Top Tutors serving Illinois
Richard: Illinois tutor
Certified Tutor in Illinois
...a licensed financial services professional for 25 years. I am or have been licensed in insurance (property/casualty, life/heath, Medicare), securities and lending (banking). Part of understanding the information you're studying is learning WHY all these areas are relevant to a consumer and related to each other. I look forward to helping you pass your exams!
Education & Certification
Iowa State University - Bachelor in Arts, Liberal Arts and Sciences

Michael : Illinois tutor
Certified Tutor in Illinois
...of mine. I hold a Masters in Education from the University of Illinois, which has allowed me to obtain transferable skills and knowledge to the students in which I instruct and tutor. I have classroom teaching experience as well as tutoring experience. I began tutoring students while I was an undergraduate, focusing on english, ESL,...
Education & Certification
University of Wisconsin-Whitewater - Bachelor in Arts, History
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign - Masters in Education, Education Policy Analysis

Kathryn: Illinois tutor
Certified Tutor in Illinois
...student at the National University of Health Sciences, currently in my first clinical internship rotation and on track to graduate in April 2026, I bring over two years of tutoring experience supporting students in core biomedical sciences. My primary focus areas include anatomy and physiology, microbiology, immunology, and endocrinologycourses I've helped fellow NUHS students navigate...
Education & Certification
University of Kentucky - Bachelor's, Animal Science
National University of Health Sciences - Doctorate (e.g., PhD, MD, JD, etc.), Naturopathic Medicine

Ilias: Illinois tutor
Certified Tutor in Illinois
...of Latin experience, a degree in classics from the University of Chicago, and a strong academic background in many subjects. I am very familiar with the wide range of resources, online and in print, which facilitate better language-learning. I have worked with students on poetry as well as prose and have developed methods to focus...
Education & Certification
University of Chicago - Bachelor in Arts, Classics
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1590
SAT Math: 800
SAT Verbal: 780

Lawrence: Illinois tutor
Certified Tutor in Illinois
Relaxes, take it easy. Whether you get the right answer or not, no one will be harmed. so, relaxes and give it a try.
Education & Certification
Chicago State University - Bachelor of Science, Accounting and Business Management
Columbia University in the City of New York - Masters in Education, Mathematics Teacher Education

Lucas: Illinois tutor
Certified Tutor in Illinois
...Bensley. I am a doctoral candidate at Loyola University in Chicago with two year's experience in and a passion for education. The majority of my training has been in history, political science, college-level research and writing, as well as various other subjects. I have taught children from middle school level to the undergraduate level and...
Education & Certification
University of California-Los Angeles - Bachelor in Arts, History
University of Chicago - Master of Arts, Social Sciences

Ioannis: Illinois tutor
Certified Tutor in Illinois
...succeed and learn. As the oldest of three siblings, I was always helping them with school work and I developed a passion for it. I am currently studying at Elmhurst University with a double major in Applied Math and Physics. Some of my favorite subjects to tutor are calculus and differential equations since they are...
Education & Certification
Elmhurst University - Bachelor of Science, Physics

Amir: Illinois tutor
Certified Tutor in Illinois
...the Northern suburbs of Chicago, and have lived all over the US and Europe while working in the pharmaceutical industry. I have taught business classes at the post secondary level in the UK, and have also tutored a wide variety of subjects to students at various skill levels back here in Chicago. I truly enjoy...
Education & Certification
Southern Illinois University - Bachelor in Arts, Biology, General
Hult International Business School - Masters in Business Administration, International Business
ACT English: 31
ACT Math: 31
ACT Reading: 31

Brandee: Illinois tutor
Certified Tutor in Illinois
It is my belief that students are sponges; given the proper tools and resources, their abilities are endless!... To teach is to touch lives!... Ice-breakers and learning through play.... Through repetition and teach backs.... Positive reinforcement and encouragement.... Take the lesson to where the student understands it, and begin to rebuild towards the new skill.... Repetition and encourage reading each night, aside from the tutoring sessions. Get the family involved with asking questions about stories that...
Education & Certification
Kaplan University-Davenport Campus - Bachelors, Human Services

Siamack: Illinois tutor
Certified Tutor in Illinois
...Hajimohammad. My main principle in teaching is curiosity, as all humans are naturally curious. I like to awaken and facilitate this curiosity to help my students learn on their own. This, I believe, is the most efficient way of teaching. My curiosity drives me towards a variety of subjects. I research, write, and teach Art...
Education & Certification
Shiraz University - Bachelor's, Physics
Art Universuty of Tehran - Master's/Graduate, Photography
School of the Art Institute of Chicago - Master's/Graduate, Visual and Critical Studies
University of Illinois Chicago - Doctorate (e.g., PhD, MD, JD, etc.), Art History

