Fox Valley, IL English Lessons

Includes study in spoken and written English as well as various types of English literature.

English literature, Public Speaking, Pronunciation, Proper Sentence phrasing, Spelling

Rev. Karen has experience teaching English using the Berlitz methodology where she was employed on a part time basis for many years. Specializing in working with families with children and those that are interested in learning English by immersion Karen is able to help you develop your language skills so you can be understood when you speak and completely understand what others are saying to you.

I have a graduate degree in teaching English as a second/foreign language, and over 13 years of teaching experience.

It is my grasp of foreign languages that makes me an effective English teacher. For instance, learning the complex grammar of Latin and Greek gave me a thorough understanding of English grammar and the ability to relate to other people’s native languages. I have spent many hours proofreading papers for international students. They find my instruction especially informative because I not only fix mistakes but provide an explanation. When I point out the patterns of grammar, similar mistakes show up less and less, and my students feel more confident that they are writing sentences correctly.

I learned English teaching methods through my tutoring experience. Over a span of four months, I gave a Turkish visiting scholar a systematic overview of English grammar and allowed him to apply it through conversation.

Capable of helping you speak English fluently.

• 8+ years of teaching, training, & tutoring experience.
• Tutoring for many undergraduate courses in math/statistics & economics/econometrics, as well as select courses in biology, physics, social sciences, computer science, systems engineering, and other subjects / areas. Select graduate course assistance offered as well.
• Tutoring for GRE/GMAT and SAT/ACT offered with individualized gameplan/schedule.
• Help with high school and middle school curriculum in math, quantitative sciences, social sciences, writing. Help with IB & AP classes and corresponding exams.
• National Merit Scholar & several (10+) AP Tests in High School.
• Will give personal scores upon request.

I evaluate the student so that I can personalize the lesson. I provide the parents with biweekly progress reports.

Dear Parents and Students,

I'm super excited to hopefully work with you or your child with your academic needs. Current Public Relations major and Entrepreneur with an educational technology startup and I' am extremely passionate about educational equity.

Standardized Test Scores finished off with a 31 on the ACT in the English category and a 30 for the reading. I specialize in English (Grammar, Langauge, and Literature) Reading Comprehension and Standardized Test Score Preparation. When I tutor I fully invest myself being readily available to answer questions at any time of the day outside of our personal sessions. Learning English could be tough so I make sure all my "students" can reach me via Phone, Text or Email.

Look forward to working with you soon!

Sincerely,

Deandre

Hi – I can help all aspects of English, including critical reading, persuasive writing, comparative literature, public speaking and ACT/SAT/AP test strategies. I have a Creative Writing MFA, a Communications BS, and write professionally. I've taught and lectured at universities, schools and with individuals around Chicagoland as well as in the Bay Area. I customize study plans with learners and their advocates to utilize existing abilities and add new techniques to reach personal and scholastic goals. My students have said: "she really knows how to get us engaged and how to pique our interest; she teaches and explains aspects of literature well;" "very alert about the world, knows about almost everything;" and “I just wanted to thank you for all of your help and guidance. I was totally lost, a poor reader, and short on time. With your help, I polished my writing skills, became a better reader, and also a better quick-thinker and formulator of thoughts. Thank you for all of your ...