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  • 42 hires on Thumbtack
  • Serves Chicago, IL
  • 42 hires on Thumbtack
  • Serves Chicago, IL
Barush M. says, "Elizabeth has been showing a remarkable ability to engage with me as a student and her excellent communication skills help to build a strong foundation for high achievement levels in a short period of time I highly recommend Elizabeth for any person that want to improve their English in a reasonable period of time Elizabeth es excelente como maestra, ayuda con su proceso a desarrollar herramientas de comunicación efectiva ,la cual crea una base para lograr progreso en un corto periodo de tiempo Recomiendo a Elizabeth para cualquier persona que quiere mejorar su Ingles en un periodo razonable de tiempo"See more
Barush M. says, "Elizabeth has been showing a remarkable ability to engage with me as a student and her excellent communication skills help to build a strong foundation for high achievement levels in a short period of time I highly recommend Elizabeth for any person that want to improve their English in a reasonable period of time Elizabeth es excelente como maestra, ayuda con su proceso a desarrollar herramientas de comunicación efectiva ,la cual crea una base para lograr progreso en un corto periodo de tiempo Recomiendo a Elizabeth para cualquier persona que quiere mejorar su Ingles en un periodo razonable de tiempo"
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Silvia Bernal
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Silvia Bernal
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  • Serves Chicago, IL
  • Serves Chicago, IL
Hi! I’m Silvia, founder of The Language Teacher, a friendly and professional teaching/tutoring service based in NC. With over 11 years of teaching experience, I help children and adults build real confidence in communication through personalized, engaging lessons. I specialize in: • ESL (English as a Second Language) from beginner to advanced • Spanish for all levels, including conversation and grammar • French for all levels, travel purposes. Whether you want to improve your English, a student needing extra language support, or an adult looking to learn Spanish for work or travel, I create lessons that fit your goals, schedule, and learning style. 📚 Classes available online or in person. 💬 Fun, interactive, and tailored to you!See more
Hi! I’m Silvia, founder of The Language Teacher, a friendly and professional teaching/tutoring service based in NC. With over 11 years of teaching experience, I help children and adults build real confidence in communication through personalized, engaging lessons. I specialize in: • ESL (English as a Second Language) from beginner to advanced • Spanish for all levels, including conversation and grammar • French for all levels, travel purposes. Whether you want to improve your English, a student needing extra language support, or an adult looking to learn Spanish for work or travel, I create lessons that fit your goals, schedule, and learning style. 📚 Classes available online or in person. 💬 Fun, interactive, and tailored to you!
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Samuel Visbal Navarro
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Samuel Visbal Navarro
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  • Serves Chicago, IL
  • Serves Chicago, IL
Samuel Visbal Navarro "Where Language Meets the Game" Language Lessons: Offerings in English (as a second language) Spanish and Portuguese. Focus on conversation, vocabulary, grammar, or language immersion techniques. Tailored lessons to enhance language skills for everyday communication. Football/Soccer Training: Coaching from beginner to amateur skill levels, Training in various aspects of soccer (e.g., conditioning, dribbling, passing, and strategy). Emphasis on fitness, discipline, and skill development. Why Choose Me? Personalized Approach: I offer small class sizes or one-on-one lessons to ensure each student receives the attention they deserve, allowing for a truly tailored learning experience. Holistic Development: My approach fosters both physical and cognitive growth, enhancing athletic performance and/or helping you expand your language skills at the same time. Expertise in English, Spanish, and Portuguese: Born in Venezuela, I am a native Spanish speaker with a strong linguistic foundation. At age 9, I moved to Australia, where I completed my primary education and began high school, developing full professional fluency in English. I have now been living in the United States for the past six years, where I earned my Bachelor’s degree in International Business. Additionally, I lived in Brazil for five years and completed high school there, achieving fluency in Portuguese. This diverse international background allows me to effectively guide students toward confidence and fluency in all three languages. Extensive Soccer Experience: With 15 years of dedication to soccer, I’ve played for multiple clubs and colleges across Brazil, Australia, and the United States. This extensive experience allows me to offer expert coaching at all levels, focusing on both individual and team development. Contact me today to schedule your free trial lesson and start your journey to fluency and/or soccer success!See more
Samuel Visbal Navarro "Where Language Meets the Game" Language Lessons: Offerings in English (as a second language) Spanish and Portuguese. Focus on conversation, vocabulary, grammar, or language immersion techniques. Tailored lessons to enhance language skills for everyday communication. Football/Soccer Training: Coaching from beginner to amateur skill levels, Training in various aspects of soccer (e.g., conditioning, dribbling, passing, and strategy). Emphasis on fitness, discipline, and skill development. Why Choose Me? Personalized Approach: I offer small class sizes or one-on-one lessons to ensure each student receives the attention they deserve, allowing for a truly tailored learning experience. Holistic Development: My approach fosters both physical and cognitive growth, enhancing athletic performance and/or helping you expand your language skills at the same time. Expertise in English, Spanish, and Portuguese: Born in Venezuela, I am a native Spanish speaker with a strong linguistic foundation. At age 9, I moved to Australia, where I completed my primary education and began high school, developing full professional fluency in English. I have now been living in the United States for the past six years, where I earned my Bachelor’s degree in International Business. Additionally, I lived in Brazil for five years and completed high school there, achieving fluency in Portuguese. This diverse international background allows me to effectively guide students toward confidence and fluency in all three languages. Extensive Soccer Experience: With 15 years of dedication to soccer, I’ve played for multiple clubs and colleges across Brazil, Australia, and the United States. This extensive experience allows me to offer expert coaching at all levels, focusing on both individual and team development. Contact me today to schedule your free trial lesson and start your journey to fluency and/or soccer success!
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Coaching/In-Home Consultations/ and Seminars
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Coaching/In-Home Consultations/ and Seminars
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  • Serves Chicago, IL
  • Serves Chicago, IL
