(1079) Private tutors for lessons, class and homework help near 60161
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Matthew
Scientist-Musician with Multiple Degrees and Joy For Tutoring
I grew up in central Indiana, fully expecting to become a scientist of some type or variety. I have a prodigious natural talent for the life sciences, so I went to Indiana University to study biology. While there, I discovered an equal drive and passion for the study of jazz, and enrolled in the prestigious Jacobs School of Music after a lengthy audition process. Thanks to my drive to succeed at music and my ability to understand and internalize high-level biology concepts, I graduated with a... Read more
Diego
Native Spanish speaker
I was born in Guatemala City, where I spent most of my childhood through my early teen years. I then moved to the US with my family and have lived here ever since. I graduated college with a bachelors in Business Administration and will be completing my Masters degree in Conservation Biology in December 2017. During my college years I tutored other students on essay-writing skills (in English) and informally acted as a Spanish tutor to friends. Since college I have been active as a Spanish tr... Read more
Kyle
Experienced tutor specializing in science, programming, and math
Hi! I'm Kyle. I recently completed my PhD in cognitive neuroscience from the University of California, Davis. Before grad school, I completed my B.S. in psychology (with a minor in biology) from the University of Pittsburgh. My graduate work was heavily focused toward computer programming and data analysis, and I love teaching these skills to students. In addition to computer programming, I'm a science nerd in general. I'd enjoy sharing my knowledge of everything from abnormal psychology t... Read more
Maggie
Registered Pharmacist with deep knowledge of all things science
Hi, I'm Maggie! I'm a practicing pharmacist and looking to spend my spare time helping students succeed in pharmacology. Most of my time on Wyzant is spent tutoring students in the Nurse Practitioner program at Simmons School of Nursing and Health Sciences. I graduated Cum Laude with my Bachelor's degree in Biology from Drake University and Summa Cum Laude with my Doctor of Pharmacy from the University of Illinois at Chicago College of Pharmacy. The majority of my teaching experience is f... Read more
Molly
Medical Student with a teaching backing looking to help
I was a High School teacher for three years. I taught anatomy and physiology, chemistry, biology, organic chemistry, and physics. I am currently a medical student tutoring incoming medical students to prepare for school. I have my Master's in the Art of Teaching (MAT) with a focus on secondary education, and I love teaching. I enjoy tutoring because I love science, and I love spreading the joy of learning science. I went to school at the University of Colorado to study integrat... Read more
Vanessa
Caring and Committed!
Hi! I am a certified teacher with over 20 years of teaching and tutoring. I am the kind, caring, compassionate, and committed teacher/tutor for you! I would love the opportunity to get to know you, to assess your exact needs, and to focus on what you need. I promise to make the lesson as fun and funny as possible! Hope to meet you soon! I am a National Board Certified teacher (only 3% of USA teachers have this), with certifications in Special Education, namely ADHD, Autism Spectrum Disorde... Read more
Lauren
6+ years of middle school/elementary math experience
I currently work as an instructional coach in a charter school on the far south side of the city. I coach and support our 4-8th grade teachers in curriculum design and classroom execution aligned to Common Core. For the previous 3 years, I was the founding 5th grade math teacher at our school and consistently achieved an average of 2 years of growth as measured by NWEA Map testing. I have particular expertise is helping students master basic operations, including operations with fractions an... Read more
Aisha
Passionate and Patient English and Arts Tutor
In 2016, I graduated from Princeton University with a B.A. in History and Visual Arts. I also studied at Oxford University through their history exchange program. I've tutored middle and high school English with a private agency in Princeton, facilitated poetry and art workshops in the Tri-state area, and worked as a teaching assistant for Chicago-based nonprofit Free Spirit Media, where I guided 130 high school students in the completion of 145 media pieces. Currently, I am an English ACT tu... Read more
Mylana
Certified teacher (PreK through 3rd). Gifted, NWEA and Aspire prep.
As a certified teacher with a Master's degree I am passionate about hands-on learning that teaches the whole child. It means that my lessons are fun, with lots of movement and activities that will engage both body and mind. It also means that my students can work on their reading, writing and math skills in fun and active ways and never struggle with paying attention. Gifted prep for preschoolers, Kindergarteners and up. NWEA and Aspire test prep. I am also prepared and eager to work with ... Read more
Declan
Experienced, Professional, and Personable ACT/SAT prep tutor
Hello, My name is Declan M. and I am a private ACT/SAT tutor as well as the founder of my own tutoring webpage. If you are looking for top-notch test prep for your son or daughter, I believe I can help them achieve their goals with rates far below what private test prep companies charge. I have been a private tutor since 2014, and I focus on providing individualized instruction for students that fits their learning style best. My lessons help them learn the test content, test taking skills... Read more