(214) Private tutors for lessons, class and homework help near 60035
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Anton
Self-taught Visual C++ Developer/Mentor with 19 years of experience
- $80 / h
- 55 ratings
- Buffalo Grove , Illinois ( 60089 )
- 40 miles
I am a Windows software developer who has developed custom physical computing and data acquisition software applications for a major international corporation since 2001. That's my day job. I also work as a mentor and tutor for software developers, I am available from 5 pm to 10 pm US Central Time every evening and I am usually available on appointment on the weekends. I prefer to work online but I will meet a student for live sessions if the distance is relatively close to me. I have be... Read more
Arnold
Experienced Tutor in Math and Physics with PhD in Physics
Hello, I’m Dr. Arnold. I retired recently as a professor of biophysics after 18 years of working for UTMB, Auburn University, and University of Houston. I taught or tutored Classical Mechanics, Electricity and Magnetism, Thermodynamics, Quantum Mechanics, Optical Physics and advanced topics in Solid-State Physics and Biological Physics. I work with students of all levels of physics and math understanding. Importantly, all my students believe that they can get better at math and physics. To ... Read more
Margaret
Experienced Elementary School Teacher
My name is Peggy and I am an experienced teacher, tutor and nanny. I am currently a stay at home mom to my 2 month old daughter but tutor on the side. I graduated from DePaul University in 2009 with a degree in Elementary Education. I have 4 years of teaching experience in 6th grade and kindergarten. My goal as a tutor is to use positive reinforcement to help children gain confidence in themselves, incorporate enjoyable learning activities based on the child's learning needs and interests... Read more
Timothy
Math Professor for Math Tutoring: HS, College, AP Calculus, AP Stats
I rank among the top 2% of the 17,575 active tutors in 2019. I am currently a tenured mathematics professor at a local university, and I have been at this institution since 2001. I have an undergraduate degree in mathematics and a Ph.D. in mathematics. I have been been tutoring mathematics in many situations since I was in high school. I have experience teaching and tutoring mathematics across the curriculum at the college/university, high school, and developmental levels. I also have sev... Read more
Robert
The Math Whisperer - Mathematics and Related Topics
I am a semi-retired actuary having worked in the business field for nearly 45 years. Over the last 15 years I have successfully tutored students in mathematics and other fields related to mathematics such as Physics. The key to being a successful tutor is understanding the special needs of the student. Actuarial Science is a very complex field and I excel in taking difficult to understand topics and reducing them to concepts that a layman can relate to. I use this skill when working with stud... Read more
John
Stanford PhD Tutor in GRE, SAT, ACT, Math, Essay Writing
- $85 / h
- 9 ratings
- Lincolnshire , Illinois ( 60069 )
- 35 miles
I'm John! I graduated with a PhD in civil engineering from Stanford and a BS in mechanical engineering from Harvard. I have 13 years experience working with youth and am passionate about helping students achieve their maximum learning potential, whether in a specific subject - math, science, reading, or writing - or while navigating the college admissions process. In college I appreciated having professors break down complex material into simple, easy-to-follow steps. I take this approach wi... Read more
Lucie
French and Spanish Tutor
Hello! My name is Lucie. I am a graduate of DePaul University's School of Education-Secondary Education-World Languages (French and Spanish) program and have been teaching Spanish and French for 12 years. I grew up speaking French and Spanish at home. I am currently a French teacher at Wilmette Junior High School. I am located in Northbrook and am available to work evenings and weekends in the North Shore. I look forward to meeting you!... Read more
Georgette
Experienced high school teacher on maternity leave
Hi! I am a licensed and experienced high school teacher. I’ve taught social studies for ten years and am currently on maternity leave looking to still support students through tutoring. I’ve taught AP Government, AP Comparative Government, Honors Government, Government, Honors U.S. History, and World History. While teaching, I was a member of our school’s literacy leadership team where we prepared thoughtful ways to encourage teachers to incorporate literacy strategies in their lessons. Addit... Read more
Cynthia
An attorney turned high school teacher!
I am and always have been passionate about education. I believe that education is the greatest equalizer. I realized when my own children were young that there were too many attorneys and not enough good teachers, so I went back to school and got a teaching certificate. I have taught a wide variety of social studies classes including law, government, world history, US history, sociology, and psychology. For the past five years I have been teaching English, including AP Composition, AP Litera... Read more
Heather
Experienced, enthusiastic and certified Spanish teacher
- $99 / h
- Buffalo Grove , Illinois ( 60089 )
- 20 miles
I have been teaching Spanish for 12 years, primarily in the Northbrook public school system. I have a background in curriculum design, which means that I have a strong understanding of how to prepare students as more and more schools move away from the textbook, giving those challenging interpersonal speaking tests and other proficiency exercises! I love working with students and helping them succeed. I also enjoy the creative challenge of making sure that the learning meets the unique, in... Read more