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Native English speaker and recent University of Michigan graduate. Current foreign language and incoming ESL tutor.
Native English speaker and recent University of Michigan graduate. Current foreign language and incoming ESL tutor.
Really excited to work with Sabrina. Such a kind and knowledgeable person. She really is very patient and just gives you the confidence you need. 100% recommend. - Stefanie, 13 lessons with Sabrina

Chicago, IL
...students to perform highly on the AP Spanish Language and Culture Exam. I am a qualified and highly effective instructor. I teach all levels of Spanish as a foreign language as well as Spanish for native speakers, that is for students that speak Spanish already but want to become fully proficient in all aspects of the language...
...students to perform highly on the AP Spanish Language and Culture Exam. I am a qualified and highly effective instructor. I teach all levels of Spanish as a foreign language as well as Spanish for native speakers, that is for students that speak Spanish already but want to become fully proficient in all aspects of the language...
This is what my son (high school sophomore) had to say about Laura after spending a year with her preparing for the AP Spanish Language and Culture exam: I cannot recommend Laura highly enough. I was initially struggling to adj... - Kerry, 141 lessons with LAURA

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Building a strong vocabulary is essential for effective communication, academic success, and language proficiency. As a linguist and experienced language tutor, I help students expand their vocabulary in English, Spanish, Italian, and other languages through structured lessons, contextual learning, and memory techniques....
Building a strong vocabulary is essential for effective communication, academic success, and language proficiency. As a linguist and experienced language tutor, I help students expand their vocabulary in English, Spanish, Italian, and other languages through structured lessons, contextual learning, and memory techniques....

Chicago, IL
With more than 15 years of experience working in international organizations, including the United Nations, I understand the challenges of living and working in a foreign language. I am a Certified Life and Business Coach (Erickson International) and a Cross-Cultural Coach, and I integrate coaching elements into...
With more than 15 years of experience working in international organizations, including the United Nations, I understand the challenges of living and working in a foreign language. I am a Certified Life and Business Coach (Erickson International) and a Cross-Cultural Coach, and I integrate coaching elements into...
Antonella is the perfect tutor for anyone trying to get grammar, pronunciation and vocabulary correct. My Italian has improved in just a few lessons and I really look forward to each lesson with her. The workbook we use makes lea... - Deborah, 12 lessons with Antonella

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Learning English as a foreign language doesn't have to be frustrating or difficult. I spent years getting my Spanish and French to a C2 level, so I'm familiar with the effort needed to learn another language. Having tutored English to adults in various settings since high school, I am eager to apply my...
Learning English as a foreign language doesn't have to be frustrating or difficult. I spent years getting my Spanish and French to a C2 level, so I'm familiar with the effort needed to learn another language. Having tutored English to adults in various settings since high school, I am eager to apply my...

Near Chicago, IL
I am enthusiastic about teaching online lessons. I find that online tutoring works amazingly well, and is extremely convenient for people with busy schedules. I love foreign languages, writing, and playing board games like Scrabble. My goal is to help all of my students reach their maximum potential in an...
I am enthusiastic about teaching online lessons. I find that online tutoring works amazingly well, and is extremely convenient for people with busy schedules. I love foreign languages, writing, and playing board games like Scrabble. My goal is to help all of my students reach their maximum potential in an...
Deborah started tutoring my son about one year ago. He was going into seventh grade and needed support to improve his writing skills (grammar, spelling, vocabulary, structure, support). What we didn't know is that my son has a l... - Lisa, 40 lessons with Deborah

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My PhD was conferred with distinction, my master’s degree in counseling psychology was awarded with a cumulative GPA 3.98. I have multiple undergraduate degrees ranging from modern foreign languages, Biblical studies including individual & Organizational communications. Along the journey, I also became a...
My PhD was conferred with distinction, my master’s degree in counseling psychology was awarded with a cumulative GPA 3.98. I have multiple undergraduate degrees ranging from modern foreign languages, Biblical studies including individual & Organizational communications. Along the journey, I also became a...

Chicago, IL
There I lived the past 5 years, studying and working in Higher Education. Most passionate for Education at all levels, music enthusiast and Italian cuisine fanatic! My experience in foreign language learning and teaching dates back to my time abroad - I am a patient listener and an attentive tutor. My former...
There I lived the past 5 years, studying and working in Higher Education. Most passionate for Education at all levels, music enthusiast and Italian cuisine fanatic! My experience in foreign language learning and teaching dates back to my time abroad - I am a patient listener and an attentive tutor. My former...

