(260) Private tutors for lessons, class and homework help near 60617
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Pamela
Pamela, History/Social Studies Teacher
In order for a child to be successful in school they must be able to retain what the teacher presents as keys terms and concepts related to the subject content. Oftentimes, when we "learn" a new concept we retain the information long enough to pass the exam/quiz on that particular aspect/concept, only to forget the key facts after the exam/quiz because we memorized the information instead of Learning the information. Although the use of memory is essential to the learning process,... Read more
Charles
Experienced Tutor in Breadth and Depth of Subjects/Grade Levels
I have been tutoring since high school. I realized early in life that I had a wonderful ability to grasp material quickly and, shortly thereafter, discovered that I could relay the information to another struggling student in different, creative ways. I graduated #5 in my high school class and went on to graduate magna cum laude from Florida A&M University with a Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering (with a concentration in Environmental Engineering). While at Florida Agricultural and ... Read more
Paulette
Nursing Student Tutor
I graduated with a ADN from Kennedy King College in 1996. I worked as a RN for years then went back to school to obtain a BSN from Chicago State University, graduated in 2006. I have always wanted to teach nursing so I started a Master's program in 2007 and graduated in 2011. I taught clinicals at Chicago State University in 2012. I currently teach clinicals for Fundamentals and Advanced Therapeutics for St. Xavier University. I have been a Registered Nurse for 20 years and a clinical Ins... Read more
Agustin
Spanish Teacher
I can help bilingual(Spanish)students who need instruction in reading and writing in English or Spanish. Also, I can help students who need help in other subjects, such as: natural science and mathematics at any elementary or high school level. I have a bachelor's degree in geology, and I was a foreman on a mining team exploring for gold and silver in Mexico for 5 years. I am finished with the Spanish certification program at Chicago State University. I have more than 15 years of experienc... Read more
Lisa
Experienced Math Teacher/Tutor
I teach middle school math. I have been a Chicago Public School Teacher for 19 years. For the past 12 years I have only taught math. Math is my life. I love math and I love helping students become mathematicians. I have tutored on and off for the past 15 years. My students see great improvements in their grades as well as their overall understanding of math concepts. I recommend that students have a minimum of two sessions each week to see growth and improvement in their overall math comprehe... Read more
Caroline
ESL Instructor/Tutor with an MSEd in Teaching
I recently graduated from The University of Kansas in Lawrence, KS with an MSEd in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL). I have been teaching in Chicago for three months, but I taught English to adult students in Kansas for over a year. I mainly focus on teaching ESL, but I am also interested in helping native speakers improve their English. If you are interested in improving your English grammar, writing, vocabulary, spelling, etc., I would be happy to help. I have e... Read more
Catherine
Ivy League Grad Tutor & Former Professional Editor
I'm a former professional editor for a think tank with a passion for English, history, and languages. As someone who has based my career on clear written communication, I will work to make sure you understand your topic inside and out! After my friends and co-workers turned to me to help them with their papers, I began working professionally as a tutor, making sure articles (and students' papers!) are at a quality that is ready to publish. I'm a graduate student in Modern Middle East History... Read more
Ciara
Experienced and Knowledgeable Nursing and Science Tutor
Hey! Nursing and science is my passion! How awesome is the human body?! But I love to teach as well and I have found it incredible to combine all my loves to offer tutoring to students to help them achieve their goals! A little about me: I have been an RN for almost seven years with a myriad of experience, however, my focus has been pediatrics/geriatrics. I am currently the Director of Nursing at a Pediatric nursing company where I provide all training to new nurses and families. I am a form... Read more
Yang
Data Scientist | STEM Graduate Student @ UChicago
I am a working data scientist and STEM student passionate about teaching and helping others. During my undergraduate studies, I was the lead tutor for a data analysis course taught in python and an econometrics course taught in R. These courses were typically taken by statistics and economics majors in their first 2 years. Each tutoring session was a blend of theoretical and practical learning; it commenced with a 30-minute lecture focusing on a key theoretical concept and a programming topic... Read more
Molly
Reading or Study Tutor
I have five years of teaching experience ranging from grades kindergarten through fourth. I have a bachelor's degree in Elementary Education and a Master's in Reading. I have prior experience tutoring in one on one situations and try to make the session as enjoyable and motivating for the student as possible. ... Read more