(1246) Private tutors for lessons, class and homework help near 60626
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Margaret
Former Olympic Athlete & Career Tutor Specializing in Sports & IT
Hi, I'm Margaret! I am a former Olympic athlete and graduated from the University of Notre Dame with a degree in Information Technology specializing in Visual Interface Design. For years, I have been passionate about helping individuals achieve their professional goals and improve their business acumen. With a background in business, I bring a unique perspective to my tutoring approach. I understand the importance of both the technical aspects of business and the interpersonal skills n... Read more
Tamara
Science and Writing Tutor
I have a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Biology. I graduated with a major in Biology and a minor in Sociology. In my summers off from college I worked in a pre k/ daycare. In this position I helped teach 3-4 year olds. I used a lot of repetition, kept instructions simple and used rewards. During the school year, when not working, I would frequently edit peers papers and lead group study sessions. At the college level progress was mostly measured by professors grades. Prior to then, I volunteer... Read more
Robert
Social Studies Teacher & Former NPR Affliate Journalist
Hi there, I'm Bob! I'm a Social Studies and Writing teacher at a middle school in Chicago, IL. I have a master's degree in Social Studies Education from Boston University and have been teaching for 3 years now. Before working in education, I was a public radio journalist in Boston for 6 years. That is actually what my undergraduate degree is in: English for Journalism and Professional Writing. I have been a news junkie since a young age and love sharing stories about our world and the people ... Read more
Peter
Experienced Writing Tutor -- Help with Essays, Creative Writing
Hi, I'm Peter! I graduated from Loyola University Chicago with a BA in English and a focus in Creative Writing. I've had an itch to read and write for my entire life, and I believe deeply in the transformative power of writing. Writing teachers made all the difference for me -- I was lucky to have ones that took great care to meet me at my level of skill and experience and encourage me to find my own voice. My goal is to empower students to find their unique writing voice and learn broadly ap... Read more
Ann
Experienced reading specialist for elementary school-aged student
With 15 years’ experience as a reading specialist in the Evanston/Skokie school district and a Master’s degree in Reading instruction from Northeastern Illinois University, I can help struggling readers get back on track before they fall too far behind. I’m trained and certified in the highly regarded Reading Recovery program, designed specifically to help emergent readers (kindergarten and first grade) bridge the gap from oral to written language. I use the Developmental Reading Inventor... Read more
Miranda
English Professor specializing in ESL fluency and writing
Hello! I am an MFA Writing graduate with experience working with diverse groups of children and adults. I currently teach college ESL, Composition and Research Writing as well as small-group ESL workshops. I have worked with children as a substitute teacher throughout Chicagoland and held a long-term subbing position as a reading specialist teacher. I have tutored subjects from reading and writing to elementary science and math. I volunteer as a creative writing instructor, leading children t... Read more
Richard
Experienced Math Teacher, Writer, and Math Publisher
I am an experienced math educator with over forty years of experience. I have taught mathematics in the classroom and math test preparation for college entrance exams. I have trained thousands of teachers in the United States including almost every state. I have trained American teachers in England, Spain, and Saudi Arabia. I have also spoken at math conferences throughout the United States. My publishing experience includes the development of many major mathematics textbooks. I have played a... Read more
Omer
Improve Your Math (Algebra, Geometry, Trigonometry, Pre-calculus)
I am a geotechnical engineer. I got my bachelor degree in geological engineering and masters degree in geotechnical engineering. I have been working as a consulting engineer for 4 years. As part of my work, I design foundations for buildings, earthen dams, landfills, excavation support system and pretty much any structure that interacts with soil. I enjoy math and teaching in general. I have 2.5 years of teaching experience, from teaching math to middle school students to teaching so... Read more
Patricia
Tutor for elmentery piano, voice, reading, and art. Basics
My first job was as a tutor with CEDA. I tutored elementary school students before I entered high school. My method is to teach the rudiments and rules of learning the subject. I will either have a book to help with reading, pronunciation, and vocabulary. And I will ask my students to have a dictionary to use. I basically know the major and minor scales and I understand how to learn to play piano by scales. Voice is also learned with some sight singing. I'm a painter/artist also and ... Read more
Daniel
General Tutor, Specializing in Performance and English
I majored in theatre at Northwestern University, graduating in 2011. I have been involved in theatre from a young age; I've been an actor, writer, director, dramaturg, and producer, and I'm currently working as a freelance sound designer in theaters around Chicago. Read more