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Mathias M. Near Des Plaines, IL, available for online & in-person tutoring
Mathias M.
45/hour

Near Des Plaines, IL

Finals Help in STEM - 7+ Years experience

Hello! My name is Mathias and I am a current PhD Candidate in Cancer Biology with a background in microbiology, molecular biology, and general integrative biology. With this training came many years of math (pre-algebra- calculus) and chemistry...

5.0 (78)
45/hour
407 hours tutoring

Hello! My name is Mathias and I am a current PhD Candidate in Cancer Biology with a background in microbiology, molecular biology, and general integrative biology. With this training came many years of math (pre-algebra- calculus) and chemistry...

Brendan D. Near Des Plaines, IL, available for online & in-person tutoring
Brendan D.
100/hour

Near Des Plaines, IL

Algebra, Geometry, Trig, and Precalc, SPED background

Hello world, my name's Brendan! I've worked as a teacher in many different settings. I love working with students and enjoy tackling unusual and difficult problems. I have a wide range of experience as an educator, and I've worked with students of...

4.9 (413)
100/hour
875 hours tutoring
Response time: 2 minutes
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Hello world, my name's Brendan! I've worked as a teacher in many different settings. I love working with students and enjoy tackling unusual and difficult problems. I have a wide range of experience as an educator, and I've worked with students of...

Jason M. Near Des Plaines, IL, available for online & in-person tutoring
Jason M.
70/hour

Near Des Plaines, IL

Incredibly Expert Tutor with 20 Years of Experience

I've worked as a full-time, professional tutor for the last twenty years. In the field of test prep, my areas of specialty include GRE, GMAT, SAT, ACT, and AP exams in U.S. History, European History, World History, Human Geography, and...

4.9 (538)
70/hour
2,235 hours tutoring
Response time: 59 minutes
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I've worked as a full-time, professional tutor for the last twenty years. In the field of test prep, my areas of specialty include GRE, GMAT, SAT, ACT, and AP exams in U.S. History, European History, World History, Human Geography, and...

Harry O. Near Des Plaines, IL, available for online & in-person tutoring
Harry O.
50/hour

Near Des Plaines, IL

Harry O: tutoring in ACT, algebra, geometry, physics and calculus

Hi!! My name is Harry O. I have been tutoring high school and college students for the past twenty two years. Previously I taught at Georgia Institute of Technology from which I received a Bachelor's in Electrical Engineering and a Master's in...

4.9 (761)
50/hour
3,045 hours tutoring
Response time: 42 minutes
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Hi!! My name is Harry O. I have been tutoring high school and college students for the past twenty two years. Previously I taught at Georgia Institute of Technology from which I received a Bachelor's in Electrical Engineering and a Master's in...

David S. Near Des Plaines, IL, available for online & in-person tutoring
David S.
160/hour

Near Des Plaines, IL

Skilled Biology Tutor well versed in all Science/Medical Subjects.

I love teaching and look forward to sharing and promoting the fascination and wonder of the sciences with young minds everywhere, one student at a time, and have thoroughly enjoyed spending hundreds of hours discussing science with both teens and...

5.0 (4559)
160/hour
9,770 hours tutoring
Response time: 33 minutes
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I love teaching and look forward to sharing and promoting the fascination and wonder of the sciences with young minds everywhere, one student at a time, and have thoroughly enjoyed spending hundreds of hours discussing science with both teens and...

Mike F. Near Des Plaines, IL, available for online & in-person tutoring
Mike F.
35/hour

Near Des Plaines, IL

I teach everything music!

Hi there, I'm Mike—thanks for checking out my page! I am a professional musician who performs with Presidio Brass, an international touring ensemble sponsored by XO Brass Instruments. When I'm not on the road, there's nothing I love more than to...

5.0 (47)
35/hour
121 hours tutoring

Hi there, I'm Mike—thanks for checking out my page! I am a professional musician who performs with Presidio Brass, an international touring ensemble sponsored by XO Brass Instruments. When I'm not on the road, there's nothing I love more than to...

