Award-Winning Spanish 2 Tutors serving Naperville, IL

Hello! I am a certified high school teacher with experience in CPS. I am very patient and creative. I love solving problems and helping students of all ages to learn effectively, understand deeply and master information - especially in the pursuit of learning new languages.... I strongly believe that everyone deserves to be taught in a way that respects where they are with the material and in a way that makes sense to them, and at...

...sciences also. During my time in college, I was a teaching assistant for several literature classes and also tutored students who took various levels of Spanish. Every student is different and learns in a unique way. It's important to recognize these differences and help students develop their strengths instead of focusing on flaws. With the right tools, anyone can learn. I am a Biology tutor as well as a Spanish tutor, and both topics provide...

...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 academic goals, and appropriate what they learn to apply it to their own lives and the world around them, I will be well satisfied.

...in Kenya. After graduating, I worked for several years as a systems analyst for a medical software company, and later for a children's hospital. This fall, I began a master's program in Cultural Foundations of Education. I teach ESL as part of my practicum in a local community center, and have also taught English in El Salvador. I am proficient in Spanish, including four months of intensive study at a Spanish language school, and am...

...via self-employment. It has always been my greatest passion to help someone navigate with ease a subject which they have previously regarded as difficult or stressful. I would describe my tutoring philosophy as one where I do less talking than necessary--it's my belief that engaging my student in this way will improve their learning exponentially, while also making the session considerably more enjoyable! I am now working towards my Ph.D. in Chemistry at the University...

...taught all grades of high school, students of varying ability levels, and myriad courses. When I taught at Fairmont Heights High School, I taught honors students and also coached seniors who had not yet passed the Biology state test they needed to graduate. At the Noble Academy, I taught AP Biology ninth graders as well as all of our ninth graders with IEPs. Three ninth graders passed the AP Biology exam and the ninth grade...

...possible. Whether it be through a 15 minute conversation or hour long class, I prioritize building connections. Building positive relationships is essential in engaging a student in academic work. Math can be a tough subject to master, I like helping students see that arithmetic is not so scary. In fact, they can love it like Cady from Mean Girls, because it's the same in every language. When it comes to language arts, I know how...

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.... I help students stay motivated by focusing on the...

...am pursuing my certification for Early Childhood and Elementary Education in a post-baccalaureate program at National Louis University, which I will complete in December 2021. Since graduation, I have worked in an elementary school in the Gold Coast of Chicago helping in all areas of elementary education. I mostly assisted kindergartners and fourth graders in Spanish workloads. My strengths are math and science mostly, however, I work with young children from kindergarteners through fourth grade...

...Chicago. My doctoral dissertation on Montaigne's Essays and his Epicurean philosophy of pleasure was published at the prestigious Parisian publishing house Garnier-Classiques. Over the last few years, I acquired an extensive teaching experience in French, Spanish, and Polish, sharing my passion of languages, cultures, literatures, and philosophy with dedicated students. I taught at several higher learning institutions such as The University of Chicago, De Paul University at Chicago, Rockford University, Universit Europenne de Formation at...

...hosted a foreign exchange student from Costa Rica for a semester. I loved the experience and learning the language. As a result, I took Spanish all through high school, scored a 5 on the AP exam and majored in it in college. I lived and studied in both Costa Rica and Spain where I perfected my acumen and broadened my cultural horizons. I graduated Summa Cum Laude from Penn State and also have my MBA...

...am a graduate of the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. I received my Bachelor of Arts in Chemistry. In my college years, I worked in the Tutoring Learning Center at Joliet Junior College as a peer tutor in Math and Spanish. As a native Spanish speaker, I know firsthand the struggles and efforts it takes to learn a new language. I am most passionate about helping others with any problem they might have with Spanish...

...letter of approval for special education and a minor in teaching English as a second language. Since then, I've spent the past two years working as a lead teacher in an early pre-k classroom, first as a lead in a ten 24-36 month olds at a private family-owned center and now as a co-lead in a classroom of ten 15-36 month olds at a local community center. I believe we should be lifelong learners and...

...believe every student brings unique strengths, and my role is to nurture those while providing personalized support that makes learning meaningful and enjoyable. Fluent in English, Spanish and Portuguese, I am currently work in a public school as an elementary teacher, supporting students in English and Spanish. I hold a bachelor's degree in education and am actively pursuing ESL and bilingual endorsements. With over 8 years of experience, I've had the privilege of working with...

...primarily on reading and math, and I am also open to teaching Spanish (I have taken Spanish classes and am a native speaker). My approach is centered on clear communication and breaking down complex concepts into manageable parts, ensuring that students feel supported and understood. I believe that learning should be engaging and enjoyable, and I strive to create a fun atmosphere that fosters curiosity and patience, particularly for young learners. Reading is a personal...

...forward to accompanying students through any challenges that stand in the way of that connection and leading students to their own version of success. I've worked across various sectors and have always maintained a love for one-on-one teaching, especially working with children and teaching languages. My experience includes living, working, and traveling abroad, and I rely on this intercultural perspective when presenting language and social studies lessons. I am particularly adept at grammar, editing, and...

...After graduating, I received my Master's in International Relations, where I specialized in Spain-US relations. I have worked or interned for the Department of State, the Spanish Ministry of Foreign Affairs, and two members of the United States Congress. I also had the opportunity to study at the University of Deusto in Bilbao, Spain, investigating international financial systems during the 2007-08 Financial Crisis. I had my first taste of teaching as an ESL volunteer as...

...born in Peru, but I live half of the year in Arizona and the other in California. I hold a master's in education, which includes 18 credit hours in Spanish from the University of Kansas, and a second master's degree in Romance Languages and Literature, with an emphasis on Spanish and proficiency in French, at the University of Missouri. I am certified teacher in AZ and SC. What drew me to teach at Varsity Tutors...

...in Biochemistry Summa Cum Laude. During my time in college, I was a science and math tutor and loved helping students engage in their studies and achieve their academic goals. I am a native spanish speaker and graduated with my 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...

...to Physician Assistant school and am very excited about my future as a healthcare provider. I'm really passionate about volunteering and living/learning in a community. My compassionate nature makes me an excellent candidate for tutoring! I also have two younger siblings that I continue to help with their studies and have always taken pride in being able to provide guidance. I have tutored students in the past for Spanish, study skills, organization habits, and reading...