(518) Private tutors for lessons, class and homework help in Highland Park
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Richard
Max Your Math: Algebra, Geometry, ACT, Statistics, Calculus
I have helped hundreds of students improve their mathematical thinking skills over the past eight years. I have taught the entire mathematics curriculum at my high school in Chicago, including AP Statistics and AP Calculus, and I have been providing highly personalized mathematics tutoring along the North Shore for over eight years. I am a National Board Certified Teacher, have an MBA from the University of Wisconsin-Madison, and have 15+ years of experience in the Information Technology indu... Read more
Timothy
English Tutor with PhD, MFA; Twelve Years Teaching Experience
I have a PhD in English and World Literature, as well as a Master of Fine Arts in Creative Writing, both from the University of Iowa. I am also a published writer of both fiction and nonfiction. After six years as a full-time college teacher (at Grinnell College, the University of California at Riverside, and Vanderbilt), I became a professional writer and editor for educational publishers such as Houghton Mifflin and McGraw-Hill. I believe that one thing that often goes wrong in the clas... Read more
Shelby
Experienced Teacher Specializing in Spanish
Hola! I'm Shelby! I graduated Magna Cum Laude with a double major Bachelor’s degree in Spanish and Health. I went for my Master’s in Teaching at National Louis University. I have 8 years of teaching experience in the United States. I had the opportunity to teach English to students in Spain for a year. As a teacher and tutor I’ve always felt that it was extremely important to make my lessons enjoyable. I’ve also always gone the extra mile to make sure that my students understand the top... Read more
Linda
Ivy League MA; college app. essay help; HS/AP English and French tutor
Following a career as a journalist, I began teaching in 2011 and switched to subbing and tutoring in 2018. I specialize in French (all levels) and English (literature, writing, ACT/SAT/GMAT prep, and college essays), but I also enjoy editing/proofreading research papers and teaching Italian and German. I am patient and kind, and encourage students to reach their potential. Confidence is a key to success; when students feel positive about their progress, they are more motivated to succeed. ... Read more
Kanan
STEM Specialist Tutor with a Passion for Results
Hey there, I'm Kanan! I graduated Cum Laude from Northwestern University with a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering and a Minor in Psychology. I apply my skills and knowledge daily as a full-time Mechanical Engineer, but there is nothing I enjoy more than using my free time to help students learn, grow, and develop their own skills in STEM topics. My areas of expertise range from physics to calculus, psychology to trigonometry, and much more. I strongly believe tutoring is a coll... Read more
Andrea
6 Years Experience, Specializing in Precalculus and Algebra
Oh hello! I graduated from IWU with two degrees, one in Math and the other Secondary Education. I also have a minor, and therefore endorsement in Theatre Arts. I've been tutoring since I was in high school, as I found that not only was I learning better when I taught, but being able to help my friends understand was far more rewarding. On top of that, I didn't even like math for a long time until I had a particular teacher. So you can imagine I was given quite the role model in her, and I hop... Read more
Ajami
A Bilingual Journey!
Ajami the author of the book, Bilingual Secrets - The Secrets To Becoming Bilingual, is passionate about learning and teaching foreign languages. He can tutor you in English, Spanish or Portuguese. He is a native English speaker and is also fluent in Spanish and Portuguese. He started learning Spanish at the age of 12 and has been to cities in Spain such as Madrid and Barcelona. He has traveled to Mexico and he studied abroad in Buenos Aires, Argentina. Not only that he has friendships with n... Read more
Bonnie
HS 7 College Certified Teacher, U of I Masters in Biology
- $65 / h
- 5 ratings
- Morton Grove , Illinois ( 60053 )
- 10 miles
The field of biology is an amazing interconnected fabric of life! Every living thing is connected in some way to every other living thing creating a dynamic rare planet of amazing beauty and wonder. The fundamental level of functioning of biology is chemistry, so it is imperative to understand a little bit of chemistry to truly appreciate biology. Once a person gains a level of appreciation for these ideas and becomes empowered to master them, the curiosity and amazement can take over and... Read more
Urmil
Math Instructor: Specializing in Test Prep Math
- $65 / h
- Mount Prospect , Illinois ( 60056 )
- 40 miles
Urmil believes that each child has the potential to succeed when their gaps in understanding are identified. I also adapt the best teaching method based on each student's learning needs. Urmil brings years of experience as a math tutor and teacher working with elementary school, middle school, high school and college math students, as well as students who are home schooling. My specialties include Pre-Algebra, Algebra-I as well as Standardized Test Prep Math for ACT, SAT and PSAT. I offer Ses... Read more
Helen
spec Ed specializing in writing, reading and organization skills
- $65 / h
- Mount Prospect , Illinois ( 60056 )
- 20 miles
I have a master's in Special Ed, specializing in working with students with learning challenges, emotional or behavioral disorders (adhd, depression, anxiety etc.). I believe everyone can learn and be motivated toward becoming life long learners. I individualize my material to fit the needs of each student. I have 14 years of experience with IEP and Advocacy for students in both the public, private and therapeutic teaching environments. I most enjoy working with teens and young adults. I ... Read more
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