(636) Private tutors for lessons, class and homework help in Des Plaines
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David
Experienced math and science tutor
I started tutoring in math, physics, and chemistry when I was in High School. I continued tutoring in my free time while attending the California Institute of Technology, from which I graduated in 2016 with a BS in Math. My passion has always been math and teaching. I hope I can pass on some of my excitement to you. I have 8 years of tutoring experience. I was a teaching assistant at UCLA, where I led sections in Differential Equations and Calculus II. I've also worked with the Schuler Sch... Read more
Brian
PhD in Organic Chemistry with Experience Teaching
Hi, I'm Brian! I graduated Cum Laude from Miami University with a Bachelor's Of Science in Biochemistry with Departmental Honors in 3.5 years. After college, I pursued a PhD in organic chemistry at the University of Texas at Austin, where I graduated in 2022. At the University of Texas, I conducted research in the area of synthetic organic chemistry and developed new synthetic methods for the construction of carbon-carbon bonds through transition metal catalysis. While in graduate schoo... Read more
Jordan
Experienced Screenwriter specializing in English and Test Prep Skills
I'm a film writer/director with excellent skills in teaching and communication. I specialize in tutoring English, reading and writing. The films I've made include MANIC with Zooey Deschanel and Joseph Gordon-Levitt and TWELVE, with Chase Crawford, 50 Cent and Emma Roberts. I take great pleasure in helping bring out the potential in everyone I work with.... Read more
Robert
The Math Whisperer - Mathematics and Related Topics
I am a semi-retired actuary having worked in the business field for nearly 45 years. Over the last 15 years I have successfully tutored students in mathematics and other fields related to mathematics such as Physics. The key to being a successful tutor is understanding the special needs of the student. Actuarial Science is a very complex field and I excel in taking difficult to understand topics and reducing them to concepts that a layman can relate to. I use this skill when working with stud... Read more
Aaron
Your Child's Success is My Top Priority
I have extensive experience tutoring in math, both elementary education as well as high school. I spent six semesters in college tutoring for the Regents as well. My approach to each student is unique and tailored to individual student needs. I am always available to answer questions and respond to emails. I love helping others and enabling the student to feel accomplished. For some of my students that means advancing in the class, for others it means catching up. Each student is uniq... Read more
Luke
10-year APUSH teacher
I have a Master’s degree in the Teaching of History and have taught AP US History for 10 years in Chicago Public Schools. My students in APUSH routinely scored above state and national averages. I have worked as a reader scoring APUSH exams. I can help anyone in US History and in particular can help anyone prep for the AP US History course/exam. I can also support in all forms of social studies writing. ... Read more
Ed
Ed listens, plans, then teaches
My name is Ed and I really enjoy teaching and helping students. My goal is to make you enjoy learning as much as I enjoy teaching. I graduated from Yale with a degree in math and economics and from Stanford with an MBA. I also earned a graduate degree in teaching and am a certified teacher. Students describe me as friendly, patient, understanding, and fun to work with. As I do with them, I will build my lesson plans based on what you want and need.... Read more
John
Series #67,63,66 made easy by John. Registered Options Principal CBOE
I am a former financial services professional with years of experience with registered Broker/Dealers including Northwestern Mutual in the Chicago area. I have held numerous NASD and NYSE principal certifications including: series SIE, series #4 ROP, 6 MF, 7 RR, 8 SUP, 12 BOM 24 GSP, 27 FINOP, 53 MUNI, 63 STATE, 65 INV ADV and 66 LAW. Over the past ten years. I've had a success rate of 99% having worked with over 500 students of all ages. I use my own created 600 slide power point presentati... Read more
Lyn
Teaching English as a Foreign Language (TEFL) Certified, ESL Tutor
I am a native English speaker with a college degree in Communications. I am TEFL (Teaching English as a Foreign Language) certified and have been a volunteer ESL tutor at Literacy Chicago since the fall of 2011, working with both individuals and small groups of students from all over the world. I spent the 2013 summer working in Chinatown teaching families English while introducing new themes each week. I lived in London for 6 years and 2 years in Hong Kong which has given me a greater inte... 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
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