YOU CAN TEACH a 4-7-YEAR-OLD TO READ AND I CAN HELP YOU! Three Types of Adult Support I Provide for Teaching Young Children: 1. Private coaching for parents or teachers, on an hourly basis on Zoom or in your home in the Seattle area ($60 per hour) 2. In-home consultations for parents where I can help you set up a nurturing and effective learning environment for your child ($100 per hour in the Seattle area *) 3. Seminars for parents, teachers, families, communities, churches, homeschool groups, PTAs, and friends who CAN teach 4-7-year-old children. Learn to read in a step by step, systematic, simple way! ($200 per hour) To be successful, parents and educators will find it invaluable to know: • How children learn • That 0-6-year-olds have an absorbent mind *, through which they effortlessly absorb information • That children love to learn • That there is a dependable, step by step reading sequence to follow that can empower anyone to teach • How to use hands-on reading materials that are like a series of card games so that children can almost teach themselves to read. See that these materials are tailored to the needs of young children • How to establish simple routines at home or school of 10-15 minutes per day where practicing or “playing with the materials” enables children to successfully read! • It is not difficult for most children to learn to read if they have the right tools and adults who understand a simple sequence. As a Montessori teacher with 25+ years' experience teaching reading and writing to children 4-7 years old, including my own six children, I am passionate about showing adults how they CAN teach children to read. Let’s start a revolution in learning! What I offer to Parents, Teachers, and All Who Would Support Children: 1. I provide private consultations and seminars for parents and teachers. If this is done in connection with tutoring, it will maximize the tutoring opportunity for children. Parents will be more conscious of developmental needs and will be more engaged. They can better understand and so support the child's efforts with hands-on reading materials. Simple feedback and demonstrations to you as your child is learning can be a great help. 2. I also provide seminars in which I communicate all of the above in further detail about how children learn and also lay out a clear sequence of how to teach reading. This can be step by step training for parents, teachers, and others! I use power points and other presentation materials to give detailed instructions about how to teach. I demonstrate the use of the materials and make recommendations. Understand how children learn and how to ensure the building of a successful reading foundation. *Please note I charge transportation fee of $1.00 per mile for transportation.See more
YOU CAN TEACH a 4-7-YEAR-OLD TO READ AND I CAN HELP YOU! Three Types of Adult Support I Provide for Teaching Young Children: 1. Private coaching for parents or teachers, on an hourly basis on Zoom or in your home in the Seattle area ($60 per hour) 2. In-home consultations for parents where I can help you set up a nurturing and effective learning environment for your child ($100 per hour in the Seattle area *) 3. Seminars for parents, teachers, families, communities, churches, homeschool groups, PTAs, and friends who CAN teach 4-7-year-old children. Learn to read in a step by step, systematic, simple way! ($200 per hour) To be successful, parents and educators will find it invaluable to know: • How children learn • That 0-6-year-olds have an absorbent mind *, through which they effortlessly absorb information • That children love to learn • That there is a dependable, step by step reading sequence to follow that can empower anyone to teach • How to use hands-on reading materials that are like a series of card games so that children can almost teach themselves to read. See that these materials are tailored to the needs of young children • How to establish simple routines at home or school of 10-15 minutes per day where practicing or “playing with the materials” enables children to successfully read! • It is not difficult for most children to learn to read if they have the right tools and adults who understand a simple sequence. As a Montessori teacher with 25+ years' experience teaching reading and writing to children 4-7 years old, including my own six children, I am passionate about showing adults how they CAN teach children to read. Let’s start a revolution in learning! What I offer to Parents, Teachers, and All Who Would Support Children: 1. I provide private consultations and seminars for parents and teachers. If this is done in connection with tutoring, it will maximize the tutoring opportunity for children. Parents will be more conscious of developmental needs and will be more engaged. They can better understand and so support the child's efforts with hands-on reading materials. Simple feedback and demonstrations to you as your child is learning can be a great help. 2. I also provide seminars in which I communicate all of the above in further detail about how children learn and also lay out a clear sequence of how to teach reading. This can be step by step training for parents, teachers, and others! I use power points and other presentation materials to give detailed instructions about how to teach. I demonstrate the use of the materials and make recommendations. Understand how children learn and how to ensure the building of a successful reading foundation. *Please note I charge transportation fee of $1.00 per mile for transportation.
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Read with Grace
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Read with Grace
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New on Thumbtack
  • Serves Chicago, IL
  • Serves Chicago, IL
My first student was my severely dyslexic sister who was in 8th grade reading at 1st grade level. For years teachers told me she needed to read more and she was eventually catch up. Nothing worked until I found the Orton-Gillingham method. Not only is she able to read now but she is addicted to a series of novels! I am trained and certified in the Barton System which one of the most comprehensive Orton-Gillingham based programs. The Orton-Gillingham method is the golden standard in teaching reading to children and adults with dyslexia. I have taken Lindamood-Bell's Lips training workshop on phonemic awareness for my most severely dyslexic students. I have also taken Susan Barton's 6-day graduate level Screening for Dyslexia seminar. In addition to my O.G.-based training, I have taken countless Linguistics and Structured Word Inquiry courses to expose my students to a scientific approach to orthography. Every word has a story and meaningful reasons for the way it is spelled, even so-called "sight words!" Using SWI, students use critical thinking, expand their vocabulary, and improve reading comprehension. Signs of Dyslexia: - Terrible spelling (Number 1 sign of Dyslexia) - Unable to sound out unknown words or nonsense words - Unable to retain spelling words from spelling tests - Slow choppy reading - Relies on context clues when reading - Makes guesses when reading I tutor all students (ages 6 to adult) online using a screen sharing software. My hourly rate applies to 55-minute sessions. I look forward to hearing from you!See more
My first student was my severely dyslexic sister who was in 8th grade reading at 1st grade level. For years teachers told me she needed to read more and she was eventually catch up. Nothing worked until I found the Orton-Gillingham method. Not only is she able to read now but she is addicted to a series of novels! I am trained and certified in the Barton System which one of the most comprehensive Orton-Gillingham based programs. The Orton-Gillingham method is the golden standard in teaching reading to children and adults with dyslexia. I have taken Lindamood-Bell's Lips training workshop on phonemic awareness for my most severely dyslexic students. I have also taken Susan Barton's 6-day graduate level Screening for Dyslexia seminar. In addition to my O.G.-based training, I have taken countless Linguistics and Structured Word Inquiry courses to expose my students to a scientific approach to orthography. Every word has a story and meaningful reasons for the way it is spelled, even so-called "sight words!" Using SWI, students use critical thinking, expand their vocabulary, and improve reading comprehension. Signs of Dyslexia: - Terrible spelling (Number 1 sign of Dyslexia) - Unable to sound out unknown words or nonsense words - Unable to retain spelling words from spelling tests - Slow choppy reading - Relies on context clues when reading - Makes guesses when reading I tutor all students (ages 6 to adult) online using a screen sharing software. My hourly rate applies to 55-minute sessions. I look forward to hearing from you!
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AZTeachingWhiz, LLC Tutoring Services
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AZTeachingWhiz, LLC Tutoring Services

