(70) Private tutors for lessons, class and homework help near 61801
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Rufina
Rufina C., Ph.D. College Counseling, Editing, Reading and Writing
As a tutor who has worked with students diagnosed with ADD/ADHD, I implement different teaching techniques to help them focus and learn more effectively. I make it a point to change activities every 5 minutes to keep students engaged and prepare hands-on learning activities that also incorporate online tools and workbook activities/lessons, in addi Read more
Thomas
History and writing can be fun!
Hi, my name is Thomas. I hold a BA and an MA in History from San Francisco State University. I have presented my scholarship throughout the country and am currently editing a collection of historical essays for Ohio University Press. Aside from my scholarship, I have prior experience teaching English as a foreign language to students in Central Asia and East Asia. This range of experience means that I am sensitive to learners from a wide range of backgrounds. I will do my best to help... Read more
Mike
Drums and Percussion/Music Theory and History
Hello! My name is Mike, and I am a drum-set artist and percussionist with 16 years of professional experience. I am 34 years old, and I have a master's degree in percussion performance from Wright State University in Dayton, OH. I have taught privately for 12 years, having worked with students ranging from 8-year-old beginners to 65-year-old beginners. Both having never held a stick or mallet before, the majority of them pursued either school band, rock bands, church or praise bands, o... Read more
Jonathan
Friendly psychologist, loves working with students!
Hello! I'm a licensed clinical psychologist in the C/U area with a full-time job and a thriving private practice. I am always looking for interesting opportunities and considered tutoring to be something that would be fun and rewarding. I have taught courses in psychology, including introductory psychology, behavior analysis, and developmental psychology. I also have a broad generalist background in psychology and could likely help you in nearly any undergraduate psychology course that you ar... Read more
Francisca
Doctor who loves to teach...
Hello! Congratulations on your decision to seek a tutor! I received my Bachelor's Degree from Swarthmore College and my medical degree from the University of Illinois and have extensive teaching, tutoring and mentoring experience in both the Elementary, College and Post-graduate level! I am skilled in teaching any basic science, Math (e.g. Pre-Algebra, Algebra), and English writing/proofreading/editing. I have particular expertise in the medical sciences (Microbiology, Biology, Anatomy,... Read more
Jessica
You can do it! Asking for help is a sign of strength!
I taught 7th grade math for 8 years. I love helping students realize their full potential. To make light bulb moments when they finally get it! To see that math is not that bad, and actually pretty fun! Weither you need to get caught up, or are looking to get ahead, I would love to help you reach your goals and feel confident in your ability! I went to school for middle school math education. I taught these subjects for 8 years and created units based on the common core. I continue to... Read more
Roger
UIUC Math and Science Tutor
I'm Roger, a UIUC alumnus with bachelor's and master's degrees in mathematics. I have been a student and tutor of math since 2010, starting with tutoring in foundational studies, calculus and statistics and continuing through my years as a graduate student. I believe that the best way to learn is through example and practice, and I've been breaking down hard concepts to help students understand them for years. Let me leverage my experience to help you, and you'll grasp difficult material in ... Read more
Fiona
Chinese Tutor and Violist
I graduated from the University of Delaware with a master's degree in food science. I have a strong passion for science as well as for teaching. As a native Mandarin Chinese speaker, I am passionate to teach anyone who wants to learn the Chinese language. I have taught beginners who had no Chinese background, as well as college students who majored in Chinese. I believe interest is the best teacher, so it is the focus of my class to raise students' interest in learning the language. I als... Read more
Xinyu
Chinese Teaching
I am a second year student of University of Illinois at Urbana Champaign with an urban planning major. I come from China and already got a Chinese Teaching Certification. Last summer, I had some experience about teaching Chinese. My student was a fresh year college boy from Russia. He has some basic knowledge about PINYIN, a system of Chinese pronunciation and Chinese input. However, his writing and speaking skills were a little bit weak, so that I designed classes for him focusing on writing... Read more
LuAnn
Internationally Experienced ESL Teacher
My 30+ year teaching career has taken me from Colorado to Southern India and back to Illinois. I have taught students as young as 3 years old up through college age. I received my ESL certification in 2005 and I enjoy working with international students. Through ESL techniques I am able help students understand and excel in all school subjects. There is nothing more rewarding than to watch a child aquire the language skills to help them soar to the heights of their educational abilities. ... Read more