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Avatar for Duke & Columbia Grad: Ivy League Prep
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Duke & Columbia Grad: Ivy League Prep
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Duke & Columbia Grad: Ivy League Prep

Excellent 4.9

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Excellent 4.9

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Reading and Writing Tutoring

In high demand
  • 480 hires on Thumbtack
  • Serves Chicago, IL
  • 480 hires on Thumbtack
  • Serves Chicago, IL

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Hannah A. says, "I’ve been going from tutor to tutor trying to improve on my ACT score since I want to get into an Ivy League, and I found that learning with Michelle was the greatest help by far. With a month or two of consistent practice and dedication with focus on the areas of struggle I told her I needed help on (and struggles she discovered while working with me), my overall score improved from a 26 to a 31! She has a professional and effective teaching style which I believe helped me to reach my score goal which I’m really thankful for. Now I feel more confident in submitting my score to Ivy League schools!"See more
Hannah A. says, "I’ve been going from tutor to tutor trying to improve on my ACT score since I want to get into an Ivy League, and I found that learning with Michelle was the greatest help by far. With a month or two of consistent practice and dedication with focus on the areas of struggle I told her I needed help on (and struggles she discovered while working with me), my overall score improved from a 26 to a 31! She has a professional and effective teaching style which I believe helped me to reach my score goal which I’m really thankful for. Now I feel more confident in submitting my score to Ivy League schools!"
Avatar for Improve English
Avatar for Improve English
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Improve English
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Improve English

Exceptional 5.0

(21)

Exceptional 5.0

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ESL (English as a Second Language) Lessons, Reading and Writing Tutoring

In high demand
  • 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"
Avatar for “InPronunci:” AI - American Accent 7-Days Free
Avatar for “InPronunci:” AI - American Accent 7-Days Free
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“InPronunci:” AI - American Accent 7-Days Free
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“InPronunci:” AI - American Accent 7-Days Free

Exceptional 5.0

(13)

Exceptional 5.0

(13)

ESL (English as a Second Language) Lessons

Great value
  • 5 hires on Thumbtack
  • Serves Chicago, IL
  • 5 hires on Thumbtack
  • Serves Chicago, IL

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Marina L. says, "Inpronunci is the best app for my accent training! The subscription costs lower than any accent coaches here, and it has human-based instructions which makes this app very unique and effective. Each practice "pronunci speaks" tells me what to focus on and how to practice - it is very helpful! Thanks to prof. Alex who introduced me to Inpronunci! He is very helpful and told me everything howe to succeed in the app training! I highly recommend this app for everybody who wants to learn how to speak English fluently and dont want to pay too much for the accent coach!"See more
Marina L. says, "Inpronunci is the best app for my accent training! The subscription costs lower than any accent coaches here, and it has human-based instructions which makes this app very unique and effective. Each practice "pronunci speaks" tells me what to focus on and how to practice - it is very helpful! Thanks to prof. Alex who introduced me to Inpronunci! He is very helpful and told me everything howe to succeed in the app training! I highly recommend this app for everybody who wants to learn how to speak English fluently and dont want to pay too much for the accent coach!"
Avatar for American Accent & Business English
Avatar for American Accent & Business English
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American Accent & Business English
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American Accent & Business English

Exceptional 5.0

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Exceptional 5.0

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ESL (English as a Second Language) Lessons

  • 8 hires on Thumbtack
  • Serves Chicago, IL
  • 8 hires on Thumbtack
  • Serves Chicago, IL
Nikita G. says, "I would highly recommend Kristyn! She is extremely knowledgeable when it comes to language learning and is a great teacher for accent reduction and business language skills. The amount of knowledge and growth I gained from our free trial and our lessons has been invaluable! I was able to take what I learned and apply it immediately! She is highly responsive and worth every penny!"See more
Nikita G. says, "I would highly recommend Kristyn! She is extremely knowledgeable when it comes to language learning and is a great teacher for accent reduction and business language skills. The amount of knowledge and growth I gained from our free trial and our lessons has been invaluable! I was able to take what I learned and apply it immediately! She is highly responsive and worth every penny!"
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Read with Grace
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Read with Grace
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Reading and Writing Tutoring, ESL (English as a Second Language) Lessons

  • 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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