Award-Winning Languages Tutors serving Lake in the Hills, IL

Learning a foreign language is one of the most rewarding and difficult challenges you can take. I use my extensive theoretical and personal knowledge of language acquisition and my understanding of learner profiles to help my learners reach their goals.

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.

...am a patient, positive, and tutor, and I am capable of working with students from varied academic backgrounds. My specialties are academic writing and college essay preparation, critical reading skills, study skills and organization, and middle and high school level math. I have also successfully self studied for the LSAT, scoring in the 98th percentile...

...Beyond teaching, I am an avid reader, enjoying everything from fantasy to contemporary novels, and I am an aspiring author working toward publishing my own stories. I also enjoy traveling, discovering new cultures, and spending time with my family (including my playful dog!). I bring this sense of wonder and love of learning into every...

...experience. Whether in the classroom or online, I believe technology plays a vital role in improving teaching and learning. For additional practice outside of the classroom, I enjoy using web-based applications that allow students to interact with one another via video or voice-chats. This allows students to continue practicing what they have learned and to...

...seal of biliteracy for being bilingual and getting a perfect score on the AP Spanish exam. My favorite way to approach any subject that I tutor is to provide an open and adaptable format that any student's learning style. As a visual hands-on learner myself, I make sure to incorporate examples and images.

...to Spanish and English, I also tutor Public Speaking, a subject I've developed a deep appreciation for through presentations, leadership experiences, and community involvement. I believe public speaking is a skill that can open doors, and I'm passionate about helping students build confidence and find their voice! In my spare time, I enjoy reading novels...

...from Universidad Autnoma de Aguascalientes and a Master of Arts in Applied Psychology from The Chicago School of Professional Psychology. Throughout my life, I have encountered professors, tutors, and leaders whose role impacted the lives and careers of many people, including my own. Thus, I believe such passion and dedication can powerfully inspire others in...

...the effort to learn a second language, and I am well aware of the accompanying rewards. For me, studying another language and working with students involved in second/foreign language acquisition have opened up new channels of communication, new relationships, and new worlds to explore. It has helped me to understand and more fully appreciate the...

...background in French, linguistics, and social work, and I have a passion for language and communication. When tutoring, I like to meet students where they are, tailoring my lessons to their specific goals and preferences. If this sounds like a good fit, I look forward to working with you! Together, we can ensure you achieve...

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.

...English skills as well as American elementary school students in basic reading and reading comprehension skills. My favorite subject to tutor is reading and writing because I am passionate about sharing the rich heritage and nuances of my native tongue with others. Outside of languages, I enjoy traveling, reading, swimming, dancing and attending plays or...

...student learns differently, and I work hard to tailor my teaching approach to meet their unique needs. Whether I'm helping a struggling student catch up in a particular subject or challenging a high-achieving student to reach even great heights, I'm committed to helping each and every student reach their full potential. I'm excited to continue...

...After graduation, I moved to New York to work for a youth organization called Serving Teens through Arts Resources, where I combined both my theatre and writing education to act, write and teach. Now in Chicago, I work as professional actor, producer, writer, and freelance tutor, upholding my values of effective communication and inspiration at...

...which students are not quickly or readily grasping concepts, and I have developed the patience to handle these situations. Teaching is just as rewarding for the student as it is for me, because I am thrilled when I see others achieve, and I would love to be part of the process. In addition to high...

...youre at. Working with a tutor doesn't have to be stuffy and dry, and it doesn't even have to feel like work. I think that most learning evolves out of having a conversation about the work were being asked to do. In my spare time, I enjoy biking, yoga, and playing with my two little...

...Degree in International Relations. I studied Art History and Political Science in college, and I'm fluent in Spanish. I love all things art and art history, and I love going to art museums across the country. I have a lot of experience with tutoring of all ages, and I can't wait to help you learn!

...pre-algebra right up to college-level multivariable calculus and linear algebra! I am also very familiar with Matlab, C, and Python, as well as geophysics and other forms of earth science. I have experience tutoring elementary school students in Chicago, through the Chicago Lights tutoring program. While in high school, I tutored peers in physics, and...

...22 years. I have taught a wide range of grade levels, and hold a masters in reading along with having my bilingual and ESL certifcation. I have also taught ESL classes to adults in the evenings. I am passionate about teaching, and now that I support teachers and the curriculum in my district, I miss...

...earn a Teacher of the Year award for my school, my city, and then my county. But a lot more important than awards or degrees is that I genuinely have a good time working with students of all ages. Learning itself is fun, and there is often a lot of humor and reward along the...