Award-Winning English Tutors in Plainfield, IL

...approaches to suit specific learning styles led to greater understanding and success. When tutoring I work hard to communicate concepts in a way that makes learning fun and approachable, and getting to know students helps me find ways to inspire them to engage with the material. Some of my other interests include strategic games, sports,...

...I tutor English as a second language and reading/writing at the elementary and middle school levels. My style is reaching someone where they are and adding onto it. I focus on finding and using strengths as a foundation to further learning. Outside of academia, I enjoy dancing. I've practiced ballet for 17 years and dabbled...

...I have always found success in teaching the conceptual framework behind these problems, so that they learn to find solutions by whatever means they prefer. As indicated by my degrees at the beginning, I am incredibly passionate about film and film studies I am a huge movie buff. But perhaps the most important thing I...

...I'm really good at asking the right questions to bring out your best "YOU" in writing and speaking; and I've got a fool-proof, unique, and simple system to make writing papers, speeches, and open-ended tests questions a breeze. I can also help you nail that job or college interview! When it comes to slogging through...

...I have, I've found many ways to make writing fun and engaging even for struggling students. Some of my hobbies and interest include comic books, Star Wars, poetry, and photography. I often try and include pop culture into my tutoring sessions to enhance student engagement, especially when working with younger students.

...geometry, and trigonometry, and have experience working with students who have fear and/or low self-confidence in math. During college, in addition to completing a math minor, I tutored undergraduate and graduate students in statistics. I've also worked as a college instructor, and am familiar with learning processes. If needed, I can provide a reference from...

...to read, which makes it fun for me to teach English and to provide my help with close readings of texts. As a psych major, I love learning about and talking about psychology and the different branches of it. I am also a cellist, which I have been doing since I was 2.5 years old...

...subjects help students better understand the world and their place in it. Whether we're working on equations or discussing the branches of government, I strive to make learning meaningful, clear, and fun. Outside the classroom, I love playing basketball and soccer. I bring that same energy and teamwork mindset to tutoring and always aim to...

After many years in the accounting profession (I'm a CPA), I became an accounting and business math TEACHER. Recently, I've tutored middle school students in all academic subjects. With 20+ years of teaching (and hundreds of students), I look forward to helping you gain skills and gain confidence!

...hold a college administrative position by day. For a number of years now, I have enjoyed tutoring students in middle school, high school, and college on test preparation (primarily the verbal/reading/writing sections for ACT, SAT, PSAT, HSPT), as well as essay and speech writing. I have a passion for the written word because I feel...

...engaging environment where students feel confident to ask questions and connect with the material. As a lifelong learner, I strive to make each tutoring session both meaningful and enjoyable. I have experience teaching World History, U.S. History, Psychology, AP Government and Politics, and Civics. I also focus on making writing clear and well-organized. I work...

I am a recent College grad with a passion for reading and the production and interrogation of knowledge.

...with it too! I customize my lessons to fit your style and mix things up along the way. My goal is for you to not just ace your courses but actually enjoy the process. So if you're up for a fun and engaging learning journey, I'm your go-to tutor. Let's make learning exciting!

...also performed the role for the Novella Bohme rendition of the opera. Daniel's roles include Luiz of The Gondoliers, Pooh-Bah of The Mikado, Anthony of Sweeney Todd, Joey Primo of Rock of Ages, Joey Secondo of Speed Dating Tonight, Joey of Sister Act: The Musical, Teddy Roosevelt of Newsies, Father of Children of Eden, Charles...

...have fortunately been nominated and featured for a staff spotlight story for COD outlining my experiences and endeavors throughout my 8-year career. If you would like to read or know more, please let me know. I am an avid linguist who speaks English natively, fluent Spanish and Italian, a lot of French, a decent amount...

...University Chicago, as well as a bachelors degree in Graphic Design from Columbia College Chicago. Between earning my two bachelors degrees, I was in the PharmD program at the University of Minnesota. I dropped out halfway through upon realizing that I would not be happy pursuing a career in that field. I enjoy helping students...

...teaching; something I learned from working at Kumon. I tutored students during the summer and the holidays. By doing this, I received a passion for teaching. Currently, I am receiving my BA in Secondary Education for Teaching of History. Through this, I aim to give students as many learning opportunities and experiences as possible in...

...communicate with younger children in a program for students at-risk. It was a wonderful mentoring program. My students and I loved having fun together. As an aspiring teacher, I had been so impressed with how much they were growing in confidence, attention to their tasks, and becoming respectful and responsible students as well. I am...

...working as a freelance translator and English tutor. I also have conversational skills in French, with extensive background in interpretation, translation, and tutoring. I have a degree in Spanish Literature and language, and my second degree is in Biological sciences, with a minor in French language and literature from Butler University in Indianapolis, IN. My...

...help students gain problem-solving skills and make connections in their learning. These concepts can be applied across a wide variety of subjects. My favorite subject is History, and I enjoy incorporating social studies and science into reading and math when appropriate. I believe that every student has the capacity to learn. As an educator, it...