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Carrie F. Near Des Plaines, IL, available for online & in-person tutoring
Carrie F.
100/hour

Near Des Plaines, IL

Math and science tutor

I have over 20 years of experience tutoring in math and science. I have a strong math and science foundation. I received my PhD in Molecular Genetics in 2006 from the University of Illinois at Chicago, and I currently work at the University of Chicago as a research scientist. I use math and science in my everyday life....

4.9 (159)
100/hour
606 hours tutoring

I have over 20 years of experience tutoring in math and science. I have a strong math and science foundation. I received my PhD in Molecular Genetics in 2006 from the University of Illinois at Chicago, and I currently work at the University of Chicago as a research scientist. I use math and science in my everyday life....

Susan N. Near Des Plaines, IL, available for online & in-person tutoring
Susan N.
40/hour

Near Des Plaines, IL

Math Tutor with Master's Degree, Offering Prealgebra - Calculus

With over thirty years of academic math experience at a variety of levels, I offer a full range of math tutoring ranging from from Prealgebra to Calculus, including International Baccalaureate (IB) Courses. I'm most excited about tutoring college level courses, Calculus 2 and Calculus 3, Differential...

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4.9 (59)
40/hour
329 hours tutoring

With over thirty years of academic math experience at a variety of levels, I offer a full range of math tutoring ranging from from Prealgebra to Calculus, including International Baccalaureate (IB) Courses. I'm most excited about tutoring college level courses, Calculus 2 and Calculus 3, Differential...

Tanish M. Near Des Plaines, IL, available for online & in-person tutoring
Tanish M.
40/hour

Near Des Plaines, IL

Advanced Math Tutor Specializing in Elementary to Calculus II

Hi, I'm Tanish! I graduated at the top of my class from Palatine High School and I'm studying Computer Science at UIUC (ranked top 5 nationally). I'm the first student in my district's history to complete every math class offered, including AP Calculus BC, AP Statistics, and college courses like Multivariable Calculus,...

40/hour
9 hours tutoring

Hi, I'm Tanish! I graduated at the top of my class from Palatine High School and I'm studying Computer Science at UIUC (ranked top 5 nationally). I'm the first student in my district's history to complete every math class offered, including AP Calculus BC, AP Statistics, and college courses like Multivariable Calculus,...

Chernyeh Y. Near Des Plaines, IL, available for online & in-person tutoring
Chernyeh Y.
50/hour

Near Des Plaines, IL

Patient National Tutoring Association Certified Tutor

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 Illinois. I have over 10 years of tutoring experience. Since September 2015,...

5.0 (5)
50/hour
55 hours tutoring

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 Illinois. I have over 10 years of tutoring experience. Since September 2015,...

Samuel H. Near Des Plaines, IL, available for online & in-person tutoring
Samuel H.
85/hour

Near Des Plaines, IL

Sam, Ivy League Tutor

I have four years' experience on the faculty of Brown University and Phillips Academy, Andover. I am expert in the teaching of Math, science, Latin, French, Greek, History, English, as well as GMAT, SAT, GRE, and ACT. Also, I was a tutor for a large wealthy family in California for five years. I am all but...

4.7 (43)
85/hour
247 hours tutoring

I have four years' experience on the faculty of Brown University and Phillips Academy, Andover. I am expert in the teaching of Math, science, Latin, French, Greek, History, English, as well as GMAT, SAT, GRE, and ACT. Also, I was a tutor for a large wealthy family in California for five years. I am all but...

Shannon M. Near Des Plaines, IL, available for online & in-person tutoring
Shannon M.
50/hour

Near Des Plaines, IL

a passionate tutor who helps you understand content, not just memorize

I’m currently a third-year medical student and hold a Bachelor’s degree in Liberal Arts. My academic journey has been grounded in a strong math foundation. In high school, I graduated with a 4.9 GPA while taking all accelerated and honors-level courses. I earned 5’s on the majority of my AP exams, including a 5 on...

