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Dana
Elementary Tutor who makes learning enjoyable
Hi! I'm a certified elementary school teacher who is looking to tutor. I do my best to make learning an enjoyable experience rather than a stressful one. Working with kids one on one gives them the security and comfort to get the attention they need to ask questions and have any subject explained until they are comfortable. I have worked with all age groups and subject matters and have the experience to tutor accordingly. I love seeing a child gain knowledge and feel confident in their... Read more
Hannah
Proofreading, Essay writing assistance, and IL bar exam tutoring
I am a licensed Illinois attorney, with a background in writing and literature. As the daughter of two English professors, the importance of reading and studying was always emphasized as I grew up. As a result, writing and schoolwork came easily to me, but I frequently studied with classmates who struggled. Since I was in seventh grade, I stayed after school to help friends study and prided myself when they were able to improve their grades. Many people feel overwhelmed or don't know wher... Read more
Adam
Passion for Biology
I have recently graduated with a Master's degree in Microbiology from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign. I am currently working part time while looking for a job that meets my desires in a career. I have just moved to Chicago after growing up in the suburbs and spending my college time in Champaign. While attending graduate school, I began working as a teaching assistant and quickly fell in love with teaching students. I really found it rewarding to see students finally gainin... Read more
Tony
Spanish, Portuguese, Arabic, English Teacher
I teach English, Spanish, Portuguese, and Arabic. I am a former Air Force Arabic Cryptologic Linguist. I have over 10 years of experience with students of all levels -- from complete beginners, to advanced students of phonology and poetry. I began as an Arabic tutor at the Defense Language Institute of Monterey, California in 2005, and continued to develop my method as a teacher of adult classes, group classes, corporate classes, government contracts, and academic tutoring for young people. ... Read more
Kris
Kris S-- NU Grad, math/economics/ACT, Chicago
I graduated in 2014 with a 3.6 GPA from Northwestern University with a double major in Economics and Political Science. I've tutored during all four of my undergraduate for a program called America Reads-- working with elementary and middle school kids with everything from Math to English. In college I also tutored peers in statistics and economics. Finally, before college, I tutored students of all ages in various subjects. I scored a 32 on my ACT, and my scores were strong across all subj... Read more
Kristen
Engaging History Tutor
I have obtained both my law degree and Ph.D. in History. While pursuing my Ph.D. at the University of New Hampshire, I gained great research and archival experience. More importantly, I fell in love with teaching and tutoring. This passion was recognized by the University, which granted me the Graduate School Teaching Award in 2012. In additional to TA and adjunct work for more than four years, I spent the past two years teaching Middle School World and American History in a Detroit Area ... Read more
Jose
Best Darn Water Polo Tutor Ever
I am very good at water polo. I have extensive training, and competed semi-regionally when I was but a young man. Int he intervening years, I have become more of an adviser... a confident... a mentor... for the next generation of water polo superstars. While I can't teach the hunger required to succeed in such a competitive sport, I absolutely can help with technique and mental strategy. I have 30 years of experience tutoring. I am very good at water polo. I have extensive training, and co... Read more
Adam
I am experienced and very patient with the learning process
The learning process is hard enough without someone getting frustrated with you, bored, or failing to consider how you need things explained. I absolutely love teaching and dedicate myself to ensuring that I find the right way to convey the right information that works for you or your child. As a Clinical Psychology PhD Student, I also have experience working with people from ages four to 91 in a variety of educational, research and clinical settings. I teach university psychology courses, ... Read more
Margie
Learn English, Find Your Voice
I am a native English speaker and former public school ESL teacher with a Certificate in Teaching English to Speakers of other Languages (CELTA) certified by the University of Cambridge. My goal is not just to teach you English, but to make sure you don’t forget what you have learned! I use the following strategies to help ESL students learn and remember: - Content-based learning. Study grammar by looking at an interesting topic, not memorizing a list of rules. - Cognitive engagement. Move ... Read more
Claire
History, Proofreading
I'm a recent graduate from the University of San Francisco. At USF I completed a dual degree program, earning my Bachelor's in History and my Master's in Teaching. For my teaching program I student taught at one public middle school and two public high schools. During this past Spring semester I had the opportunity to be the primary teacher in a 9th grade Ethnic Studies classroom and a 12th grade Economics classroom. I have always enjoyed working with students in an educational manner. I ... Read more