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

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Lucie

French and Spanish Tutor

Hello! My name is Lucie. I am a graduate of DePaul University's School of Education-Secondary Education-World Languages (French and Spanish) program and have been teaching Spanish and French for 12 years. I grew up speaking French and Spanish at home. I am currently a French teacher at Wilmette Junior High School. I am located in Northbrook and am available to work evenings and weekends in the North Shore. I look forward to meeting you!... Read more


Georgette

Experienced high school teacher on maternity leave

Hi! I am a licensed and experienced high school teacher. I’ve taught social studies for ten years and am currently on maternity leave looking to still support students through tutoring. I’ve taught AP Government, AP Comparative Government, Honors Government, Government, Honors U.S. History, and World History. While teaching, I was a member of our school’s literacy leadership team where we prepared thoughtful ways to encourage teachers to incorporate literacy strategies in their lessons. Addit... Read more


Maureen

College Admissions Director with over 15 Years of Experience

If you are a student or parent seeking assistance navigating the college admission process, I can offer valuable support and assistance. Whether you need a quick essay review or a detailed assessment of how the admission office will analyze and interpret your application, I provide truly useful feedback you can use today. - College Admissions Director with over fifteen years of experience - Experienced trainer of hundreds of admission counselors on what to look for in applications - Chair... Read more


John

Former Music Professor (piano, jazz, composition, theory, history,)

I provide tutoring in the following areas: Piano performance (jazz, classical, and popular styles), jazz improvisation (all instruments), music composition and theory, music history, arranging, band directing, and vocal performance. I am a former university professor (received Excellence in Teaching awards), have performed at jazz festivals in the United States and Europe,and own a proprietary music school in the Chicago area. I'm a great one-on-one teacher, currently have music students ages... Read more


Cynthia

An attorney turned high school teacher!

I am and always have been passionate about education. I believe that education is the greatest equalizer. I realized when my own children were young that there were too many attorneys and not enough good teachers, so I went back to school and got a teaching certificate. I have taught a wide variety of social studies classes including law, government, world history, US history, sociology, and psychology. For the past five years I have been teaching English, including AP Composition, AP Litera... Read more


Heather

Experienced, enthusiastic and certified Spanish teacher

I have been teaching Spanish for 12 years, primarily in the Northbrook public school system. I have a background in curriculum design, which means that I have a strong understanding of how to prepare students as more and more schools move away from the textbook, giving those challenging interpersonal speaking tests and other proficiency exercises! I love working with students and helping them succeed. I also enjoy the creative challenge of making sure that the learning meets the unique, in... Read more

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Melissa

High School Teacher

I am currently a high school teacher with 15 years experience in the classroom with degrees in both education and counseling. I teach AP psychology, history, and work with students on navigating the college application process. I love to help students feel confident in their knowledge and find strategies to help them become better learners. I have my master degree in school counseling and teach a college prep program at the high school level where we guide students through the college appl... Read more


Zahi

Lending a helping hand in all things science!

Simplifying complex topics and explaining concepts in an easy to understand manner. Degrees Earned Medical School - Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine, DO Graduate School - Master of Arts in Biomedical Sciences, MA University - Bachelors of Science for Pre-Med Major, BSc... Read more


Brian

PhD in Organic Chemistry with Experience Teaching

Hi, I'm Brian! I graduated Cum Laude from Miami University with a Bachelor's Of Science in Biochemistry with Departmental Honors in 3.5 years. After college, I pursued a PhD in organic chemistry at the University of Texas at Austin, where I graduated in 2022. At the University of Texas, I conducted research in the area of synthetic organic chemistry and developed new synthetic methods for the construction of carbon-carbon bonds through transition metal catalysis. While in graduate schoo... Read more

Teaches 1 subject


Alexia

On average my students score a 31 on the ACT and a 1400 on the SAT

Hello! I am currently a student and researcher in the pediatric neurology department at Washington University in St. Louis and I have my undergraduate degree in biochemistry. I am Miss United States 2019 and am currently interviewing for medical school. My dream is to become an orthopedic surgeon and work for the NFL. My tutoring specialty is the ACT, SAT, and PSAT. I developed my own custom problem sets, books, practice tests, and videos for my students. I teach knowledge, not tricks and I b... Read more


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