(1321) Private tutors for lessons, class and homework help near 60660
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Frances
In love with ASL and would love to help others, 3.8 GPA
- $55 / h
- Park Ridge , Illinois ( 60068 )
- 20 miles
I am energetic, fun, caring and easy to get along with. I work extremely well with others and have a positive energy. I love to dance, sign, I have always been told I am extremely expressive (which is a great skill to have while signing). We will have a great time and you will learn so much. I will focus on what the student would like to work on and am very flexible with hours. I am very proficient in American Sign Language and extremely knowledgeable of the Deaf community. I will do my be... Read more
Carol
Carol P. -- English, ELL, and math tutor
- $45 / h
- 26 ratings
- Park Ridge , Illinois ( 60068 )
- 8 miles
I am a certified English and ELL teacher. I have taught at the high school level and ten years of middle school language arts. Currently, I teach middle school math. In addition, I have taught elementary grades 3-5. I graduated from the University of Illinois-Urbana, with an undergraduate degree in Secondary Education-English and a minor in Teaching English Language Learners. Later, I earned a masters degree in The Teaching of Language Arts from Northeastern University, Chicago. I a... Read more
Lisa
Experienced Writing Tutor, with ESL student background
- $36 / h
- Park Ridge , Illinois ( 60068 )
- 10 miles
I worked for 1 year at a university writing center, averaging 8 hours per week of tutoring. My tutoring style is above all conversational: getting to hear directly from a student about where they are and how I can help them. This style involves moving beyond grammar to improving the clarity of a student's writing, strength of an argument, and building greater comprehension. Additionally, I have established relationships with several international students, for whom English is not their fi... Read more
Cindy
An enthusiastic historian, eager to pass on knowledge!
- $45 / h
- Park Ridge , Illinois ( 60068 )
- 5 miles
I've spent a decade teaching in various parts of the world. My teaching degree was completed in Scotland, where I student taught in many schools. I then moved to London, where I taught History and Politics to junior high and high school students. I moved around England, teaching in a variety of school environments, and also had an opportunity to teach in Rwanda for a few weeks. Since moving back to Chicago, I've been in the process of transferring my teaching license back to Illinois. ... Read more
Robert
NU Classicist Teaches Traditional Grammar, Writing, and Revision
- $125 / h
- 1 rating
- Park Ridge , Illinois ( 60068 )
- 0 miles
I help my students apply the traditional principles of grammar, logic, and rhetoric to their writing. Many are working professionals and graduate students looking specifically to revise and polish their written work; others are retirees who are writing reflectively about their careers or personal lives. My instruction is not so much about “creative writing†as it is about taking a rough draft through its necessary revisions by working from no-nonsense, traditional principles by which we can p... Read more
Katherine
Japanese language tutor
I have a BA and MA in Japanese, and my background includes linguistics and language pedagogy. I have experience teaching language to students of all ages, from kindergarteners to retirees, and I have taught Japanese at the college level. I have passed the highest level of the Japanese Language Proficiency Test (near-native), and in my main profession I communicate in Japanese on a daily basis. As a non-native speaker, I believe I have a lot to offer the beginning Japanese student. I unders... Read more
Matthew
Math, English, elementary education
Hello, my name is Matthew F. and I would enjoy the opportunity to tutor your child. I currently am a senior at Oak Park River Forest High School, and next year will attend either the University of Southern California or the University of Michigan to pursue a degree in finance. I will graduate with 8 AP credits and will have been on the honor roll every semester. Also, I am the student body president and the president of the service club Dudes Makin' A Difference. I believe that I am q... Read more
Brian
Experienced ESL Teacher
I have 5 years experience teaching ESL in South Korea and Germany. I have worked with students from grade 3 all the way to to grade 11. I have also tutored colleagues of all ages in my spare time. I have loved my experience teaching abroad, and as I have just moved to the USA. I will look to become a certified teacher in the near future. I am a certified TESOL instructor, and have experience teaching many aspects of ESL including: grammar, vocabulary, reading, writing, comprehension and... Read more
Kendal
English Teacher
I am a certified high school English teacher currently teaching in a western suburb right outside of Chicago. I have been teaching for several years, specifically with seniors (English 12) for the last three years. I work heavily with analytical writing and higher-level critical reading. However, I have worked with reading at the middle-school levels, as well. My undergraduate degree is in Creative Writing, so I very much enjoy and encourage more non-formatted types of reading writing, too. ... Read more
Shana
Certified First Grade Teacher with a Masters in Reading!
I am a dedicated, enthusiastic First Grade teacher in the Chicago Public School system. I hold a valid Illinois Elementary Teaching Certificate as well as a Masters in Reading Instruction. My specialty is in the area of reading and I am skilled in empowering struggling readers to overcome challenges and fears associated with and pertaining to beginning readers. As a regular classroom teacher, I am also skilled in the areas of Math, Science, Social Sciences, and Writing. I have access to al... Read more