(282) Private tutors for lessons, class and homework help near 60172
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Savannah
Music Lessons- All Ages!
I am a junior at Wheaton College studying Music History. Bassoon is my primary instrument (willing to teach all skill levels). I have been studying music for 10 years, and plan on pursing orchestral conducting in graduate school. I am a very patient teacher and am excited to teach any age. I am a Music History major at Wheaton College under the direction of Dr. Jonathan Saylor (PhD in Musicology). I have served as Dr. Saylor's teacher's assistant as well as his private student. I am v... Read more
Jonah
Patient and Educated Spanish Language Tutor
I'm currently a senior student at Wheaton College, studying International Relations and Spanish. I've thoroughly enjoyed integrating the many fields of study in a liberal arts education into my degree. This past year, I received the opportunity to spend six months in Ecuador as an intern with Paz y Esperanza (Peace and Hope International). Because Ecuador is a Spanish-speaking country, I rapidly developed my Spanish abilities. Interestingly enough, I greatly disliked Spanish classes w... Read more
Belle
Tutor Proficient in English and Middle School Math
Hi! I'm Belle, and I am a current college student majoring in Secondary Education in English and working on a certification in Teaching English as a Second Language. I received the Spanish Seal of Biliteracy in Illinois, and I have taken a variety of AP classes throughout high school, so I am well versed in studying and test prep for AP tests in Social Studies, English, and Math. In terms of tutoring, I have mostly done work with homework, editing essays, and test preparation. For help with b... Read more
Jeff
Tutoring for K-6 education, sports, writing and English
- $35 / h
- 5 ratings
- West Chicago , Illinois ( 60185 )
- 20 miles
I taught my own children how to read using the phonetic method. Phonetics is the best method for teaching reading to younger children. It is a matter of emphasizing the basics of reading and then patiently working with the child to give that child the building blocks to grow into a confident reader. I was also a substitute teacher in the Carpenters Read more
Joe
AP/Honors Physics - 23 Years in Public and Private Ed. + Homeschooling
- $75 / h
- 204 ratings
- West Chicago , Illinois ( 60185 )
- 20 miles
Hello! You must be looking at this because you find Physics very challenging. I'd love to help! I have taught various levels of physics to public school students, private school students, homeschoolers and college students for 23 years. For ACT test prep, I've tutored students who have received scores in the 30+ range in math and science. My specialty, though, is advanced high school and introductory college physics (both algebra and calculus-based). I currently teach honors physics and... Read more
Lauren
Need a Math Translator?
- $45 / h
- 169 ratings
- West Chicago , Illinois ( 60185 )
- 8 miles
Does math ever feel like a foreign language to you? There are so many new terms and formulas and word problems... but what do they all mean? That's where I come in! Whether you feel totally lost or just need a little extra help, I would love to show you much sense math makes when you hear it in language you can understand. Here are some of the areas where I can help: -homework assistance -test preparation -catching up on missed lessons -getting ahead on future lessons -g... Read more
Steven
Math & Computer Programming Assistance
- $40 / h
- 343 ratings
- West Chicago , Illinois ( 60185 )
- 10 miles
I am a retired computer systems manager and programmer with a background in Mathematics and Computer Science followed by recent preparation for an Illinois State Grade 9 - 12 teaching credential in Mathematics. I am skilled in a wide variety of programming languages including Java, C++ and Visual Basic as well as Microsoft products including Word, Excel, and Access. I have recent experience student teaching Mathematics in a local Middle School and I have extensive experience developing Java, ... Read more
Yvonne
Experienced Math Teacher with an understanding of the common core
- $60 / h
- 18 ratings
- West Chicago , Illinois ( 60185 )
- 7 miles
I have taught high school math for over 30 years and I am certified to teach math in grades 6 - 12. The classes that I have taught include, General Math, Introduction to Algebra, Geometry, Topics in Algebra 2, and Algebra II/Trigonometry. I have also taught some math classes at the college level. Those courses included College Algebra and Business Math. While teaching I have worked with a variety of students. I find it is important to help students understand not only the mathematics b... Read more
Wayne
University professor
- $25 / h
- West Chicago , Illinois ( 60185 )
- 20 miles
I am a professor of management at a small mid-western university. I proofread scores of student research papers each academic year. In addition, I have written and published several articles in academic journals, which require extensive editing and proofreading. I take marginal papers and make them good, and good papers and make them better. I consider myself extremely proficient with grammar, spelling, punctuation and vocabulary. I have a J.D., an MBA and am a licensed attorney. As part ... Read more
Oni
Elementary Ed/ESL
I am a bilingual tutor with 10 + years experience. I have a Master's Degree in Education/ESL and taught at School District 303 in St. Charles, Illinois. I tutor children from kindergarten through fifth grade in English grammar, Spanish, reading, writing, vocabulary, spelling, and math As a teacher, I know how to organize, design and put activities and strategies into practice that are adequate for my student's learning because I understand that not all children learn the same. I am able to ... Read more