(1812) Private tutors for lessons, class and homework help in Wilmette
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Arn
Spanish, Hebrew and Reading Tutor
I am a certified Spanish teacher for K-12 and am fluent in Spanish and Hebrew. I have completed all the requirements for a B.A. in Spanish at Northeastern Illinois University. I lived in Israel for 7 years, completed law school there, and was admitted to the Bar there. I utilize works of literature extensively in tutoring grammar, syntax, and usage. I am a strong believer in assigning short homework assignments on a daily basis, as opposed to more infrequent, long homework assignments. I hav... Read more
Larry
A writer in Mexico
I lived in Mexico City for ten years. In Mexico, I wrote a book in Spanish, an editorial column for a Mexican newspaper, and songs for a Mexican musical publishing company. I have taught Spanish at a French school in Chicago, a Montessori school, and a Spanish college in Chicago. I have taught Spanish to 1st graders and to college students. What I most enjoy is to see that expression on a student's face that shows he or she finally understands a concept or an area within a subject. A l... Read more
Hilary
Certified teacher with broad experience, all subjects and needs!
I have been teaching for over 25 years, and I love helping students experience success! There is nothing better than watching that light go on in a student's eyes when he finally grasps a concept he's been struggling with! As a special education teacher, I have worked with students ranging from 3 - 14 years old in all subject areas. I also help students improve their Executive Function skills, such as organization, assignment completion, and time management. I have experience teaching ... Read more
Shannon
Experienced and energetic tutor with a wide range of interests.
I was lucky enough to be inspired at a young age by some amazing teachers. Because of them, I am a lifetime learner, I love learning new things. That is one of the reasons why I love teaching and tutoring so much. It does not matter how often I have taught something, I feel like I learn something new every time. Sometimes it is just a matter of the students I am working with helping me see something in a completely different light. I always strive to motivate my students to want to learn like... Read more
Gavin
Grades 6-12 STEM Tutor
I have always had a passion for teaching and learning math and science. I studied civil engineering in college at Purdue with a mathematics minor. I tutored AutoCAD drafting in college as well as AP Physics for high schoolers. For physics, I tutored 1 student and created an individualized study strategy based on the concepts she was struggling with. We would spend lots of time doing practice problems for each concept, and then I would create practice exams to test her knowledge. For drafting... Read more
Pamela
Advertising Copywriter/Creative Director
- $63 / h
- 1 rating
- Highland Park , Illinois ( 60035 )
- 10 miles
I have been a professional writer in Advertising since I graduated college. As a creative director, I nurtured younger/newer writers to become better in their field. I also edited 3 novels and 1 screenplay during this time. I ran my own writing consultant company and at the same time, tutored writing at the Writing Lab at a local High School for four years. Additionally, they asked me to be on the writing curriculum committee there. I have been a professional writer for many years. I en... Read more
Maggie
Experienced Speech Language Pathologist
- $65 / h
- Arlington Heights , Illinois ( 60005 )
- 20 miles
Working with children has been a dream come true. For many years I worked as an accountant and wanted to work with children. So I went back to school and have been working as a speech pathologist for the past 16 years. I really enjoy my job and the satisfaction I receive from seeing a child improve from the interventions and therapy I can provide. I love that I can make a difference in a child’s life and that I can use my skills and experience to help them to engage more with their peers, ... Read more
Deborah
Deborah, Gifted teacher 6th, 7th, 8th grades
- $65 / h
- Buffalo Grove , Illinois ( 60089 )
- 15 miles
I have a Masters degree from Northern Illinois University and have taught for 39 years, mostly in middle schools. My expertise is literature with a strong emphasis on writing. During my teaching career, I have had the opportunity to create a writing program in District 21, Wheeling, IL, and continued to use it in District 25, Arlington Heights, IL. My students have enjoyed the opportunity to be creative in their writings and have had the ability to enhance their skills in narrative, persua... Read more
Jenny
Elementary/Primary school-level tutor
I am British-born and educated, having trained and taught children between the ages of 5 and 12 in London, UK. Having lived in the USA for the last 6 years, I have experienced teaching both expat and US children of elementary age in a large and successful urban school. For the last 6 months I have experienced tutoring elementary/primary-aged students on a 1-2-1 basis. As well as a BA Sociology degree (2:1), I have qualified as a primary/elementary teacher in the UK and have 10 years of ful... Read more
Monica
Leading Education Specialist (Curriculum and Instruction)
I enjoy helping others learn by affecting change in the curriculum and teaching methods. I work collaboratively with teachers to adjust and design coursework, in-school testing and ability grouping strategies. I focus on developing, coordinating and improving education programs, policies and standards. This work is done in concert with national education standards, CCSS, and performance objectives. My goal is to improve each child's skills and abilities using a personalized approach. Qual... Read more
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