The Best Tutors in Des Plaines, IL

As a teacher of mathematics and science for twenty years, tutoring has helped me to keep grounded in what I really enjoy, teaching. I have tutored K-8 math and science, from PreAlgebra to Calculus, Chemistry and Physics. I am uniquely qualified...See Gabriel's full profile

I work full-time as an mechatronics and systems integration engineer for a digital manufacturing research company in the Chicago area. I hold a Master's Degree in Electrical Engineering from Iowa State University (ISU) and an undergraduate...See John's full profile

Welcome and well met! Thanks for reading my bio. I've been a tutor on Wyzant's platform since 2013. I'm experienced in Language Arts content, and teaching English as a Second Language is my specialty. I'm adaptable to students of all ages. My...See Paulla's full profile

Hi, I'm Melissa! I graduated Summa Cum Laude from Loyola University before I began my career as a high school teacher. I have 17 years of experience in a high school classroom, 14 of which I have taught AP Psychology. I love to help students...See Melissa's full profile

Hello! I am Bill, a retired organic chemist (PhD) with 33 years of industrial R&D and 12 years of college teaching experience. Over the past two years, I have dedicated my retirement to Wyzant, completing over 2,300 hours of instruction with a...See William's full profile

Hi, call me Luiz! I have a PhD, a master's, and a bachelor's degree in economics. After completing my undergraduate education, I realized that, besides economics, I have a strong passion for teaching and have spent much time improving my...See Luiz Felipe's full profile

I lived in Florence, Italy for twenty-five years, and am completely fluent in Italian. I have taught Italian language and culture for a total of ten years in two public school districts, as well as privately (as an online and in-person tutor) for...See Deborah's full profile

I hold a PhD in Mathematics and have extensive math and stats tutoring and teaching experience, as well as experience applying mathematics in industry, including several years working as a data scientist. For the past two years, I taught...See Gene's full profile

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...See LAURA's full profile

With over thirty years of academic math experience at a variety of levels, I offer a full range of math tutoring ranging from Prealgebra to Calculus, including International Baccalaureate (IB) Courses. I'm most excited about tutoring college level...See Susan's full profile

Hello! I am a math teacher at Stevenson High School in Illinois and a graduate of Miami University, where I earned degrees in Mathematics and Mathematics Education. I also earned a perfect score on the math section of the SAT. I bring strong...See Anjini's full profile

My passion for tutoring is related to my love of learning. My specialties include physics, math from pre-algebra to calculus and beyond, chemistry, electrical engineering, astronomy, and standardized tests from the PSAT to the SAT & ACT and the...See Tim's full profile

Hello! I have been teaching English to high school and college students for over 20 years and have had success with helping all my students to grow and improve their skills. I specialize in teaching writing and have been an AP Literature and...See Julie's full profile

I hold a Master of Science in Health Communication and a Bachelor's degree in English with a minor in Fine Arts. During my undergraduate studies, I completed all coursework and practicum requirements for secondary education, which gave me the...See Jessica's full profile

Greetings, I’m a 2021 graduate of Arizona State University’s School of Politics and Global Studies (Magna Cum Laude, B.A. Global Studies), and a full-time Academic Coach and tutor with 4 years of experience working with hundreds of students...See Nicholas's full profile

Hi! I am a National Tutoring Association (NTA) certified professional advanced level tutor, and a Purdue University graduate, with a Bachelor's degree in Management and Information Systems. I am the only NTA advanced level certified tutor in...See Chernyeh's full profile

I hold a Bachelor’s Degree in Secondary Education with a focus on Spanish Language and Literature from Northeastern University, as well as a Master’s Degree in Curriculum and Instruction from American College of Education. Over 27 years, I...See Janet's full profile

My name is James Scott and I have been an ESL teacher for the past 10 years. I lived in the Czech Republic and taught students of all ages and all levels. Most of my classes (on average 25 hours a week) were with children, but I taught adults...See James's full profile

I spent 25 years at SPSS — and later IBM, after the acquisition — as a technical support specialist, curriculum developer, and trainer for the very software I now help students use. Over that time I taught everything from introductory...See James's full profile

I am a recent graduate of Washington University in St. Louis, where I received B.A.s in English Literature and Film & Media Studies, with concentrations in Creative Writing and Film Production. I was awarded the Howard Nemerov Creative Writing...See Cole's full profile

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...See Joshua's full profile

I've worked as a full-time, professional tutor for the last 20 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 Language. I...See Jason's full profile

I mostly work with students now on the ACT & SAT. For the ACT, we will go over content that you must know for English & Math. For ex, there are specific reasons when to use a comma. Most likely, you were never taught that. In order to...See Michael's full profile

I am a current graduate student at Northwestern University and a relatively recent University of Michigan graduate that studied Economics and Biochemistry. During my time at Michigan, I tutored varsity athletes in Economics classes ranging from...See Josh's full profile

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. I have thoroughly enjoyed spending thousands and thousands of hours discussing science with...See David's full profile