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Sarah: Des Plaines ACT tutor
Certified ACT Prep Tutor in Des Plaines, IL
I am a student at the University of Chicago, majoring in marketing and minoring in Business Analytics. I love tutoring and helping others. My specialties are in Business, Economics and test prep. I look forward to helping you reach your goals.
Education & Certification
University of Illinois at Chicago - Current Undergrad, Marketing
ACT English: 31
ACT Science: 34

Christine: Des Plaines ACT tutor
Certified ACT Prep Tutor in Des Plaines, IL
...can excel at math. It is just a matter of your learning style and once you know that, the sky is the limit. I am a civil engineer and I use math every day at work. I use it to explain and define the characteristics and behavior of surface water and flooding. I have a Certified Therapy Dog named Kuku and she only has three legs. She is retired now but we used to visit...
Education & Certification
Western Illinois University - Bachelors, Marketing
University of Wisconsin-Madison - Masters, biological systems engineering

Shireen: Des Plaines ACT tutor
Certified ACT Prep Tutor in Des Plaines, IL
...is Shireen and I look forward to being your next Varsity Tutor. Teaching has always been a passion of mine from a very early age. I believe that being an educator involves resilience, determination, and above all, compassion for fellow learners. With enough patience and persistence, I believe in truly transforming the way students view learning. I am on a mission to help learners explore their utmost academic potential, and become the best novices they...
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Northeastern Illinois University - Bachelor in Arts, Elementary School Teaching

George: Des Plaines ACT tutor
Certified ACT Prep Tutor in Des Plaines, IL
...concept that had eluded them. Most of my teaching experience has been at the college level, teaching and tutoring business classes in finance, financial accounting, marketing and economics. My first job out of college was teaching a GED class at Cook County Jail, with a focus on math and English. I am a strong believer in making what seems to be dry or boring subjects pop to life, using real-world examples and applications so the...
Education & Certification
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign - Master's/Graduate, Finance

Jasper N: Des Plaines ACT tutor
Certified ACT Prep Tutor in Des Plaines, IL
...an educator I have worked with adults with learning disabilities. I have taught science, english, and history courses for K-8. I was a teaching assistant for Drawing for Animation at the college level. And I've homeschooled an 8 year old in the subjects of science, history, sorcery, and storytelling. I'm passionate about art and expression. I take time to ensure my students grasp the material. I'm tutoring English, Science, Literature, Art, Creative Writing, Drawing, Comedy,...
Education & Certification
California State University-Long Beach - Bachelor in Arts, Theater Arts
School of the Art Institute of Chicago - Master of Fine Arts, Creative Writing

Angelina: Des Plaines ACT tutor
Certified ACT Prep Tutor in Des Plaines, IL
...I have never struggled in school, but that is simply not the case. I know very well the struggle and frustration with receiving bad marks no matter how much effort I put in. I felt myself the anxiety surrounding standardized testing, especially before and during the ACT, SAT, and 10 AP exams I took as a high school student. It was through these less-than-pleasant experiences, though, that I sought out mentors and adopted strategies over...
Education & Certification
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign - Bachelor of Science, Cellular and Molecular Biology
ACT Composite: 33
ACT English: 34
ACT Math: 34

Gina: Des Plaines ACT tutor
Certified ACT Prep Tutor in Des Plaines, IL
...subject under the broad spectrum of English: college writing, reading comprehension, literary analyses, speech and argumentative writing, and so forth. I also tutor French! I received my degree in French and spent a semester abroad in Paris, where I lived with a host family and soaked in the culture, like a slice of baguette bread mopping up a delicious sauce. My tutoring style is direct but not overbearing: I know how to direct students to...
Education & Certification
DePaul University - Bachelor in Arts, English and French

Kristina: Des Plaines ACT tutor
Certified ACT Prep Tutor in Des Plaines, IL
...of my thesis research, I was also teaching hands-on Marine Science in a local elementary school. I then moved south to San Francisco where I had been working for three years working in informal science education. I love working with students and passing on my love and knowledge of Science and Spanish. I have been tutoring or teaching in both subjects since college and I am excited to continue to do so after moving back...
Education & Certification
Illinois Wesleyan University - Bachelor in Arts, Biology/ Spanish
University of Oregon - Master of Science, Marine Biology
ACT Composite: 32
ACT English: 32
ACT Reading: 36

Lindsey: Des Plaines ACT tutor
Certified ACT Prep Tutor in Des Plaines, IL
...I have also tutored students preparing for college and graduate preparatory exams. I have spent the past year lecturing college Microbiology and the previous 2 years teaching math and science at the middle school level; last summer I worked at a Pre-K/daycare center. I have tutored countless biological subjects in college and graduate school. I received my B.S. in Environmental Biology from the SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry in New York and my...
Education & Certification
SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry - Bachelor of Science, Environmental Biology
University of California-Merced - Master of Science, Environmental Engineering
GRE: 300

Tiffany: Des Plaines ACT tutor
Certified ACT Prep Tutor in Des Plaines, IL
...students at many different age levels. I am a student at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign as a Chemical Engineering Major working towards my Bachelors in Science Chemical Engineering. I mostly tutor chemistry and math, as well as some physics. My favorite subject to tutor is chemistry because I love chemistry and know much about it. I teach in a way where I look at the student's perspective on how they would think about the...
Education & Certification
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign - Bachelor of Science, Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering
ACT Composite: 34
ACT English: 33
ACT Math: 36

