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Valerie B. Chicago, IL, available for online & in-person tutoring
Valerie B.
100/hour

Chicago, IL

Harvard College and Harvard Law Alum: College Prep, Writing, More

I am a Harvard College and Harvard Law School graduate, an entrepreneur in multiple businesses, a former large-firm lawyer who has taught at UCLA Extension in Los Angeles and Kendall College in Chicago, and someone who is passionate about sharing... See Valerie's full profile

5.0 (48)
100/hour
131 hours tutoring
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I am a Harvard College and Harvard Law School graduate, an entrepreneur in multiple businesses, a former large-firm lawyer who has taught at UCLA Extension in Los Angeles and Kendall College in Chicago, and someone who is passionate about sharing...See Valerie's full profile

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

Chicago, 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... See Jason's full profile

4.9 (532)
70/hour
2,095 hours tutoring
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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...See Jason's full profile

Shannon L. Chicago, IL, available for online & in-person tutoring
Shannon L.
25/hour

Chicago, IL

Experienced STEM Tutor with M.S. from Georgetown and M.D. student

I am an M.D. student and a trained scientist with a B.A. in Biology and a Masters in Physiology and Biophysics. I have a wide range of teaching experience from an adjunct professorship at Chamberlain College of Nursing, to more recently, a science... See Shannon's full profile

5.0 (7)
25/hour
30 hours tutoring
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I am an M.D. student and a trained scientist with a B.A. in Biology and a Masters in Physiology and Biophysics. I have a wide range of teaching experience from an adjunct professorship at Chamberlain College of Nursing, to more recently, a science...See Shannon's full profile

Sophie V. Chicago, IL, available for online & in-person tutoring
Sophie V.
35/hour

Chicago, IL

University of Chicago graduate specializing in math tutoring

I'm Sophie, a recent graduate of the University of Chicago, where I earned my Bachelor's degree in computer science. I began tutoring in 9th grade and continued through college, totaling 9 years of tutoring. My coursework and previous tutoring... See Sophie's full profile

5.0 (2)
35/hour
11 hours tutoring
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I'm Sophie, a recent graduate of the University of Chicago, where I earned my Bachelor's degree in computer science. I began tutoring in 9th grade and continued through college, totaling 9 years of tutoring. My coursework and previous tutoring...See Sophie's full profile

Patricia C. Chicago, IL, available for online & in-person tutoring
Patricia C.
50/hour

Chicago, IL

High School Spanish teacher

I have been teaching high school Spanish for more than 30 years at different Chicagoland high schools. I have the required credentials and experience to tutor all levels of Spanish, from Spanish 1 to AP Spanish Language and Culture. I have also... See Patricia's full profile

4.9 (15)
50/hour
253 hours tutoring
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I have been teaching high school Spanish for more than 30 years at different Chicagoland high schools. I have the required credentials and experience to tutor all levels of Spanish, from Spanish 1 to AP Spanish Language and Culture. I have also...See Patricia's full profile

Adam B. Chicago, IL, available for online & in-person tutoring
Adam B.
95/hour

Chicago, IL

A "Young" Professor of Mathematics recently retired

I have over 25 years of experience teaching Mathematics. Algebra, Geometry, Trigonometry, Pre-Calculus, the entire Calculus sequence, Multivariable Calculus, and Differential Equations. What sets me apart from your average tutor is the in-depth... See Adam's full profile

5.0 (381)
95/hour
1,188 hours tutoring
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I have over 25 years of experience teaching Mathematics. Algebra, Geometry, Trigonometry, Pre-Calculus, the entire Calculus sequence, Multivariable Calculus, and Differential Equations. What sets me apart from your average tutor is the in-depth...See Adam's full profile

Elisa P. Chicago, IL, available for online & in-person tutoring
Elisa P.
70/hour

Chicago, IL

Effective Spanish Teacher M.A; M.Ed + 20 yrs experience

I was born and raised in Spain where I learned French and English. As an adult, I moved to the U.S. where I received my master's degree in teaching and learning foreign languages. Soon after that, I started teaching Spanish and ESL in corporate... See Elisa's full profile

