Carefully selected, highly-credentialed PSAT tutors in Lake Forest, IL
"I've worked with high school students for the past 5 years and absolutely love teaching! In my experience, most students already have the knowledge they need to do well. Teaching is really about building confidence and helping a student tie together bits and pieces they already know to answer a problem. Every student is different, and I enjoy the challenge of being able to figure out how to best tailor a session to an individual's learning style.."
My Education
- Northwestern University - Bachelor of Science, Economics, Human Communication Sciences
- Rush Medical College - M.D. (in progress),
Tutoring Subjects:
Chemistry, Writing, ACT Reading, ACT Writing, ACT English, PSAT, Elementary Math, SAT, ACT Math, Grammar and Mechanics, SAT Writing, Essay Editing, Trigonometry, SAT Math, Biology, Pre-Calculus, MCAT, ACT Science, Reading, Middle School Math, Algebra, ACT, SAT Verbal
"I very much enjoy my tutoring positions and have found them to be rewarding, both for me and for my students. The majority of my clients come to me for ACT test prep, but I have tutored many other subjects, ranging from elementary language arts and SSAT/ISEE prep to Algebra II/Trigonometry and college writing. My goal is to teach my students the strategies, skills, and information necessary to succeed in their classes or on standardized tests. In addition, I strive to foster their independence and increase their self-confidence. I have a love of learning, and I hope to instill that in my students. In my free time, I enjoy going to live ...
My Education
- Illinois State University - B.S. Ed, Special Education
- Northern Illinois University - M.S.Ed, Curriculum & Instruction
- State Certified Teacher
Tutoring Subjects:
ACT Science, ACT, PSAT, SAT Verbal, Phonics, HSPT Prep, Algebra, ACT Reading, History, ACT Math, Writing, College Essays, ACT Writing, Biology, SAT, Pre-Calculus, SSAT, ACT English, SAT Math, SAT Writing, Essay Editing, Grammar and Mechanics, ISEE, Reading, Spanish
"I can proudly say I've taught math and hard science to all types, from poets to future engineers.
I focus on teaching my students to always think for themselves and to come up with their own solutions rather than relying on rote memorization. My goal is that come test time, even if they are initially stumped, the intuition that students have worked so hard to build up will push them in the right direction.
In my free time, I devour books, go on cooking adventures, and explore Chicago with my friends.."
My Education
- University of Chicago - BS and BA, resp., Mathematics and Biology
Tutoring Subjects:
ACT, ACT English, PSAT, ACT Reading, SAT Verbal, Physics, Essay Editing, Pre-Calculus, ACT Math, Organic Chemistry, Statistics, Grammar and Mechanics, SAT, Trigonometry, Algebra, Biology, ACT Science, Middle School Math, Chemistry, Calculus, Spanish, SAT Math, Geometry, SAT Writing, ACT Writing
"This has given me great experience seeing what goes into testing students; I know what they should know at various grade levels, I'm familiar with LOTS of pedagogical techniques (and have seen what works and what doesn't), and I've had a lot of experience "leveling" text and lessongs. That means that I know how to adapt a student's in-school curriculum to match their particular ability level and learning styles. I truly believe that the best way to help students learn is to do what works best for them -- if a student is struggling with reading, I try to get to know the student to learn not only the academic troubles he or she is having but also his ...
My Education
- Illinois Wesleyan University - BA, English
Tutoring Subjects:
Grammar and Mechanics, SAT, Phonics, SAT Math, Elementary Math, SAT Writing, College Essays, Writing, ACT, PSAT, Spanish, ACT Writing, Essay Editing, SAT Verbal, ACT English, ACT Reading, ACT Science, ACT Math, Reading
" Since high school, I was always helping friends and classmates with homework and tests. My favorite part of being a teacher is seeing when "the lightbulb" turns on when someone finally gets it. ."