Chicago, IL
I am also an avid video gamer and eclectic artist, novelist and experimental music producer. Having majored in English in college, it's my area of expertise. As someone who also has studied other foreign languages, I'm able to see the structure of English from an outside perspective. I'm...
I am also an avid video gamer and eclectic artist, novelist and experimental music producer. Having majored in English in college, it's my area of expertise. As someone who also has studied other foreign languages, I'm able to see the structure of English from an outside perspective. I'm...

Chicago, IL
I am motivated to instill my passion in guiding my students through the paths of lifelong love of learning, dedication, perseverance and self-confidence in expressing themselves in a foreign language. The rewards I've been receiving from the success of my students come in the form of a constant contentment...
I am motivated to instill my passion in guiding my students through the paths of lifelong love of learning, dedication, perseverance and self-confidence in expressing themselves in a foreign language. The rewards I've been receiving from the success of my students come in the form of a constant contentment...

Near Chicago, IL
I passed the official National Proficiency Test of Putonghua (Mandarin) with the 2nd grade, A level. I have the Qualification Certificate for Teaching Chinese as a Foreign Language. After coming to the U.S., I tutored students and adults alike -- everyday Mandarin and complex Mandarin, respectively. Please feel...
I passed the official National Proficiency Test of Putonghua (Mandarin) with the 2nd grade, A level. I have the Qualification Certificate for Teaching Chinese as a Foreign Language. After coming to the U.S., I tutored students and adults alike -- everyday Mandarin and complex Mandarin, respectively. Please feel...
L.T. Was a great resource through the semester and quickly could adjust to the requirements of the class with where the student was. She was very patient, consistent and reliable and would be a great resource for other students wh... - Madeline, 8 lessons with L.

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She is a renown Spanish teacher, combining many years of experience with recent academic training of best instructional practices (e.g. scaffolding, modeling, reflective teaching, differentiation) for the acquisition of all skills of foreign language; i.e. listening, speaking, reading, writing. Her innovative...
She is a renown Spanish teacher, combining many years of experience with recent academic training of best instructional practices (e.g. scaffolding, modeling, reflective teaching, differentiation) for the acquisition of all skills of foreign language; i.e. listening, speaking, reading, writing. Her innovative...
Susan has been a pleasure to work with. She is very responsive and flexible with scheduling. My son is having difficulty in Spanish at school and Susan has found ways to tap into his learning style and preferences, and really help... - Gabrielle, 11 lessons with Susan

Chicago, IL
Language, Arts, Reading, Mathematics, Science and Social studies to earn a GED are subjects I am qualified and experienced to tutor. I have a Bachelors Degree, a Teaching certificate in the Teaching of English as a Foreign Language, and I tutor Elementary and Middle School students in Math and English. My...
Language, Arts, Reading, Mathematics, Science and Social studies to earn a GED are subjects I am qualified and experienced to tutor. I have a Bachelors Degree, a Teaching certificate in the Teaching of English as a Foreign Language, and I tutor Elementary and Middle School students in Math and English. My...
Chhavi has been nothing less than perfect. She is patient and helps my daughter with grammar while also building off of her ideas when helping her creating her college essay. Ms.Chhavi is great when communicating to me what my da... - Miriam, 2 lessons with Chhavi

Chicago, IL
My love of the Russian language began in high school when the Soviet Union was still a country. A required foreign language course led to study abroad in Leningrad, a consulting career in Russia and then positions in Washington, DC working on bilateral relations. I have lived in Russia and Central Asia and used...
My love of the Russian language began in high school when the Soviet Union was still a country. A required foreign language course led to study abroad in Leningrad, a consulting career in Russia and then positions in Washington, DC working on bilateral relations. I have lived in Russia and Central Asia and used...
Kelly is an amazing teacher of the Russian language. Being multiligual, herself, she quickly picks up on her student's individual learning strengths and adapts her lesson plans in a way that helps that particular student absorb an... - Luke, 17 lessons with Kelly

Chicago, IL
I specialize in teaching Russian as a foreign language and have over 13 years of experience working with students from different countries. I am particularly good at adapting my teaching approach to fit the needs and capabilities of individual students. In addition to using traditional textbooks, I rely heavily on...
I specialize in teaching Russian as a foreign language and have over 13 years of experience working with students from different countries. I am particularly good at adapting my teaching approach to fit the needs and capabilities of individual students. In addition to using traditional textbooks, I rely heavily on...
Great tutor, excellent ability to explain complicated grammar concepts. Exceptional attention to important details. Warm atmosphere and great training materials. - ALEXANDER, 58 lessons with Sabira