5.0 (3)
50/hour
28 hours tutoring
Response time: 27 minutesNote that average response times may vary depending on a variety of factors, including time of day.

I’m currently a third-year medical student and hold a Bachelor’s degree in Liberal Arts. My academic journey has been grounded in a strong math foundation. In high school, I graduated with a 4.9 GPA while taking all accelerated and honors-level courses. I earned 5’s on the majority of my AP exams, including a 5 on...

Harry O. Near Des Plaines, IL, available for online & in-person tutoring
Harry O.
50/hour

Near Des Plaines, IL

Harry O: tutoring in ACT, algebra, geometry, physics and calculus

Hi!! My name is Harry O. I have been tutoring high school and college students for the past twenty two years. Previously I taught at Georgia Institute of Technology from which I received a Bachelor's in Electrical Engineering and a Master's in Applied Mathematics. I also have 25 years of experience in the corporate...

4.9 (856)
50/hour
3,777 hours tutoring

Hi!! My name is Harry O. I have been tutoring high school and college students for the past twenty two years. Previously I taught at Georgia Institute of Technology from which I received a Bachelor's in Electrical Engineering and a Master's in Applied Mathematics. I also have 25 years of experience in the corporate...

Erica S. Near Des Plaines, IL, available for online & in-person tutoring
Erica S.
40/hour

Near Des Plaines, IL

Chemistry doctorate with 15+ years of tutoring experience

Hello! My name is Erica and I have been tutoring since 2003. In that time I have worked with students in one-on-one settings and small groups of two or three at a time. My students have spanned all education levels and ages, whether I was working with a same-aged peer in grade school to adults my senior. While I...

5.0 (159)
40/hour
607 hours tutoring
Response time: 19 minutesNote that average response time is based on Erica’s active hours, which are 4:00 pm - 5:00 am UTC.

Hello! My name is Erica and I have been tutoring since 2003. In that time I have worked with students in one-on-one settings and small groups of two or three at a time. My students have spanned all education levels and ages, whether I was working with a same-aged peer in grade school to adults my senior. While I...

Nicholas L. Near Des Plaines, IL, available for online & in-person tutoring
Nicholas L.
75/hour

Near Des Plaines, IL

PhD Physicist Who Can Help Supercharge Your Math and Science Learning

I hold bachelor's degrees in math and physics from the University of Michigan and a PhD in physics from the University of Oregon. I currently work as a particle physics researcher at a national lab in the Chicago area. I am constantly encountering new math and physics concepts, which helps me to understand the mindset of...

5.0 (54)
75/hour
272 hours tutoring

I hold bachelor's degrees in math and physics from the University of Michigan and a PhD in physics from the University of Oregon. I currently work as a particle physics researcher at a national lab in the Chicago area. I am constantly encountering new math and physics concepts, which helps me to understand the mindset of...

Warren T. Near Des Plaines, IL, available for online & in-person tutoring
Warren T.
55/hour

Near Des Plaines, IL

Georgetown Grad, 99% SAT, 95% MCAT, 94% GMAT, 5/5 on 7 AP exams

Prealgebra is a crucial step in the development of long term math skills. Taking the time to review material, which may have been misunderstood by the student from previous topics is necessary in order to excel. Also this course lays the groundwork for upcoming courses. Therefore it is important to fully explain...

4.9 (26)
55/hour
68 hours tutoring

Prealgebra is a crucial step in the development of long term math skills. Taking the time to review material, which may have been misunderstood by the student from previous topics is necessary in order to excel. Also this course lays the groundwork for upcoming courses. Therefore it is important to fully explain...

Casey H. Near Des Plaines, IL, available for online & in-person tutoring
Casey H.
50/hour

Near Des Plaines, IL

Physics/Math Undergraduate with 5 Years Teaching Experience

Hi I'm Casey! I'm a rising senior at Lawrence University currently studying Physics, Math and Computer Science. I've worked multiple private and public school tutoring jobs in the past and found that I love teaching these topics and helping to build a student's intuition. I think that there's a lot to be desired from...