My Education
- University of Illinois - Urbana-Champaign - BS with a Secondary Teaching Degree, Mathematics - Secondary Education
- State Certified Teacher
Tutoring Subjects:
Statistics, Algebra, Geometry, ACT Math, ACT Writing, PSAT, College Essays, Essay Editing, Grammar and Mechanics, ACT English, Trigonometry, Elementary Math, ACT, ACT Science, ACT Reading, Physics, Pre-Calculus, Middle School Math
" My beginning Latin students saw particularly outstanding results, because I was able to teach them the English grammar and mechanics they needed to transition from English to Latin. From my professional experience as a Shakespearean actor and my educational experience as a Shakespearean director, I know that I can explain and enliven classic texts for people of all ages. I have a strong literature background, and I am passionate about tutoring students who struggle to understand or appreciate English literary treasures. I have extensive informal experience editing the written work of my friends and sisters." ...
My Education
- Indiana University Bloomington - BA, Classical Studies: Latin & Greek, Theatre & Drama, minor in Art History
Tutoring Subjects:
College Essays, SAT, Grammar and Mechanics, Reading, SAT Writing, SAT Math, Latin, ACT English, SAT Verbal, Writing, ACT Writing, Elementary Math, ACT Reading, Essay Editing, PSAT
"Since early high school, I have tutored both peers and younger students in a variety of subjects.
I received my BA with Honors from Brown University in 2010, where I studied Spanish and Biology, and am currently pursuing my Master's Degree in Epidemiology and Biostatistics at Northwestern University.
My areas of expertise include: Spanish, math through Algebra 2, biology, chemistry, physics, English (writing, comprehension and college essay instruction), and test preparation for the GRE, ACT, and SAT."
My Education
- Brown University - BA, Hispanic Studies and Pre Med
- Northwestern University - MS, Epidemiology and Biostatistics
Tutoring Subjects:
Biostatistics, ACT, Spanish, SAT Math, Essay Editing, Physics, PSAT, SAT Verbal, ACT English, ACT Reading, College Essays, Geometry, ACT Math, SAT, Trigonometry, Biology, Chemistry, SAT Writing, Grammar and Mechanics, ACT Science, Microbiology, Middle School Math, Algebra, Elementary Math
" My specialities are writing and SAT prep, although I enjoy working with students on a variety of different subjects, including math. I worked for three years at the Princeton Writing Center, helping students with brainstorming, organization, structure, and revision in academic writing. I also worked on SAT prep and college applications with high school students for Let's Get Ready, a nonprofit organization. I am excited to meet new students in Chicago! I excel at listening to student's needs and creatively finding a plan to meet them.." ...
My Education
- Princeton University - AB, Public and International Affairs
- Yale University - MA, European and Russian Studies
Tutoring Subjects:
SAT, PSAT, Algebra, Writing, Essay Editing, SAT Verbal, Elementary Math, Grammar and Mechanics, SAT Math, SAT Writing, GRE
" I enjoyed those industries, however, I felt more of a desire to teach children and prepare them for the future.
Besides being a K-12 reading specialist, I am also an adjunct (part time) instructor at Moraine Valley Community College. I teach developmental reading, writing, and grammar at Moraine Valley. Recently I received my ten-year service award at Moraine Valley."
My Education
- Northern Illinois University/Elmhurst College - BA, Communications/English
- University of St. Francis - MS, Reading Specialist
- State Certified Teacher
Tutoring Subjects:
College Essays, PSAT, Writing, Essay Editing, Grammar and Mechanics, Phonics, Reading
"Currently I'm a novelist, the head writer for an independent gaming studio, and a freelance carpenter. I've played jazz saxophone for fourteen years and garage punk bass for three. My skills would best be utilized by either a young child who needs general homework help or a high school student looking for extra support, with an added focus on assistance in writing college essays."
My Education
- Pomona College - BA, English
Tutoring Subjects:
Elementary Math, PSAT, SSAT, Essay Editing, SAT, SAT Writing, SAT Math, History, Middle School Math, College Essays, SAT Verbal, Reading, Grammar and Mechanics, Writing
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