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  • 1 hire on Thumbtack
  • Serves Chicago, IL
  • 1 hire on Thumbtack
  • Serves Chicago, IL
Reyna D. says, "A Truly Exceptional Tutor We’ve had the absolute pleasure of working with Mandy for many years, from my daughter’s early days in elementary school all the way through high school, and I can confidently say that she has been an incredible part of my daughter’s academic journey. From the beginning, Mandy showed patience, dedication, and a genuine passion for helping students succeed. She has an amazing ability to explain concepts clearly, adapt her teaching style to my daughter’s needs, and make learning both engaging and enjoyable. Over the years, I have watched my daughter grow in confidence, develop stronger study habits, and achieve goals she once thought were out of reach — and so much of that progress is thanks to the support and encouragement she received during her sessions. What truly sets Mandy apart is her consistency and commitment. She celebrates my daughter’s strengths while helping her overcome challenges, always showing kindness and professionalism. As a parent, it has been incredibly reassuring to know my daughter has someone in her corner who genuinely cares about her success. I am deeply grateful for everything Mandy has done. I couldn’t recommend her more highly. Any student would be lucky to learn from her."See more
Reyna D. says, "A Truly Exceptional Tutor We’ve had the absolute pleasure of working with Mandy for many years, from my daughter’s early days in elementary school all the way through high school, and I can confidently say that she has been an incredible part of my daughter’s academic journey. From the beginning, Mandy showed patience, dedication, and a genuine passion for helping students succeed. She has an amazing ability to explain concepts clearly, adapt her teaching style to my daughter’s needs, and make learning both engaging and enjoyable. Over the years, I have watched my daughter grow in confidence, develop stronger study habits, and achieve goals she once thought were out of reach — and so much of that progress is thanks to the support and encouragement she received during her sessions. What truly sets Mandy apart is her consistency and commitment. She celebrates my daughter’s strengths while helping her overcome challenges, always showing kindness and professionalism. As a parent, it has been incredibly reassuring to know my daughter has someone in her corner who genuinely cares about her success. I am deeply grateful for everything Mandy has done. I couldn’t recommend her more highly. Any student would be lucky to learn from her."
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Reviews for Chicago english instructors on Thumbtack

