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Kara
German, ESL, and More Taught by Secondary Education Undergrad!
Hello all! I am a senior at the College of Education at University of Illinois at Chicago. I have a zest for learning and teaching. I have my own two children, a son who is three, and a daughter who is five months old, so as a parent, I understand the desire to have your children be academically successful. Through various activities and techniques gleaned through my experience as a student of the pedagogical arts, I will help you or your child excel at the subjects he or she is struggling wi... Read more
Don
Enthusiastic Language and Chess Tutor
My first experiences tutoring students happened while I was a National Honor Society member in high school. I found that it was fulfilling to help someone else understand lessons and improve grades. I continued tutoring during my time at Loyola U. while I obtained a B.A. Honors cum laude in History with a minor in Philosophy. After college I continued to successfully tutor students in Spanish and English, including the corresponding grammar, usage, and vocabulary that accompany the study o... Read more
Kerry
ESL, TOEFL, English, Writing, grammar, Vocabulary and More!
Currently, I teach ESL to students of all other languages in grades K-8. I have been an ESL teacher and/or volunteer for over a decade. I've taught in the United States as well as in Europe. I have a very hands-on approach to teaching and try to include all types of learning styles in my approach. In addition I strive to develop a personal relationship with each student to best address their learning needs and goals. I welcome students of all ages and look forward to meeting with you and/o... Read more
Eric
Tutor with Valid IL Teaching Certificate
I hold a Master's Degree in Secondary Education from DePaul University. I have a valid Illinois Type 09 teacher's license, and I am certified to teach grades 6-12 in all Social Studies content areas. I received a BS in History from Illinois State University, where I also double minored in Geography and Politics and Government. I am committed to providing the highest quality education to my students to help prepare them for the increasingly global and technologically advanced work places o... Read more
Paul
Classically Trained Guitarist, Music Theory, and Music History Tutor
I am a classically trained guitarist whose mission is to help my students reach their goals while inspiring a love and passion for music. Never picked up a guitar before? No problem! You’ll be playing your favorite songs in no time. Been playing for years but need a little help overcoming that next hurdle? Great! You’ll be playing better and with more confidence than ever before. In order to truly improve you need determination and dedication, and that’s why I try to keep things fun and inspi... Read more
Brett
Hands-on, enthusiastic Managing Editor for reading/writing help.
With 5 years of writing tutor training and experience at Drexel University's Writing Center, where I also served as Assistant to the Director of the Writing Center, I come to you as a down-to-earth, personable tutor with academic and private-sector experience. After earning an M.F.A. in Poetry and Poetry in Translation from Drew University's Caspersen School of Graduate Studies (where I was awarded the Dean's MFA in Poetry Prize for excellence), I went on to become a News & Content writer for... Read more
Angie
An ESL/ELL Teacher specializing in phonics, grammar and reading.
I'm a wife, mother of two and a teacher. All my life I have wanted to teach others. I love teaching students the strategies to read and to be a detective while reading. I love making learning fun and try my best to keep students engaged in their learning. Opening a book, opens up a whole new world to you. I am passionate about what I do because I see the success in students eyes. I've been in various school districts, so I am familiar with different curriculum's. I have worked with students ... Read more
Joseph
English, Philosophy, Astrology Instructor
Good Day, My name is Joseph P. and I am coming to WyzAnt as an instructor with formal experience teaching English Composition and Literature, Philosophy, and Astrology. I have Bachelor's degrees in Philosophy (with minors in English Literature and Classical Studies), and Master's Degree in English Literature from University of Illinois Chicago. I enjoy being an educator and have made most of my living over the last two decades teaching and consulting in various capacities. I was a college... Read more
Michael
Classically Trained Piano Instructor
Hello: I am very excited that you are considering me to be your piano tutor. Whether one is performing or listening, music is supposed to be enjoyed. While learning a musical instrument is never easy, I believe the mastery of any skill requires patience and concentration. I would demand a lot of time and work from each student. And success would be defined as how far along they come after a month, several months, or years. Some of the warm-up skills I focus on are: scales, arpeggios (... Read more
Sarah
Fun and Engaging Help with English
Hello! I've recently returned from living in Spain, where I was teaching English at a Primary School, and to adults. Before heading to Spain, I was living in Chicago for over four years. In Chicago, I was a pastry chef, chef instructor to students in a school setting, as well as in a learning garden for a non-profit called Common Threads. In addition, I taught adult students pastry lessons. My educational background in in Liberal Arts, where I've studied a variety of topics, ranging from... Read more