Chicago, IL
I am a native French teacher with degrees in French as a Foreign Language and Comparative Literature. I have nine years of experience teaching French to a wide range of audiences, in groups or individually. I have worked for universities, high schools and language schools (such as Alliance Française and Institut...
I am a native French teacher with degrees in French as a Foreign Language and Comparative Literature. I have nine years of experience teaching French to a wide range of audiences, in groups or individually. I have worked for universities, high schools and language schools (such as Alliance Française and Institut...
My daughter was a little nervous at first because he was male, but ended up absolutely loving him. She said he was the best tutor ever. Since he is French, he knew EVERYTHING, even more than her actual French teacher who is not ... - Rosa

Chicago, IL
I am a previous college instructor who has big interest in foreign languages and different cultures. I also have helped many students from the Middle East, Europe, and Latin America improve their English skills.
I am a previous college instructor who has big interest in foreign languages and different cultures. I also have helped many students from the Middle East, Europe, and Latin America improve their English skills.

Chicago, IL
I hold a Bachelor's degree in Criminology from the University of Maryland and have earned several certifications that enhance my teaching capabilities, including Teaching English as a Foreign Language (TEFL), TESOL certification, and Orton-Gillingham Dyslexia Specialist certification. Currently, I am pursuing...
I hold a Bachelor's degree in Criminology from the University of Maryland and have earned several certifications that enhance my teaching capabilities, including Teaching English as a Foreign Language (TEFL), TESOL certification, and Orton-Gillingham Dyslexia Specialist certification. Currently, I am pursuing...

I would love to help you with your German or English language studies and find great satisfaction in improving your ability to express yourself in a foreign language. Though I try to be flexible with my time whenever possible, I do have a...
I would love to help you with your German or English language studies and find great satisfaction in improving your ability to express yourself in a foreign language. Though I try to be flexible with my time whenever possible, I do have a...
I have taken German lessons from the Goethe Institute and university courses at the undergraduate and graduate level. Ursula far surpasses any teacher I have worked with! It's not just the fact that she genuinely cares for her stu... - Rachel, 269 lessons with Ursula

...institutions. Taking into account the above, I am trained in: 1. Motivation techniques for adolescents. 2. Teaching a foreign language through contemporary art. 3. Development of oral production in online class. SPANISH: I am a native Spanish Speaker...
...institutions. Taking into account the above, I am trained in: 1. Motivation techniques for adolescents. 2. Teaching a foreign language through contemporary art. 3. Development of oral production in online class. SPANISH: I am a native Spanish Speaker...
Nidia has been teaching me Spanish and French for a few years now and I can confidently say I always look forward to her lessons. She’s very knowledgeable in the languages & her kindness shines through her teaching. Nidia is a ver... - Diana, 131 lessons with Nidia

I have been teaching at the college level since 2001, but I have also had extensive experience babysitting as well as tutoring children. While I have primarily tutored children in foreign languages, I am well versed in children's books...
I have been teaching at the college level since 2001, but I have also had extensive experience babysitting as well as tutoring children. While I have primarily tutored children in foreign languages, I am well versed in children's books...

I am a native Polish speaker with over 10 years of experience teaching Polish language. I hold an MA in Foreign Language Teaching from Michigan State University, along with an MA in Pedagogy from Poland and teacher certification in the...
I am a native Polish speaker with over 10 years of experience teaching Polish language. I hold an MA in Foreign Language Teaching from Michigan State University, along with an MA in Pedagogy from Poland and teacher certification in the...

I enjoy learning foreign languages and believe that everyone should speak at least two languages. Myself, I'm a native English speaker and I've studied both Spanish and French. Through these studies, I've come to understand...
I enjoy learning foreign languages and believe that everyone should speak at least two languages. Myself, I'm a native English speaker and I've studied both Spanish and French. Through these studies, I've come to understand...

I am a French native speaker with over 10 years' experience teaching French as a foreign language. I adapt my method to the personality of my students to keep up their motivation and interest in the language.
I am a French native speaker with over 10 years' experience teaching French as a foreign language. I adapt my method to the personality of my students to keep up their motivation and interest in the language.
We are incredibly grateful for Soraya, who played a key role in helping my son excel in his AP French. Her personalized approach, patience, and deep understanding of the curriculum made a real difference. My son not only gained co... - Jie, 12 lessons with Soraya

...3 course during high school. My credentials are I possess a Bachelor of Arts in Spanish and Master of Arts in Foreign language Education. In 2012, I launched a Spanish tutoring program that provided private and group lessons. In 2015, I received...
...3 course during high school. My credentials are I possess a Bachelor of Arts in Spanish and Master of Arts in Foreign language Education. In 2012, I launched a Spanish tutoring program that provided private and group lessons. In 2015, I received...
The lessons are getting easier the more of them I have and LT has a nice demeanor that help relax me, which I appreciate. - Michael , 4 lessons with LT
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