Christian Y. Near Des Plaines, IL, available for online & in-person tutoring
Christian Y.
50/hour

Near Des Plaines, IL

Professional and Encouraging Pianist and Educator

Hello! My name is Christian Y. I currently am a performing musician, educator, and college student in the Chicagoland area. I am currently in the middle of my undergraduate degree in Music Performance in jazz Studies at Northern Illinois...

4.9 (60)
50/hour
444 hours tutoring

Hello! My name is Christian Y. I currently am a performing musician, educator, and college student in the Chicagoland area. I am currently in the middle of my undergraduate degree in Music Performance in jazz Studies at Northern Illinois...

Arjun B. Near Des Plaines, IL, available for online & in-person tutoring
Arjun B.
155/hour

Near Des Plaines, IL

Physician Tutoring MCAT and USMLE

Hi! My name is Arjun and I'm physician completing residency in Diagnostic Radiology. I graduated from Albert Einstein College of Medicine and Harvard College. I scored in the top 5% on the MCAT and USMLE steps 1 and 2, and am very happy to...

5.0 (6)
155/hour
40 hours tutoring

Hi! My name is Arjun and I'm physician completing residency in Diagnostic Radiology. I graduated from Albert Einstein College of Medicine and Harvard College. I scored in the top 5% on the MCAT and USMLE steps 1 and 2, and am very happy to...

Priti S. Near Des Plaines, IL, available for online & in-person tutoring
Priti S.
85/hour

Near Des Plaines, IL

Math Tutor with Patience & Knowledge

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,...

5.0 (600)
85/hour
3,203 hours tutoring

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,...

LAURA C. Near Des Plaines, IL, available for online & in-person tutoring
LAURA C.
90/hour

Near Des Plaines, IL

Patient and Highly Effective Spanish Instructor, Native Speaker

I am a Spanish native speaker and a former Spanish college professor with over 18 years of experience teaching the language to children and adults and I also prepare students to perform highly on the AP Spanish Language and Culture Exam. I am a...

5.0 (864)
90/hour
3,107 hours tutoring
Response time: 4 minutes
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I am a Spanish native speaker and a former Spanish college professor with over 18 years of experience teaching the language to children and adults and I also prepare students to perform highly on the AP Spanish Language and Culture Exam. I am a...

Nina W. Near Des Plaines, IL, available for online & in-person tutoring
Nina W.
65/hour

Near Des Plaines, IL

Experienced Tutor with an Academic Background in Education

Currently working towards a Master of Science in Education at Northwestern University. I've been an educator in a formal setting for the past 7 years. Prior to attending Northwestern and working within the Evanston and greater Chicagoland...

5.0 (18)
65/hour
100 hours tutoring

Currently working towards a Master of Science in Education at Northwestern University. I've been an educator in a formal setting for the past 7 years. Prior to attending Northwestern and working within the Evanston and greater Chicagoland...

Jesus S. Near Des Plaines, IL, available for online & in-person tutoring
Jesus S.
35/hour

Near Des Plaines, IL

Patient and Knowledgeable Northwestern Math Tutor

Hi, I’m Jesus! I’m a junior at Northwestern University double majoring in Mathematics and Economics, where I maintain a 3.89 GPA and have made Dean’s List 7 out of 7 quarters. Over the course of my undergraduate career, I have matured a lot...

5.0 (95)
35/hour
250 hours tutoring

Hi, I’m Jesus! I’m a junior at Northwestern University double majoring in Mathematics and Economics, where I maintain a 3.89 GPA and have made Dean’s List 7 out of 7 quarters. Over the course of my undergraduate career, I have matured a lot...

Scott K. Near Des Plaines, IL, available for online & in-person tutoring
Scott K.
79/hour

Near Des Plaines, IL

Tutor for All High School Physics levels (including AP1 and APC)

Physics is hard for many reasons, but one of the main ones is that each unit builds off the previous one - it is hard to perform well in Unit 5 if Units 1-4 aren't understood. Within the first 30 minutes of working with a student, I can find where...

