(636) Private tutors for lessons, class and homework help in Des Plaines
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Colette
Reading and Writing - no 'rithmetic
I love reading and writing, and I love helping other people fall in love with the written English language. I have written a blog in the past, and will soon return to blogging. I have written employee handbooks, job descriptions, business letters, family histories, company minutes, and many other writing assignments. I minored in English in college, and have never stopped learning. When I write, my goals are clarity and brevity. My writing is as long as it needs to be but no longer, and ... Read more
Susan
22 year experienced educator specializing in reading and writing
- $60 / h
- 9 ratings
- Buffalo Grove , Illinois ( 60089 )
- 15 miles
For over 22 years I have taught hundreds of children and have a reputation for providing appropriate content to support student engagement and success in a nurturing environment. Additionally, I have many years of experience tutoring students further strengthening their confidence and ability to actively participate in their classrooms and beyond. Language Arts, particularly in the area of reading and writing has always been my area of expertise. My Masters degree focused on Curriculum and ... Read more
Jim
Software & Computer Assistance
My main goal in helping people to use computers is to try to maximize the time spent on computers by using computers to increase overall efficiency. I also believe that it's important to be sincere and positive in the style that I exhibit when providing tutoring services. I have worked in the computer software and services industries for 26 of the 27 years that have elapsed since I graduated from College with a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration. For the last 10 yea... Read more
Arlene
I am a retired school teacher & an author of 40+ children's books
- $35 / h
- 6 ratings
- Morton Grove , Illinois ( 60053 )
- 5 miles
I am a retired special education and ELL teacher of special education with 27 years experience. I am also the author of approximately 40 books for young people. My books have won many awards, such as Notable Books in Social Studies, and Children's Choice Awards. As a teacher, I was in charge of my school's Young Authors' program and encouraged many students to become better writers and readers. Because of my writing knowledge our school had two district and three city-wide wins. In additio... Read more
Rahim
STEM Tutor With Teaching Experience
My name is Rahim and I absolutely love helping students get ahead in STEM related classes. Often times, students see these as difficult classes and my goal is to change that outlook by starting from basics and gradually building up. I received my Associate in Science and Mathematics from Oakton Community College and currently working towards my B.S. in Chemical Engineering at University of Illinois at Chicago. I am also a part of research project that focuses on recovery of wasted heat, water... Read more
Scott
Experienced Social Science and English Tutor
Hello! My name is Scott. I am an Illinois certified teacher for grades K-12 in the subjects of Social Sciences and English. I look forward in helping you in written composition (including grammar, sentence structure, vocabulary, proofreading), Literature, Ancient Civilizations, World History, American History, Geography, Sociology, and Political Science. I am available to tutor both weeknights and weekends. I look forward in hearing from you and helping you in your course work!... 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
Christina
Fun learning; productive and result guaranteed
I taught myself English back in the early '80s in Beijing, China. When I came to America as a college student in 1988, nobody believed that I was not born and raised in America. This tells you that I know how to study a foreign language on my own. My language skill helped me to finish college and an MBA with honors in America and got me good jobs in corporate America. I used to teach English in China, I have been teaching Chinese at my church, and I tutor Chinese for high school and colle... Read more
Mariana
Mariana- Teacher-7 yrs. experience (English, Math, Study Skills, HW)
- $55 / h
- 5 ratings
- Buffalo Grove , Illinois ( 60089 )
- 15 miles
My name is Mariana, I have worked in a day care center for five years, working with children of various ages as a teacher assistant at first and now as a head teacher. I have also tutored children of various ages in the subjects: English, Math, and general Homework help. I have experience working with children for 6 years. I'm very fun, organized, reliable, and always ready to help and teach something to children. I love working with kids and this is my true passion. I'm currently working ... Read more
Laleh
Farsi Tutor -- Northshore Suburbs
I have over 20 years of experience teaching at the college level. I have worked with Berlitz and also the TranslatorCafe. At Berlitz I worked with a student who was advanced in Farsi and studied the language for professional reasons. Currently I work with different universities and teach online. I work from home and therefore have a flexible work schedule.... Read more
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