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Amanda
Sociology, Research, and Writing Expert
I have always had a knack for Sociology and Writing/Editing -- I have a bachelor's and master's in Sociology. I can help you understand topics and theories and will make it fun for you. I have taught Sociology at the college level and love helping students understand this wonderful subject :) I can also help with writing and editing too. For fun I love music, fitness, and being outdoors. I read about sociology every day and consider it a huge part of my life as well. I look forward ... Read more
Julie
Former Elementary Teacher Specializing in Reading, Writing and Math
I am a former special education teacher with a Kindergarten through grade 12 license. My areas of education experience include reading, writing and math for elementary students. I have earned my Master's in Teaching, and enjoyed teaching elementary school for three years prior to my current job. I believe that every student has the potential to learn and every student needs a unique learning technique. Students need to form connections to real world problems in order to successfully lear... Read more
Laura
Experienced Teacher/Tutor: Reading/Writing, Math, Sci. Exec. Func.
I am a retired teacher, private tutor and adjunct professor with a love of teaching and learning. I have over twenty years teaching experience and over ten years private tutoring experience. I am qualified to tutor in all subject areas with special emphasis on reading, writing, math, science and executive function/test taking skills. I nurture strong relationships with my clients. I specialize in reluctant and/or disillusioned students and am successful in making my students love learning... Read more
Kirstin
Highly Qualified Teacher
I have been teaching for the past 16 years. I have taught second and third grades and currently teach first grade. I strive to create a safe, nurturing and exciting classroom in which all students feel successful. I work with a very diverse group of students and am constantly searching for new materials and strategies to ensure student success. I use data from a wide variety of resources to reach each one of my students. I am a highly qualified teacher in each of the core subjects a... Read more
Matthew
Where We're Going We Don't Need Roads (Doc Brown)
I have been a college instructor for five years. I've mainly taught introductory college composition courses; however, I have a strong background in literature. I like to think of my teaching philosophy as a mixture between the Socratic Method and avant-garde theater. I say this because I like to continually question the students until they arrive at the answer I am looking for, rather than directly tell them the answer I’m looking for. At the same time, I like to make analogies through cu... Read more
Alexis
Reading Specialist with K-2 Focus
Hello! I recently received my Reading Specialist licensure from DePaul University, and have been working one on one with clients for 2+ years. I specialize in early reading skills such as phomenic awareness, letter/sound knowledge, phonics, spelling, decoding, and beginning reading skills. I love working with students to help them set and accomplish goals for their reading! I have spent the past 6 years in K-2 classrooms, with a focus on providing interventions for at-risk students. If you... Read more
Chris
Software Engineer Looking to Teach Others
Hi, my name is Chris and I am currently a Software Engineer working in Chicago. I have been tutoring since high school and I believe one of the best ways to keep your skills sharp is to help others by sharing knowledge and experience. I pride myself on being very flexible in my approach to best accommodate a wide variety of learning styles and preferences. Above all, I love helping others, and getting to share knowledge about topics I am passionate about is certainly an added bonus. I pride m... Read more
Rachel
Experienced Writing and Study Skills Tutor
Hi! I am a graduate of Oberlin College where I majored in religion and classics. For three years at Oberlin I worked as a writing tutor, both in the drop-in writing center in the library, and as a course-specific tutor for various classes. My senior year I studied abroad at Oxford University where I got to study with some of the most knowledgeable professors and brightest students. I also graduated with high honors for my degree in religion. From my work as a writing tutor, and as a student ... Read more
Gregory
University of Chicago Econ Graduate Specializing in Test Prep
I am a graduate of the University of Chicago with a bachelor's in Economics, looking to tutor part time in math and test prep. I have achieved 99th percentile in all sections of both ACT and SAT, and am looking to share my experience and knowledge. I have tutored throughout my high school years in classrooms as well as in private sessions for a variety of test prep subjects and certain school math concepts like Algebra and Geometry. I have also worked as a tutor for another online tutoring pl... Read more
Kyle
Experienced tutor specializing in science, programming, and math
Hi! I'm Kyle. I recently completed my PhD in cognitive neuroscience from the University of California, Davis. Before grad school, I completed my B.S. in psychology (with a minor in biology) from the University of Pittsburgh. My graduate work was heavily focused toward computer programming and data analysis, and I love teaching these skills to students. In addition to computer programming, I'm a science nerd in general. I'd enjoy sharing my knowledge of everything from abnormal psychology t... Read more