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Ernest
Just a Student Helping Other Students
Hello everyone! I am Ernest R., a Wilbur Wright college student studying to major in math education. I want to specialize in secondary education (middle school to high school students). I have worked as a teacher assistant (TA) in a program called High Jump Chicago for about 2 years. During those years, I was a TA for math, social studies, and PE working with 7th and 8th grade students. I have also worked as an ESL teacher assistant for adults as part of Heartland Alliance in the One Summ... Read more
Ronald
Math, Science and Related Fields
Tutoring and Teaching Approach to Differential Calculus In calculus the concepts of variables, functions and rates of change of functions are of fundamental importance. A variable often denoted by x, y, z or t, is a quantity that is able to vary: as opposed to a constant such as 1, 2, -3, etc., which are fixed numbers. So remember that a variable is able to vary. Numerically a function may be thought of as a relationship between two variables, the independent variable and the dependent vari... Read more
Elishama
Writing, English, Reading, Music (songwriting & Voice) Tutor
I have a Masters from Ashford Online University, Iowa and a B.A. from the University of Chicago. I am an ambitious, innovative person. I am here to assist you with your needs. I want you to learn and grow, but most of all have fun doing it. I've learned over my years of tutoring/teaching that people love having fun while learning; it helps to retain information and keeps the boredom monster away. I have been tutoring in writing, English, and Reading for 14 yrs. corporately and privately. ... Read more
Amanda
A current senior at SAIC. Novelist and poet!
I am currently a senior at the School of the Art Institute of Chicago studying Creative Writing. The written word is a very important aspect of my life. I am constantly reading, editing my work, my peers work and writing prose and poetry. I currently have a collection of poetry published through CreateSpace, entitled "A Space In Time". I am also currently working on a dystopic novel outside of school as well as a collection of poetry for my culminating thesis at the end of my college career i... Read more
Fadumo
PassionateElementary Educator Specializing in Reading and Writing
I'm Fadumo! I currently teach 3rd/4th grade math. I graduated with a master's degree in Elementary Education from DePaul University. In college, I realized the classes I appreciated most weren't necessarily the topics I was most interested in. Rather, it was the professors who made the classes enjoyable. These professors were always engaging and comprehensible when teaching the material in the classroom. and willing to go the extra mile when I asked for additional help or clarification. I try... Read more
Tanya
Experienced and Engaging Teacher!
I have had the great fortune of working as a Special Education Teacher for the last six years. I began my career as a teacher in Arizona, teaching students with special needs in an elementary school. After two years, I moved to Chicago and worked at a middle school, serving a variety of students, including those identitied with having learning, emotional, and intellectual disabilities. Through my patience, flexibility, determination, and strong belief that all children are capable of learnin... Read more
Alex
Elementary Teacher-Alex
My name is Alex and I am an early childhood teacher. I am about to start my fourth year of teaching in August. I am currently a Pre-K teacher, however I have years of experience in kindergarten and first grade. I love teaching and I am excited about the opportunity for one-to-one tutoring and differentiated instruction for your child. I have my Masters in General Education and a minor in Special Education from Lesley University. I just moved back home to Chicago and I have very flexible s... Read more
Mary
Mary R. Experienced, Energetic, Efficient 10+ years
Hello there! As a true lover of learning and literature, teaching English and language arts has not only been my career choice, but also my passion. It is my pleasure to help you achieve your fullest potential in your English and language arts endeavors. What I love, specifically, about tutoring is that it is an opportunity to focus simply on YOU the student and your academic needs and to allow you to set the pace. We will be a team! I've taught in several different types of learning insti... Read more
Dennis
A Finance guru with expertise in finance and business topics
I'm Dennis! I graduated magna cum laude with a Bachelor of Commerce as a Finance major. Following my studies in the university, I really enjoyed the lectures that the professors actually engaged with the students to make the lesson more interesting. They also offered plenty of material to further the discipline, ensuring to drive the point home. By using a similar approach, I employ a similar technique to make my material as comprehensible and as easily understandable as possible. I begin wit... Read more
Tracy
Experienced High School Science Tutor
I graduated with my Bachelor's in Geology in 2002 and worked as a geologist for an environmental consulting firm for over five years. I received my masters in secondary education in 2006 and have endorsements in biology, chemistry, Earth and space science, and environmental science. I have taught all levels of high school (freshman through senior) and also taught as an adjunct faculty member at a community college. I have taught a wide range of students including many with accommodations and ... Read more