From Yoshito I.

Brilliant Teacher - Discounts Available
Brilliant Teacher - Discounts Available
John has helped me speak English more clearly and reduce my accent. His class is always useful and enjoyable. Can’t wait for the next class!

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Speak Easy
Speak Easy
Ani is a excellent person and a good teacher. If you want to know the American English, Ani helps us improving the listen and speak abilities. Other good aspect of her classes is the pronunciation. I improve my pronunciation with Ani's classes. She is patient in this hard aspect.

From Clever T.

Leeanna Shultz - Private Tutor
Leeanna Shultz - Private Tutor
I worked with Leeana for almost 3 months. I have to say that she is such a good teacher and also a great person. She was all the time willing to help me achieve my goals learning English and I really enjoyed every single class because of her amazing personality. Also the price for her classes is really good comparing with the value that she provides in every single lesson. Definitely I recommend her to anyone willing to improve their English!!

From Naveen S.

Teaching ESL English As A Foreign Language
Teaching ESL English As A Foreign Language
Nancy's personalized approach, patience, and engaging teaching style made every session enjoyable and remarkably effective. From the outset, I felt comfortable and supported, which greatly enhanced my learning experience. Thanks to her classes, I have seen a significant improvement in my American English accent, but I've also gained a newfound confidence in my ability to communicate effectively. Nancy's expertise in phonetics was evident in her tailored lessons, which targeted my specific areas for improvement. Her encouragement and constructive feedback motivated me to consistently strive for progress. I wholeheartedly recommend Nancy's classes to anyone looking to refine their English pronunciation.

From Thiago S.

Simple Accent Reduction
Simple Accent Reduction
Judy is an amazing teacher. She helped me to build up my self-confidence when speaking in English. The improvements were noticeable after just a few lessons. She was always patient, and her classes were always fun. I would really recommend her to anyone who, like me, wants to do better. I just needed the right person to point me in the right direction, and Judy was this person! Thank you, Judy.
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