(636) Private tutors for lessons, class and homework help in Des Plaines
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Matthew
Math, English, elementary education
Hello, my name is Matthew F. and I would enjoy the opportunity to tutor your child. I currently am a senior at Oak Park River Forest High School, and next year will attend either the University of Southern California or the University of Michigan to pursue a degree in finance. I will graduate with 8 AP credits and will have been on the honor roll every semester. Also, I am the student body president and the president of the service club Dudes Makin' A Difference. I believe that I am q... Read more
Colette
Reading and Writing - no 'rithmetic
I love reading and writing, and I love helping other people fall in love with the written English language. I have written a blog in the past, and will soon return to blogging. I have written employee handbooks, job descriptions, business letters, family histories, company minutes, and many other writing assignments. I minored in English in college, and have never stopped learning. When I write, my goals are clarity and brevity. My writing is as long as it needs to be but no longer, and ... Read more
Kendal
English Teacher
I am a certified high school English teacher currently teaching in a western suburb right outside of Chicago. I have been teaching for several years, specifically with seniors (English 12) for the last three years. I work heavily with analytical writing and higher-level critical reading. However, I have worked with reading at the middle-school levels, as well. My undergraduate degree is in Creative Writing, so I very much enjoy and encourage more non-formatted types of reading writing, too. ... Read more
Joshua
I am very passionate about Environmental Sciences
I am a recent graduate of the University of Illinois at Champaign Urbana with a degree in Natural Resources and Environmental Sciences. I am extremely passionate about this subject and always go above and beyond to discuss the importance for caring for environment. I am currently an intern for Clarke which deals with controlling mosquito populations to help curb their impact on humans. I have worked on numerous projects involving sustainability and natural resources and presented them at a... Read more
Brian
Experienced ESL Teacher
I have 5 years experience teaching ESL in South Korea and Germany. I have worked with students from grade 3 all the way to to grade 11. I have also tutored colleagues of all ages in my spare time. I have loved my experience teaching abroad, and as I have just moved to the USA. I will look to become a certified teacher in the near future. I am a certified TESOL instructor, and have experience teaching many aspects of ESL including: grammar, vocabulary, reading, writing, comprehension and... Read more
Ricardo
Ricardo J. Oak Park, IL
I love teaching mostly because I love learning. I am a former teacher and professional concert dancer with a Master's in Nonprofit Management and Philanthropy. I am here to help you achieve your academic goals in a fun and disciplined way! After spending 5 years teaching at the high school level, I have worked as an Arts Manager and lecturer providing guidance and professional development which makes me very comfortable and interested in working with students all ages. Spanish is my nat... Read more
Ashley
Miss Ashley the tutor
Hi! I'm Ashley. I have been a teaching for the last 4 years. Before that I tutored throughout college. I have my undergrad degree in elementary education with a middle school and Special Ed endorsement. I believe that all students learn their own way and at their pace. As a tutor it is my job to find the best tools to help each student learn to the best of the ability. I have a middle school endorsement in literacy. I also serve in our English Language Arts Committee for my school distric... Read more
Samuel
Tutor for music theory and beginner cello students
I am a junior currently pursuing a degree in Music Composition at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign. I am currently looking for students for the summer of 2014. I have played cello for over 10 years, guitar for 6, and piano for 3. I have considerable knowledge of Western music theory and experience with the theory of a few non-western cultures. I have experience writing contemporary classical music, as well as writing and arranging in pop and jazz idioms. I also have experience with... Read more
Shana
Certified First Grade Teacher with a Masters in Reading!
I am a dedicated, enthusiastic First Grade teacher in the Chicago Public School system. I hold a valid Illinois Elementary Teaching Certificate as well as a Masters in Reading Instruction. My specialty is in the area of reading and I am skilled in empowering struggling readers to overcome challenges and fears associated with and pertaining to beginning readers. As a regular classroom teacher, I am also skilled in the areas of Math, Science, Social Sciences, and Writing. I have access to al... Read more
Nicholas
4 yrs sub teacher and 7 yrs TA D97
I attended Lewis University and completed all coursework to be a secondary teacher grades 6 to 12 with a focus on English / Language Arts. I worked in the Computer Leasing field until 2004 as Customer Service, Inside Sales and various Operations positions. I also worked in Consumer Finance for 6 years and left as Branch Manager after graduating college. I've raised two sons (now ages 24 and 21) through OPRF HS and one has graduated from Knox and the other is in his sen... Read more
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