5.0 (27)
70/hour
105 hours tutoring
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I was born and raised in Spain where I learned French and English. As an adult, I moved to the U.S. where I received my master's degree in teaching and learning foreign languages. Soon after that, I started teaching Spanish and ESL in corporate...See Elisa's full profile

Christopher T. Chicago, IL, available for online & in-person tutoring
Christopher T.
40/hour

Chicago, IL

Experienced College Tutor Specializing in Calculus and Beyond

I'm Christopher! I graduated Magna Cum Laude from Northeastern Illinois University in 2010 with a B.A. in Mathematics; I also have earned two masters degrees in mathematics: a M.A. in Mathematics from the University of California, Santa Cruz in... See Christopher's full profile

5.0 (165)
40/hour
725 hours tutoring
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I'm Christopher! I graduated Magna Cum Laude from Northeastern Illinois University in 2010 with a B.A. in Mathematics; I also have earned two masters degrees in mathematics: a M.A. in Mathematics from the University of California, Santa Cruz in...See Christopher's full profile

Jeff C. Chicago, IL, available for online & in-person tutoring
Jeff C.
125/hour

Chicago, IL

Economics Instructor/Tutor

I graduated Summa Cum Laude from Northeastern Illinois University and hold a double major in secondary education and history. I am in my 8th year of teaching and am extremely proud of what I've been able to accomplish thus far in AP... See Jeff's full profile

5.0 (137)
125/hour
270 hours tutoring
Response Time: 27 minutes
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I graduated Summa Cum Laude from Northeastern Illinois University and hold a double major in secondary education and history. I am in my 8th year of teaching and am extremely proud of what I've been able to accomplish thus far in AP...See Jeff's full profile

Ben P. Chicago, IL, available for online & in-person tutoring
Ben P.
100/hour

Chicago, IL

History Making Programmer and Educator! Making Your Dreams Come True.

Utterly lost in your class or project? Looking for your first job and build a successful career that you love? Want to build your first professional website? Or maybe just a real app that scales in the cloud? Or you just want someone you can read... See Ben's full profile

4.9 (334)
100/hour
1,753 hours tutoring
Response Time: 4 minutes
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Utterly lost in your class or project? Looking for your first job and build a successful career that you love? Want to build your first professional website? Or maybe just a real app that scales in the cloud? Or you just want someone you can read...See Ben's full profile

Mathias M. Chicago, IL, available for online & in-person tutoring
Mathias M.
40/hour

Chicago, IL

Medical Biology PhD Candidate - 6+ years Tutoring Experience

Hello! My name is Mathias and I am a current 4th year PhD Candidate in Cancer Biology at the University of Illinois at Chicago (UIC). Prior to my graduate education I graduated with high distinction in research with high awards for... See Mathias's full profile

5.0 (25)
40/hour
78 hours tutoring
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Hello! My name is Mathias and I am a current 4th year PhD Candidate in Cancer Biology at the University of Illinois at Chicago (UIC). Prior to my graduate education I graduated with high distinction in research with high awards for...See Mathias's full profile

Shane D. Chicago, IL, available for online & in-person tutoring
Shane D.
195/hour

Chicago, IL

UChicago Lecturer, NY Times Contributor, Elite College Essay Coach

I specialize in helping top students write memorable college essays. I also offer tailored coaching, tutoring, and editorial support for anyone looking to improve their writing skills or complete almost any kind of writing project. QUALIFICATIONS... See Shane's full profile

4.9 (89)
195/hour
308 hours tutoring
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I specialize in helping top students write memorable college essays. I also offer tailored coaching, tutoring, and editorial support for anyone looking to improve their writing skills or complete almost any kind of writing project. QUALIFICATIONS...See Shane's full profile

McClelland L. Chicago, IL, available for online & in-person tutoring
McClelland L.
80/hour

