Award-Winning Spanish 2 Tutors serving Aurora, IL

...backgrounds in Communication Studies, Women's Studies Gender Studies, and Social Work. I believe in the potential for any student to achieve an A in every course and in every assignment. More so than a grade, my goal is to help students fall in love with the process of learning. Feedback from successful students has allowed...

...developing strong relationships with students in order for my lessons to meet the needs of all learners. I want to provide a safe learning environment through inclusion, building rapport with students, and listening to their needs. I love tutoring because I get to engage with students in a way personalized for their learning style. I...

...Professional at the Boys and Girls Club. During this time, I had the opportunity to work with and tutor at-risk youth in an underprivileged community through programs and activities. From this experience, I developed an understanding of students and was challenged to adapt to different learning styles and motivation levels. Through both these experiences, I...

...the classes. For me, it is a priority to have communication and contact with my fellow teachers to understand the best way to proceed with the curriculum and course programming. It is also important to recognize approaches that include task- based activities, the use of cognitive grammar to explain common grammatical problems in students, the...

...Illinois State University with a Bachelor's degree in Spanish, and minors in both Gender Studies and Children's Studies. I've worked with youth in various roles: as a nanny, an advocate, a shelter care provider, and a tutor. I tutor math, reading, and Spanish. Espaol es mi tema favorito. I'm passionate about bridging the gaps in...

...I've ever had have been more than just adults. They were passionate about the material they taught, and that passion was carried over to me. That is the main thing I hope to show students. A passion that will help them understand the material better. One of my favorite parts of tutoring is getting to...

...many places. I earned my first Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education at the University of Michoacan Mexico and then I decided to earn another Bachelor's degree at the Governors State University as well as a Master's degree in Curriculum instruction in ESL. In addition; I decided to get a K-12 Bilingual Endorsement but I...

...Languages, Legal Studies, and Writing. I fell in love with books when my parents and I moved from our hometown of Rio to the US, and I used literature as a way to help me learn the English language. As an English major and editor of an online publication, I have plenty of experience with...

...undergraduate research journal, as well as have authored peer-reviewed manuscripts at Northwestern University. I have lectured to undergraduate students at Northwestern University in cell biology, and have taught English as a Second Language (ESL) in both a classroom setting and one-on-one. I have a very diverse background of knowledge and have worked in a variety...

...and Philosophy, as these were my undergraduate majors. I am also passionate about Anatomy and Physiology, Pathophysiology, and Pharmacology, which is what I am studying now as a Graduate student. I enjoy teaching creative writing, so if you are interested in applying for college or graduate level admission, I have several great pointers!

...they can see the reasoning involved themselves, rather than me just telling them the answer. The more the students can come to their own solutions, the more memorable the lessons will be. In my spare time I enjoy reading, playing skill games like scrabble, bridge, and poker, and outdoor activities like biking, camping, and canoeing...

I enjoy helping people of all ages reach their educational goals. For younger students, I want to encourage curiosity and love of learning. For pre-graduate school test takers, I want to make sure that a four hour test does not get in the way of your dreams. ... Get to know them! I'm a firm believer that people learn better when they can connect with their tutor.

...to work full-time so I could raise my son. I'm usually a busy body and love to play and watch tennis. I also love to read, mostly non-fiction, and if I could have lunch with someone from the past, it would be a hard choice between Marie Antoinette and JFK. Maybe Frank Sinatra...speaking of that,...

...physical principles than biology. My approach to teaching chemistry is to always keep in mind its connection to the other sciences, which can facilitate a better grasp on many chemical concepts. My approach to tutoring is based in the Harkness philosophy of teaching, which gives a great deal of responsibility to the student to figure...

...high school Spanish Teacher of 9 years who lived in Spain. I currently teach in a bilingual kindergarten class. I have taught beginning Spanish to advanced levels and created the AP curriculum for my former school. I got engaged in Puerto Rico and married in Mexico. I love to eat Mexican food, travel to Spanish...

...I find working with students learning another language particularly rewarding. Based on my experience as a Spanish language learner, I can definitely relate to and empathize with anyone putting forth 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...

...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...

...I tutored native Spanish speakers in Latin American culture and literature. Since graduating, I have been a substitute teacher for grades pre-k - 8th in all content areas specializing in English, literature, social sciences, and Spanish. Currently, I work for Chicago Public Schools and I also provide ESL instruction in my spare time. I am...

...You are always a student, no matter the age, you are always learning. As a tutor, I strongly believe in incentives. Setting small goals and rewards will definitely motivate you to do better as long as you set your mind to it and work hard. I have a passion to teach and see others grow...

...and enjoy helping others realize that architectural software is not as complicated as it may seem. I focus on helping students understand the basics and strengthen the conceptual foundation of their design. My teaching philosophy is rooted in the belief that everyone learns differently. I adapt my approach to fit each individual's preferred learning style-...