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Students with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder or ADHD work best in a quiet environment with minimum distractions. During my course of study to gain my teaching license, I have taken courses in Psychology and Special Education. These courses, as well as my experience working with students who have been...
Students with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder or ADHD work best in a quiet environment with minimum distractions. During my course of study to gain my teaching license, I have taken courses in Psychology and Special Education. These courses, as well as my experience working with students who have been...
Chhavi has been nothing less than perfect. She is patient and helps my daughter with grammar while also building off of her ideas when helping her creating her college essay. Ms.Chhavi is great when communicating to me what my da... - Miriam, 2 lessons with Chhavi

Near Chicago, IL
-Question Analysis: Learning how to dissect exam-style questions and avoid common trap answers. -Strategic Study: Strengthening executive function, pacing, and retention — especially for students with ADHD. Why work with me? - ADHD-Friendly Structure: Sessions designed for clarity, focus, and momentum. -...
-Question Analysis: Learning how to dissect exam-style questions and avoid common trap answers. -Strategic Study: Strengthening executive function, pacing, and retention — especially for students with ADHD. Why work with me? - ADHD-Friendly Structure: Sessions designed for clarity, focus, and momentum. -...
Chimma has helped me so much! I am a first year medical student, she has helped me break down concepts in digestible ways. She also is flexible with how she teaches, always ready to personalize the lessons to the material being ta... - Vanessa, 6 lessons with Chimma

Chicago, IL
My experience includes working in early childhood education, working for Evanston and Chicago Public School districts in elementary education, along with working and supporting diverse learners with ADHD.
My experience includes working in early childhood education, working for Evanston and Chicago Public School districts in elementary education, along with working and supporting diverse learners with ADHD.

Near Chicago, IL
I have used MS Word since its inception. I use it on ac regular basis for client and student assignments. The key feature for many student research papers is the Review, Track Changes, and add comments. Other features that are important are inserting and formatting tables, inserting page numbers in headers or...
I have used MS Word since its inception. I use it on ac regular basis for client and student assignments. The key feature for many student research papers is the Review, Track Changes, and add comments. Other features that are important are inserting and formatting tables, inserting page numbers in headers or...
Sally was great to work with, she is reasonable and down to earth. I was stuck writing my thesis for grad schools and she really help me focus and completed all of the editing to meet APA standards. She did a great job and help... - Donna, 17 lessons with Sally

Near Chicago, IL
I learned to cook at a very young age, where I assisted my mother cooking for a large extended family. In addition, I am familiar with cooking from various cultures and often add my own touches to a variety of cuisines. I can quickly compliment meals with various side dishes. I am clean, organized, and plan out...
I learned to cook at a very young age, where I assisted my mother cooking for a large extended family. In addition, I am familiar with cooking from various cultures and often add my own touches to a variety of cuisines. I can quickly compliment meals with various side dishes. I am clean, organized, and plan out...

Near Chicago, IL
My experience with tutoring Pre-algebra has included helping students to master the arithmetic of fractions: adding and subtracting fractions with like and unlike denominators, multiplying and dividing fractions. Also the arithmetic of decimals: adding, subtracting and multiplying and dividing decimals...
My experience with tutoring Pre-algebra has included helping students to master the arithmetic of fractions: adding and subtracting fractions with like and unlike denominators, multiplying and dividing fractions. Also the arithmetic of decimals: adding, subtracting and multiplying and dividing decimals...
Ms. Deborah is very knowledgeable in her subjects. She was able to explain difficult concepts and provide tools to help our child succeed. She was very patient with our young son who was taking a higher level course. She is also v... - Shundrawn, 36 lessons with Deborah

Chicago, IL
The ability to impact the lives of others while doing my true passion, teaching, has made me eager to find ways to continue this passion ever since. I continued to tutor in that nonprofit mostly as a math, english, and ACT/SAT tutor throughout my 4 years of college, while adding an additional role as a tutor...
The ability to impact the lives of others while doing my true passion, teaching, has made me eager to find ways to continue this passion ever since. I continued to tutor in that nonprofit mostly as a math, english, and ACT/SAT tutor throughout my 4 years of college, while adding an additional role as a tutor...

