The Best Language Tutors in Highland Park, IL

I have received my Wilson Dyslexia Practitioner certification this past year. I am also a licensed special education teacher with 9 years of experience. I have worked with all age groups and individuals who speak multiple languages. I have experience with students from an array of disabilities. I love using a...See Iliana'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 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 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...See Hugo's full profile

Being a writing coach also requires the teacher to have grammar skills and vocabulary knowledge to lead the student into successful expression within the English Language. See Natalie's full profile

I hold a bachelor's degree in Japanese Language & Literature from the University of Minnesota. I've taught everything from basic hiragana and katakana, to high school level kanji and grammar. To obtain my teaching license in Illinois, I took the ILTS Target Language Proficiency (Japanese) exam...See Chris'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

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

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 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 about 15 years...See Sarah'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

Without this foundation, math becomes a meaningless collage of foreign symbols, a monotonous step-by-step process that students memorize and execute robotically. In actuality, math is a language that tells a story of how patterns reveal hidden relationships, transforming abstract ideas into a concrete...See Tanish's full profile

I come from a Mexican American background and speak Spanish fluently as a second language. I speak it daily with family members and colleagues, and can help you learn the nuances of the language via reading, writing, listening, verbal exercises, understanding the vocal production of Spanish-specific...See Mathew's full profile

With a Ph.D. background and years of scientific writing, editing, and reviewing, I know how to help applicants clearly convey their strengths, goals, and unique stories. My approach is collaborative—I guide students in structuring their essays, sharpening their language, and ensuring their voice comes through...See Levi'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

As for prior education, I've studied math/physics/english in college level courses throughout high school and continue this level of work today. In particular, I graduated from Higher Level Applications and Interpretations (Math), Higher Level Language and Literature, as well as Higher Level Physics...See Casey'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

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 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

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...See L.'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'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

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

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

I support English language learners in improving speaking, listening, reading, and writing skills. With experience tutoring middle and high school students and a Master’s in Social Science, I focus on building vocabulary, grammar, and confidence in communication. My approach is interactive, patient, and...See Maya's full profile