(1079) Private tutors for lessons, class and homework help near 60161
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Alan
Experienced, down-to-earth accounting professional
I have over 30 years of auditing, consulting, and financial/accounting management experience. I am a Registered CPA in Illinois. I have had several tutoring sessions, both through Wyzant and independent of it, and a part of many of my positions included training of staff. I have used Microsoft Excel for over 20 years, and have intermediate/advanced skills, including vlookups, pivot tables, nested "if" statements, and can manipulate data in many ways to produce user-friendly results. I am a... Read more
Alyssa
American Sign Language Tutor
I have a bachelor's degree from Columbia College in American Sign Language-English Interpretation. I currently teach sign language in a high school and also have some tutoring experience. In addition, I have worked as an interpreter for 2+ years in a variety of settings including classrooms, theatrical performances, medical appointments, lectures, and even a cruise. I enjoy teaching others how to communicate visually by using a hands-on approach. I also love being involved and socializing... Read more
Marla
Writer & Editor with an International MA in History!
My passion for teaching comes from a lifelong love of reading, writing and learning. A Fulbright, Phi Beta Kappa, and cum laude honors graduate, I'm a great example of how hard work and focus can yield amazing results! I specialize in English, history, reading and writing. One of my goals is to keep my students excited and motivated about the material. I want to instill a love for reading and writing in my students! I look forward to hearing from you, and helping you on your journey to... Read more
Irene
Certified Mandarin Chinese Native Speaker
I am a Mandarin Chinese native speaker from Taiwan. I've been teaching Chinese for 9 years of all students of all ages. I hold a certificate from National Taiwan University in how to teach Chinese to second language learners and I am currently working at a Chicago public high school. We will learn listening, standard pronunciation, and traditional and/or simplified characters. Even learn about Chinese culture by studying classics such as Confucius! I love sharing Chinese language and cultu... Read more
Dana
Dana B. Chicago, IL
"I have no particular talent. I am merely Inquisitive"- Albert Einstein. On aspect of my teaching career that I pride myself on is striving to find the perfect way to teach each student. Differentiation in the classroom is key! Students learn and retain information in different ways, finding each students learning style then presenting them information in the way in which they will learn best is key. When I went back to school for my masters, I made sure to get endorsed in Special Edu... Read more
Simon
High School, College, Graduate, Psychology Tutor
I have a master's degree in Social Work and have worked in the field for nearly 30 years, much of it in the area of mental illness. While I was in college I taught and tutored undergraduate Psychology. Besides my teaching Psychology, I minored (and received a near 4.0 GPA) in Sociology. During college I also took a diverse range of courses in Anthropology including writing an ethnographic study. If you are looking for a tutor who has a strong history of working in the field and has good an... Read more
Jake
Excited to guide you to "I get it!"
I'm Jake, and I'm ready to help you learn and love English. Sure, it can be a little confusing -- when do you use "there" or "their"? What's the difference between "to" and "too"? I'll help you understand the intricacies, expand your vocabulary, and make your writing more imaginative. In 2010, I graduated Loyola University Chicago with a degree in Journalism. While in school, I got on-the-street experience with interviewing strangers, business owners, artists, and anyone with a story to b... Read more
Emily
Biological Sciences Tutoring
I have been teaching children of a wide range of ages since I was 12 years old. I am now 22 and recently graduated from DePaul University with a degree in Biology and a focus in evolution and ecology. My goal is to teach high school biology. I have a strong background in biology and zoology from both a hands-on and practical approach. My teaching style centers around what kind of learner each individual is and molds the lesson plan into something that seems less intimidating to tackle. I ... Read more
Scott
Ivy League Graduate and Former Math Teacher Specializing in Test Prep
I am a certified Florida grades 6-12 math teacher. I am an Ivy League college graduate with Dean's List distinctions. In my first year of teaching, I doubled my school's passing rate on state End-Of-Course geometry exam. I exceeded statewide passing rate by over 30%. As a former classroom teacher, I have extensive content knowledge and ability to explain problems in easy to understand methods. Also, I have the ability to work with multiple learning styles and adapt to best fit students' ... Read more
David
University of Chicago Master of Arts
I have recently moved back to Chicago. I was born and raised in Toronto, Canada, but I am a dual U.S./Canadian citizen and earned a Master's Degree from the University of Chicago in the Humanities. I am finishing an ESL certification and currently teach ESL here in Chicago, but I am excited apply my years of academic study to teaching any high school subject. I earned my Bachelor's of Arts degree in Philosophy and History of Math from St. John's College in Santa Fe. And I have had ext... Read more