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Emily
Elementary Teacher/Tutor for Reading Enrichment, Math, Science
I am a certified elementary teacher with a Master's in Teaching and additional coursework in reading instruction, as well as a background in science and the arts. I currently am working as a Teacher in the Library at a branch of the Chicago Public Library (through a program that places certified teachers in libraries), tutoring students after school. I absolutely love tutoring and believe in a fun and focused approach. If the child is enjoying the learning experience, we will be able to ... Read more
Eunice
Math Junkie with a passion for teaching!
Teaching has always been something I've been passionate about. Helping people get to that "aha!" moment is one of the most rewarding things for me--it feels good knowing that someone has had a breakthrough in how they see the world around them, even for something as simple as words and numbers on a page. I truly mean it when I say my style of teaching is student-centered. I hold students responsible for explaining their work and choices. My motto is that you can only claim to know something i... Read more
Donna
You CAN Succeed!
I taught Sociology and Women's Studies at Oakton Community College for 28 years. And I love helping students succeed. I can help young students considering college for the first time or adults who are returning to college: figure out the financial aid maze, learn study strategies, learn how to write a college level paper, time management, and anything else that you think might be a barrier to your success. I believe people learn when the subject being taught is relevant and interesti... Read more
Neil
Verbal tutoring: Grammar, Logic, Rhetoric, Test Prep
Hello! As a tutor of all things verbal, I bring a wide range of experience and training. I hold an MA in English and Creative Writing from the University of Illinois at Chicago. I did two years of additional graduate work in Comparative Literature at Kent State and I studied English and American Literature with a concentration in Modern Literature at the University of Kentucky. I have published poetry in a number of literary magazines and am the author of a chapbook of poems. I spent ten... Read more
Ellen
I've been a nurse for 35 years, teaching for 24. I'll help you succeed
I have been a nurse for 35 years, and teaching nursing for 24 years, at both the pre-licensure (BSN, Accelerated BSN and Master’s Entry to Practice) and graduate (family and pediatric nurse practitioner) levels. During my time teaching, I have never left clinical practice. I have been a nurse practitioner for over 16 years, and this more in-depth knowledge base will be very helpful to you as I help you learn what you need to know to succeed. As both an experienced nurse and faculty member, I... Read more
Alisca
Tell Me and I forget. Teach Me and I Remember. Involve me and I learn.
Greetings All!! I am a Oakton Community College alumna. I graduated in 2013 with an Associates in Art in Mathematics. I am looking currently enrolled at DePaul University where I would like to earn a Bachelors of Science in Sociology, Bachelor of Science in Graphic Design and Minoring in Mathematics. I am also looking at updating my Microsoft Office Suite (MOS) Certification, My eCDA Certification and as well as updating other credentials I current hold. I am an alumna of the Year Up, Chi... Read more
Richard
Max Your Math: Algebra, Geometry, ACT, Statistics, Calculus
I have helped hundreds of students improve their mathematical thinking skills over the past eight years. I have taught the entire mathematics curriculum at my high school in Chicago, including AP Statistics and AP Calculus, and I have been providing highly personalized mathematics tutoring along the North Shore for over eight years. I am a National Board Certified Teacher, have an MBA from the University of Wisconsin-Madison, and have 15+ years of experience in the Information Technology indu... Read more
Andrew
Patient and Compassionate ESL Tutor
After four years teaching in Taiwan, I moved back here to try something new. I helped adults, college students, high school and elementary kids and really little ones (two years old) learn how to speak English while over there and will continue to do the same here. I currently work in an administrative position at Northwestern University. I have a few students that I work with during my regular job hours and would like to add a few more students, as administrative work can be a bit repetitiv... Read more
Janine
Veteran Literature and Writing Teacher Broadening Horizons for JK-12
I am a veteran, fifteen year high school English teacher who recently began a new venture working with Elementary School students, ranging from JK-2 students as well as grades 1-4 Gifted students. Throughout my career in high school I taught every grade and level, including AP English Literature and Composition (British and American Lit), Junior English Honors (American Literature), and Creative Writing. I am also certified to teach AP Language and Composition, although I have never formall... Read more
Mimi
English as Second Language Instructor
I am currently an ESL tutor with the city of Chicago. I have worked as classroom ESL teacher with Heartland Alliance organization. I am a participant in the Teachers of English Language Learners program with Ashford University. I am an active member of the continuing education for tutors of ESL with Literacy Works for the city of Chicago. Additionally, I have experience in in ESL assessment, lesson planning, course continuancy, personal learning assignments and group projects. I am continuall... Read more