(1925) Private tutors for lessons, class and homework help in Park Ridge
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Jaime
Ivy League grad to help with test prep, math, and other subjects
- $75 / h
- 27 ratings
- Arlington Heights , Illinois ( 60004 )
- 40 miles
I'm an experienced tutor and test prep instructor with a graduate degree from the University of Chicago. Beyond my formal education, I'm something of an autodidact, meaning that I enjoy learning, and am both formally educated and self-taught across a variety of disciplines. My formal education, both undergraduate and graduate, emphasized mathematics, economics/finance, accounting, natural sciences, and language. I'm also an avid reader in a wide variety of other subjects, including history, p... Read more
Emily
Reading Specialist/Certified Elementary School Teacher
Hi there! I am a New Hampshire native who recently moved to wonderful Chicago. I am a certified Elementary Teacher in both Massachusetts and Illinois. I have a Master of Art in Teaching in elementary education, and a Master's in Literacy and Specialized Instruction (Reading Specialist degree) from DePaul University. Instilling a lifelong love of literacy and learning in all my students is my passion. I combine practical researched instructional methods to support struggling readers and ... Read more
Alexander
Writing, Reading, and Critical Thinking for the Humanities
I have seen the difficulties that students have with writing from several different angles. I teach (and grade papers!) at the college level, and have been doing so for ten semesters, in 100- and 200-level and adult education courses. As a result, I know what your professors will be looking for! The classes themselves have been philosophy, literature, and writing courses, which all involve critical reading and writing, so I have been teaching those skills as part of those classes for just as... Read more
Kayla
Experienced (and Enthusiastic!) Math and Science Tutor
I am currently a graduate student at the University of Chicago. I have extensive training in math, physics, and science subjects from my undergraduate and graduate schools. I graduated with a B.S. in Physics from the University of Southern California with a 3.9 GPA, and currently have a 4.0 GPA at the University of Chicago in a medical physics Ph.D. program. I am well qualified to tutor all undergraduate physics courses, and math courses through calculus and differential equations. I also tut... Read more
Michael
Civics and criminal justice professional
I am a former civic engagement and public policy educator for the University of Illinois Extension. Formerly a peer reviewer for the US Department of Justice Office of Juvenile Justice Diversion Programs. Currently the Forum Coordinator for the Project Safe Neighborhoods Chicago gun violence reduction program. Work experience includes serving as a Juvenile Detention Officer in Cook County, IL and Government Affairs Coordinator for the City Colleges of Chicago. I am a life-long student of hi... Read more
Maggie
Finance Professional
Hi there, I am a Senior Financial Associate at a large not-for-profit foundation. I work to develop budgets, track financial data, and apply data-driven approaches to large-scale business problems. Previously, I worked a Senior Finance Analyst at a private consulting firm where my main duties included creating financial reports, primarily in Excel, and using dashboards to tell meaningful stories about the financial state of the company. My passion is making data tell a story. Excel is a huge ... Read more
Kent
Professional USCF Expert Chess Player
Hello there! My name is Kent, and I am a United States Chess Federation Expert-Level player, putting me in the top 3% of all US chess rated players. I have won the Ohio Chess Championship and Cleveland Open, state-wide chess tournaments. Here are just some chess topics I can work with you on: -Basic opening theory. -Basic tactics (Ex: Pins and skewers) and advanced tactics (Ex: Zwischenzug and interference). -Rules of trading. -How to assess positions and develop strategic and tactical think... Read more
Heba
A Biology, Dentistry, Dental Boards & College Admission Tutor.
1. I teach (tutor) Biology at Wright College in Chicago. I tutor Physiology, Genetics, Immunology, Anatomy, Biochemistry, Molecular Biology, and other Biology topics. 2. I had a diploma in Human Resources and trained many students on personal statements, interview skills, cv writing, etc. 3. I worked as an Oral Medicine Lecturer at the Faculty of Dentistry, Cairo University, Cairo, Egypt. I worked in the tenure track at Cairo University from 2006 until I permanently moved to the USA in Ju... Read more
Jessica
writing coach | language teacher | college advisor | UChicago graduate
College Counseling: I'm an educator with 10+ years of experience, a Fulbrighter, and a two-time AmeriCorps alumna. I received my MA degree from the University of Chicago and work in student affairs/higher education at a private research institution. Previously, I was a program manager at a local non-profit consulting high school students on college applications. Experience in admissions offices and residence life at two private universities in the US informs my knowledge of what higher educa... Read more
Francesca
Real World Training in Excel and other Business Tools
Being the daughter of a 40-year tenured teacher, I like to think I inherited some of the characteristics of my mother when it comes to helping others learn. I enjoy helping others grasp concepts and take the time to learn each and every person's style of learning before I begin working with them. Throughout my high school and college life, I was always the "go-to" person when one of my classmates had trouble understanding the material. Since then, I have worked in numerous industries includin... Read more
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