(636) Private tutors for lessons, class and homework help in Des Plaines
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Michelle
French, ACT, SAT, math, and more! 15+ yrs exp, IL licensed teacher
- $80 / h
- 3145 ratings
- Streamwood , Illinois ( 60107 )
- 8 miles
Hello/Bonjour, potential student! I have many years of experience as a French teacher, am currently a virtual instructor for students at various schools across the country. Prior to this, I taught in-person at a private Catholic high school and public high schools. In addition to my teaching experience, I have done official public school district homebound instruction (for students that cannot attend regular high school for health related reasons) for 2 years. I tutored officially after schoo... Read more
Mike
Experienced IBDP English, TOK Teacher
- $60 / h
- 96 ratings
- Elk Grove Village , Illinois ( 60007 )
- 40 miles
Hi, my name is Mike. I graduated from the University of Colorado in 2004, with a Bachelor of Arts in English Literature. I never earned a grade below a B in an English class, and I picked up A's in seven different English classes during my time there. In 2010, I completed my Master's Degree in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages at Grand Canyon University. My Master's GPA was almost perfect, 3.96/4.0. After earning my Master's, I obtained a teaching certification in English Langua... Read more
Charlie
Experienced ACT/SAT tutor, Certified Teacher, Math and English
I am a certified teacher with 16 years of teaching experience and nearly seven years of tutoring experience, specializing in preparing students for the ACT and SAT. I have a solid history of results with students typically making gains of 5-8 points on their ACT composite, and increases of between 150-300 points on their SAT total scaled score. I also have particular expertise in tutoring students in mathematics, up through trigonometry, and at all levels of English - having served as a Mathe... Read more
Katherine
English Teacher
- $45 / h
- 180 ratings
- Glendale Heights , Illinois ( 60139 )
- 10 miles
I have a Bachelor of Arts Degree in English/Education from Northeastern University and a Master of Science Degree from Depaul University. I have taught high school in the city of Chicago for three years and I have taught Computer Science at Wright Junior College for about seven years. As far as tutoring, I have tutored ESL students in English and I have tutored children in English from Kindergarten to High School. Also,I received a Fellowship to the University of Chicago for being picked as ... Read more
Matthew
MD passionate about helping others truly understand things.
I've been blessed to be a medical doctor in Family Practice for nearly twenty years. Currently serving in a part-time position, my time is freed up to pursue this passion I have for teaching and tutoring. The son of a high school teacher and principal, I have seen both richly demonstrated, as well as personally navigated many years of education and testing in the path to obtaining an MD. My experience includes having given countless interactive talks on health and disease to co... Read more
Matt
Photoshop, Illustrator, Portfolio, and Career Mentor
I've worked as an Art Director, Toy Designer, Game Designer, Graphic Designer, Illustrator and college level instructor for over 15 years. My professional experience has given me the ability to tutor children, college students, and seasoned working professionals. I offer flexible scheduling and will work at YOUR pace, tailoring our lessons to meet your specific needs. I provide the following services: - Tutoring for Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator. - Tutoring for traditional drawing a... Read more
Tim
ACT, SAT, Math, Physics, Chemistry, Astronomy, & Electrical Eng'g
My passion for tutoring is related to my love of learning. My specialties include physics, math from pre-algebra to calculus and beyond, chemistry, electrical engineering, and astronomy. I've tutored teenagers and youths in mathematics and science, taught college students in electronics, and trained professionals in electrical engineering. I have over 25 years of electrical engineering experience. I am flexible with my time, but I do require a 12-hour cancellation notice. I meet students... Read more
Arnold
Experienced Tutor in Math and Physics with PhD in Physics
Hello, I’m Dr. Arnold. I retired recently as a professor of biophysics after 18 years of working for UTMB, Auburn University, and University of Houston. I taught or tutored Classical Mechanics, Electricity and Magnetism, Thermodynamics, Quantum Mechanics, Optical Physics and advanced topics in Solid-State Physics and Biological Physics. I work with students of all levels of physics and math understanding. Importantly, all my students believe that they can get better at math and physics. To ... Read more
Stephen
Experienced Test Prep/Academic Tutor with Flexible Availability
Quick Summary: I am a full-time tutor based in Chicago with 15 years experience in boosting students' scores for the ACT, SAT, PSAT, and GRE. A high test-score is a vital part of a strong application to college or graduate school. No matter what kind of student you are, I will help you achieve the best results possible. More detail: I have been a private tutor since 2005. Born and raised in the Chicago area, I received a BA with Honors from DePaul University and an MA in Psychology from Na... Read more
Michelle
Nurse Practitioner / Nursing Tutor
- $50 / h
- 9 ratings
- Bloomingdale , Illinois ( 60108 )
- 27 miles
Hi, my name is Michelle and I am an acute care nurse practitioner. I currently practice in a large university academic medical center. I have been a nurse for six years and a nurse practitioner for two. I also have an undergraduate degree in public health. I'm passionate about nursing and love to help nursing students through their training. For over eight years, I have taught, precepted, and tutored many nursing students, EMS professionals, nurses, and nurse practitioners. When I was a s... Read more
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