My personal philosophy is that anyone is capable of learning anything given the correct format. I have seen this philosophy come to fruition every semester I teach at Illinois Central College. After being allowed to tutor at my community college in 2008, I realized that effective tutoring starts with listening to the student and allowing him or her to set the pace. My job as a tutor is to motivate the student to persist while helping them stay on the right track. This independent approach... [more]
I have acted as a proofreader for friends and classmates since high school. Once I entered college I also became a proofreader for those I tutored as well as for a couple of friends who were working on their Masters papers. I am very thorough with my proofreading, and can act as a proofreader for someone or teach others how to effectively proofread. I am a licensed music educator from Illinois State University with a specialization in vocal and general music. I've been singing for 12 years, and playing piano for five. I also played flute for nine years, and have experience with most of the woo [more]
I have experience in proofreading and grammatical corrections. I am a graduate of the Art Institutes with a degree in media arts and animation. I specialize in drawing skills and basic animation principles. I am also knowledgeable in basic computer knowledge and use of antivirus and anti-spyware/malware programs as well as basic knowledge of applications and maintenance. I am a career vocalist that can teach voice in singing or speaking techniques. I also play guitar and can teach basic fundamentals and get you playing your first song in no time! ... [more]
A lifelong scholar and wordsmith, I am as passionate about learning as I am about contributing to the learning of others. My teaching philosophy is grounded in a simple desire to inspire students to pursue higher knowledge. I currently serve as an adjunct faculty at Illinois Central College, and would enjoy tutoring students of any age. I have the following educational background: an M.A. in Theater Arts from California State Los Angeles and a B.A. in Psychology from Judson University.... [more]
Currently, I am a senior at Illinois College majoring in History and Secondary Education and minoring in Psychology and Sociology, possessing a 3.8 GPA. Aside from this, I work as a Student Ambassador, Speech Center Advisor, and Writing Center Consultant. Outside of the classroom, I serve as Student Forum, our form of student government, Executive President/Student Body President. Through these experience, I have acquired several skills that would make a fantastic tutor, such as over 200 hour... [more]
My name is Abby and I just graduated from college with a degree in Political Science and minors in History and Business. I spent the last year volunteering around the world, mostly with children, teaching English and working with organizations that have different types of programs such as after-school help or orphanages. It was a great learning experience to work with so many different people and cultures to get a grasp of how different people can be. Having the chance to meet so many peop... [more]
I would love to share my love for learning with you! I possess teacher?s training knowledge from my previous experiences as a Computer Software Trainer and former Sunday School Teacher. My education includes an undergraduate degree in Computer Science with over 20 years of corporate and government work experience, along with graduate studies in Business Administration with a focus on Project Management. For those with Elementary Education needs, I focus on reading, reading, phonics, and ... [more]
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$50 per hour.
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I have been an academic for about 11 years, completing university degrees in various fields as broad as geology, biology, philosophy, and theology. In addition, I have substitute taught high school science and led both a high school youth group and adult Bible Studies. My passion is knowledge, learning, and education. I will bring an attitude towards those I tutor which indicates that I believe they can learn the material not just for its own sake, but for daily life. I also believe that ... [more]
Will travel 20 miles
$22 per hour.
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At the college level, I have taught German (native), creative writing, theater, English, history, computer science, and journalism for 13 years. In the last 18 years, I have been a substitute teacher from pre-school through high school. I have been to Europe 15 times, and written editorials in the Milwaukee newspapers and poems in the Chicago Tribune Sunday Magazine. My strength is as a literary critic in the positive sense. Education is a never-ending process, philosophy is a desire fo... [more]