Justen : Des Plaines ACT tutor
Certified ACT Prep Tutor in Des Plaines, IL
...a national African American Scholar as well as a former International Baccalaureate candidate who was been fortunate enough to win the Princeton prize in race relations. I am currently pursuing my undergrad at Case Western Reserve University in International Business and Marketing. My love for aiding in academia comes from my love for writing being formed by teachers who care. I am currently working on writing a book to be published very soon. Generally, I...
Education & Certification
Case Western Reserve University - Bachelor in Business Administration, International Business

Jessie: Des Plaines ACT tutor
Certified ACT Prep Tutor in Des Plaines, IL
I'm passionate about sharing knowledge with others and working with students on concrete ways to improve how they study and retain information. My background is in the arts and I am a supporter of theatre, fine arts, and art history. I'd be happy to work with you!
Education & Certification
Smith College - Bachelor in Arts, Theater Arts

Sean: Des Plaines ACT tutor
Certified ACT Prep Tutor in Des Plaines, IL
...linear algebra to classical mechanics, E&M, thermodynamics, and quantum mechanics. Currently, I work as a research technologist in the department of pharmacology at Northwestern University. I primarily perform electrophysiology experiments and analyze data in MATLAB and Python. I am very passionate about education, having served not only as a tutor, but also as a course assistant, teaching assistant, and Physics Olympiad instructor. Additionally, some of my undergraduate research has consisted of work in physics education...
Education & Certification
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign - Bachelor of Science, Physics

Chi: Des Plaines ACT tutor
Certified ACT Prep Tutor in Des Plaines, IL
...a BA in Interactive Media Studies: Technology. She is bilingual, fluent in both English and Vietnamese. After graduating high school, Chi taught English as a second language for kids and adult learners all over Vietnam, while giving test prep lessons for the IELTS test. In college, she worked as a teaching assistant for the Web Design course. Since 2022, Chi has been working as a private teacher and tutor, teaching Vietnamese and English Language Arts...
Education & Certification
North Central College - Bachelor in Arts, Multimedia
SAT Math: 800

Kelli: Des Plaines ACT tutor
Certified ACT Prep Tutor in Des Plaines, IL
...Kelli, and I'm thrilled to be your math tutor. With a B.S. in physics, B.S. in mathematics, and a Masters in physics, I bring a strong academic foundation to our sessions. I've been tutoring math for over 6 years, specializing in high school and early college levels. My goal is to make math engaging and approachable, motivating students to excel and thrive. Let's work together to conquer math challenges and unlock your full potential!
Education & Certification
Indiana University-East - Bachelor of Science, Mathematics
Indiana University-East - Bachelor of Science, Physics
University of Chicago - Master of Science, Physics

Kenyetta: Des Plaines ACT tutor
Certified ACT Prep Tutor in Des Plaines, IL
...math. I continued on to pursue a masters in counseling and art. Since graduation, I have traveled extensively while tutoring and providing therapy for children with disabilities through out the state of Illinois as a Developmental Therapist for the Early Intervention Program. I provided weekly therapy and educational services for infants and children that needed to improve their motor, speech, and conversational skills. Meanwhile I tutor a broad range of subjects, I am most passionate...
Education & Certification
University of Illinois at Chicago - Bachelor in Arts, Psychology
Loyola University-Chicago - Masters in Education, Counseling Psychology
School of the Art Institute of Chicago - Master of Arts, Visual and Performing Arts, General

Emily: Des Plaines ACT tutor
Certified ACT Prep Tutor in Des Plaines, IL
...name is Emily Shi. I am a second year student at the University of Illinois at Chicago majoring in Neuroscience. I am on the premedical track and apart of the Guaranteed Professional Program Admissions Medicine program at UIC. I am well versed in ACT prep tutoring as well as all subjects ranging from junior high to AP courses in high school. I am passionate about helping students achieve academic success and love working with them!
Education & Certification
University of Illinois at Chicago - Bachelor of Science, Biomedical Engineering

David: Des Plaines ACT tutor
Certified ACT Prep Tutor in Des Plaines, IL
...teaching or tutoring mathematics at the middle school to post-secondary levels. My goal for my students is for them to question why they are studying what they are so they can foster a deeper understanding of the material. To aid in this, I draw from my extensive knowledge of the subject of mathematics and expand upon what they are studying. This allows me to call on different approaches and methods to solve problems, and I...
Education & Certification
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign - Bachelors, Mathematics
Eastern Illinois University - Masters, Mathematics

Omani: Des Plaines ACT tutor
Certified ACT Prep Tutor in Des Plaines, IL
...in TESOL (Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages). Over the past 11+ years, I have cultivated a diverse skill set in translation, transcription, and customer service, blending linguistic precision with a deep commitment to connecting across cultures. I have served as a professor in ESL Healthcare Occupational programs, where I equip learners with the language tools they need to excel in their professional environments. My career has taken me from Europeteaching English to Basque and...
Education & Certification
University of Illinois at Chicago - Bachelor in Arts, Spanish
Concordia University-Chicago - Master of Arts, Teaching English as a Second Language (ESL)

Alexandra: Des Plaines ACT tutor
Certified ACT Prep Tutor in Des Plaines, IL
...needs. I genuinely enjoy the process of learning and want to share my love of learning with my clients. Additionally, I was fortunate to study abroad in Madrid for five months and have minored in Spanish. My hobbies include writing, dance and music. My goal as a tutor is to create individualized plans to target strengths and weaknesses and foster academic success. Additionally, I want to give my students the tools to become problem solvers...
Education & Certification
Washington University in St Louis - Bachelor in Arts, Elementary Education (minors: Spanish and Psychology)
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