5.0 (460)
79/hour
1,315 hours tutoring

Physics is hard for many reasons, but one of the main ones is that each unit builds off the previous one - it is hard to perform well in Unit 5 if Units 1-4 aren't understood. Within the first 30 minutes of working with a student, I can find where...

Will S. Near Des Plaines, IL, available for online & in-person tutoring
Will S.
47/hour

Near Des Plaines, IL

Saxophone Tutor Specializing in Pop, Blues, and Jazz

Hi I'm Will I’ve taught Saxophone and clarinet at the ‘American Conservatory of Music’ and the ‘Old Town School of Folk Music’. I’ve taught thousands of saxophone lessons to students ranging in age from eight to eighty-from complete...

5.0 (290)
47/hour
1,149 hours tutoring

Hi I'm Will I’ve taught Saxophone and clarinet at the ‘American Conservatory of Music’ and the ‘Old Town School of Folk Music’. I’ve taught thousands of saxophone lessons to students ranging in age from eight to eighty-from complete...

Valeria R. Near Des Plaines, IL, available for online & in-person tutoring
Valeria R.
65/hour

Near Des Plaines, IL

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...

5.0 (273)
65/hour
889 hours tutoring

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...

Eunice P. Near Des Plaines, IL, available for online & in-person tutoring
Eunice P.
75/hour

Near Des Plaines, IL

10+ years Experienced Chemistry Teacher

I have been a high school Chemistry teacher for more than 10 years. I have taught conceptual Chemistry, regular Chemistry, and Honors Chemistry. I love Chemistry and know that I can teach it in a way so that anyone can understand it. I am ideal...

5.0 (58)
75/hour
165 hours tutoring
Response time: 52 minutes
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I have been a high school Chemistry teacher for more than 10 years. I have taught conceptual Chemistry, regular Chemistry, and Honors Chemistry. I love Chemistry and know that I can teach it in a way so that anyone can understand it. I am ideal...

Susan N. Near Des Plaines, IL, available for online & in-person tutoring
Susan N.
60/hour

Near Des Plaines, IL

Illinois Licensed Classroom Spanish teacher offers tutoring

Susan holds 2 Illinois teaching certificates, a Masters Degree, and a Bachelors Degree in Spanish Education. She has 20 years of classroom experience teaching all ages of students, specializing in high school and college students, and adults....

5.0 (1068)
60/hour
4,935 hours tutoring

Susan holds 2 Illinois teaching certificates, a Masters Degree, and a Bachelors Degree in Spanish Education. She has 20 years of classroom experience teaching all ages of students, specializing in high school and college students, and adults....

Alexis T. Near Des Plaines, IL, available for online & in-person tutoring
Alexis T.
60/hour

Near Des Plaines, IL

Piano and Voice for Ages 5+

I’m a piano and voice teacher with over 7 years of experience teaching students between the ages of 5 and 85. I’m passionate about helping people find their voice and create music for FUN. As someone who worked for years building up the...

5.0 (79)
60/hour
493 hours tutoring

I’m a piano and voice teacher with over 7 years of experience teaching students between the ages of 5 and 85. I’m passionate about helping people find their voice and create music for FUN. As someone who worked for years building up the...

Adolfo V. Near Des Plaines, IL, available for online & in-person tutoring
Adolfo V.
40/hour

Near Des Plaines, IL

The Math Simplifier

I am a tutor who worked at Wilbur Wright College for 3 years and currently a tutor for a company that tutors grades schools. In my time as a tutor, I have learned that I have a talent for explaining math to others. I have multiple ways of...

4.7 (99)
40/hour
529 hours tutoring
Response time: 46 minutes
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I am a tutor who worked at Wilbur Wright College for 3 years and currently a tutor for a company that tutors grades schools. In my time as a tutor, I have learned that I have a talent for explaining math to others. I have multiple ways of...

