(636) Private tutors for lessons, class and homework help in Des Plaines
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Lidar
COMPUTER SCIENCE TUTOR
I have a bachelors in Computer Science, information Technology. I have over 10 years of experience in computer science in a wide variety of programming languages including Java and php. Databases include mysql. Front end including HTML, CSS, jQuery, angular 2/4/5. Node js/express. Computer framework including Spring MVC, codeignator, nodeJS. Content managing system including drupal and wordpress. I have mastered php through all the courses I have taken and through building software engin... Read more
Kathleen
Kind tutor helps you build confidence!
Hi! I wasn’t very strong in math in middle school or even the beginning of high school. I struggled and felt lost in math class. But then I had a wonderful teacher who was patient and kind, and things turned around for me! I went on to go to engineering school and then got my Bachelor’s degree in Secondary Math Education! Later I earned my Master’s degree from Teachers College at Ivy League Columbia University. I taught math in the classroom for most of 1999-2014, in every class from 6th ... Read more
Linda
Experienced writing teacher can edit and polish your manuscripts
I love language! After majoring in Chinese and Japanese, I spent four years living in Japan, studying and teaching English. This was my introduction to teaching English; when I left Japan, I got a MA in Linguistics to be able to teach English to non-native speakers at the college level. I began teaching here in the Chicago area in 1980. I spent several years working in gerontology, but most of my working life has been spent in teaching. Since 2001, I have taught at a local co... Read more
Gabriel
Bilingual Spanish and English Language and Literacy Tutor
Hi there! Thanks for considering me as your teacher. I have over 5 years of experience teaching and tutoring everyone from 1st graders to older adults. I've always been able to relate well to my students, identify problems they might be encountering, and keep lessons engaging. Please contact me with any questions, or if you're interested in scheduling a lesson or two to get started Thank you!... Read more
Kristen
Writing/Literature Tutor and College Counselor
I help high school and college students write essays for their classes and for college/graduate school applications. I have worked as a high school (Francis W. Parker School) and college (Columbia, Loyola, Harper) English teacher and as a textbook editor for McGraw-Hill. I went to Kenyon College for my undergraduate degree in English, where I minored in French. I studied abroad at Oxford in England and came back to the States to earn my PhD in English Literature at Marquette University. ... Read more
Robbi
Fairy godmother helps prepare children to begin Kindergarten
As an Infant Nurse, Preschool Teacher, parent and Nanny, I have always loved working with children and respect the uniqueness of each one. Learning should be non-threatening and fun. Because no two children are alike I try to find the best methods for yours. Most children this age love lots of hands-on activities including games and colorful graphics along with verbal explanations and discussions. Whatever skills we are working on my job is to find the key to your individual child. Tea... Read more
Patricia
Experienced Educator. I Believe Every Child Can Be Successful.
Having been an educator for over 25 years, I have loved working with both large and small groups of children, as well as individual students, in classroom settings. One of my proudest accomplishments is having been selected to train other teachers, both as a presenter at many professional development institutes, and also as an academic coach assigned to individual schools. I personally love learning, and my joy is watching children understand and be able to apply new concepts as well as those... Read more
Cynthia
An attorney turned high school teacher!
I am and always have been passionate about education. I believe that education is the greatest equalizer. I realized when my own children were young that there were too many attorneys and not enough good teachers, so I went back to school and got a teaching certificate. I have taught a wide variety of social studies classes including law, government, world history, US history, sociology, and psychology. For the past five years I have been teaching English, including AP Composition, AP Litera... Read more
Julie
Certified Teacher Ready to Work with You!
I have been teaching English for 17 years. I love working with students and helping them to grow as a reader, writer, speaker, and thinker. I have extensive training in providing interventions. In other words, I know how to tailor my instruction to your individual needs. Currently, I am taking some time away from the classroom to spend time with my three school-age children so I am very available during the day. ... Read more
Victoria
Experienced tutor available!
I am a recent graduate from Furman University in Greenville, SC with a Bachelors of Science degree in Biology and French. I spent 4 years tutoring middle school students in math and science, as well as teaching reading to young children as part of an after school program in an underserved area of Greenville. These experiences ignited a passion for helping students overcome perceived obstacles and reach their learning potential. I have a BS degree in Biology with a focus on genetics.... Read more
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