(1033) Private tutors for lessons, class and homework help near 60650
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Scott
Reading, Writing, Public Speaking
I have a PhD in behavioral psychology and spent several years training students to work in educational settings. Behavioral psychology is the study of learning and how our environment and interactions with others influences our approach. I spent years as a professor working with students using techniques based on these principles and designing activities and lessons to train people in their use. As such, the lessons I design involve lots of practice and lots of feedback. To teach reading ... Read more
Julie
Former Elementary Teacher Specializing in Reading, Writing and Math
I am a former special education teacher with a Kindergarten through grade 12 license. My areas of education experience include reading, writing and math for elementary students. I have earned my Master's in Teaching, and enjoyed teaching elementary school for three years prior to my current job. I believe that every student has the potential to learn and every student needs a unique learning technique. Students need to form connections to real world problems in order to successfully lear... Read more
Kirstin
Highly Qualified Teacher
I have been teaching for the past 16 years. I have taught second and third grades and currently teach first grade. I strive to create a safe, nurturing and exciting classroom in which all students feel successful. I work with a very diverse group of students and am constantly searching for new materials and strategies to ensure student success. I use data from a wide variety of resources to reach each one of my students. I am a highly qualified teacher in each of the core subjects a... Read more
Matthew
Where We're Going We Don't Need Roads (Doc Brown)
I have been a college instructor for five years. I've mainly taught introductory college composition courses; however, I have a strong background in literature. I like to think of my teaching philosophy as a mixture between the Socratic Method and avant-garde theater. I say this because I like to continually question the students until they arrive at the answer I am looking for, rather than directly tell them the answer I’m looking for. At the same time, I like to make analogies through cu... Read more
Alexis
Reading Specialist with K-2 Focus
Hello! I recently received my Reading Specialist licensure from DePaul University, and have been working one on one with clients for 2+ years. I specialize in early reading skills such as phomenic awareness, letter/sound knowledge, phonics, spelling, decoding, and beginning reading skills. I love working with students to help them set and accomplish goals for their reading! I have spent the past 6 years in K-2 classrooms, with a focus on providing interventions for at-risk students. If you... Read more
Gregory
University of Chicago Econ Graduate Specializing in Test Prep
I am a graduate of the University of Chicago with a bachelor's in Economics, looking to tutor part time in math and test prep. I have achieved 99th percentile in all sections of both ACT and SAT, and am looking to share my experience and knowledge. I have tutored throughout my high school years in classrooms as well as in private sessions for a variety of test prep subjects and certain school math concepts like Algebra and Geometry. I have also worked as a tutor for another online tutoring pl... Read more
Kyle
Experienced tutor specializing in science, programming, and math
Hi! I'm Kyle. I recently completed my PhD in cognitive neuroscience from the University of California, Davis. Before grad school, I completed my B.S. in psychology (with a minor in biology) from the University of Pittsburgh. My graduate work was heavily focused toward computer programming and data analysis, and I love teaching these skills to students. In addition to computer programming, I'm a science nerd in general. I'd enjoy sharing my knowledge of everything from abnormal psychology t... Read more
Lauren
6+ years of middle school/elementary math experience
I currently work as an instructional coach in a charter school on the far south side of the city. I coach and support our 4-8th grade teachers in curriculum design and classroom execution aligned to Common Core. For the previous 3 years, I was the founding 5th grade math teacher at our school and consistently achieved an average of 2 years of growth as measured by NWEA Map testing. I have particular expertise is helping students master basic operations, including operations with fractions an... Read more
Molly
Medical Student with a teaching backing looking to help
I was a High School teacher for three years. I taught anatomy and physiology, chemistry, biology, organic chemistry, and physics. I am currently a medical student tutoring incoming medical students to prepare for school. I have my Master's in the Art of Teaching (MAT) with a focus on secondary education, and I love teaching. I enjoy tutoring because I love science, and I love spreading the joy of learning science. I went to school at the University of Colorado to study integrat... Read more
Vanessa
Caring and Committed!
Hi! I am a certified teacher with over 20 years of teaching and tutoring. I am the kind, caring, compassionate, and committed teacher/tutor for you! I would love the opportunity to get to know you, to assess your exact needs, and to focus on what you need. I promise to make the lesson as fun and funny as possible! Hope to meet you soon! I am a National Board Certified teacher (only 3% of USA teachers have this), with certifications in Special Education, namely ADHD, Autism Spectrum Disorde... Read more