Chicago, IL
...applications. I've used languages such as Ruby and Python to produce HTML on the backend of web apps. I'm also well-versed in the techniques and patterns used to add interactivity and complex behavior to static HTML using languages like Javascript and Typescript....
...applications. I've used languages such as Ruby and Python to produce HTML on the backend of web apps. I'm also well-versed in the techniques and patterns used to add interactivity and complex behavior to static HTML using languages like Javascript and Typescript....
Ari is one of the most patient people I have ever met. He was so helpful to me while I was working on a capstone project. He helped me understand React concepts that I found difficult and made me feel more confident writing code. ... - Sheryl, 6 lessons with Ari

Chicago, IL
For years while running a college prep writing center, I worked one-on-one with scores of students with learning differences (including ADHD, dyslexia, and trauma-based processing issues), an experience that taught me to always stay patient and flexible as I work to find just the right approach for each...
For years while running a college prep writing center, I worked one-on-one with scores of students with learning differences (including ADHD, dyslexia, and trauma-based processing issues), an experience that taught me to always stay patient and flexible as I work to find just the right approach for each...
Shane helped my high school-age daughter with college application essays. He was perfect for the job. He is knowledgeable about the college application process and how the essay should fit in. Even more importantly, he was wonderf... - Pablo, 15 lessons with Shane

Near Chicago, IL
My specialty is motivating underperforming or reluctant learners—helping them build both skills and confidence. As a parent of a child who faced challenges in school due to ADHD, I also understand how important it is to find the right support. I bring both professional and personal experience when working...
My specialty is motivating underperforming or reluctant learners—helping them build both skills and confidence. As a parent of a child who faced challenges in school due to ADHD, I also understand how important it is to find the right support. I bring both professional and personal experience when working...

Chicago, IL
For all of my students, I prioritize confidence and stress management as I've seen morale is the most important part to learning but also as someone who's been under a lot of stress before. In all of my students, I will always spend time asking about how I can help them relieve stress and never add more...
For all of my students, I prioritize confidence and stress management as I've seen morale is the most important part to learning but also as someone who's been under a lot of stress before. In all of my students, I will always spend time asking about how I can help them relieve stress and never add more...

Chicago, IL
I hold a Bachelor's degree in Human Development and Family Studies (HDFS) and am currently pursuing my Master of Social Work (MSW). I have personal experience living with ADHD and have supported peers in both undergrad and grad school with strategies to manage focus, executive functioning, and academic...
I hold a Bachelor's degree in Human Development and Family Studies (HDFS) and am currently pursuing my Master of Social Work (MSW). I have personal experience living with ADHD and have supported peers in both undergrad and grad school with strategies to manage focus, executive functioning, and academic...

Chicago, IL
I structure learning as a collaboration that should foster laughter and creativity. Compassion is what drives me, and a love of kindness compels me to prioritize the child above all else. Growing up with a diagnosis of ADHD myself, I’ve learned to apply cognitive behavioral therapy principles to help children...
I structure learning as a collaboration that should foster laughter and creativity. Compassion is what drives me, and a love of kindness compels me to prioritize the child above all else. Growing up with a diagnosis of ADHD myself, I’ve learned to apply cognitive behavioral therapy principles to help children...

Near Chicago, IL
I have worked with teenagers with ADD/ADHD for the past 10 years. Additionally, I have researched the topic personally. I have been impressed with the work of Dr. Daniel Amen and his books on the subject are very interesting and informative.
I have worked with teenagers with ADD/ADHD for the past 10 years. Additionally, I have researched the topic personally. I have been impressed with the work of Dr. Daniel Amen and his books on the subject are very interesting and informative.
I was so very happy with how my lil one understood her math homework with no problems after meeting with Kay. My daughter looks forward to meeting with her again . - Jayonn , 2 lessons with Kay

Chicago, IL
As a medical student who personally has ADHD, I understand both the challenges and strengths that come with neurodiverse learning. I specialize in helping students develop executive function and study skills—like time management, organization, task initiation, and sustained focus—to build independence and...
As a medical student who personally has ADHD, I understand both the challenges and strengths that come with neurodiverse learning. I specialize in helping students develop executive function and study skills—like time management, organization, task initiation, and sustained focus—to build independence and...

Near Chicago, IL
I work with students with various backgrounds and learning abilities. Many of my students have a learning disability, speech/language disorder, Autism, ED/BD, OHI, ADHD/ADD. dyslexia, etc. These experiences have helped me transform into a humble and compassionate individual, who takes each...
I work with students with various backgrounds and learning abilities. Many of my students have a learning disability, speech/language disorder, Autism, ED/BD, OHI, ADHD/ADD. dyslexia, etc. These experiences have helped me transform into a humble and compassionate individual, who takes each...
My daughter had another teacher for her dyslexia that she worked with for over three years. Within four months of lessons my daughter has surpassed what she had done with the other teacher in three years! She is progressing really... - Kathy, 64 lessons with Iliana

