(524) Private tutors for lessons, class and homework help in Northbrook
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Ed
Ed listens, plans, then teaches
My name is Ed and I really enjoy teaching and helping students. My goal is to make you enjoy learning as much as I enjoy teaching. I graduated from Yale with a degree in math and economics and from Stanford with an MBA. I also earned a graduate degree in teaching and am a certified teacher. Students describe me as friendly, patient, understanding, and fun to work with. As I do with them, I will build my lesson plans based on what you want and need.... Read more
Lyn
Teaching English as a Foreign Language (TEFL) Certified, ESL Tutor
I am a native English speaker with a college degree in Communications. I am TEFL (Teaching English as a Foreign Language) certified and have been a volunteer ESL tutor at Literacy Chicago since the fall of 2011, working with both individuals and small groups of students from all over the world. I spent the 2013 summer working in Chinatown teaching families English while introducing new themes each week. I lived in London for 6 years and 2 years in Hong Kong which has given me a greater inte... Read more
Margaret
Experienced Elementary School Teacher
My name is Peggy and I am an experienced teacher, tutor and nanny. I am currently a stay at home mom to my 2 month old daughter but tutor on the side. I graduated from DePaul University in 2009 with a degree in Elementary Education. I have 4 years of teaching experience in 6th grade and kindergarten. My goal as a tutor is to use positive reinforcement to help children gain confidence in themselves, incorporate enjoyable learning activities based on the child's learning needs and interests... Read more
Jerome
Russian interpreter offering to tutor you
I speak, read, and write Russian fluently. I studied Russian in America in college (undergrad), and successfully completed enough Russian language courses that I was accepted into a highly-competitive graduate-level Russian language studies program after college at the Pushkin Institute of Russian Language and Literature in Moscow, Russia, USSR when only approximately 60 Americans per semester were admitted to study Russian in the Soviet Union. I worked as a Russian interpreter for a numb... Read more
Sam
Sam Biology/Physiology
My name is Sam, I have a B.S. in biology. I just graduated this past May and looking back I have a deep appreciation for all my past instructors who have gotten me here. I'm moving towards a medical route, however I still have a vast knowledge stored of all things biology/general sciences in which I would love to utilize. Outside of tutoring my lab mates I don't have direct experience tutoring but I have plenty of experience leading. While obtaining my degree I was also the captain of my scho... Read more
Sean
ACT Science and Biology Tutor
I am a Microbiology major (BS) from the University of Wisconsin and a Masters Degree in Business Administration. I am also a retired Chef and love to cook. I have been privately tutoring for about a year. One student took an 14 in science to a 31. My approach is to engage my students to improve, not just pounding through lessons. I have helped two of my students get through the process of applying to colleges, getting both of them into their reach schools. The science portion of ... Read more
Alisa
Piano and Music Theory Tutor
I am a music teacher dedicated to sharing my knowledge of piano, clarinet, music theory and music history. I have been teaching piano for about ten years and really enjoy helping my students with their own discovery of music. I have taught all levels of piano playing, from beginners to advanced students interested becoming music majors. I believe in creating a personally tailored approach for each and every one of my students. That is to say, if a student is interested in pop music or cla... Read more
Jonathan
Passion for Math and Writing
Hello! I love working with elementary and middle school kids to boost their math and writing skills and to spark their joy of learning. I recently completed an M.Ed. in curriculum and instruction, and I worked for two years as an assistant elementary school teacher. I use research-based methods of teaching to help students discover and build knowledge, and my goal is always to help students gain mastery in their learning by nurturing their excitement and self-confidence. In math, I feel it... Read more
Robbi
Fairy godmother helps prepare children to begin Kindergarten
As an Infant Nurse, Preschool Teacher, parent and Nanny, I have always loved working with children and respect the uniqueness of each one. Learning should be non-threatening and fun. Because no two children are alike I try to find the best methods for yours. Most children this age love lots of hands-on activities including games and colorful graphics along with verbal explanations and discussions. Whatever skills we are working on my job is to find the key to your individual child. Tea... 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
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