(636) Private tutors for lessons, class and homework help in Des Plaines
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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
Dana
Digital Marketing Tutor for Executives
- $85 / h
- Forest Park , Illinois ( 60130 )
- 20 miles
So many executives even in top marketing positions are struggling with all the various digital marketing tactics and how to deploy them strategically. It can be a risk to your job and to your company, so let me help you keep your edge! You'll learn executive-to-executive, with full privacy and ability to ask anything. I have taught and mentored hundreds of people throughout my career, and I pride myself on using plain language and accessible methods to teach people about advanced topics. I... Read more
Robert
The Math Whisperer - Mathematics and Related Topics
I am a semi-retired actuary having worked in the business field for nearly 45 years. Over the last 15 years I have successfully tutored students in mathematics and other fields related to mathematics such as Physics. The key to being a successful tutor is understanding the special needs of the student. Actuarial Science is a very complex field and I excel in taking difficult to understand topics and reducing them to concepts that a layman can relate to. I use this skill when working with stud... Read more
John
Stanford PhD Tutor in GRE, SAT, ACT, Math, Essay Writing
- $85 / h
- 9 ratings
- Lincolnshire , Illinois ( 60069 )
- 35 miles
I'm John! I graduated with a PhD in civil engineering from Stanford and a BS in mechanical engineering from Harvard. I have 13 years experience working with youth and am passionate about helping students achieve their maximum learning potential, whether in a specific subject - math, science, reading, or writing - or while navigating the college admissions process. In college I appreciated having professors break down complex material into simple, easy-to-follow steps. I take this approach wi... Read more
Priti
Math Tutor with Patience & Knowledge
- $85 / h
- 595 ratings
- Rolling Meadows , Illinois ( 60008 )
- 25 miles
Hello! My name is Priti, and I have a Bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering from University of Illinois, Chicago. I have over 14+ years of experience in teaching mathematics. Some of the subjects in which I have a niche are pre-algebra, algebra 1, geometry, algebra 2, trigonometry, and pre-calculus, and most of the honors/advanced courses listed. I also have experience in teaching ACT (Math section only). I provide information to students on test taking skills, time management, and ... Read more
Anton
Self-taught Visual C++ Developer/Mentor with 19 years of experience
- $80 / h
- 55 ratings
- Buffalo Grove , Illinois ( 60089 )
- 40 miles
I am a Windows software developer who has developed custom physical computing and data acquisition software applications for a major international corporation since 2001. That's my day job. I also work as a mentor and tutor for software developers, I am available from 5 pm to 10 pm US Central Time every evening and I am usually available on appointment on the weekends. I prefer to work online but I will meet a student for live sessions if the distance is relatively close to me. I have be... Read more
Emily
Highly qualified tutor, high school teacher
My name is Emily, and I would love to tutor you or your child. I graduated with a dual degree in anthropology and archaeology from Washington University. I received my masters in the social sciences from the University of Chicago, and my masters in teaching (secondary education) from National Louis. I left teaching to stay at home with my twin girls, now 6.5 years old, and have been tutoring ever since. I love to teach and am a life-long learner. My areas of expertise include Hebrew, parti... Read more
Beth
The Best Possible Tutoring by a Professional Teacher
I have been teaching Spanish at the college and high school levels at schools such as DePaul University, North Park College, New Trier High School, Lake Forest Academy and Loyola Academy for 18 years. I earned a PhD in Hispanic Literature from the University of Texas at Austin and a B.A. from Wellesley College. Moreover, I hold a teaching certificate from the State of Illinois. My tutoring students have met with success, including one at New Trier who went from a C one year to an A the ne... Read more
Mari
Experienced Suzuki Violin & Viola Teacher (& Fun!)
Hi, I'm Mari! I'm a violin and viola teacher in the Chicago area. I earned my Masters in violin performance from Northwestern and my undergrad degree from UCLA. I have been playing violin for 22 years, beginning with the Suzuki method, and have studied at the Pasadena Suzuki Music Program, the Colburn School, and Pasadena Conservatory. I have extensive experience performing solo repertoire, chamber and orchestral concerts, and have performed in venues from Carnegie Hall to Sibelius Academy in... Read more
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