Award-Winning Languages Tutors serving West Chicago, IL

...I have taught both biology and algebra to high schoolers. My favorite subjects to tutor are mathematics and Spanish, as I find them to be the most engaging, but I enjoy and can help with nearly all content areas. When I was in school, I was (and still am!) a self-described "nerd" who really enjoyed...

...of Arts in Anthropology from New York University, a Master of Arts in Middle Eastern Studies from the University of Chicago, and a Master of Arts in Teaching (Elementary Education) from National-Louis University. I taught Arabic in Chicago Public Schools for several years, and I also have teaching and tutoring experience with students from grades...

...in 2009 and double-majored in Theatre & Drama and German. I studied abroad in Bonn, Germany, and then lived in Hamburg for four years. While in Germany, I was certified German Level C1 from the Goethe Institut. Language learning has always been a passion of mine, along with traveling and broadening my horizons. In my...

I enjoy working one on one with students to increase their understanding, learning and confidence. I like to use different methods of teaching, depending on the individual and their strengths. I am an advocate for determination, organization, and hard work in approaching learning and achieving success in school. ... In a first session, I talk with students about what they are struggling with most and any concerns they may have initially.

...Most of all I enjoy teaching Chinese. It is a joy to be able to share my love for my language and culture with others. Learning a new language is exciting and challenging. To me its more than just grammar, sentence structure and endless memorization. It is an adventure. The reward of acquiring a new...

...of the University of Wisconsin - Madison in flute performance, and I have been teaching and tutoring since I was in high school. I love to teach and find different ways to explain concepts to make them understandable for students. I also tend to get very enthusiastic about the subject at hand. It is my...

...Social Studies. I love teaching, learning, and helping students do a little bit of both. I am passionate about politics and education. I am a big sports fan. I intensely root for my teams and defend my beloved Bulls. In my spare time, I love to do yoga, read, try new recipes, watch engaging TV...

...York. I believe my experiences make me an excellent listener and a proficient editor. I enjoy working with students on English, Spanish, and Writing. I have a thoughtful and patient approach. I grew up in a trilingual household and am pursuing a graduate degree in Creative Writing. I studied Comparative Literature in college. I look...

...my Masters Degree there. Most recently, I worked as a Teaching Assistant in the Graduate School of Arts and Sciences at Columbia University in the City of New York while working on my PhD. I have also completed a number of teaching workshops at the University of Washington and Columbia University, as well as a...

...accepted to medical school earlier this year. I look forward to being a tutor because I believe in that all students deserve an opportunity to excel in school. I approach learning as a conversation. I hope to build off of students knowledge and give them the skills to problem-solve and think independently.... I do not believe in giving answers away or taking shortcuts. I believe that teaching and learning are a conversation. The best skills for...

...within the Arts (e.g. Literature), French language and culture, and the purer side of Mathematics, where the abstractions of numbers give us the freedom to do with them what we will. I also love helping students work their way through the daunting task of preparing for standardized tests. I have often found that my past...

...fluent in Spanish, I've continued to pursue my love of languages by studying Arabic and Mandarin Chinese in school, as well as picking up German from my Austrian family and French from my travels. I'm currently teaching myself Russian with the online learning software Duolingo. Chemistry has always been my favorite of the three core...

...History and Spanish as I hold degrees in both subjects from Columbia University. I am highly qualified to tutor Writing at all levels - from elementary to adult professional writing - as I have written two distinguished theses as part of my academic training. As a Tutor, I can do more than simply help students...

...students and they know that. They know that I always believe in them and will always be challenging them to do their best, be it through timed Do Nows to create urgency, charts tracking individual and class success, or simply through getting extra help during office hours. In my spare time, I am a runner,...

...are to help students develop their critical thinking abilities and to encourage them to utilize these abilities in interpreting and interacting with the world around them. I believe that liberal education is one of the great pillars of democracy and civil society. If I can help young people understand and assess academic material, achieve their...

I am very passionate about tutoring and look forward to meeting new students with a desire to learn!... To not focus as much on the grade, but rather to focus on learning and mastery of the content for the student.... After introductions I would immediately give practice problems. That way I can visualize what the student's thought process is, and correct errors wherever they may be.

...to a few countries and i feel it has giving me a unique and interesting experience. I love to use creative and fun ways to learn. I always try to engage students to be active participant in their evolution and stimulate their abilities. For me it is crucial in teaching languages: The need to acquire...

...A, Americas in Mexico and Theatre Arts (Voice, Speech, Acting, Scene Analysis, and others at the University Autonoma of Puebla in Mexico and at the United World College in USA. I have given workshops for important institutions such as Instituto Cervantes of Chicago, and many others. I have tutored people on all my subjects, and...

...Barbara in Environmental Science and Anthropology. Throughout college I played on a soccer team and I danced with the dance majors ( I adore dance!). My first passion in school was studio art, therefore, I have experience in drawing, painting and ceramics. I would love to hear from any student who has any further questions...

...students because I feel that there is nothing more rewarding than being able to provide the extra push that students might need to be successful. I am passionate about helping students learn and making sure they are having fun doing so. I'm also happy to talk about anything a student might want to talk about,...