(642) Private tutors for lessons, class and homework help near 60636
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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
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
MARCUS
Hey! I am a young, intelligent EMT eager to inspire!
My name is Marcus J., and I am an emergency medical technician and a disaster health worker for the American Red Cross. As a civil servant, and public health agent, I know how important it is to have sharp, competent, educated professionals on hand to handle emergencies that may arise. To that end I feel that it is important to give back, and to disperse some of the knowledge that I have attained in my career; especially in the natural sciences and English grammar. I feel that youth are our ... Read more
Derrick
Reading is Fundamental; Writing is Developmental
Hello and thank you for taking the opportunity to view my profile. It is my hope that you will be able to find the right individual to help in your quest to be the next great Literary sensation of our time :D My experiences as a tutor are rooted in the days of creative fictional writing. At the age of 7, I found myself writing numerous short stories about a young boy named Charlie Huksle. So much attention they garnered that I was given the opportunity to attend my first ever writing work... Read more
Riesha
Patient and Effective Math Tutor
I am currently a student at Harold Washington College. I have majored in math, so that is my strongest subject. I have a year of tutoring experience in basic college math and 3 years in elementary math. I am very patient with students, which I find helps them learn better. If the student gets lost along the way, I have no problem with going back over the material. If you think I would be the perfect tutor for you. Please feel free to email me.... Read more
Tanya
Tanya, Your Basic Skills, Language Arts, and ESL Tutor to the Rescue!
My name is Tanya. I tutor young learners and adults in the following areas: reading, writing, literature, Japanese, and English as a Second Language. I received my undergraduate degree in Communication Arts, with a minor in English, from Xavier University (Ohio). Shortly thereafter, I trained to become an ESL tutor and went on to teach English to students from all over the world. For five years, I lived in Japan teaching English in several major cities, including Tokyo. Since returning to... Read more
LaTanya
Kindergarten teacher with 20+ years of experience
I have a Masters from Concordia University and a degree in Child Development from Southern University A&M. My focus is on phonics and reading. I believe that a solid foundation can help the learner as they progress in their studies. I look forward to helping you to get the most out of this new start and blossoming into a life-long learner. I have over 20 years of teaching reading, phonics, and tutoring. I have taken older students to compete and place 2nd in a spelling bee. Many of my stu... Read more
Allison
Allie will help you with editing, college essays and more!
I graduated from Bard College with a degree in Written Arts. During my time at school I worked as a tutor for the BPI program helping students with essay writing and editing. After graduation I continued to pursue my love of writing by working with magazines including Art Repot, Hooligan Magazine, Epic Sky and The Whale Sings. I am excited to share my passion for the writing as a tutor. I believe that a strong foundation in writing is the key to success. I am patient and enthusiastic and... Read more
Ian
Math, Test Prep and Economics. No Pretensions. 9 Years Experience.
With nine years of experience tutoring in a variety of settings, I have had the pleasure of helping hundreds of students improve their grades and progress intellectually. Whether it was the Division I college football player who needed to improve his grade in a difficult statistics class in order to remain eligible to play, the high school junior trying to pass the AP Economics test to get ahead in college, or the class full of 8th graders who needed extra preparation for high school math, my... Read more
Ernest
Just a Student Helping Other Students
Hello everyone! I am Ernest R., a Wilbur Wright college student studying to major in math education. I want to specialize in secondary education (middle school to high school students). I have worked as a teacher assistant (TA) in a program called High Jump Chicago for about 2 years. During those years, I was a TA for math, social studies, and PE working with 7th and 8th grade students. I have also worked as an ESL teacher assistant for adults as part of Heartland Alliance in the One Summ... Read more