5.0 (12)
50/hour
32 hours tutoring
Response time: 42 minutesNote that average response times may vary depending on a variety of factors, including time of day.

Hi I'm Casey! I'm a rising senior at Lawrence University currently studying Physics, Math and Computer Science. I've worked multiple private and public school tutoring jobs in the past and found that I love teaching these topics and helping to build a student's intuition. I think that there's a lot to be desired from...

Sabeeha S. Near Des Plaines, IL, available for online & in-person tutoring
Sabeeha S.
70/hour

Near Des Plaines, IL

Amazing Results Driven Tutor

I am a professional tutor with over 25 years of experience. I have tutored most subjects and have always delivered outstanding results. My students have improved their grades by 2-3 letter grades within 3-4 sessions on average. I have an excellent track record with references to support it with referrals from...

5.0 (8)
70/hour
216 hours tutoring
Response time: 40 minutesNote that average response times may vary depending on a variety of factors, including time of day.

I am a professional tutor with over 25 years of experience. I have tutored most subjects and have always delivered outstanding results. My students have improved their grades by 2-3 letter grades within 3-4 sessions on average. I have an excellent track record with references to support it with referrals from...

McClelland L. Near Des Plaines, IL, available for online & in-person tutoring
McClelland L.
65/hour

Near Des Plaines, IL

Data Scientist | M.S. Statistics | AI Development Expert

An excellent teacher in high school helped me learn to love the process of learning, and ever since I've sought to be an educator and pass that same inspiration on. I tutored high school Math, Physics, ACT, and SAT prep during grad school and always enjoyed watching students' excitement when they grasped a...

5.0 (36)
65/hour
131 hours tutoring
Response time: 49 minutesNote that average response time is based on McClelland’s active hours, which are 2:00 pm - 2:00 am UTC.

An excellent teacher in high school helped me learn to love the process of learning, and ever since I've sought to be an educator and pass that same inspiration on. I tutored high school Math, Physics, ACT, and SAT prep during grad school and always enjoyed watching students' excitement when they grasped a...

Collin W. Near Des Plaines, IL, available for online & in-person tutoring
Collin W.
120/hour

Near Des Plaines, IL

Seasoned High School and Undergraduate Tutor, Math and Physics

Hello! My name is Collin, I’m a WashU ’17 Magna Cum Laude graduate in Electrical Engineering with minors in Physics and Nanoscale Science. After obtaining my Bachelor’s Degree, I started a PhD at UC Berkeley in Electrical Engineering, but shifted into industry when my advisor took a professorship role overseas....

5.0 (54)
120/hour
191 hours tutoring
Response time: 13 minutesNote that average response times may vary depending on a variety of factors, including time of day.

Hello! My name is Collin, I’m a WashU ’17 Magna Cum Laude graduate in Electrical Engineering with minors in Physics and Nanoscale Science. After obtaining my Bachelor’s Degree, I started a PhD at UC Berkeley in Electrical Engineering, but shifted into industry when my advisor took a professorship role overseas....

SUSANA O. Near Des Plaines, IL, available for online & in-person tutoring
SUSANA O.
60/hour

Near Des Plaines, IL

Music, Science and Spanish Tutor

Education is one of the most valuable things you can acquire. Knowledge stays with you wherever you go and you can use it in the less unexpected situation. I was born and raise on Peru, South America. My interest in music began when I was 9 years old. I came to USA when I was 17 and started attending college. I have...

4.8 (4)
60/hour
37 hours tutoring

Education is one of the most valuable things you can acquire. Knowledge stays with you wherever you go and you can use it in the less unexpected situation. I was born and raise on Peru, South America. My interest in music began when I was 9 years old. I came to USA when I was 17 and started attending college. I have...

Allison C. Near Des Plaines, IL, available for online & in-person tutoring
Allison C.
80/hour

Near Des Plaines, IL

Prealgebra Tutor| 8+ Years K-12 Experience| Brown Univ. Geophysics

I have nearly 9 years of experience teaching K–12 students across a range of subjects, with a specialization in math. I focus on breaking down concepts into clear, manageable steps and adapting to each student’s learning style so they can build real understanding. I also have experience working with students with...

