(636) Private tutors for lessons, class and homework help in Des Plaines
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Cheryl
I love languages, cultures and meeting new people.
- 50 / h
- Arlington Heights , Illinois ( 60005 )
- 0 miles
My education includes a Master's degree in Linguistics with a TESL specialization, and a Bachelor's degree in English with a French minor. I have been teaching ESL for 12 years, working with high school, higher education and grad students, as well as international executives and workplace learners. In addition, I do editing for application letters, and articles for academic publications. I also provide feedback for students' practice TOEFL exams. My goal is to give my students the lift they need to get to the next stage in their lives. Each lesson is dedicated to the specific needs of t Read more
Sean
Effective History Tutor, RenFaire Reenactor, and Aspiring Writer
- $50 / h
- Arlington Heights , Illinois ( 60005 )
- 10 miles
My name is Sean, and I am an effective History Tutor for you! I am a graduate of Roosevelt University-Chicago with a BA in History, and I have been a volunteer tutor at Midtown in Chicago for the past six years in subjects the students has difficulty with and prior to that I have been a substitute teacher. The purpose with me and my student is what period in either American or European history, the student has trouble in. I am very knowledgeable in every period of history from the Ancient W... Read more
Alison
Amazing Teacher/Educator looking to make learning exciting again!
- $50 / h
- Arlington Heights , Illinois ( 60005 )
- 12 miles
I am a former teacher who currently works in the educational assessment field. I have taught for over 12 years ranging from grades Pre-K-1st. My main focus for tutoring is Pre-k-3rd grade. I have tutored for over 15 years, and have had great success in creating a nurturing environment where students can succeed. I have seen great results from my tutoring, and the students have become more confident and successful learners in school. I have a Master's degree from National Louis in Curri... Read more
Charles
Professional Math tutor
- $50 / h
- Arlington Heights , Illinois ( 60005 )
- 10 miles
I have a BS and most of an MS in Computer Science. This was very heavy on the math. I was a professional math and science tutor for four years at a community college. I primarily tutored adults, but tutored some high school students as well. I taught English in Taiwan to elementary school students for eight years. I primarily use the Socratic method of leading questions to connect new learning to what they already know. If I think the student mostly knows how to do the problem, I will ask ... Read more
Michele
Michele M. Arlington Heights, IL
- $50 / h
- Arlington Heights , Illinois ( 60005 )
- 10 miles
Teaching is my passion! My goal is to foster a love for learning within your kiddos by helping them realize their own potential. By creating meaningful learning opportunities that engage and inspire, students will be challenged, but not defeated. I graduated with a bachelor's degree in Elementary Education from the University of Iowa with endorsements in Reading and Language Arts. I have been teaching for 7 years in the northwest suburbs and have had the opportunity to teach 2nd grade, 3rd g... Read more
Jessica
Jessica Beth, MSW
- $50 / h
- Arlington Heights , Illinois ( 60004 )
- 10 miles
Education runs in my family, my mother is a retired pre-school teacher and my father is a retired golden apple and kohl award winning elementary school teacher who is now a private tutor! Currently I am a school social worker at an alternative high school. Due to the small size of our school I find myself in the classroom more than in my office. I am constantly helping students with their various subjects and their writing. I am just starting to tutor because I finally have time! I graduated ... Read more
Joanna
Engineering Tutor for Math, Science, or English
- $50 / h
- Arlington Heights , Illinois ( 60004 )
- 15 miles
Hi there! I am a full-time mechanical engineer working in the Northwest suburbs that would love to help you or your child reach their full potential! I focus in math and science for elementary through high school, but writing, communication, and grammar are all subjects in which I excel and use on a daily basis. I am bubbly, persistent, and I want to see you succeed! I have not tutored since starting to work full-time three years ago, but I have been a student teacher and tutor while stil... Read more
Jennie
Enthusiastic educator, striving to make a difference!
- $50 / h
- 10 ratings
- Arlington Heights , Illinois ( 60004 )
- 10 miles
I am an experienced elementary teacher, ESL certified, with 10 years of classroom experience. In addition to classroom teaching, I have tutored primary-aged students (K-2) for 7+ years. Particularly during this challenging time of COVID, your child can greatly benefit from receiving 1 on 1 support. I have a deep passion for instilling a love of learning in children and watching them grow. I want to help provide the foundation they will need, by building their self-esteem and confidence. I a... Read more
Cathi
Licensed English Teacher w/ Tutor Experience Gr1-8
- $50 / h
- 15 ratings
- Arlington Heights , Illinois ( 60005 )
- 3 miles
I have substitute taught K-8 all levels and now teach 6th grade English. I love tutoring and feel it is very rewarding to have 1:1 time with students. Tutoring inspires me, and I enjoy working with students of all ages. I began teaching Middle School English 'online' in March 2020, and now I tutor online which is fun and very similar! I'm state certified in Elementary Level K-8 in IN, WI and IL; I have many years of experience teaching students who have various learning differences such as AD... Read more
Christie
Certified teacher with 10 years of experience
- $50 / h
- Arlington Heights , Illinois ( 60004 )
- 15 miles
I have 10 years of experience teaching children in grades K-5. I am bilingual in Spanish. As an elementary teacher I taught all subjects. I am especially passionate about reading, I can help your child learn to read in English or Spanish (or both!). My approach is based on getting to know my students and helping them feel connected to what we are learning. I always make things fun by adding in lots of games and movement. I spent three summers working with high school students and I love to su... Read more
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