(210) Private tutors for lessons, class and homework help near 60472
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Heather
Elementary Tutor with Illinois Teaching Certification
By day, I teach within the Chicago Public School system. I work with kindergartners and first graders on the south side of Chicago. My passion is working with youth and helping them to succeed. As a teacher, I recognize the pitfalls of the American education system and see how often classrooms become overcrowded and how students fall behind due to the lack of individualized attention. All parent/guardians want the best fro their children and that is to simply excel in life. As a tutor, I hav... Read more
Deborah
Retired Teacher
Learning can be a game. As a teacher I specialized in systematic instruction of core areas, using games, memory tricks and repetition. My belief is that all education can be related to the students daily life. Children learn best if they enjoy what they are doing or can see how they can use it today, not years from now. I taught elementary school math and I've been a volunteer tutor for elementary math and GED math. I have taught core subjects elementary subjects (k-8) since 1974. ... Read more
Guadalupe
Experienced Teacher, Tutor and Artist
My teaching career began as a middle school art teacher and technology coordinator in Chicago. Later, I acquired another position as an art teacher, tasked with reorganizing and developing an objective-based art curriculum at an elementary school with a student body of over 800. Having acquired nearly three years of full-time teaching experience, I relocated to Shanghai (China) to fulfill my goal of living and working abroad. While in Shanghai, I taught English as a foreign language adult... Read more
Arnie
English Teacher & Published Author for Winning Writing Skills
My Teaching Philosophy: I firmly believe that anyone can learn to write if given the proper encouragement and atmosphere. Consequently, I work hard to create a dynamic environment in which your son or daughter can receive creative help, utilize their own inherent abilities and discover how skills learned in composition apply to their overall education and lives beyond college. We are all natural storytellers, and earning how to write an effective essay is a matter of honing this abilit... Read more
Denzel
Keen thinker from many walks of life.
Hello!, I grew up in the south side of Chicago, and spent my high school days in art class and wrestling practice. I then chose to join the military and have excelled as an Information Technology Specialist. I spent many hours of free time playing game after game of chess with my fellow soldiers and studying tactics to beat them. I have also worked for an engineering design firm and Learned the ins and outs of AutoCAD. I now coach wrestling and aspire to learn new things everyday. The only ... Read more
Paula
Sewing, Costume Design, English
I have a Masters and a degree in English Education from Indiana University. I left teaching to follow a passion for sewing and theater and currently work as a freelance professional as a Costume Designer and Soft Goods Designer. I am a highly accomplished seamstress and have taught many how to sew and design, am experienced in alterations and redesigning clothes, private clientele design, wedding design, and I utilize a wide range of materials. My theater experience is on the professional ... Read more
Tracy
Experienced High School Science Tutor
I graduated with my Bachelor's in Geology in 2002 and worked as a geologist for an environmental consulting firm for over five years. I received my masters in secondary education in 2006 and have endorsements in biology, chemistry, Earth and space science, and environmental science. I have taught all levels of high school (freshman through senior) and also taught as an adjunct faculty member at a community college. I have taught a wide range of students including many with accommodations and ... Read more
Shemen
Educator to the rescue!
I have been teaching for over 10 years in Chicago. Education is my passion. I have experience as both a general education teacher and a special education teacher. I attend professional developments regularly to keep my craft up to date. I love helping students succeed. I celebrate in the achievements of my students. I have experience with the Common Core standards and know what is required to reach them. I co-teach in elementary math settings daily. I am familiar with the cont... Read more
Eugene
Engineering Professional Who Also Tutors
My name is Eugene. I have an engineering degree from the University of Dayton along with a Master's Degree in Business Administration. So I'm pretty good at math and have received awards for what I've done in the past in engineering. I've tutored my three kids who have all graduated from college & I belong to a couple of organizations that mentor youth throughout Chicago. Mentoring often turns into tutoring. I also tutored my wife when she went back to school for some specialized cla... Read more
Adrian
Friendly STEM Educator experienced in Chemistry and Math subjects
Hi! I recently graduated from the University of Illinois at Chicago (UIC) with a Bachelors Degree in Chemistry. I’m currently a STEM Educator for a middle school after-school program called Brothers4Science in Chicago, IL. As a STEM Educator, I develop and teach engaging lesson plans that relate to real life examples and situations. I’m also a well rounded person who enjoys playing the piano and writing creative poems to recite them in front of audiences. An interesting hobby of mine is playi... Read more