(254) Private tutors for lessons, class and homework help in Great Lakes
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Lesley
Special Education Tutor
HI! My name is Lesley, and I am currently a stay-at-home mom to two girls. Before I became a mom, I was a special education teacher at the middle school level for 10 years. I worked with students who have several emotional behavioral disorders and learning disabilities. I also have a Masters Degree in School Administration. I have a passion for teaching and believe that all students can learn. I tailored my lessons to students individual needs. My job as a teacher was to help students fin... Read more
Lori
Professional writer shows student more than just "how"
After earning my BA in English from the University of Illinois, where I concentrated on writing about the greatest works from 19th century literature, I began my professional career in the advertising industry. I honed my skills as an effective business writer working with high profile clients such as Royal Caribbean Cruise Lines and Marriott Hotels. When I became a mom and wanted to work from home, I harnessed my passion for all things written while working in medical transcription, so... Read more
Vishaal
I am a math lover and a number cruncher.
I am currently a wealth associate working towards becoming a certified financial planner. I currently work with a team to help advise clients on how to achieve their financial goals. I love being able to watch others succeed and really enjoy spending time helping others. I have graduated from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign and have majored in Financial Planning. I have taken up to Calculus III in college. By the time I was done with high school I had already completed calcul... 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
Jordan
Experienced Screenwriter specializing in English and Test Prep Skills
I'm a film writer/director with excellent skills in teaching and communication. I specialize in tutoring English, reading and writing. The films I've made include MANIC with Zooey Deschanel and Joseph Gordon-Levitt and TWELVE, with Chase Crawford, 50 Cent and Emma Roberts. I take great pleasure in helping bring out the potential in everyone I work with.... Read more
Aaron
Your Child's Success is My Top Priority
I have extensive experience tutoring in math, both elementary education as well as high school. I spent six semesters in college tutoring for the Regents as well. My approach to each student is unique and tailored to individual student needs. I am always available to answer questions and respond to emails. I love helping others and enabling the student to feel accomplished. For some of my students that means advancing in the class, for others it means catching up. Each student is uniq... Read more
Luke
10-year APUSH teacher
I have a Master’s degree in the Teaching of History and have taught AP US History for 10 years in Chicago Public Schools. My students in APUSH routinely scored above state and national averages. I have worked as a reader scoring APUSH exams. I can help anyone in US History and in particular can help anyone prep for the AP US History course/exam. I can also support in all forms of social studies writing. ... Read more
Merdith
Creative and fun tutor
I taught a special education class for 3 years. I have experience differentiating instruction to fit students individual needs and accommodate their IEPs. I use a variety to techniques, verbal, visual, and kinesthetic, to help students stay on task while I work with them. Read more
Bill
Seasoned English Teacher - Tutor for Writing, Reading, Test Prep
All kids can learn, so it is imperative to meet them where they are and value where they are. From this place of acknowledgement and respect, I feel like I stand a chance of engaging kids in meaningful inquiry of their lives through literature and written expression. Once I know the student, then we can proceed to build on their skills. I listen well, and I encourage students to learn for the sake of learning, not necessarily to improve grades or test scores (although, those improvements wil... Read more
Emily
Certified and Experienced Social Studies Teacher
I have worked for the past 6 years in the Chicago suburbs as a full time social studies teacher. My experience includes United States History, Psychology, World History and Economics. In addition, I have successfully prepared students for the ACT with test prep strategies in reading. I believe it is important for the tutoring experience to be interactive providing both instruction and guidance, but also practice, application and synthesis of the content on the part of the student. My ... Read more
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