Geri F. Near Des Plaines, IL, available for online & in-person tutoring
Geri F.
45/hour

Near Des Plaines, IL

Educational / Special Education Specialist/ K-6 Reading, Math, Science

My name is Geri and I'd like to tell you about myself. I am an experienced teacher holding a Bachelor's degree in Elementary Education and a Master's degree in Special Education. I am a certified Learning and Behavior Specialist with additional...

5.0 (279)
45/hour
1,087 hours tutoring

My name is Geri and I'd like to tell you about myself. I am an experienced teacher holding a Bachelor's degree in Elementary Education and a Master's degree in Special Education. I am a certified Learning and Behavior Specialist with additional...

Joshua M. Near Des Plaines, IL, available for online & in-person tutoring
Joshua M.
85/hour

Near Des Plaines, IL

M.A. in Latin and Ancient Greek with 10+ Years Tutoring Experience

My enthusiasm for teaching ancient languages comes from my passion for the languages themselves, in which I have thirteen years of formal training. I began my tutoring career by volunteering at a local middle school when I was still in high...

5.0 (2961)
85/hour
8,713 hours tutoring
Response time: 59 minutes
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My enthusiasm for teaching ancient languages comes from my passion for the languages themselves, in which I have thirteen years of formal training. I began my tutoring career by volunteering at a local middle school when I was still in high...

Paul B. Near Des Plaines, IL, available for online & in-person tutoring
Paul B.
120/hour

Near Des Plaines, IL

Math PhD, tutored for 20 years (Math, Stats, AP Calc, Actuarial)

I am a college math professor who has been teaching for over 30 years and tutoring for 20 years. I can tutor any level: middle school, high school, and college-level mathematics and statistics. I have also helped read (grade) the AP Calculus exam...

5.0 (78)
120/hour
432 hours tutoring

I am a college math professor who has been teaching for over 30 years and tutoring for 20 years. I can tutor any level: middle school, high school, and college-level mathematics and statistics. I have also helped read (grade) the AP Calculus exam...

Monsieur Pierre J. Near Des Plaines, IL, available for online & in-person tutoring
Monsieur Pierre J.
50/hour

Near Des Plaines, IL

Your French Instructor-"Therapist"

Bonjour à tous ! In my sixties, not yet retired, I have more than 30 years of Teaching French as a foreign language (FLE= français langue étrangère) and have studied in Nice, Paris and Strasbourg. Former French Instructor at "Alliance...

5.0 (808)
50/hour
3,645 hours tutoring

Bonjour à tous ! In my sixties, not yet retired, I have more than 30 years of Teaching French as a foreign language (FLE= français langue étrangère) and have studied in Nice, Paris and Strasbourg. Former French Instructor at "Alliance...

Amy E. Near Des Plaines, IL, available for online & in-person tutoring
Amy E.
60/hour

Near Des Plaines, IL

Science/Math/Test Prep Tutor (Neuro B.S. & Biomedical science M.S.)

I received my Bachelor of Science in Neuroscience followed by my Master of Science in Biomedical Science from Midwestern University. As someone who's taken her fair share of science classes, I enjoy sharing tips, resources, and strategies with my...

5.0 (29)
60/hour
110 hours tutoring
Response time: 14 minutes
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I received my Bachelor of Science in Neuroscience followed by my Master of Science in Biomedical Science from Midwestern University. As someone who's taken her fair share of science classes, I enjoy sharing tips, resources, and strategies with my...

John H. Near Des Plaines, IL, available for online & in-person tutoring
John H.
55/hour

Near Des Plaines, IL

Experienced College Physics Professor and Tutor w/ PhD in Physics

I have five years of experience as a physics professor and professional tutor at the City Colleges of Chicago. Before that, I was a physics teaching assistant and tutor at the University of Illinois at Chicago for 8 years while obtaining a PhD in...

5.0 (8)
55/hour
72 hours tutoring

I have five years of experience as a physics professor and professional tutor at the City Colleges of Chicago. Before that, I was a physics teaching assistant and tutor at the University of Illinois at Chicago for 8 years while obtaining a PhD in...

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