The Best Language Tutors in River Forest, IL

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

With an MAE in English as a Second Language and 15 years of tutoring experience, I can help you confidently improve your English fluency. Specializing in conversation, writing, listening, and reading, I also offer pronunciation and accent reduction lessons. As an executive with over 10 years of business...See Judy's full profile

I am fluent in Hindi as it is my native language from the country of my birth, India. I consider both English and Hindi to be my first languages. I am confident in my knowledge of reading, writing, speaking of Hindi, as well as grammar, spelling, and all other aspects of this language. I have studied...See Chhavi's full profile

...confidence, and getting students actually speaking rather than just memorizing. My later career as a college English professor sharpened my ability to explain how languages work: verb systems, sentence structure, and the patterns that help English speakers make sense of Spanish quickly. I tailor each session to the student's level...See Erick's full profile

As a seasoned tutor, I successfully prepared numerous students for prestigious national Romanian language Olympiads and I was always proud of their harvested results, which include top rankings and awards at these competitions. My intent is to spread this poetic language and to inspire a new generation of...See Andrada's full profile

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.See Aladdin's full profile

I have always loved the beauty, power, and precision of the English language. Proper English can elevate your coursework in almost any subject, and can elevate your professional standing. I have worked with native English speakers and non-native speakers to improve their reading comprehension, writing skills, and...See Valerie'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

In my professional life I develop computer programs for applications to science, so I am comfortable with helping others learn computer fundamentals or work on basic code (python, Matlab/Octave, and bash are my preferred languages). My goal as a tutor is not to be another teacher, dictating what a student...See Erica's full profile

I teach Spanish 1 through AP Language. I currently work at Northside College Prep HS. I have been teaching for 26 years. Let me know what you decide. Take care! See Janet'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

With a deep passion for language and a strong command of vocabulary, I help students not only learn new words but also understand their meanings, origins, and usage in context. I’ve always been fascinated by etymology, the history of words, and their connections to other languages. My approach to...See Hayden's full profile

I earned degrees in college and graduate school in classical studies (Latin ancient Greek, Roman culture, Greek culture). I have taught Latin language classes and introductory western culture courses in which ancient Greece ad Rome are treated. Also, I have written articles on classics subjects. My experience in...See Michel'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’ve been tutoring privately for over 2 years, helping students succeed in a wide range of subjects, including: SAT & ACT prep Math (including AP Calculus and Statistics) English & writing (including AP English Lit/Language) Academic and college essay support I graduated from UCLA, where I...See Santsi's full profile

My name is Renee, but most of my students call me Señora. I am currently a teacher at a high performing high school in the western suburbs of Chicago. I fell in love with the Spanish language when I was a high school student. Since then I have traveled abroad extensively in Mexico and Spain. I also married...See Renee'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

I have 10 years of experience in designing customized software for clients and individuals. The base of each solution that I've designed is Microsoft Access. When necessary I use the programming language that's included with Microsoft Access - - it's called Visual Basic.See Jim'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

I am an experienced writer and editor who has tutored over 10 students with College Application Essays.See Emily's full profile

Within public schools internationally, in the suburbs of Chicago, and in Chicago Public Schools, I have taken on the roles of: -English and Language Arts Classroom and Homeroom Teacher -Writing Interventionist using Lucy Calkins Writers' Workshop Model -Writing Interventionist using Step Up to Writing...See Jocelyn'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

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...See Kelly's full profile

My professional experience has made me a better tutor of theoretical math and statistics concepts and I've found that providing real-world applications makes learning more engaging and effective. As an industry Data Scientist, I've developed expertise across many languages and technologies. More...See McClelland'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