year. Although I love alone time for my own hobbies, I value getting to know people on a personal level. For this reason my teaching approach is based highly on the individual I am working with. I like to get know my students style of learning and try to make it more meaningful...
Education & Certification
University of Miami - Bachelor of Chemistry, Analytical Chemistry
ACT Composite: 35
ACT English: 35
ACT Math: 35

Nour: Des Plaines Languages tutor
Certified Languages Tutor in Des Plaines, IL
"Cannot teach anybody anything, I can only make them think." Socrates Am ambitious master and bachelor degree holder with 5 year successful years of experience as accountant and adjunct faculty in multiple universities located inJordan in Amman exactly, and now am looking forward getting my PHD and CPA .
Education & Certification
University of Jordan - Bachelor in Arts, Accounting
University of Jordan - Master of Science, Accounting
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