Literature Tutors & Teachers for Lessons, Instruction or Help in Des Plaines, IL

I would describe my teaching style as very thorough. I find that students are able to succeed when the curriculum, especially one with which a student is experiencing difficulty, is taught in a way that reflects their learning style and interests. I have a Master's of Education degree with endorsements in English as a Second Language and Bilingual Education, and have been teaching grades K-8 for seven years. Additionally, I have tutored and managed a Title I tutoring for my school district. I pride myself in working with my students, channeling their strengths, and helping them to use their strong suits in order to achieve success academically and socially.

$ 45.00

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College student at Trinity College in Hartford, Connecticut. Experience in history, English, music, philosophy, classics, religion, and other humanities. Have studied extensively in these areas, and have experience with analytical writing and critical analysis. Will assist in any of these areas on any academic level.

$ 25.00

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I am a certified special education teacher ages K-21. I have worked both at the high school and elementary levels. My first degree was in EnglishHigh School, so I have the most background in the Language Arts subject area, but I teach both Languae Arts and Math daily. As an educator, I specialize in helping students understand material by using strategies that their teacher may not have originally taught.

$ 27.50

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I'm a certified special education teacher with over 20 years teaching experience. I have taught all levels ranging from third grade through high school. I have also been a special education job coach in the past and have three years of home living teaching experience. I have many references available upon request.

$ 50.00

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I am a very patient and thorough tutor. I have over 10 years of tutoring experience. I tutor a wide variety of subjects and ages. I work with young children concerning reading and comprehension. Middle and high school students regarding general studies, English, history, study skills and ACT. I work with college and graduate students including LSAT, bar review, PhD writing and special needs.

$ 75.00

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I have been a student tutor at my high school since sophomore year. My subjects include chemistry, biology, mathematics through calculus, social studies, and English. Patience and perseverance help me teach tutees and myself for future problem-solving and study skills. I am personally a hardworking student with many Advanced Placement subjects under my belt and look forward to the challenges of college coursework.

$ 17.50

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When I first came here to Chicago, I was 10 years old. I learned English very quickly as soon as I entered education in chicago. I speak English fluently and speak Arabic fluently. I am into learning new ideas and new lessons. I have a dream that connects to my education. Please feel free to ask any questions! :)

$ 35.00

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Teacher - Elementary, High School, College. I specialize in math and reading and science. Great at getting Science Fair Ideas and Projects together. I have been a tutor for about 12 years, helping all ages, and all grades from 3rd up to 77 years old. All grades, all ages, many subjects. Reasonable Rates. One on One tutoring. Flexible Hours and Flexible days. I work 7 days a week, mornings, afternoons, evenings. Same charge any day of the week and on holidays as well.

$ 60.00

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I have been an English and Writing tutor since my freshman year of high school. During my last year of undergraduate work at The Ohio State University I was an Academic Mentor for the “Miracle-Gro” Capital Scholars program and helped 35 high school seniors successfully apply and establish admittance into college. I helped construct and edit admissions essays while providing constructive and personal mentoring to each student. I am passionate about writing and continue to pursue it as a hobby and also in my graduate studies at DePaul University. I appreciate and welcome the opportunity to work with young people to help fine tune skills and talents each individual will use in his or her personal and professional endeavors. I currently am employed as a Graduate Assistant in DePaul University’s College of Education where I edit work on a daily basis. I edit for clarity and a concise meani

$ 32.50

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Creative, out-of-the-box, short lessons with repetitive reinforcement, hands-on, auditory, visual, games, mind benders/challenges. GOAL: Make learning fun!!!!! 15 years experience in-home tutoring math, reading comprehension, reading fluency, study skills, and test preparation. Teacher at Davinci and Einstein Academies - taught preschool reading, math middle school and high school, computer skills preschool through high school, life skills preschool through high school, and before care and after care. I work with students preschool through adult. 20 years education experience in Montessori education, private schools, gifted, special education, public.

$ 30.00

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Earned two degrees in English from Illinois State University Real learning, the kind that lasts beyond a single course, comes from a student's personal discoveries. I have multiple degrees in English, years of experience in reading, dissecting, and writing various forms of literature, teaching expertise, and an abiding passion for the written word. I have worked in libraries and as an assistant in a special needs preschool classroom, and I also spent a couple of summers as a Girl Scout camp counselor. I'm patient, dedicated, and enjoy working with students of all ages.

$ 41.50

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Over 20 years of experience teaching ESL speaking, reading, writing, grammar and vocabulary to levels ranging from literacy to near-fluency. An ESL training film was made about my teaching style in 2003 by the ALRC, Adult Language Resource Center in Arlington Heights,IL. In 2005, I patented a revolutionary system for teaching keyboarding / typing to both adults and adolescents. Concomitantly, 12 years of preparing students for the TOEFL examination. 20 years of experience teaching high school English---Grammar and Compostion; Literature and Writing---including AP classes and SAT-prep mini-courses. Included in this are stints as debate coach, drama teacher, poetry contest organizer, and independent-study director. Have also taught AP American History / Civics. Simply put: My teaching style is student-centered, and so is my tutoring style. I start where the student is now, and go fr

$ 52.50

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Familiar with both English and World Literature I have been a professional writer for over 15 years. My creative writing has appeared in literary magazines. I am currently writing my first novel. I am knowledgeable about all the world's literatures from India to Ancient Greece to Russian and French novels to English and American literature. I can teach essential writing skills as well as creative writing for prose and poetry.

$ 22.50

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Literature is life and I share this theme with learners. With over twelve years of teaching experience, I maintained a committment to education especially for students with learning challenges by facilitating learning in a variety of environments that include literacy, public schools, community colleges, and the Illinois Department of Correction.My style of instruction consists of one to one instruction, use of multimedia, technology, games, manipulatives, groups, and individualization.

$ 30.00

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