Award-Winning ACT Tutors in Lake in the Hills, IL

I'm currently a student studying chemistry at Princeton University.

...seem unrelated to traditional academics, the topic has helped me teach about chemistry, biology, botany, ethics, sustainability, history, language, and more. It is this sort of approach that I find is most effective, highly adaptable, and enjoyable for my students and myself. Teaching in this way not only helps with retention of subject-specific information, but...

Hello, My name is Mary Mickelson and I'm currently a math teacher in Aurora, IL. I'm certified to teach math to grades 6-12 and have experience with a little bit of everything from 7th graders to AP Computer Science. I've also been an ACT and SAT test prep tutor for more than 5 years.

...a particular interest in educating students struggling with some of the academic areas I struggled with in their place not long ago. By doing so, I have been open to the beautiful opportunities of connecting with others positively to help them in their education. I have been an online tutor for over three years, teaching...

I have a passion for learning and for helping others to learn! Started teaching undergrad courses in 1991...began tutoring in 1999 and received a tutoring award from the University of Pennsylvania. I like to make hard subjects clear and easy to handle!... Usually it's part "get to know you." But then I ask them what is bothering them the most, and we start there. If we have to back up to review things, no problem; I...

...Public Accountant and Certified Management Accountant exams. Now I am both a CPA and CMA. I am a number person and I love to use my accounting knowledge and expertise to help business grow and be successful. Now I am a Chief Financial Officer (CFO) for a high-tech company, but I still have the passion...

...have self-confidence and perseverance to solve difficult questions independently. I've worked with students in middle school all the way up to college, which includes students age 18 all the way to 70. At the Metro Achievement Center in Chicago, I tutored middle school students for a year and high school students for two years to...

...eight years now and I have tutored middle school to college students. I studied Aerospace Engineering at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University for two years before changing my major to Software Engineering and I am now studying at Penn State University. I focus on tutoring for math and software programming subjects from pre-algebra to calculus 3 and...

I have been a teacher for over twenty one years. I have a Masters of Science degree in Curriculum and Instruction, am a certified Reading Specialist, and have an LBS1 Special Education endorsement. I love to teach students from all educational levels, kindergarten to adult.

I am a seasoned tutor with over 5+ years of experience working with middle-school, high-school, and undergraduate college students on a multitude of subjects, as well as coaching potential applicants through the college search process.

...and concision so that their ideas and distinct voices can shine through. While I tutor a broad range of subjects, I am most passionate about English and other subjects that require substantial reading and writing. I remember the competitive college application process all too well, and I enjoy sharing my expertise and insights with students...

Hi! I'm a recent graduate from Northwestern University with degrees in Art History and Sociology. I am also a practicing artist, working primarily in the media of photography and printmaking.

...completed my Bachelors of Science in Psychology with a minor in English as well as a Masters of Education in Special Education. I also completed endorsements in Educational Leadership at National Louis University and Director of Special Education at the University of St. Francis. I am an experienced Special Educator and Educational Coordinator with thirty-one...

...tutoring help a tutee learn certain material, it also helps me master some old concepts. While I tutor a variety of subjects, one of my favorites is mathematics. I love teaching this subject because its concrete and builds problem-solving skills. I think that education is one of the most important facets of life since it...

...a concentration on cultural anthropology from Harold Washington College. I am working toward a Bachelor's in Biochemistry with plans of later attending Physician Assistant school. I tutor all social sciences and I specialize specifically in anthropology and geography. I also tutor math and psychology from the middle school level through the college level. I also...

...skills to help students understand and do well in STEM classes, as well as be prepared for standardized exams, including the AP exams and the ACT. I think every individual learns differently, so my biggest goal is to individualize every session to the best approach for each student. Anyone I tutor, I am fully invested...

...a French teacher, I stress communication as the main goal of language-learning. I believe it is key that students are able to communicate with native speakers of French. I think many people feel as though their language-learning experiences in high school were limited to the study of grammar, the memorization of vocabulary and the use...

I am a graduate of Loyola University Chicago where I earned my Bachelor of Engineering Sciences with a specialization in Computer Engineering, as well as a Biostatistics Minor. My goal is to help students feel confident in their abilities. I hope to impart my passion of math and learning onto you!

...tests are stressful, so it's my mission to feel as prepared and comfortable as possible! My teaching philosophy revolves around taking broad concepts and breaking them up into small, manageable pieces and preaching lots of repetition and practice. My math professor said it best: the best way to get better at math is to do...

...student is unique and has various opportunities to reach their potential. To do that, they need an educational environment where they can grow mentally, emotionally, physically, and socially. I must create this type of education environment where they are motivated to learn something new every day. Students control their decision-making. However, motivating them to make...