Chicago, IL

Professional Data Scientist with M.S. Statistics

An excellent teacher in high school helped me learn to love the process of learning and ever since I've always sought to be an educator and pass that same inspiration on. In addition I tutored high school Math, Physics, ACT and SAT prep while a... See McClelland's full profile

5.0 (17)
80/hour
62 hours tutoring
Response Time: 28 minutes
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An excellent teacher in high school helped me learn to love the process of learning and ever since I've always sought to be an educator and pass that same inspiration on. In addition I tutored high school Math, Physics, ACT and SAT prep while a...See McClelland's full profile

John H. Chicago, IL, available for online & in-person tutoring
John H.
40/hour

Chicago, 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... See John's full profile

5.0 (1)
40/hour
6 hours tutoring
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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...See John's full profile

Tanya W. Chicago, IL, available for online & in-person tutoring
Tanya W.
75/hour

Chicago, IL

Specialty Essay Writing Tutor: IB ENG / AP Lit-Lang / Praxis / College

Karibu (welcome, in Swahili)! I'm a native Nebraskan, with a global perspective of over ten years in international education. I currently teach at an IBO / IGCSE international school in Prague, Czech Republic. I most recently taught college... See Tanya's full profile

4.9 (141)
75/hour
382 hours tutoring
Response Time: 21 minutes
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Karibu (welcome, in Swahili)! I'm a native Nebraskan, with a global perspective of over ten years in international education. I currently teach at an IBO / IGCSE international school in Prague, Czech Republic. I most recently taught college...See Tanya's full profile

Zhicheng L. Chicago, IL, available for online & in-person tutoring
Zhicheng L.
50/hour

Chicago, IL

PhD in Computer Science

I obtained my PhD degree in Computer Science from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (RPI). I am passionate about teaching and would like to mentor students during my spare time. During my PhD study, my research was focused on machine learning... See Zhicheng's full profile

50/hour
8 hours tutoring
Response Time: 21 minutes
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I obtained my PhD degree in Computer Science from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (RPI). I am passionate about teaching and would like to mentor students during my spare time. During my PhD study, my research was focused on machine learning...See Zhicheng's full profile

Anastasia M. Chicago, IL, available for online & in-person tutoring
Anastasia M.
75/hour

Chicago, IL

Experienced Science Tutor Specializing in Biochemistry

I am a highly motivated scientist who graduated magna cum laude with a double major in May 2013 from Northeastern University. I have both my B.S in Biochemistry as well as a B.A in Asian Studies with a minor in Chinese language (Mandarin).... See Anastasia's full profile

5.0 (144)
75/hour
569 hours tutoring
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I am a highly motivated scientist who graduated magna cum laude with a double major in May 2013 from Northeastern University. I have both my B.S in Biochemistry as well as a B.A in Asian Studies with a minor in Chinese language (Mandarin)....See Anastasia's full profile

Claire B. Chicago, IL, available for online & in-person tutoring
Claire B.
60/hour

Chicago, IL

Passionate about APUSH, History, Writing |10+ Yrs Teaching Experience

Hey there, I'm Claire! I have over 10 years of classroom teaching experience and I specialize in AP US History, US History, World History, and Sociology. I hold an Illinois Professional Educator License with certifications to teach middle & high... See Claire's full profile

5.0 (81)
60/hour
357 hours tutoring
Response Time: 21 minutes
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Hey there, I'm Claire! I have over 10 years of classroom teaching experience and I specialize in AP US History, US History, World History, and Sociology. I hold an Illinois Professional Educator License with certifications to teach middle & high...See Claire's full profile

Levi B. Chicago, IL, available for online & in-person tutoring
Levi B.
80/hour

Chicago, IL

UChicago grad avaliable for science and math tutoring!

