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(636) Private tutors for lessons, class and homework help in Des Plaines

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Deborah

Deborah, Gifted teacher 6th, 7th, 8th grades

I have a Masters degree from Northern Illinois University and have taught for 39 years, mostly in middle schools. My expertise is literature with a strong emphasis on writing. During my teaching career, I have had the opportunity to create a writing program in District 21, Wheeling, IL, and continued to use it in District 25, Arlington Heights, IL. My students have enjoyed the opportunity to be creative in their writings and have had the ability to enhance their skills in narrative, persua... Read more


Pam

Pam D. - Chicago Area - French & English Tutor

My passion for teaching is reflected in the response from and success of my students. I am fluent in French and studied at The Université de Nice in France. I frequently travel to Quebec or France in the summer. I have been recently teaching High School level French (Highly Qualified Status) and English. I am transitioning to individual tutoring to provide a more customized 1:1 approach with my students. I love to use new technologies to enhance the learning environment, and I am certifie... Read more

Teaches 3 subjects


Marsha

Experienced Professional specializing in Reading/Language Arts

Greetings! I am interested in helping your child be a successful, independent learner within the classroom setting. My extensive background in teaching has been in not only nursery school (endorsement area for my Bachelor's of Arts in Education), but in Primary Grades (second, third, and fifth), as well as Middle School (sixth grade). During my years teaching (more than 10 years), I have worked directly with Resource teachers to provide the most comprehensive and individualized instr... Read more


Kelliann

Special Education Qualified Tutor!

I have my MEd in special education. I have taught special ed for the last 20 years. Many of my students were diagnosed with ADD and ADHD. Read more


Richard

Max Your Math: Algebra, Geometry, ACT, Statistics, Calculus

I have helped hundreds of students improve their mathematical thinking skills over the past eight years. I have taught the entire mathematics curriculum at my high school in Chicago, including AP Statistics and AP Calculus, and I have been providing highly personalized mathematics tutoring along the North Shore for over eight years. I am a National Board Certified Teacher, have an MBA from the University of Wisconsin-Madison, and have 15+ years of experience in the Information Technology indu... Read more


Timothy

English Tutor with PhD, MFA; Twelve Years Teaching Experience

I have a PhD in English and World Literature, as well as a Master of Fine Arts in Creative Writing, both from the University of Iowa. I am also a published writer of both fiction and nonfiction. After six years as a full-time college teacher (at Grinnell College, the University of California at Riverside, and Vanderbilt), I became a professional writer and editor for educational publishers such as Houghton Mifflin and McGraw-Hill. I believe that one thing that often goes wrong in the clas... Read more


Shelby

Experienced Teacher Specializing in Spanish

Hola! I'm Shelby! I graduated Magna Cum Laude with a double major Bachelor’s degree in Spanish and Health. I went for my Master’s in Teaching at National Louis University. I have 8 years of teaching experience in the United States. I had the opportunity to teach English to students in Spain for a year. As a teacher and tutor I’ve always felt that it was extremely important to make my lessons enjoyable. I’ve also always gone the extra mile to make sure that my students understand the top... Read more

Teaches 1 subject


Linda

Ivy League MA; college app. essay help; HS/AP English and French tutor

Following a career as a journalist, I began teaching in 2011 and switched to subbing and tutoring in 2018. I specialize in French (all levels) and English (literature, writing, ACT/SAT/GMAT prep, and college essays), but I also enjoy editing/proofreading research papers and teaching Italian and German. I am patient and kind, and encourage students to reach their potential. Confidence is a key to success; when students feel positive about their progress, they are more motivated to succeed. ... Read more


Kanan

STEM Specialist Tutor with a Passion for Results

Hey there, I'm Kanan! I graduated Cum Laude from Northwestern University with a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering and a Minor in Psychology. I apply my skills and knowledge daily as a full-time Mechanical Engineer, but there is nothing I enjoy more than using my free time to help students learn, grow, and develop their own skills in STEM topics. My areas of expertise range from physics to calculus, psychology to trigonometry, and much more. I strongly believe tutoring is a coll... Read more


Nghia

Medical Student - Biology & Math Tutor

I have been a tutor for the majority of my undergraduate education at University of California, Berkeley. I tutored students in an array of science courses during my undergraduate years. I have tutored students in physiology, genetics, cell biology, and nutritional sciences. Additionally, after obtaining my baccalaureate degree in two majors: Public Health and Molecular and Cell Biology, I tutored students who were all in different grades, ranging from elementary school all the way to high s... Read more


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