(636) Private tutors for lessons, class and homework help in Des Plaines
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Lucie
French and Spanish Tutor
Hello! My name is Lucie. I am a graduate of DePaul University's School of Education-Secondary Education-World Languages (French and Spanish) program and have been teaching Spanish and French for 12 years. I grew up speaking French and Spanish at home. I am currently a French teacher at Wilmette Junior High School. I am located in Northbrook and am available to work evenings and weekends in the North Shore. I look forward to meeting you!... Read more
Georgette
Experienced high school teacher on maternity leave
Hi! I am a licensed and experienced high school teacher. I’ve taught social studies for ten years and am currently on maternity leave looking to still support students through tutoring. I’ve taught AP Government, AP Comparative Government, Honors Government, Government, Honors U.S. History, and World History. While teaching, I was a member of our school’s literacy leadership team where we prepared thoughtful ways to encourage teachers to incorporate literacy strategies in their lessons. Addit... Read more
Ali
Experienced Tutor Specializing in Math
I’m Ali and I am currently studying for my Bachelor’s degree in Aerospace Engineering! Ever since I was a little girl I have asking the question, how? How does an airplane fly? How does the toaster make toast? I enjoy solving puzzles and finding solutions to problems. This combined with my preference towards math has made engineering the perfect path for me. I am a firm believer that everyone can learn, we just don’t all learn in the same manner. Some people need to watch others before try... Read more
Isabelle
Licensed Teacher and Experienced Math Tutor
Hi everyone! My name is Isabelle. I’m a recent graduate from the University of Notre Dame where I double majored in math and physics with a concentration in proof-based math. I first began tutoring in high school where I was a peer tutor for my classmates taking pre-algebra, algebra 1, algebra 2, geometry, pre-calculus, calculus, chemistry and physics. I really enjoyed this, so I decided to continue working as a peer tutor in college. At Notre Dame, I tutored other undergraduate students i... Read more
Eden
Biology PhD. Patient, dedicated to helping students meet their goals
I graduated Summa cum Laude from Bryn Mawr College with a BA in chemistry, after which I worked for several years as an analytical chemist at Merck (a Fortune 500 pharmaceutical company). I received my doctorate from the University of Pittsburgh in evolutionary and developmental biology. My postdoctoral research focuses on topics in molecular biology, genetics, and philosophy of science (I work remotely at the University of Michigan). I enjoy teaching and coaching, and I have been a tutor... Read more
David
Skilled Biology Tutor well versed in all Science/Medical Subjects.
- $162 / h
- 4526 ratings
- Prospect Heights , Illinois ( 60070 )
- 20 miles
Physical science is usually a student’s introduction into the world of science and there is great satisfaction in unlocking that exciting world for them. Physical Science forms the scientific foundation for students that they’ll apply in their future Biology, Chemistry, and Physics courses. During my undergraduate years at Purdue Univ Read more
Steve
Award Winning Photojournalist
- $30 / h
- Prospect Heights , Illinois ( 60070 )
- 10 miles
I have been working as a professional photographer for almost 20 years. After graduating from Columbia College Chicago with a degree in photojournalism, I went to work for a small suburban weekly newspaper. My first major assignment was photographing Princess Diana’s visit to Chicago in 1996. Other stops in my career included the Daily Herald and the City 2000 project, a yearlong photo documentary of Chicago. My contribution to the project was shooting the Gage Park neighborhood on the cit... Read more
Steven
Technology is my passion.
- $60 / h
- Prospect Heights , Illinois ( 60070 )
- 20 miles
I have a Master's and a degree in Computer Engineering from University of Illinois at Chicago. I have tutored a couple of people; a friend through her high school math classes, an older gentleman on the basics of Microsoft Word, many relatives on how to attach files to an email. At work I started a series of meetings for knowledge sharing where a member of our team would go over a particularly interesting bit of code or an interesting solution to a problem. I am passionate about technolo... Read more
Danti
Math and Excel Tutor
- $60 / h
- 301 ratings
- Morton Grove , Illinois ( 60053 )
- 15 miles
I hold a Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering from the University of Illinois at Chicago with emphasis in mathematics. I am a full time Engineer and enjoy tutoring Math. I tutor K-6 math, Pre-Algebra, Algebra 1, Algebra 2, Geometry, Trigonometry, and Pre-Calculus. My style uses solid Math teaching and Communication Skills coupled with patience, encouragement and positive reinforcements. I am married and a father of a boy and a girl and enjoy teaching my kids math. Both o... Read more
Seung
portfolio photography photoshop
- $45 / h
- Morton Grove , Illinois ( 60053 )
- 20 miles
My background is primarily in photography but now through, my experience and the time I spent as a teaching assistant in the photo department of the SAIC, I am more concerned with visual media and digital working processes. I’ve gained the skill of organizing and creating an efficient curriculum for teaching and managing a group of people who are interested in the art community. I have an attitude toward difficult works which I run in everyday life which is mainly positive. Being an interna... Read more
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