(1443) Private tutors for lessons, class and homework help near 60639
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Marsha
Experienced Professional specializing in Reading/Language Arts
Greetings! I am interested in helping your child be a successful, independent learner within the classroom setting. My extensive background in teaching has been in not only nursery school (endorsement area for my Bachelor's of Arts in Education), but in Primary Grades (second, third, and fifth), as well as Middle School (sixth grade). During my years teaching (more than 10 years), I have worked directly with Resource teachers to provide the most comprehensive and individualized instr... 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
Shelby
Experienced Teacher Specializing in Spanish
Hola! I'm Shelby! I graduated Magna Cum Laude with a double major Bachelor’s degree in Spanish and Health. I went for my Master’s in Teaching at National Louis University. I have 8 years of teaching experience in the United States. I had the opportunity to teach English to students in Spain for a year. As a teacher and tutor I’ve always felt that it was extremely important to make my lessons enjoyable. I’ve also always gone the extra mile to make sure that my students understand the top... Read more
Linda
Ivy League MA; college app. essay help; HS/AP English and French tutor
Following a career as a journalist, I began teaching in 2011 and switched to subbing and tutoring in 2018. I specialize in French (all levels) and English (literature, writing, ACT/SAT/GMAT prep, and college essays), but I also enjoy editing/proofreading research papers and teaching Italian and German. I am patient and kind, and encourage students to reach their potential. Confidence is a key to success; when students feel positive about their progress, they are more motivated to succeed. ... Read more
Timothy
English Tutor with PhD, MFA; Twelve Years Teaching Experience
I have a PhD in English and World Literature, as well as a Master of Fine Arts in Creative Writing, both from the University of Iowa. I am also a published writer of both fiction and nonfiction. After six years as a full-time college teacher (at Grinnell College, the University of California at Riverside, and Vanderbilt), I became a professional writer and editor for educational publishers such as Houghton Mifflin and McGraw-Hill. I believe that one thing that often goes wrong in the clas... Read more
Kanan
STEM Specialist Tutor with a Passion for Results
Hey there, I'm Kanan! I graduated Cum Laude from Northwestern University with a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering and a Minor in Psychology. I apply my skills and knowledge daily as a full-time Mechanical Engineer, but there is nothing I enjoy more than using my free time to help students learn, grow, and develop their own skills in STEM topics. My areas of expertise range from physics to calculus, psychology to trigonometry, and much more. I strongly believe tutoring is a coll... Read more
Kelliann
Special Education Qualified Tutor!
I have my MEd in special education. I have taught special ed for the last 20 years. Many of my students were diagnosed with ADD and ADHD. Read more
Scott
Literacy Specialist
Literacy is a skill that like any other skill needs practice. However, it is not only about the subject but also the ability to connect with students. My career has led me from education to business to leading a youth group. I have a passion for youth, teaching and ensuring that all students achieve their potential. I am a Middle School Literacy and History Teacher who uses reading and writing as the central focus every day. You can not be successful in History without the ability to e... Read more
Naoko
Experienced native Japanese speaker & teacher
I was born and raised in Japan. 100% Japanese! :-) When I was a college student in Japan, while studying K-12 education, I tutored many students to teach English. I moved to the US, and while studying in a master's program for teaching English to Speakers of Other Language (TESOL), I tutored Americans and taught Japanese. After graduating from an American university, I gave lectures for college students to learn Japanese. I also taught Japanese language and culture to business professionals. ... Read more
Rebecca
Experienced and Certified ELA & Social Studies Teacher
I have been teaching English Literature/Language Arts and Social Studies at the Middle School and High School levels for the past 25 years. In addition, I have tutored students in Test Prep, Writing, Reading, and Organization Skills. I have a high success rate with Test Prep. I have also worked in Educational Publishing and Educational Sales and Implementation. I pride myself on creating a warm and comfortable environment with my students. I believe that all students can succeed and I ... Read more