(47) Private tutors for lessons, class and homework help near 61108
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Abid
Ivy League-Educated Tutor and Mentor
Hello! My name is Abid, and I've been tutoring for approximately eight years. In particular, I have experience tutoring in math (primarily algebra and SAT/ACT Math), English (both writing and ACT/SAT English), and science tutoring. I have worked with a wide variety of students: I have tutored children in elementary school and I served as an organic chemistry TA for undergraduates at Brown University for five semesters. My greatest strengths as a tutor are my patience and my desire to deve... Read more
Don
Humanities: English, History, Classics, Music
- $50 / h
- Machesney Park , Illinois ( 61115 )
- 15 miles
I am a mature professional educator with teaching/tutoring experience at all academic levels ranging from Kindergarten through graduate school. I have a doctorate from a major university as well as more than twenty years of teaching experience. I have teacher certificates in Washington, West Virginia, and Illinois as well as pending certification in Kentucky. I have taught both traditional classes (ranging in size from 10 to 100) as well as private studio teaching, one-on-one tutoring and ... Read more
Dexter
I Love to learn and want to help others grow. To excel!!!
- $45 / h
- Cherry Valley , Illinois ( 61016 )
- 20 miles
Hello everyone. My name is Dexter. I have always been a leader, and a teacher. Since I was a kid I loved to help others learn. The cool thing is it helps me too. In High School I tutored fellow students in mathematics, and business. During my time studying Economics, and Psychology at UW Madison I made a business out of it. I tutored students in a wide variety of courses from advanced math, to game theory. In school I was in the National Guard. I completed the ROTC program which invo... Read more
Laurie
Math Tutor for Grades 4 - 8
Hi, my name is Laurie. The best way I can say it is "I love math". I have enjoyed math since I was a small child. Math is all around us and once you are comfortable with it, many aspects of life are much easier. My most recent teaching experience was in Texas where I taught 6th grade math for 4 years. I absolutely loved it. My students were/are able to see the true enjoyment I get from working with math. Budget cutbacks forced some lay-offs so I did not have enough seniority to weather the ... Read more
Chris
English & Language Arts for grades K-9
Well hello! My name is Chris and I've been in education, in one capacity or another, for 13 years. I am a certified teacher for grades K - 9 and I am endorsed in both Language Arts and Social Science. I have taught Kindergarten, first and third grade. I have also tutored one-on-one, online for a homework help site and at a tutoring center. As a teacher, I taught all subjects in the classroom but my focus for tutoring is English and all aspects of it, from Language Arts (grammar) to l... Read more
Allen
I am an engineer by trade, but have a passion for tutoring math
- $45 / h
- Loves Park , Illinois ( 61111 )
- 10 miles
I am a mechanical engineer by day, but still have a passion for helping students in math and science. I graduated from Northern Illinois University with a BS in mechanical engineering and have spent the last 8 years working in that field. In a short time, I've had the opportunity to work on a variety of projects in the aerospace industry. I supported myself through college, tutoring high school students in the Rockford area. I focused primarily on high school math, science and ACT prep. ... Read more
Jacob
Biology Undergrad Honor Student
- $45 / h
- Loves Park , Illinois ( 61111 )
- 20 miles
I am currently an undergraduate Biology major attending Northern University. I am both an honors student and a part of the biological honor society for the university. I'm well versed in basic Chemistry, Biology, as well as math working up towards most calculus. I will be continuing my education post Bachelor's degree in order to pursue my doctors in physical therapy. Having multiple siblings, I've learned how to teach and support in any of their homework tutoring needs. Additionally, one of... Read more
Diana
Creative, educator filling gaps with the joy of learning
My education is in Elementary & Early Childhood Education. I have the Title 1 course work (Remidial reading and writing) and Gifted and Talented . I'm a lover of learning myself And was able to pass that on to Kindergarteners, Fourth graders, and Fifth graders for 35 years, before retiring. I've presented at the ASCD (State Early Childhood Education Conference) and State Bilinqual Conference the subject be Reading and Writing. I'm a strong believer that all students can learn and ... Read more
Haley
The "lightbulb" effect
I have student teaching experience in second grade general curriculum as well as field experience in another second grade class and in a 7th grade language arts classroom. I graduated magna cum laude from Rockford College in May 2010. At the present time I am a stay at home mom and am looking to begin my professional career in the fall of 2011. My son has been a giant blessing and has taught me more about life than I ever imagined. At the same time I cannot wait to get back to my love of t... Read more
Kristine
Language Arts can be FUN!
My style will be flexible to suit the needs of each individual student. The love I have for reading and writing will be shared with the lucky students I work with. We can delve into the written word or explore language arts. It can be fun and I do all that I can to show my students that. I have worked with every grade level through high school, including special education in middle school. Currently, I teach at a private alternative high school, focusing on English, Language Arts, Literat... Read more