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Emily
Energetic, Engaging, and Committed Tutor Available!
Hello! Thank you for visiting my profile and I would love a chance to help your student strengthen his or her English/language arts skills! I have an undergraduate degree from the University of Iowa in English with a specialization in creative and non fiction writing, as well as a minor in mass communication (journalism). I also hold a Master of Arts in Teaching degree in Secondary Education from National Louis University. Additionally, I am in the process of earning a Special Education e... Read more
Jordan
Experienced Screenwriter specializing in English and Test Prep Skills
I'm a film writer/director with excellent skills in teaching and communication. I specialize in tutoring English, reading and writing. The films I've made include MANIC with Zooey Deschanel and Joseph Gordon-Levitt and TWELVE, with Chase Crawford, 50 Cent and Emma Roberts. I take great pleasure in helping bring out the potential in everyone I work with.... Read more
Mary
Experienced and Newly Retired Teacher
Before I began teaching, I was fortunate enough to spend a year with two master teachers, attend the Chicago Area Writing Project, attending a Dorothy Heathcote drama institute, and participating in a progressive education conference in Europe. These conferences solidified what I had already learned. My experience with writing lead me to give numerous writing workshops over the years in Lima, Peru; two schools in Santiago, Chile; La Serena, Chile, Campenas, Brazil (2 spring breaks in a row)... Read more
Maurice
Grammy nominated musician, producer, engineer
I'm a Grammy nominated artist, producer, and engineer. I've performed around the US, and Europe. I lived for several years in Amsterdam, have been employed as a music teacher for both children, and adults, and live mix at some of the country's biggest venues. I taught in NYC for Musication, Hospital Audiences, The New York Urban League, and NY Public Library. I helped found a the retail company, and was the buyer for world music instruments, and music software. I have been teaching percussio... Read more
Jeannie
30 years of experience making German fun!
I was born in America to a German family that no longer spoke German. I learned it in school, and loved it so much that I earned a Ph.D. in it. I've learned other languages as well, and I continue to learn more about German and other languages because it is a rollicking adventure! As someone who did not growing up speaking German, I have approached this quest from the outside and worked my way in, and I know how to guide others on this journey. In my professional life, I have taught German gr... Read more
Luke
10-year APUSH teacher
I have a Master’s degree in the Teaching of History and have taught AP US History for 10 years in Chicago Public Schools. My students in APUSH routinely scored above state and national averages. I have worked as a reader scoring APUSH exams. I can help anyone in US History and in particular can help anyone prep for the AP US History course/exam. I can also support in all forms of social studies writing. ... Read more
Aaron
Your Child's Success is My Top Priority
I have extensive experience tutoring in math, both elementary education as well as high school. I spent six semesters in college tutoring for the Regents as well. My approach to each student is unique and tailored to individual student needs. I am always available to answer questions and respond to emails. I love helping others and enabling the student to feel accomplished. For some of my students that means advancing in the class, for others it means catching up. Each student is uniq... Read more
Steve
Steve: 20 years experience teaching middle school Language Arts
Hello! I am a newly retired middle school Language Arts teacher. I have taught at the same Skokie public school for the last 18 years. During that time, I have worked with 6th, 7th and 8th grade students. The school district where I was employed has a diverse student population, representing a wide range of student skills, abilities and interests. I am quite familiar with the Common Core Reading and Writing Curriculum, and I have created and taught numerous lessons that reinforce the r... Read more
Robert
The Math Whisperer - Mathematics and Related Topics
I am a semi-retired actuary having worked in the business field for nearly 45 years. Over the last 15 years I have successfully tutored students in mathematics and other fields related to mathematics such as Physics. The key to being a successful tutor is understanding the special needs of the student. Actuarial Science is a very complex field and I excel in taking difficult to understand topics and reducing them to concepts that a layman can relate to. I use this skill when working with stud... Read more
Victoria
ESL Empowerment Tutor
I am a unique tutor as I not only hold a Master's degree in Education (M.Ed), I am a Certified Professional Life Coach. Coaches help clients plan road maps to reach goals. Together coach and client decide on action steps and the best way to make them happen. As a tutor I employ coaching techniques which help put my students in "action mode" to reach their targets with confidence. Being internationally TESOL/TEFL certified with 15 years of experience my areas of expertise are Conversation, G... Read more