Sarah: Illinois tutor
Certified Tutor in Illinois
...University of Michigan with a degree in Kinesiology I hope to help offer my knowledge, patience and desire to help others learn through personalized tutoring meant to meet each child's academic goals by broadening their understanding of different topics and helping them develop the skills necessary to problem solve and/or articulate themselves to the best...
Education & Certification
University of Michigan-Ann Arbor - Bachelor of Science, Biological and Physical Sciences
Yasser: Illinois tutor
Certified Tutor in Illinois
...an after-school program in late 2012. I tutored K-8 in various subjects. I then moved on to tutor adults, and I currently tutor freshman and sophomores in the Chicago Public High School setting. I believe education is vital to advance in life and I want to make it fun for whoever I come across.... My teaching philosophy is that everyone deserves an equal opportunity at education, and that education is fun and should be presented that...
Education & Certification
Loyola University-Chicago - Bachelors, Psychology

Anna: Illinois tutor
Certified Tutor in Illinois
...year student in the Clinical Psychology doctorate program at Midwestern University in Downers Grove. While my specialty is Psychology, my other passions are writing and reading. I studied Creative Writing at New York University in addition to Psychology (with a Child/Adolescent Mental Health Studies focus) and graduated Magna Cum Laude. In my free time I...
Education & Certification
New York University - Bachelors, Psychology, Child/Adolescent Mental Health Studies, Creative Writing
Midwestern University-Downers Grove - Current Grad Student, Clinical Psychology

Tvisha: Illinois tutor
Certified Tutor in Illinois
...undergraduate at the Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania, concentrating in finance and business analytics. My passion for tutoring stems from a love of helping others overcome challenges and achieve their academic goals. Over the years, I have worked with a variety of students, both through a local non-profit and independently, supporting learners of...
Education & Certification
University of Pennsylvania - Bachelor of Science, Economics

Billy: Illinois tutor
Certified Tutor in Illinois
...experiences more rewarding than recognizing one's learning style and working with them to further their knowledge and skill set. Growing up in a large family also granted me the opportunity to learn patience, and I feel that has helped me develop the capacity to connect with students and build a relationship built on respect and...
Education & Certification
The University of South Dakota - Bachelor of Science, English Education, Minor in Speech Education
State Certified Teacher
Marla: Illinois tutor
Certified Tutor in Illinois
...it's a joy for me to teach! I'd be glad to help you or your child with anything writing or reading related. Everything from homework, research or assignment papers, college essays, projects, reading comprehension, new skills or approaches to reading or writing, outlining, brainstorming, sentence structure and more. In each session, we'll go over topics...
Education & Certification
University of Kansas - Bachelors, English
Lisa: Illinois tutor
Certified Tutor in Illinois
...love teaching. I utilize my psychology experience to foster a comfortable environment for my students and help them know they are safe to ask questions. I work very hard to ensure that my students and I are on the same page and I won't move on to another task until they feel ready. I'm here...
Education & Certification
Ohio State University-Main Campus - Bachelor in Arts, English and Psychology

Karen: Illinois tutor
Certified Tutor in Illinois
I have been a student for the majority of my life and I don't believe I will ever stop learning. I hope I can be a great tutor to someone once in my shoes!
Education & Certification
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign - Bachelor of Science, Neuroscience
ACT English: 33
ACT Reading: 32

Dhruvi: Illinois tutor
Certified Tutor in Illinois
...from University of Illinois at Chicago. I recently received my Bachelor of Science in Neuroscience with a minor in Chemistry. Throughout my undergraduate years, I have extensively taken an active role in a broad range of research projects including public health and biochemistry. Given my background, I am passionate about science and public health. In...
Education & Certification
University of Illinois at Chicago - Bachelor of Science, Neuroscience

Ari: Illinois tutor
Certified Tutor in Illinois
...affecting the educational experiences of my students was truly remarkable and unforgettable. I firmly believe that learning should be enjoyable and fun. And it definitely can be! I love to laugh, and I also love to make other people laugh. If I can do that while successfully presenting material, my day is complete. I like...
Education & Certification
Boston University - Bachelor in Arts, Economics
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