5.0 (15)
80/hour
31 hours tutoring

I have nearly 9 years of experience teaching K–12 students across a range of subjects, with a specialization in math. I focus on breaking down concepts into clear, manageable steps and adapting to each student’s learning style so they can build real understanding. I also have experience working with students with...

Larry M. Near Des Plaines, IL, available for online & in-person tutoring
Larry M.
60/hour

Near Des Plaines, IL

Don't merely treat symptoms, solve the root problem.

Prealgebra is an interesting class. It is the gateway to the broad world of Algebra upon which much of the modern economy is based. I am old enough to know how calculations were done before the advent of hand held calculators, so I like to show students some short-cuts that are no longer taught in school.

4.8 (383)
60/hour
1,616 hours tutoring

Prealgebra is an interesting class. It is the gateway to the broad world of Algebra upon which much of the modern economy is based. I am old enough to know how calculations were done before the advent of hand held calculators, so I like to show students some short-cuts that are no longer taught in school.

Ralph L. Near Des Plaines, IL, available for online & in-person tutoring
Ralph L.
20/hour

Near Des Plaines, IL

Algebra I, II, Visual Basic, Beginning C++ tutor

I have tutored my classmates in High School on subjects such as Algebra 1 & 2, and geometry. I was a facilitator at Harry S. Truman College. As a facilitator, I helped minority students improve their math skills so they can increase their chances in succeeding in the mathematics and science field. I'm currently a...

4.5 (2)
20/hour
6 hours tutoring

I have tutored my classmates in High School on subjects such as Algebra 1 & 2, and geometry. I was a facilitator at Harry S. Truman College. As a facilitator, I helped minority students improve their math skills so they can increase their chances in succeeding in the mathematics and science field. I'm currently a...

Kilando C. Near Des Plaines, IL, available for online & in-person tutoring
Kilando C.
80/hour

Near Des Plaines, IL

Harvard-Educated Tutor | Algebra to Calculus | Test Prep Specialist

Hi, I'm Kilando. Your Harvard graduate tutor with 1,000+ hours of tutoring experience helping students master math and ace standardized tests! I graduated from Harvard with a double concentration in Applied Math and Psychology, and I've spent the past 8 years refining an approach that actually works. You won't just...

5.0 (13)
80/hour
46 hours tutoring
Response time: 6 minutesNote that average response time is based on Kilando’s active hours, which are 3:00 pm - 1:00 am UTC.

Hi, I'm Kilando. Your Harvard graduate tutor with 1,000+ hours of tutoring experience helping students master math and ace standardized tests! I graduated from Harvard with a double concentration in Applied Math and Psychology, and I've spent the past 8 years refining an approach that actually works. You won't just...

Matthew P. Near Des Plaines, IL, available for online & in-person tutoring
Matthew P.
38/hour

Near Des Plaines, IL

MD passionate about helping others truly understand things.

I've been blessed to be a medical doctor in Family Practice for nearly twenty years. Currently serving in a part-time position, my time is freed up to pursue this passion I have for teaching and tutoring. The son of a high school teacher and principal, I have seen both richly demonstrated, as well as personally...

4.9 (89)
38/hour
490 hours tutoring

I've been blessed to be a medical doctor in Family Practice for nearly twenty years. Currently serving in a part-time position, my time is freed up to pursue this passion I have for teaching and tutoring. The son of a high school teacher and principal, I have seen both richly demonstrated, as well as personally...

Louie H. Near Des Plaines, IL, available for online & in-person tutoring
Louie H.
40/hour

Near Des Plaines, IL

Graduate Level Tutor

I am a graduate student at the University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee and am studying biomedical engineering. I received my Bachelor of Science in biomedical engineering with a concentration in biomechanics from Marquette University. I have been a graduate teaching assistant at UWM for the past two years teaching subjects...

