The Best Language Tutors in Deerfield, IL

Hi! I've been a language and writing instructor at the City Colleges of Chicago for 31 years, helping students build their craft as writers and prepare undergraduate and graduate school application essays that highlight their strengths, passions and creativity. I've tutored a variety of students from...See Jeff's full profile

I have a master's degree in special education and a thorough understanding of the K-6 curriculum and how to meet the needs of students, especially those that are struggling. Whether it's language arts, math, science, social studies or executive functioning, I have a myriad of tools to enable students to...See Daniel's full profile

I have a B.A., M.A., and Ph.D. in Spanish with thirty years of teaching experience at the college level and tutoring experience at all levels. I have tutored and taught Spanish language as well as the cultures and literature of Spain and Spanish America. My areas of expertise on Wyzant are IB/AP Spanish,...See Kristee's full profile

Being that I am of Mexican heritage, Spanish has been a part of my life since I was born. I am a fluent speaker, reader, and writer in this language, and besides taking numerous courses during high school, I have also served as a Spanish tutor, both online and in-person, since my high school years. I believe I can...See Giovanni's full profile

In addition to tutoring students in writing and editing one-on-one, I have worked for 3 years for a company that offers editing and proofreading services online. I love language (I find a well-turned phrase irresistible!), and I thoroughly enjoy helping others improve their writing.See Amelia's full profile

I was the committee chairwoman for Women in STEM where I promoted gender diversity and inclusion in science through events. In my free time, I love baking cakes, watching foreign dramas, and expanding my language skills.See Christine's full profile

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...See Sabira's full profile

Although my mother is Japanese, I did not learn how to speak Japanese until I moved to Japan when I was 15 and taught myself the language while at a public Japanese Junior High School. This has given me a unique perspective on learning Japanese as a second language, as well as an approach I am eager to...See Lika's full profile

I took extensive graduate-level coursework in Computer Science including data structures, algorithms, theory of computation, machine learning, and natural language processing. I have designed medium size object oriented programs in Python. And I have done data analysis and machine learning using Python libraries,...See Pooya's full profile

I've studied the language for over five years by now --independently, at the university, and in day-to-day practice. I recently completed an Arabic certificate from the University of Chicago Graham School in the Winter 2014. I first began studying the Arabic language at the university from in the...See Ilya's full profile

As an adult, I studied Italian for seven years and also met weekly with a native speaker. I enrolled in a language and cooking class in Bologna, and return to Italy often. While studying in France, I often visited relatives in Germany, many of whom spoke no English. This motivated me to master the...See Linda's full profile

With hard work, discipline, and love and passion for the craft of music, I believe every student will achieve great things. Every great pianist and musician exemplifies these things. On the piano, we will tackle technique, ear training, reading, harmony, improvisation, language and vocabulary, groove and rhythm,...See Christian's full profile

I graduated from Bryn Mawr College magna cum laude with honors in Linguistics in 2003. This linguistics background gives me understanding of language as a system, and therefore allows me to approach language learning and teaching in a nuanced and structured way. My Japanese learning began when I was junior...See Sarah's full profile

I studied Japanese for three and a half years at the University of Chicago and lived in Kyoto for seven months. I have taught English in Niigata prefecture for a summer. I passed the Japanese Language Proficiency Test N3. See JR's full profile

Some of them still keep me updated on their educational lives. Being a French native, I have learnt French as my first language and am therefore extremely competent in every aspect of the French language, from syntax to pronunciation. Moreover, having grown up there, I am familiar with the History and...See Romain's full profile

I have experience as a TA and private tutor in Introductory Programming, Object-Oriented Programming, Data Structures, and Algorithms. I am happy to work through these topics conceptually or via direct implementation in Python, C++, Java, or any language or toolkit of choice.See Dawson's full profile

I am a certified teacher with 21 years of teaching experience in independent, alternative, and public schools. I have a bachelor's degree from Duke University in English and Classical Languages and a master's degree in English Education from the University of Illinois at Chicago. I have my Illinois...See Sarah's full profile

Urdu is my first language, and I have studied it formally for over 20 years through rigorous coursework. In addition to my academic training, I use Urdu daily in both personal and professional settings, which allows me to provide authentic and practical instruction. I have experience mentoring students from...See Maryam's full profile

Susan distinguished herself when she initiated, designed and taught the first interdisciplinary course of its kind in Illinois for the acquisition of language proficiency through the academic content of social sciences. She also expanded high school Spanish programs to all levels of course offerings and...See Susan's full profile

I know what it feels like to find oneself struggling to comprehend a different country, culture, and language. I am fully aware of the specific issues that arise regarding pronunciation, grammar, spelling, writing, and reading comprehension according to the native language of many of my students, since I am...See Deborah's full profile

I am a native Spanish speaker and have taught Spanish language to students as a class and also tutoring. I have taught it as a language and in the content area (taught math in Spanish). Spanish is my first language and I am proud to share it with others. I also enjoy having conversations with my...See Gabriel's full profile

While at the George Washington University, I was the three-time recipient of the Staughton Prize, the university's oldest academic award, given to the top Latin student at the university each year. I have been tutoring classics and classical languages for over a decade, both privately and as the George...See Joshua's full profile

I have been a substitute teacher for many years and have had numerous positions in bilingual and dual languages classes. In addition, my former business employed many non-English speaking men and women. I am a stickler for proper grammar, spelling and punctuation, and I feel that I have had sufficient...See Gail's full profile

I have a strong grasp of the English language in issues related to grammar, punctuation, and sentence structure. I also continue to learn new languages so I can further see how they compare to English.See Michael's full profile

Welcome and well met! Thanks for reading my bio. I've been a tutor on Wyzant's platform since 2013. I'm experienced in Language Arts content, and teaching English as a Second Language is my specialty. I'm adaptable to students of all ages. My approach to tutoring is to get to know...See Paulla's full profile