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Another 70 of my students have earned a "4" during the same timeframe. I am well versed in all biology topics, my knowledge derived from a B.S. in biology from Purdue University and then adding twenty more hours of post-graduate coursework in biology from ISU. My medical training from The University of...
Another 70 of my students have earned a "4" during the same timeframe. I am well versed in all biology topics, my knowledge derived from a B.S. in biology from Purdue University and then adding twenty more hours of post-graduate coursework in biology from ISU. My medical training from The University of...
David worked with my daughter Julianna for a couple of of months (twice a week) to help her with her AP biology class, specifically focusing on prep for the AP exam. She really enjoyed his teaching style and told me that David was... - Vivian, 13 lessons with David

Near Chicago, IL
Every year we are required to do online trainings with our school district. Global Compliance Network (GCN) provides the training for ADHD. Also I have taken seminars, have teaching experience and coursework work.
Every year we are required to do online trainings with our school district. Global Compliance Network (GCN) provides the training for ADHD. Also I have taken seminars, have teaching experience and coursework work.
Geri is very relatable. She meets my special needs daughter where she is at but lovingly nudges her forward to expand her horizon. She chooses relevant materials to excite my daughters interest in the world around her. I highly re... - Irene, 136 lessons with Geri

Near Chicago, IL
Having raised 2 children with ADD/ADHD, I feel that I understand the challenges that ADD/ADHD students face. I've also had numerous opportunities to substitute for teachers who have one or more special needs students in their classroom. Your child's success is my goal.
Having raised 2 children with ADD/ADHD, I feel that I understand the challenges that ADD/ADHD students face. I've also had numerous opportunities to substitute for teachers who have one or more special needs students in their classroom. Your child's success is my goal.
Gail has made the math sessions very enjoyable. My daughter looks forward to seeing Gail every week. We are looking forward to using Gail again next year. - Lisa, 15 lessons with Gail

Chicago, IL
... helping them down their best academic path! I am familiar with the CCCSS for math K-6th grade. I am proficient in many methods to teach telling time, adding, subtracting, multiplication and division along with fractions and many other concepts in early math. I have taken many psychology courses all throughout...
... helping them down their best academic path! I am familiar with the CCCSS for math K-6th grade. I am proficient in many methods to teach telling time, adding, subtracting, multiplication and division along with fractions and many other concepts in early math. I have taken many psychology courses all throughout...

Chicago, IL
You will never find a tutor who can both TEACH and TUTOR trigonometry better than I do. I had excellent teachers in high school who taught the material very well and I added to what I learned from them.
You will never find a tutor who can both TEACH and TUTOR trigonometry better than I do. I had excellent teachers in high school who taught the material very well and I added to what I learned from them.

Near Chicago, IL
I would work at the student's pace and make sure they understand the basics since you do a large amount of work with equations which are problems with an equal sign in them. There is a bunch of adding, subtracting multiplying and dividing in these problems. My substitute teaching experience in two different...
I would work at the student's pace and make sure they understand the basics since you do a large amount of work with equations which are problems with an equal sign in them. There is a bunch of adding, subtracting multiplying and dividing in these problems. My substitute teaching experience in two different...
Robert is an amazing math tutor with superior knowledge of the subject. We have gone from struggling to confident in only a few weeks. In addition to the excellent lessons he provides, he also adds humor and reassurance. I now que... - Monica, 817 lessons with Robert

Near Chicago, IL
I'm available for tutoring in my Wilmette home or via the Zoom application. Over the past ten years I've had a success rate of 99% having worked with over 500 students of all ages including a few suffering from ADHD....
I'm available for tutoring in my Wilmette home or via the Zoom application. Over the past ten years I've had a success rate of 99% having worked with over 500 students of all ages including a few suffering from ADHD....
My son failed his first attempt at the Series 7 exam and obviously realized he needed assistance. I connected with WyzAnt reviewing various tutors’ credentials and experience. I fortunately selected a wonderful instructor named Jo... - Jane, 24 lessons with John

Chicago, IL
I've taught and lectured at universities, schools and with individuals around Chicagoland as well as in the Bay Area. I customize study plans with learners and their advocates to utilize existing abilities and add new techniques to reach personal and scholastic goals.
I've taught and lectured at universities, schools and with individuals around Chicagoland as well as in the Bay Area. I customize study plans with learners and their advocates to utilize existing abilities and add new techniques to reach personal and scholastic goals.

Chicago, IL
Over 5 years of experience working in special education in a variety of classroom settings with all ages, K-12, and a variety of diverse learners. I have worked one-on-one and in small groups with students who have ADHD, including writing and editing IEPs to fit their diverse needs. I have a current Illinois...
Over 5 years of experience working in special education in a variety of classroom settings with all ages, K-12, and a variety of diverse learners. I have worked one-on-one and in small groups with students who have ADHD, including writing and editing IEPs to fit their diverse needs. I have a current Illinois...
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