Hi, I'm Levi! I graduated with a Bachelor's degree in chemistry from Wayne State University and then a Master's degree in chemistry from the University of Chicago. I am currently a PhD candidate in Molecular Engineering at the University of... See Levi's full profile

4.9 (23)
80/hour
74 hours tutoring
Response Time: 11 minutes
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Hi, I'm Levi! I graduated with a Bachelor's degree in chemistry from Wayne State University and then a Master's degree in chemistry from the University of Chicago. I am currently a PhD candidate in Molecular Engineering at the University of...See Levi's full profile

Audrey A. Chicago, IL, available for online & in-person tutoring
Audrey A.
25/hour

Chicago, IL

English, Grammar, Reading, Proofreading Tutor

Nice to meet you! Tutoring is a lifelong passion of mine, and I can't wait to help you on your learning journey. A little about me: I have a Bachelor's degree in Journalism and Writing from Illinois State University. I also have my... See Audrey's full profile

4.5 (46)
25/hour
59 hours tutoring
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Nice to meet you! Tutoring is a lifelong passion of mine, and I can't wait to help you on your learning journey. A little about me: I have a Bachelor's degree in Journalism and Writing from Illinois State University. I also have my...See Audrey's full profile

LAURA C. Chicago, IL, available for online & in-person tutoring
LAURA C.
70/hour

Chicago, 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... See LAURA's full profile

5.0 (783)
70/hour
2,666 hours tutoring
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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...See LAURA's full profile

Wes C. Chicago, IL, available for online & in-person tutoring
Wes C.
79/hour

Chicago, IL

Photography - Lightroom - Photoshop, Patient and Knowledgeable Teacher

My work on Wyzant specializes in teaching adult learners digital photography and Apple products. I also teach graduate and undergraduate students at the college level and mentor high school students preparing for university programs in the arts.... See Wes's full profile

5.0 (500)
79/hour
1,718 hours tutoring
Response Time: 16 minutes
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My work on Wyzant specializes in teaching adult learners digital photography and Apple products. I also teach graduate and undergraduate students at the college level and mentor high school students preparing for university programs in the arts....See Wes's full profile

Kimberly K. Chicago, IL, available for online & in-person tutoring
Kimberly K.
35/hour

Chicago, IL

Friendly, Passionate Engineering Grad Student

Hi there! I'm Kim, a grad student at UIUC on medical leave. I've been tutoring my friends and peers, helping them with homework, test prep, and essay writing for as long as I can remember. I truly love helping people understand difficult and... See Kimberly's full profile

5.0 (15)
35/hour
24 hours tutoring
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Hi there! I'm Kim, a grad student at UIUC on medical leave. I've been tutoring my friends and peers, helping them with homework, test prep, and essay writing for as long as I can remember. I truly love helping people understand difficult and...See Kimberly's full profile

Nick D. Chicago, IL, available for online & in-person tutoring
Nick D.
45/hour

Chicago, IL

Your Humanities and Writing Tutor!

Friends! My name is Nick and I graduated from some of the country's most competitive liberal arts programs. I first acquired a BA from Illinois Wesleyan University (a small private college), where I completed a double-major in Philosophy and... See Nick's full profile

45/hour
10 hours tutoring
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Friends! My name is Nick and I graduated from some of the country's most competitive liberal arts programs. I first acquired a BA from Illinois Wesleyan University (a small private college), where I completed a double-major in Philosophy and...See Nick's full profile

Jennifer H. Chicago, IL, available for online & in-person tutoring
Jennifer H.
60/hour

Chicago, IL

Engaging Academic Test Prep & US Military Exam Tutor

Seasoned tutor specializing in academic, professional certification and military entrance aptitude tests. Former commissioned officer in the USAF and current executive professional in the nonprofit sector. After separating from the Air Force I... See Jennifer's full profile

5.0 (106)
60/hour
1,306 hours tutoring
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Seasoned tutor specializing in academic, professional certification and military entrance aptitude tests. Former commissioned officer in the USAF and current executive professional in the nonprofit sector. After separating from the Air Force I...See Jennifer's full profile

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