Award-Winning Languages Tutors serving Des Plaines, IL

I am willing to tailor my tutoring to the needs of any students interested in pursuing subjects of my expertise and improving their overall retention of knowledge and academic skills.

Hi! My name is Juana (Emmy) Uzquiano and I am a junior at the University of Illinois at Chicago. I am a native Spanish speaker, growing up immersed in the language, speaking it at home, taking classes through high school and college. I am currently double majoring in Spanish and Psychology, due to that I have taken about two semesters of college Spanish courses.

Hi, my name is Chris Kokkines. I am a rising sophomore at Indiana University studying finance and business analytics. On campus, I am involved with Microsoft Excel peer tutoring, the Sales and Financial Services Clubs, and the university's Hutton Honors College. I am originally from Vernon Hills, Illinois, where I have additional past tutoring experience at Mathnasium and Kumon.

...going to the University of Illinois, Chicago (UIC). I teach history, math, reading, writing, and test preparation. I believe every student can excel when they have access to the best resources and support, so they can fuel creativity and excitement about learning! I want to provide the best one-on-one time to give students this support so they can prosper and achieve their personal goals with academics. I look forward to working with you! -Chris Walden

...me as kind, helpful, and a good teacher. I have the following degrees and qualifications: - MA in Teaching - BA in English - BA in Anthropology - Minor in Spanish (semester at Universidad San Francisco de Quito, Ecuador) - Professional Educator's License for Middle Grades Literacy - National Merit Scholar - Rochelle Lee Teaching Awardee - 4 years of experience teaching middle school English classes After receiving my MA in Teaching, I began working as...

...elementary to middle school. Summer is also a fantastic time to explore new passions! I offer tutoring in American Sign Language (8 years) for beginners. Additionally, my 10 years of experience in Career Planning (including guidance on college admissions papers), Self-Reflection, and Mindfulness can provide valuable guidance for students thinking about their future or wanting to develop greater self-awareness during this time. Let's discuss how we can create a meaningful and enriching summer learning experience!

I am very motivated to equip young minds to learn more about the academic world. I have worked as a private tutor for the past six years and have a consistent track record of five star student evaluations.

As a current teacher, my passion is to help students succeed and to set them up for success in the future. I am currently a Spanish at a middle school. I previously taught Spanish and English Language Arts at a high school. I earned my Bachelor's degree from UW-Whitewater. I earned my Master's degree from Concordia University. I am available to tutor all levels of Spanish, writing/composition, ACT English/Reading/Writing prep, and even music!

Hey! My name is Rohan, and I'm very excited to be a Varsity Tutor. I've been tutoring since I was fourteen years old, and being an older brother, I've also had countless experience tutoring my younger sister. I bring a positive and exciting attitude to my teaching style, and my main goal is always to ensure my client is learned and satisfied. ... My teaching philosophy revolves around ensuring the student has made positive progress in...

...and living abroad, my Spanish grammar is on par with, if not better than, my English grammar. I have tutored kindergarteners to grad students and everywhere between in a wide variety of subjects, including ACT test prep, and I believe that everyone is capable of learning with the right amount of patience, motivation, and strategy. In my free time I like to play sports, play board games, bake, and just adventure around.

...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 methods and tools to help them...

...and Organizational Development, with minors in Business and Spanish for the Professions. Born in Irkutsk, Russia, I moved to Chicago at age ten without knowing any English. Having learned two languages from the ground up, I understand the challenges and rewards of language learning firsthand. As a fluent Russian speaker, I'm passionate about sharing my culture and helping students of all ages feel confident in their Russian skills. I tailor lessons to each learner's needswhether...

...exactly to the student's reading and comprehension needs. His communicative approach encourages students to approach reading as a conversation about a topic of interest. He believes students show their best work when they are interested in the material, and that children can sense authenticity and cultural relevance. Through a friendly yet firm teaching style, students will not be expected to complete busy work or packets, but will be engaging in higher level questioning and conversation...

Currently, I am addending DePaul University, and working towards a Master's in Special Education. I am a graduate of The University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. I received my Bachelor of Science in Speech and Hearing Sciences. I have 2 years of experience working with learners with disabilities, specifically K-3. Additionally, I have worked Chicago Public Schools as a Paraprofessional, working with students with intervention plans (IEP) requiring 1:1 support.

...You can see growth up close, and the success of your students is a wonderful thing. That's why I like tutoring so much. When I'm not tutoring, teaching, or reading (a huge hobby of mine), I try to be outdoors. I love mountains and hiking. Since Illinois lacks mountains, I try to make the most of the hiking. I also like to explore city neighborhoods. Chicago has no shortage of things to do!

I am a second-year student at Northern Illinois University, I am striving for a major in Math Education and a minor in Spanish. I hope to one day be a high school math teacher and one day become a college professor. I am a strong communicator, very diligent, and very organized.

...have been in education 12 years. I have been married for 10 years, have two children and a fish. My favorite hobbies are cooking, traveling and reading. I am passionate about helping students reach their full potential. My teaching philosophy is preparing the next generation for the future. I think learning should be engaging and fun and enjoy finding new creative ways to teach students. I look forward to working with you.

...I also genuinely enjoy algebra and statistics and am quite the grammarian. From preschool to college, I actually loved going to school every day and learning, and I hope to bring that love to others, also! I spent the fall of 2014 in Montpellier, France, and there I worked on mastering the French language. When I am not studying, you can find me doing a puzzle, baking, reading, going for a walk, or watching the...

...learning and working in both English and French in Canada. I've been acting for over 15 years now and teaching for 8 years. I've taught in an ESL/FSL summer camp setting as well as for undergraduate students at The University of Iowa. My main focus as a teacher is to be fully present with my students to meet them where they are at and to push them to succeed based on their individual needs. I...

...a yoga instructor, am a huge Chicago Sports fan, and love speaking Spanish! I'm very outgoing and hand-on with my teaching and look forward to a rewarding and pleasant learning experience with you! I have worked as counselor at an overnight camp for 2 years and have a lot of working with kids. I also was a tutor during my senior year of high school and gained some experience working with foreign exchange students. My...