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Angela
English and Speech Help
- $75 / h
- 3 ratings
- Park Ridge , Illinois ( 60068 )
- 5 miles
I entered the field of education because of my love of learning and my desire to share my knowledge with others. I stayed in education because of the great satisfaction I get from seeing students succeed academically and interpersonally. I strive to make a difference every day in the way I teach, but more importantly, in the way I talk with students and help them see the "big picture." I take great joy in sharing life lessons and taking full advantage of all teachable moments. I am very p... Read more
Kathleen
Kind tutor helps you build confidence!
Hi! I wasn’t very strong in math in middle school or even the beginning of high school. I struggled and felt lost in math class. But then I had a wonderful teacher who was patient and kind, and things turned around for me! I went on to go to engineering school and then got my Bachelor’s degree in Secondary Math Education! Later I earned my Master’s degree from Teachers College at Ivy League Columbia University. I taught math in the classroom for most of 1999-2014, in every class from 6th ... Read more
Ken
Experienced AP US Government & Politics Teacher
I'm a high school Social Studies teacher in one of the best school districts in the state, with over 13 years of experience teaching AP United States Government & Politics, as well as American Government, Constitutional Law and Criminology. My students pass rate on the United States Government & Politics Exam usually is around 90% and I've been a grader (for the written portion of the exam) for 3 years. I really enjoy helping kids excel in the realm of government and politics, and I am ve... Read more
Cynthia
Experienced ESL, French, and Japanese instructor
My name is Cindy! I have a Bachelor's degree in French and Psychology and a Master's degree in Speech-Language Pathology. I have experience tutoring both ESL and French for college-age students in a one-on-one setting. I worked for 2 years in a Japanese high school, teaching conversational English, English writing, and beginning French in classroom settings on the JET (Japan Exchange Teaching) Program. I find that the best way to teach is one-on-one or in small groups, which allow the stude... Read more
Charlie
Experienced ACT/SAT tutor, Certified Teacher, Math and English
I am a certified teacher with 16 years of teaching experience and nearly seven years of tutoring experience, specializing in preparing students for the ACT and SAT. I have a solid history of results with students typically making gains of 5-8 points on their ACT composite, and increases of between 150-300 points on their SAT total scaled score. I also have particular expertise in tutoring students in mathematics, up through trigonometry, and at all levels of English - having served as a Mathe... 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
Valeria
Bilingual Voice Teacher: All styles, Classical and Musical Theater
I am operatic singer and vocal coach passionate about sharing my knowledge and my own professional experience in the music field. I think everyone can learn and improve singing with the right information and motivation. I love guiding the singer into the learning process and give tips to keep trained and inspired. I hope I can share that journey with you. During the Fall I'll be offering FREE of charge 30-minute TRIAL VOICE LESSONS to prospective students. Please also ask for my discounted... Read more
Matt
Photoshop, Illustrator, Portfolio, and Career Mentor
I've worked as an Art Director, Toy Designer, Game Designer, Graphic Designer, Illustrator and college level instructor for over 15 years. My professional experience has given me the ability to tutor children, college students, and seasoned working professionals. I offer flexible scheduling and will work at YOUR pace, tailoring our lessons to meet your specific needs. I provide the following services: - Tutoring for Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator. - Tutoring for traditional drawing a... Read more
Melissa
MD Candidate, 100th Percentile Step 2
Hi! My name is Melissa and I am a fourth year medical student in Chicago, IL. Having recently taken USMLE Step 1 and Step 2, I am familiar with the challenges these exams bring and am passionate about helping others achieve their USMLE goals. As far as my educational background, I graduated magna cum laude with a major in Investigative and Medical Sciences in college, which gave me a strong background in basic medical sciences and prepared me to thrive in medical school. I have now completed ... Read more
Leahruth
MBA Grad from Columbia University with extensive tutoring experience
I am a recent MBA grad from Columbia Business School in NYC and I run my own public speaking program for elementary/high school students. After graduating from Columbia Business School in June 2016 I founded my own company, Girlspeak, a public speaking program for young girls. Since founding the company, I partnered with AOL to present the program to their high school interns. I also partnered with the NYC Department of Education and ran the program at some of their Teen STEAM (Science, T... Read more