(275) Private tutors for lessons, class and homework help near 60561
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Jackie
Patient and Knowledgeable Tutor Specializing in ESL and K-6 Reading
I am passionate about the learning process and helping others exceed their potential. As a trained ESL instructor and parent reading volunteer I have witnessed the joy of students doing something they didn't think they could. For ESL students, I focus on their short and long term goals i.e. written and/or oral language, writing, citizenship testing, and those language questions that affect their day-to-day life. I will assign relevant homework that will directly focus on the student's needs... Read more
Eric
Experienced Spanish/Social Studies Teacher-Tutor
I have been a High School Spanish and Social Studies Educator for over 17 years. I have taught Spanish I through Spanish IV Honors. I also teach Civics/Government, Geography, World History and U.S. History courses. I have helped many students catch up to pace with their class and regain missed credits. I have also helped other students work to advance themselves by taking summer courses so they could take AP and Honors classes during the regular school year. Whether you are struggling to ... Read more
Alicia
Vanderbilt-educated Private Teacher/Tutor
Hello! I am an experienced, reliable and warm teacher/tutor. I have an extensive background working with learners of all ages, (from birth to young adult,) and I truly enjoy spending time with my students. I studied Education at Vanderbilt University with a minor in Language and Literacy Studies. Additionally, I have worked with students from varying backgrounds and have had great success with traditional and nontraditional learners alike. I find teaching on the private level to be ver... Read more
Emily
English Literature Tutor
I'm Emily. I graduated from Valparaiso University with an Bachelor of Arts in English and a Japanese minor. I have experience editing and proofreading papers that I myself have written, as well as ones that others have written and needed my help looking over. What I enjoy most about helping others when it comes to literature is the fact that I want them to do better than anyone else when it comes to both understanding the literature, along with writing the best paper that they can which per... Read more
Mara
PhD in Mathematics Education who loves tutoring!
I have a PhD from Tufts University and a degree in Mathematics Education from Universidad de Buenos Aires. I am a teacher educator at the university. As such, I teach courses for candidates who want to become math teachers. I know all about the Common Core! I have been in this profession for almost 20 years. I love tutoring students to help them develop a deep understanding of he mathematics. I specialize in the new approach developed by the Common Core state standards. My focus is on prea... Read more
Jennifer
School Teacher for 10 Years
I know that brain plasticity is a direct function of learning. Let me help you to develop your mind! You don't have to struggle and suffer learning a new concept, topic or skill. I Teaching is my second profession. I started working in the financial market at the Chicago Meritile Exchange and I fell in love with patterns in the currencies market and started to trade for myself the next five years. I started to question what was missing from my life and it was working with children. I l... Read more
Adam
Adam - Social Studies/History Teacher
Hi! My name is Adam. I have been obsessed with all types of history for my entire life. Along with being a history nerd, I am also a full blown music, art, movie, and book nerd. I got my bachelors degree from UIC and have spent time teaching social studies at Back of the Yards College Prep. Teaching is a passion for me and watching people make progress in a subject that they find difficult is the most rewarding thing! I find that everyone is able to be successful in any subject area with the ... Read more
Maxwell
Purdue Grad for Computer Science Tutoring
Hello, my name is Max F. I received my BS in Computer Science from Purdue University, and I have worked professionally as a backend software engineer. My expertise includes many programming languages, software and system design, software development processes, and core computer science principles. During my undergraduate years at Purdue University, I was employed by Purdue as an undergraduate computer science tutor, where I provided one-on-one assistance in multiple computer science course... Read more
Fatina
IIT Graduate: Algebra, Geometry, Calculus, Chemistry, Thermodynamics
I have a natural passion for teaching Math, Science and related topics. I've worked with students from Elementary through University levels. My students are from various backgrounds and challenges. I understand that a student has individual needs and will work with individual(s) to ensure successful learning. I have completed a number of Elementary Education Courses and familiar with development and application of Illinois State Standards of Teaching. I earned a B.S. in Chemical Engineering,... Read more
Melissa
National Board Teacher available for tutoring
I have been a teacher for 18 years. I have two masters degrees, and I am a National Board Certified Teacher. I also have an administrative degree. I have done quite a bit of tutoring over the years, and have gone to the homes of students who were home bound that could not come to school. I would work with the home bound students everyday after school for an hour so they could receive credit for attending school. I have taught every grade, kindergarten through eighth. I have 45+ graduate ho... Read more