Award-Winning Spanish 2 Tutors serving Oak Forest, IL

...positions on varying levels of law/government. However at the end of the day I have always gone back to working with students. I did several mentorship/tutoring programs in high school and helped teach an ESL class for adults. In college I served as a Resident Assistant for the university dorms, educating students on the transition...

...through 12th grade). I am passionate about helping students because I grew up hearing that there were two kinds of people: those who were good at math and those who simply weren't built for it. I don't believe this is true. I think everyone can be a "math person" with the right individualized approach, and...

...being said, I also believe that a student has a responsibility to put in their best effort as well. Although I do love teaching English and Spanish, there are many other things I love to do. In my free time I enjoy reading, singing, playing the piano, ballroom dancing, Zumba, trying new foods, traveling, and...

...teacher and I absolutely adore teaching language. I am a native speaker of English and Spanish is my second language. Therefore, I can tutor literacy in either language and would be thrilled to help any student beginning to learn English or Spanish. I could assist with grammar, creative writing, building vocabulary, reading strategies, or any...

...Youth Development 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...

...siblings who I help with their school. I primarly enjoy tutoring in any math or science subject since I am an engineer, I am very well versed in these materials and that I can tutor these materials at any level. When I tutor I feel like it is important to see how a student learns...

...know the students' learning style and how they think. The best part is that I have just recently taken all the subjects I have listed to tutor in. The information is fresh in my mind, so I can approach the content from many different angles to help the student understand the material. Outside of school,...

...obstacles to reach my academic goals. In high school I was the graduations class salutatorian and obtained numerous awards. I gained tutoring experience while in high school after participating as a Hawk tutor and Hope leader. A hawk tutor took time out of their lunch periods to tutor their fellow peers in wide range of...

...students. Over the past 7 years, I have lived and worked in Ecuador doing everything from 1:1 tutoring to homeschool coach for virtual school, private English teacher to English teacher at a local state university. I have also taught private Spanish classes. I have returned to the States and back in the classroom as a...

...of Loyola University-Chicago with a Master's degree in History. In addition to history, I am also very passionate about reading and writing. It is my goal to provide the highest possible quality tutoring in these subjects, and to provide students with a safe and fun environment in which to learn not just these subjects, but...

...passionate about 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...

...in a way that is helpful and caring as opposed to critical. I think enjoying school can be difficult for a lot of children, as it has been for me in the past, so I would love to help others find what subjects they enjoy so they can go into school and academics with a...

...students feel safe to ask questions, take risks, and celebrate their progress. Whether exploring scientific phenomena, tackling math problems, or strengthening language skills, I tailor each session to my learners' needs and interests. Beyond teaching, I am an avid reader, enjoying everything from fantasy to contemporary novels, and I am an aspiring author working toward...

...made me feel welcomed." - Shondra "Very patient and very encouraging." - Jessica "She was really the best! Helped me a lot to my work and gives me a better understanding :)" - Unique "Sahithi is just so very sweet!" - Katie These are reviews from the kids that I've tutored in the past. One...

...and classroom settings, I adopt a student-centered approach that emphasizes understanding concepts and building confidence. I believe in creating a supportive learning environment where students feel comfortable asking questions and exploring their potential. My passion for teaching stems from witnessing the transformative impact of education on individual lives. In my free time, I enjoy exploring...

...I also tutored my peers in the literacy center for 3 years. This has equipped with valuable experience and has taught me that each person learns differently and what works for one person may not work for another. This has taught me to flexible and modify my tutoring approach based on the tutee. Since I...

...so that 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,...

...school, where I established an unshakable foundation in math and science, studied Spanish for 3 years in an immersion setting, began dreaming in Spanish after one semester (and continue to do so), and volunteered at an orphanage in Guatemala. Attending the #2 public high school in America (ranked by Niche) allowed me to develop creative,...

...taught in a classroom. Additionally, I have several months of experience tutoring in classrooms (especially middle school reading), and also have some experience tutoring the US naturalization test. I hope to complete my TEFL (Teaching English as a Foreign Language) certification by June. I am passionate about many subjects, including Spanish, ESL, English, History, and...

...high school career, I excelled in 12 AP classes, as well as the major standardized exams (PSAT, SAT, ACT, AP tests). I attribute my success to the specific strategies that I formulated and applied during those years and I am excited to share these highly functional study tips and tools with you.