(399) Private tutors for lessons, class and homework help in Lake Forest
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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
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
EVERARDO
My love for teaching started when I saw I was capable "to disect"
My love for teaching comes when I was so young (15 years old). For the leaving hard conditions, as soon as I finished my middle school, I had the opportunity to be a teacher in a rural area in my country, Mexico. After a fast track Summer preparation, I was approved to take full care of the rural elementary school, with only first, second and third grade of elementary education. At this time I knew the purpose of my life: TEACH. After years of study I got my Bachelor degree in Chemical Engi... Read more
Kady
Secondary Ed. Speech/Performance Arts and History Tutor
I have had the blessing and privilege of teaching junior high and senior high students for the past 9 years in a fabulous Christian School, summer camps, and drama camps – I’ve even traveled overseas with students to 10 countries! In my mind, learning pries the gift of life wide open by opening the mind to understanding, increasing wisdom, and cultivating a sense of gratitude for each new facet of life one achieves. The greatest joy of a teacher/tutor is that 'one on one' opportunity to ... 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
John
Experienced certified teacher of elementary through college
- $55 / h
- 27 ratings
- Des Plaines , Illinois ( 60016 )
- 5 miles
I am a certified teacher in Illinois in English, Language Arts, Social Studies, Psychology, and German. I have taught students in all three levels and instructed in more than 40 college courses as an adjunct professor for 12 colleges. I have successful experience with many nationalities, social classes, inner-city and suburban students, and community programs for adults and immigrants of all ages. I would love to equip and enable your child to achieve the success you both desire. I person... Read more
Victor
Art Director, Film Editing, Apple Certified Pro
As a conceptual Art Director with broadcast experience for planning, creating and producing TV commercials, I decided to learn Final Cut Pro. After familiarizing myself with the Final Cut Pro interface, with the supplied tutorials, I signed up for classes: Final Cut Pro 7, Final Cut Pro 7 Advanced, Soundtrack Pro and Motion 4. I took my Certification test in February of 2011 and became an Apple Certified Pro for Final Cut Pro 7. I have experience with sound design, music tracks, color correct... Read more
Kristi
Kristi S., Reading and Writing Success for Children and Teens
I am certified teacher and tutor students in both reading (decoding, fluency and reading comprehension) and in writing. I also use a comprehensive, sequential phonics-based program that has proven success. This reading program provides struggling readers with the skills they need to become successful readers. Most students see significant gains after only 20 hours of instruction. I use Orton-Gillingham strategies when tutoring. My lessons consist of direct instruction in phonics and reading ... Read more
Christine
Conversational English Tutor for Exchange Students
- $55 / h
- Lake Bluff , Illinois ( 60044 )
- 5 miles
I’m Christine S., a woman with a passion for ESL and helping non-native English speakers gain conversational confidence! I have been tutoring for over 10 years and I have had tremendous success with my students, ranging from high school foreign exchange students to international college students. I have a B.S. English and a B.S. in Sociology from Simpson College. I began tutoring by helping foreign exchange students in my high school. I enjoyed learning about different countries and hel... Read more
Ashley
Experienced English and Writing Tutor
- $55 / h
- Lake Bluff , Illinois ( 60044 )
- 25 miles
My name is Ashley L. and I am a current master's student at Northern Illinois University. I graduated from NIU in May 2016 and began NIU's Master of English Education program in August 2016. In addition to taking a full course load, I was an instructor for the freshman composition courses at NIU. Therefore, I have not only taken classes that helped to inform my teaching and done observations in middle and high schools, but I have also been able to put the theories and practices I learned to t... Read more
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