Award-Winning Languages Tutors serving Des Plaines, IL

...being the President of COD's Spanish and Italian Clubs and Alpha Mu Gamma Honor Society, and the Vice President of UIC's Linguistics Club. I am a Professional Tutor/Academic/Teacher's Assistant at the College of DuPage and have been working there for over eight years. I have fortunately been nominated and featured for a staff spotlight story for COD outlining my experiences and endeavors throughout my 8-year career. If you would like to read or know more,...

...the learner. I truly enjoy seeing my students achieve their ah-ha moments, confidence, and improve their grades. My teaching philosophy is based on Skinner's theory of learning- Positive Reinforcement (Radical Behaviorism)! My belief is that every student has the ability to learn anything when their efforts are reinforced, inspired, and encouraged to keep striving. I use errorless teaching (a technique used to eliminate frustration and increase the probability of maintaining engagement for nonpreferred activities/subjects) to...

...what you prefer. Whether you are a high school student in Spanish I, an upper-level secondary student preparing for the Spanish AP exam, a college applicant preparing for placement exams, a college student in need of advanced help in your Spanish courses, or just someone looking to improve your overall proficiency in the language, I am here to help. My credentials and experience set me apart from many other tutors, so if you are looking...

...in History and a Bachelor of Arts in German. After graduating, I worked as a Fulbright US English Teaching Assistant for the Austrian Ministry of Education. I am most passionate about History. I think it is important to help students understand the past so they can understand the world today and their own part in where it is headed. Ignorance is the greatest enemy of humanity, and I hope I can play a small part...

...found that I derived a great deal of self-confidence and self-esteem through my own academic achievements, and want to help others achieve that boost in their lives, no matter whether they are in elementary school or preparing for college. Soon to receive a double major in Drama (Stage Management) and Psychology from Syracuse University, my wide range of interests and achievements have enabled me to certify to tutor in a wide range of subjects including...

I am an experienced no nonsense teacher. I am committed to helping you succeed and teaching you strategies to help.

...my students when they did not understand the concepts of the material and the dynamic of the class, reviewed their papers and re-writes, judged their final presentations, and assisted in grading assignments with Canvas. I have spent my summers working with children as both an instructor and a youth director. It was my job to create lesson plans during the day for students in the topics of acting and analyzing a script and technical theatre....

...I studied Latin and Computer Science, I continued to work as a third-grade classroom assistant, a high-school algebra tutor, and a mentor to high school students seeking to improve their grades and craft successful college essays. Following my graduation in 2012, I worked for two years as an ESL teacher at Shanxi Agricultural University in Shanxi, China. After my 8 years as a tutor, teacher and mentor, my students have been adult learners, first grade...

...on gap year in my hometown of Chicago. I specialize in all levels of high school math and up through all three levels of calculus. My main hobbies include reading, watching lectures, philosophical and economic discussion, and playing trivia and word games. As a very cerebral type who is constantly exposed to new and interesting information, I am passionate about sharing my knowledge and have a way of doing so in an engaging and sometimes...

I am a Senior at Illinois Institute of Technology. I major in physics and astronomy and minor in political science. I'm curious, creative, and passionate about learning and mentorship; helping every star shine bright! I adored the 3 years I have spent tutoring students ages 5-50 in subjects ranging from computer science to swimming!

...have a Ph.D. in Education from DePaul University in Chicago and love to work with all kinds of students from everywhere. My BA is from the University of Illinois in Champaign/Urbana, Phi Beta Kappa, and my MA is in Public Policy from the George Washington University in Washington DC. I have taught here in the US for many years and also overseas. I would love to meet you! My doctoral work is in Gifted Education,...

...University of Chicago Hospital, interacting with patients in Hyde Park and the South Side of Chicago for data collection and clinical studies. Outside of work and school, I love to play hockey (go Maroons!), tend to my many plants, and knit stuffed animals! I tutor and am knowledgeable in various subjects, and I'd love to converse in anything related to Biology, Mathematics, Chemistry, and English! I believe it is the most rewarding to help students...

...begin my Masters in Library and Information Science program this summer through the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. As a Senior Library Technician at Miami University, I worked closely with students, helping them fine-tune their research methods and to navigate complex computer programs. I enjoy breaking down daunting tasks and intimidating concepts to simpler steps, and discussing the underlying logic of this problem-solving process. In this manner, I work with students to develop strong writing...

...to get very enthusiastic about the subject at hand. It is my strong belief that they key to success in academics is true understanding. When a student understands why something works, memorization becomes a tool that is only rarely needed. Students who understand concepts can also tackle complex and challenging questions with confidence. As a tutor, I work to ensure that my students fully understand the material with which they are working.... It is absolutely essential...

...exam, a perfect score on the SAT literature exam, and a perfect score on the logic portion of the LSAT. I traveled in my youth and spent significant time in Mexico, Spain, Japan and Argentina. I like meeting new people and have great respect for people from all backgrounds. Learning is one of the best things in life. Even when it is challenging, we all feel joy and accomplishment when learning new things!... My philosophy is...

...to learn. I am inspired to tutor because I value education as one of the greatest opportunities a person can be given, and I love seeing the ideas and ambitions of language students. My favorite subject to tutor is French, as the language is incredibly dear to my heart. The French language has so much history and rich culture, and it is easy to be inspired by its beauty. In my spare hours I enjoy...

I am a junior at the University of Notre Dame majoring in American Studies and minoring in Digital Marketing. I am very passionate about helping students, and I have been tutoring since my freshman year of high school. I use a high energy, personalized approach to tutoring in order to help students gain confidence in their abilities!

...computer science and statistics. Growing up, I always loved math and science, and I've always wanted to share that love with other people around me. While in high school, I led a Python class at a computer camp and tutored many middle school and high school students in a wide range of subjects. I believe people learn best when they are engaged, so I prefer a balanced mixture of probing questions combined with straightforward lecturing....

...of Chinese language and culture. I also have an MBA degree from the University of California, Riverside. During my MBA study, I completed the TA training program and was a teaching assistant for a year. I have hands on experience in teaching American students and ESL. I have ways to make learning Chinese easy and fun, as well as in depth, upon request. I have been a Chinese tutor for more than 15 years with...

...become strongly motivated to change the status quo by reaching as many students as I can through tutoring/teaching. As an aspiring physicist, mathematician, or maybe both, I wish to make these subjects fun and interesting like how I perceive them to be, instead of a grueling discipline that students have the get through. Outside of academia, I also love listening to music and have been a musician for the majority of my life.