(295) Private tutors for lessons, class and homework help near 60527
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Rick
Concept Comprehension Not Recipe Regurgitation
- $35 / h
- 55 ratings
- Naperville , Illinois ( 60565 )
- 3 miles
My name is Richard K. I hold a Master's degree in Electrical Engineering from Stanford University. I retired from Lucent Technologies Bell Laboratories in 2001. For the past ten years I have spent two afternoons a week tutoring mathematics at the Joliet Job Corps Center. I have worked with students doing GED (high school equivalency exam), ASVAB (military aptitude test), several versions of high school online and all levels of TABE (Test for Adult Basic Education). The students were betw... Read more
Stephen
Experienced High School Tutor specializing in Chemistry
Hello. I am Steve. I was a Chemistry teacher for 33 years in the public schools and a part time Computer Science instructor at DePaul University for 26 years. I have taught over 3000 students in Regular, Honors, and AP Chemistry. I have also published two books (Vax Cobol, and CICS / A Primer) and one Chemistry manual used in some public schools. My tutoring experience goes way back to my college days (Washington University, St. Louis) where I tutored Pharmacy students during the evening... Read more
Ron
College Math Instructor
- $45 / h
- 48 ratings
- Downers Grove , Illinois ( 60516 )
- 10 miles
I have taught at 7 different colleges (public, private, and technical). I received awards for my teaching based on student evaluations - mostly because I am patient and take time to tutor students having trouble. I have also written high school math textbooks. I know math and I want to help you know it, too! I have taught non-credit college courses: Pre-algebra 1 and 2, Elementary Algebra, and Intermediate Algebra, which correspond with 7th and 8th grade math and Algebra 1. I have taught r... Read more
Hannah
Energetic and Effective English Tutoring
I graduated from the University of Wyoming with a B.A. in English with honors and minors in professional writing and anthropology. I have experience writing and editing documents to make them contextually effective and grammatically pristine. During college, I acquired two writing internships, wrote and successfully defended an English honor’s thesis, and worked one-on-one with students to improve their literature analysis and writing. Since then, I have written documents, such as but not ... Read more
Vikki
From struggling students to AP/Honors/Gifted...
- $80 / h
- 391 ratings
- Naperville , Illinois ( 60540 )
- 6 miles
...I love to help. Math is my specialty - including calculus, geometry, precalculus, and statistics! I have a Bachelor's of Science from California Institute of Technology (CIT), an incredibly challenging university. My teaching style is one of: * LISTENING to see what your student is doing; to learn how he or she thinks. * ENCOURAGING students to push a little farther; to show them what they're really capable of. * EXPLAINING to teach what students need, in ways they can understand and... Read more
Ritu
Science and Math Tutor
- $45 / h
- 7 ratings
- Villa Park , Illinois ( 60181 )
- 5 miles
Educational Qualifications: B.S. with science and math as majors Teacher License MBA I have been teaching science and mathematics for the past 7 years. The important thing is students love the way I teach and explain, and they show improvement in their performance. I have experience working with wide range of age groups including middle school and high school students. I understand that everyone has his/her own unique way of learning, so I make a thorough assessment of abilities of each s... Read more
Allison
Allison - A Math Lover
I received my B.S. in mathematics from Western Illinois University. I also hold three masters in Computer Science, International Management, and Business Administration. I have a strong background in education: from teaching remedial geometry at the high school level to intermediate algebra at the college level. I have been tutoring for over 8 years in all levels of mathematics, high school physics, and ACT prep. I am very patient with students. By using technology, dry erase boards, memor... Read more
Carolyn
Test Prep Master & Scholar w/ Over 20 Yrs Experience, 50+ Subjects
- $85 / h
- 443 ratings
- Naperville , Illinois ( 60563 )
- 30 miles
I attended Catholic school for 8 years and took classes to learn D'Nealian print and cursive while there. The same school provided mandatory art classes to instruct students in calligraphy, with an emphasis in the Gothic style. As an avid poet and writer, I've been interested in chirography for years and recently learned the Chancery style. Read more
Andrea
Experienced, Creative Tutor for Math, Chemistry, and Physics
Whether students love math and science or despise them, I am usually able to make the experience better for them. I tailor tutoring sessions based on students’ needs and parents’ expectations. When a student is struggling, I provide specific help where it's needed. I am particularly good at making Chemistry much less painful to deal with. I am able to explain the material in understandable ways. One of the best compliments I received recently is that one of my students jokingly said to her... Read more
Diane
A plus tutor for English/ESL/Spanish
- $40 / h
- 44 ratings
- Naperville , Illinois ( 60563 )
- 6 miles
I am here to help you succeed! I have a Bachelor's degree in Elementary Education, a Master's degree in TESOL and twenty- five years experience in teaching English, English as a Second Language and Spanish to all age levels from pre-K - college and adults. I have created curriculum with Language Leaders! to teach children. I have taught English in Paris, France, ESL in various public and private schools in Illinois including after school reading programs for ELL students and Spanish for nat... Read more