(636) Private tutors for lessons, class and homework help in Des Plaines
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Cynthia
Experienced ESL, French, and Japanese instructor
My name is Cindy! I have a Bachelor's degree in French and Psychology and a Master's degree in Speech-Language Pathology. I have experience tutoring both ESL and French for college-age students in a one-on-one setting. I worked for 2 years in a Japanese high school, teaching conversational English, English writing, and beginning French in classroom settings on the JET (Japan Exchange Teaching) Program. I find that the best way to teach is one-on-one or in small groups, which allow the stude... Read more
Mark
Compassionate and tenacious Language Arts instructor
- 75 / h
- Elmwood Park , Illinois ( 60707 )
- 0 miles
Hello, my name is Mark. I am a state certified English instructor who is currently working towards my PhD in Educational Leadership. I have experience working as an ACT Instructor, and find it to be extremely rewarding to work directly with students. I am patient and empathetic, but also organized and tenacious. Every type of learner has the ability to reach their potential with the right kind of guidance. The goal is to take the fear out of writing and reading, and make it an enjoyable experience. In the same way, standardized tests like the ACT need not be a daunting prospect for Read more
Charlie
Experienced ACT/SAT tutor, Certified Teacher, Math and English
I am a certified teacher with 16 years of teaching experience and nearly seven years of tutoring experience, specializing in preparing students for the ACT and SAT. I have a solid history of results with students typically making gains of 5-8 points on their ACT composite, and increases of between 150-300 points on their SAT total scaled score. I also have particular expertise in tutoring students in mathematics, up through trigonometry, and at all levels of English - having served as a Mathe... Read more
Neil
Verbal tutoring: Grammar, Logic, Rhetoric, Test Prep
Hello! As a tutor of all things verbal, I bring a wide range of experience and training. I hold an MA in English and Creative Writing from the University of Illinois at Chicago. I did two years of additional graduate work in Comparative Literature at Kent State and I studied English and American Literature with a concentration in Modern Literature at the University of Kentucky. I have published poetry in a number of literary magazines and am the author of a chapbook of poems. I spent ten... Read more
Tanya
Specialty Essay Writing Tutor: IB ENG / AP Lit-Lang / Praxis / College
Karibu! I'm a native Nebraskan, with a global perspective of over ten years in international education. I currently teach at an IBO / IGCSE international school in Prague, Czech Republic. I most recently taught college writing/composition at University of Nebraska-Kearney. My writing has won awards (Best Thesis at the university, a graduate assistantship) and I've published several journals and academic book reviews. My experience includes teaching high school English in Madagascar, Indones... Read more
Valeria
Bilingual Voice Teacher: All styles, Classical and Musical Theater
I am operatic singer and vocal coach passionate about sharing my knowledge and my own professional experience in the music field. I think everyone can learn and improve singing with the right information and motivation. I love guiding the singer into the learning process and give tips to keep trained and inspired. I hope I can share that journey with you. During the Fall I'll be offering FREE of charge 30-minute TRIAL VOICE LESSONS to prospective students. Please also ask for my discounted... 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
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
Aria
Reading and Writing Tutor for K-12; Social-Emotional Learning
I taught six consecutive years of high school English and writing at a college preparatory school in Chicago. I have experience serving as an on-site after school reading and writing tutor and increasing student achievement through individualized curricula. I am also a licensed school social worker and I currently serve as a school social worker at a high school in Lincolnshire. My unique background and qualifications allow me to effectively meet the needs of students in both general and spe... Read more
Rani
Experienced Math Teacher
- $75 / h
- 4 ratings
- Highland Park , Illinois ( 60035 )
- 10 miles
I have over 10 years of experience teaching math and English in the public, private, and international school setting. I've taught all levels of math in the middle school and high school levels. As an experienced classroom teacher (now a stay-at-home mom to two little ones), I know the struggles and triumphs that students face in the classroom. Also, as a teacher at a certified laptop school, I am familiar with many types of educational mathematical technology. ... Read more
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