4.2 (5)
40/hour
58 hours tutoring

I am a graduate student at the University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee and am studying biomedical engineering. I received my Bachelor of Science in biomedical engineering with a concentration in biomechanics from Marquette University. I have been a graduate teaching assistant at UWM for the past two years teaching subjects...

Giovanni B. Near Des Plaines, IL, available for online & in-person tutoring
Giovanni B.
80/hour

Near Des Plaines, IL

Experienced Online & Personal Tutor Dedicated to Student Success!

I'm Giovanni (you can call me Gio for short)! I graduated summa cum laude from Warren Township High School and I'm currently a senior at Vanderbilt University working towards two Bachelor's Degrees in Electrical Engineering and Computer Engineering. I have always approached tutoring and teaching the same way since the...

5.0 (414)
80/hour
1,688 hours tutoring

I'm Giovanni (you can call me Gio for short)! I graduated summa cum laude from Warren Township High School and I'm currently a senior at Vanderbilt University working towards two Bachelor's Degrees in Electrical Engineering and Computer Engineering. I have always approached tutoring and teaching the same way since the...

Richard K. Near Des Plaines, IL, available for online & in-person tutoring
Richard K.
80/hour

Near Des Plaines, IL

Expert Tutor with Advanced Training in Math and Science (Chem., Phys.)

I can help you come to grips with challenges in physics, chemistry, math and related subjects (see list of subjects). I am available to tutor students at all levels, up to and including grad. school. I have experience tutoring elementary and high school, ACT, SAT, college, MCAT, and graduate school. Whether you are...

4.9 (375)
80/hour
1,434 hours tutoring
Response time: 16 minutesNote that average response time is based on Richard’s active hours, which are 1:00 pm - 3:00 am UTC.

I can help you come to grips with challenges in physics, chemistry, math and related subjects (see list of subjects). I am available to tutor students at all levels, up to and including grad. school. I have experience tutoring elementary and high school, ACT, SAT, college, MCAT, and graduate school. Whether you are...

Brendan D. Near Des Plaines, IL, available for online & in-person tutoring
Brendan D.
80/hour

Near Des Plaines, IL

Algebra, Geometry, Trig, and Precalc, SPED background

I've taught Prealgebra in whole class, small group, and one-one settings, to students of all ages and ability levels.

4.9 (417)
80/hour
881 hours tutoring

I've taught Prealgebra in whole class, small group, and one-one settings, to students of all ages and ability levels.

Jason P. Near Des Plaines, IL, available for online & in-person tutoring
Jason P.
120/hour

Near Des Plaines, IL

Chemistry and Math Tutor (10 years experience)

I have ten years experience tutoring high school and college students in chemistry (organic, inorganic, physical or analytical), physics and mathematics (geometry, calculus and algebra) on both a one on one level as well as in big groups. My undergraduate was a major in chemistry with a minor in math after which I...

4.9 (704)
120/hour
1,951 hours tutoring

I have ten years experience tutoring high school and college students in chemistry (organic, inorganic, physical or analytical), physics and mathematics (geometry, calculus and algebra) on both a one on one level as well as in big groups. My undergraduate was a major in chemistry with a minor in math after which I...

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Shalon H.

10 Prealgebra lessons

He's a great tutor, and is willing to meet me at the location I choose. I'm learning a lot even though I get stuck at times while learning prealgebra. He's very knowledgeable in the area of prealgebra which is what I'm working on for my BA degree. He encourages me when I need it and reminds me of the end result of learning prealgebra. When I receive my BA degree, in my heart I will be thanking my math tutor for helping to get me where I want to be in my career.
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2 Prealgebra lessons

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Crystal B.

1 Prealgebra lesson

Steve taught my daughter PreAlgebra math. She has had challenges with math for a while. And Steve was thorough in explaining it to her. He allowed time to think about the answer and he also was very encouraging. I asked her what did she think about Steve. She said she wishes he was her Teacher!
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