(1358) Private tutors for lessons, class and homework help near 60707
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Timothy
English Tutor with PhD, MFA; Twelve Years Teaching Experience
I have a PhD in English and World Literature, as well as a Master of Fine Arts in Creative Writing, both from the University of Iowa. I am also a published writer of both fiction and nonfiction. After six years as a full-time college teacher (at Grinnell College, the University of California at Riverside, and Vanderbilt), I became a professional writer and editor for educational publishers such as Houghton Mifflin and McGraw-Hill. I believe that one thing that often goes wrong in the clas... Read more
Kanan
STEM Specialist Tutor with a Passion for Results
Hey there, I'm Kanan! I graduated Cum Laude from Northwestern University with a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering and a Minor in Psychology. I apply my skills and knowledge daily as a full-time Mechanical Engineer, but there is nothing I enjoy more than using my free time to help students learn, grow, and develop their own skills in STEM topics. My areas of expertise range from physics to calculus, psychology to trigonometry, and much more. I strongly believe tutoring is a coll... Read more
Kelliann
Special Education Qualified Tutor!
I have my MEd in special education. I have taught special ed for the last 20 years. Many of my students were diagnosed with ADD and ADHD. Read more
Scott
Literacy Specialist
Literacy is a skill that like any other skill needs practice. However, it is not only about the subject but also the ability to connect with students. My career has led me from education to business to leading a youth group. I have a passion for youth, teaching and ensuring that all students achieve their potential. I am a Middle School Literacy and History Teacher who uses reading and writing as the central focus every day. You can not be successful in History without the ability to e... Read more
Naoko
Experienced native Japanese speaker & teacher
I was born and raised in Japan. 100% Japanese! :-) When I was a college student in Japan, while studying K-12 education, I tutored many students to teach English. I moved to the US, and while studying in a master's program for teaching English to Speakers of Other Language (TESOL), I tutored Americans and taught Japanese. After graduating from an American university, I gave lectures for college students to learn Japanese. I also taught Japanese language and culture to business professionals. ... Read more
Cleo
Medical University Librarian and Associate Professor Emeritus
I graduated from Northwestern University with a Bachelor's degree in Music Education. I taught private piano in my home before becoming a librarian. I took a class in piano pedagogy at our local junior college. I have worked as a substitute teacher from kindergarten to high school. My first background is in music and English. For one year, I taught English composition to college freshmen. After becoming a librarian, I worked in public libraries, a hospital, and a major research medical uni... Read more
Rebecca
Experienced and Certified ELA & Social Studies Teacher
I have been teaching English Literature/Language Arts and Social Studies at the Middle School and High School levels for the past 25 years. In addition, I have tutored students in Test Prep, Writing, Reading, and Organization Skills. I have a high success rate with Test Prep. I have also worked in Educational Publishing and Educational Sales and Implementation. I pride myself on creating a warm and comfortable environment with my students. I believe that all students can succeed and I ... Read more
Dhyan
Computer Science Tutor and Software Engineer
Hi there! I'm Dhyan, a Computer Science graduate from the University of Illinois, Chicago, and currently working as a Software Engineer. My passion for technology has shaped my professional career, and it's something I'm eager to share with others through tutoring. In the past 2-3 years, I've had the gratifying experience of working one-on-one with both high school and college students in the exciting world of Computer Science. My role in software engineering strengthens my tutoring, as I'... Read more
Daneen
An Apple A Day...
Steve Jobs stated, "Your time is limited, so don't waste it living someone else's life. Don't be trapped by dogma - which is living with the results of other people's thinking. Don't let the noise of other's opinions drown out your own inner voice. And most important, have the courage to follow your heart and intuition." Everyone learns differently. Education is the foundation to find what we excel at and to parlay that passion into work that we love. With more than ten years of experi... Read more
Vimla
College access professional with experience in college counseling
Welcome! I am a college access professional with experience in college counseling, college admissions, financial aid, event planning and development. I am currently the Director of College Readiness at a Chicago high school. My background, however, is in college admissions. I have read and reviewed hundreds of college applications and accepted and denied hundreds of students. I hope to now use that knowledge to reassure and guide families through a somewhat complicated admission process. ... Read more