(636) Private tutors for lessons, class and homework help in Des Plaines
Find the best Des Plaines home tutoring providers with great ratings, reviews and qualifications!
Robert
The Math Whisperer - Mathematics and Related Topics
I am a semi-retired actuary having worked in the business field for nearly 45 years. Over the last 15 years I have successfully tutored students in mathematics and other fields related to mathematics such as Physics. The key to being a successful tutor is understanding the special needs of the student. Actuarial Science is a very complex field and I excel in taking difficult to understand topics and reducing them to concepts that a layman can relate to. I use this skill when working with stud... Read more
Oscene
Making Organic Chemistry Everyone's Favorite - A Must Do
In spite of the far reaching application of chemistry, especially organic chemistry, instructors have failed to generate interest in this most important area of science. This is primarily due to the perceived abstract nature of how it has been communicated over the years. As a tutor, one of my aims is geared towards fixing this false perception. Not only do I place a lot of emphasis on effectively communicating the core concept of chemistry, equal energy is placed into linking the concept an... Read more
John
John's Photography Help
My name is John. I grew up in Glenview, and started shooting when I was in high school at Glenbrook South. I worked my way through college at Columbia College Chicago, and earned a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree with honors in Photography. You can rest assured if you have film questions, or digital questions I know the answer, or have dealt with it at some point. I am a professional photographer, and when I have spare time, I love to help others looking to learn about photography, and editi... Read more
Emily
Energetic, Engaging, and Committed Tutor Available!
Hello! Thank you for visiting my profile and I would love a chance to help your student strengthen his or her English/language arts skills! I have an undergraduate degree from the University of Iowa in English with a specialization in creative and non fiction writing, as well as a minor in mass communication (journalism). I also hold a Master of Arts in Teaching degree in Secondary Education from National Louis University. Additionally, I am in the process of earning a Special Education e... Read more
Jordan
Experienced Screenwriter specializing in English and Test Prep Skills
I'm a film writer/director with excellent skills in teaching and communication. I specialize in tutoring English, reading and writing. The films I've made include MANIC with Zooey Deschanel and Joseph Gordon-Levitt and TWELVE, with Chase Crawford, 50 Cent and Emma Roberts. I take great pleasure in helping bring out the potential in everyone I work with.... Read more
Luke
10-year APUSH teacher
I have a Master’s degree in the Teaching of History and have taught AP US History for 10 years in Chicago Public Schools. My students in APUSH routinely scored above state and national averages. I have worked as a reader scoring APUSH exams. I can help anyone in US History and in particular can help anyone prep for the AP US History course/exam. I can also support in all forms of social studies writing. ... Read more
Aaron
Your Child's Success is My Top Priority
I have extensive experience tutoring in math, both elementary education as well as high school. I spent six semesters in college tutoring for the Regents as well. My approach to each student is unique and tailored to individual student needs. I am always available to answer questions and respond to emails. I love helping others and enabling the student to feel accomplished. For some of my students that means advancing in the class, for others it means catching up. Each student is uniq... Read more
Katherine
English Teacher
- $45 / h
- 180 ratings
- Glendale Heights , Illinois ( 60139 )
- 10 miles
I have a Bachelor of Arts Degree in English/Education from Northeastern University and a Master of Science Degree from Depaul University. I have taught high school in the city of Chicago for three years and I have taught Computer Science at Wright Junior College for about seven years. As far as tutoring, I have tutored ESL students in English and I have tutored children in English from Kindergarten to High School. Also,I received a Fellowship to the University of Chicago for being picked as ... Read more
Steve
Business, Accounting , philosophy, History, Finance and economics
Hello Students: My background has been in Accounting [BSBA] as I worked 4 years as an Accountant for a large corporation and a state university. I also have 33 years' experience as an Financial Auditor and cost recovery consultant for property and casualty insurance companies . I recently obtained my MBA IN 2005 in project management and I became Six Sigma Black Belt Certified in 2008. Six Sigma is a management initiative involving business intelligence, process and quality improvement techni... Read more
Debra
Reading Teacher/RTI
My educational background speaks for itself. I am certified in special education and have worked with ADD/ADHD students in all academic areas with my primary focus in reading and phonics. You must have extreme understanding of this type of disability, and realize they take information in differently and process things slower. Read more
- Mount Prospect
- Park Ridge
- Niles
- Glenview
- Prospect Heights
- Golf
- Morton Grove
- Amf Ohare
- Northbrook
- Arlington Heights
- Wheeling
- Elk Grove Village
- Techny
- Schiller Park
- Harwood Heights
- Rolling Meadows
- Palatine
- Wood Dale
- Franklin Park
- Skokie
- Winnetka
- Lincolnwood
- Itasca
- Deerfield
- Glencoe
- River Grove
- Wilmette
- Buffalo Grove
- Kenilworth
- Elmwood Park
- Addison
- Lincolnshire
- Evanston
- Medinah
- Stone Park
- Highland Park
- Melrose Park
- Roselle
- Elmhurst
- Berkeley
- River Forest
- Bellwood
- Highwood
- Maywood
- Bloomingdale
- Oak Park
- Hillside
- Fort Sheridan
- Villa Park
- Forest Park