The Best Tutors in Des Plaines, IL

As a doctoral student in the University of Illinois Chicago (UIC) physics department, I have over four years of teaching (TA) and tutoring experience. Originally from Massachusetts, I earned a B.S. in physics at the University of California Los...See Alexander's full profile

I am a fun-loving, pragmatic, task master. I believe in making math fun through the use of computational tricks and short cuts that are often no longer taught in schools. I recognize that some students are handicapped when their learning style...See Larry's full profile

Via tutoring centers, public schools, and Wyzant, I have been tutoring for almost 10 years. I am a Northwestern Univ. Grad with a degree in English/Essay Writing. I also possess a Teaching Certification/Degree from Northeastern. I am an...See Peter's full profile

Hello! I'm Lincoln Ross. I'm currently a first-year student at McGill University studying secondary English education. I've been a tutor now for a year and a half, specializing in AP tests but also general math, history, and English classes....See Lincoln's full profile

During my undergraduate studies I tutored college level students for three years in a variety of subjects. The subject I helped most students with was math. I'm comfortable working one-on-one with students and working in larger groups ranging from...See Dennis's full profile

My first Biology class, in 6th grade, sealed the deal - this was definitely what I wanted to study. I wasn't naturally good in math and chemistry, so I took extra courses in those subjects in college. I've been teaching since my senior year in...See Beth's full profile

Hello! My name is Nick and I am a practicing accountant in the Dallas Metroplex! I completed my undergraduate and master's degrees both at the University of Dallas, and both in Accounting. I passed all four sections of the CPA exam in 8.5 months...See Nicholas's full profile

I graduated Summa cum Laude from Bryn Mawr College with a BA in chemistry, after which I worked for several years as an analytical chemist at Merck (a Fortune 500 pharmaceutical company). I received my doctorate from the University of Pittsburgh...See Eden's full profile

***I can provide documentation of my Illinois Teacher Certification upon request*** I have 11 years experience as a high school teacher. Currently, I am a Spanish teacher and World Languages Department Chair at a high school in Mundelein, IL....See Gregory's full profile

I am a graduate from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign with my bachelor’s and master’s degrees in Speech and Hearing Science and Audiology. I later went back to school and earned my clinical doctoral in Audiology through the...See Sheri'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

Hello! My name is Priti, and I hold a Bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering from the University of Illinois at Chicago. I've been teaching math for over 20 years, and I truly enjoy helping students gain both skill and confidence in...See Priti's full profile

Hi there, I'm Mike—thanks for checking out my page! I am a professional musician who performs with Presidio Brass, an international touring ensemble sponsored by XO Brass Instruments. When I'm not on the road, there's nothing I love more than to...See Mike's full profile

I am a full-time tutor after leaving a more than 20-year career as a tenured mathematics professor at a teaching-oriented university. I have an undergraduate degree in mathematics and a Ph.D. in mathematics. I have been tutoring mathematics in...See Timothy's full profile

Hi there! My name is Nic and I have been a Professional Touring & Session Musician in the Chicagoland area (and online!) ever since I graduated from Berklee College of Music in 2018. Looking for guitar lessons? Need help with your Music Theory,...See Nicholas's full profile

Hello, I’m Matthew! I’m a dedicated test prep tutor with a 176 on the LSAT (99th percentile) and a proven track record of transforming challenges into success stories. Whether you're preparing for the LSAT, ACT, or SAT, my personalized...See Matthew's full profile

Hi I'm Joseph! I am a University of Illinois at Chicago graduate with Bachelor's of Science in Accounting. I was a Dean's List Scholar, and graduated Cum Laude with a 3.84 GPA. Let me help you achieve similar success. During my time as an...See JOSEPH's full profile

I started tutoring math in high school, then got my Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering from U of I Champaign. I continued tutoring during college as part of an after-school program where I worked with high school students. My experience...See Henry's full profile

Hi, Thank you for considering me in helping you understand Excel & Microsoft better. I have used Excel since the mid 1990's and have a solid grasp of many of the functions. I have also acquired a Microsoft Excel user-level certification....See Stanley'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

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

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 specialize in helping adults and young learners start their Spanish journey from scratch or improve their fluency, pronunciation, and grammar if they are advanced. I have extensive experience teaching complex grammar topics, such as the verbs...See Maura'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

Hello! I am a certified secondary mathematics teacher in Illinois. I currently work at an Illinois public school. I have created multiple curriculum ranging from pre-algebra through pre-calculus and statistics. My students skills range basic...See Karrie's full profile