Award-Winning ACT Tutors in Libertyville, IL

...families. I am passionate about helping students gain confidence in their academics through a gentle yet direct approach. My areas of specialty are Psychology, English, and ACT prep. When working with others, I have a goal of empowering them to see and achieve their full potential, which I accomplish through directive strategies that allow students...

...both a passion and talent for imparting knowledge upon others. I am very excited for the opportunity in helping students achieve their potential. I have found that teaching is very rewarding for myself as well as my students. It helps cement my knowledge of the material and sometimes I can learn a little something from...

...always on building confidence and independence in students. You don't have to be shy about asking questions- I'll keep working until you're comfortable with the concepts. My tutoring style is flexible to what each student needs, so I have many strategies prepared to find the one that works best for you. I'm excited to work...

...tutoring, I sing in a couple of groups and play jazz piano. I also love art - all kinds, particularly public art. I love the murals and sculpture that are part of the landscape of Chicago, where I live. I read all different kinds of materials, but especially American literature, both North and South.... Find out what your key strengths are and then set some goals - and an attainable timeframe.

...programming languages. I am also able to tutor English, as I have completed AP Lang and AP Lit, and four years of Latin has given me a good grasp of English grammar. I want to give students intuition behind subjects, as I believe understanding will prove to be more beneficial than pure memorization.

...I try to make it as easy and understandable as possible. I have more than 12 years of experience tutoring high school and college students in math, from algebra to calculus. My favorite kind of math is Algebra. I have memorized every formula and equation used in all levels of Algebra. My interests include puzzle...

...to get straight A's. My interests include Psychology and Philosophy, as these were my undergraduate majors. I am also passionate about Anatomy and Physiology, Pathophysiology, and Pharmacology, which is what I am studying now as a Graduate student. I enjoy teaching creative writing, so if you are interested in applying for college or graduate level...

My name is Debra and I have an MA in Anthropology from the University of Chicago. I really like engaging with the humanities and hope to help students improve their understanding of history, the social science, writing, and grammar. ... I like to be as conversational as possible, because I think that's the best way to communicate ideas. I try to be pretty informal, because I find that formality can turn students. Overcomplicating the subject matter...

...to recognize how effective the approaches toward tutoring mine have been for all learning types in various academic subjects. While my tutoring students gain much from their experiences from me, I equally gain so much insight and knowledge from the students I tutor. I have a passion for learning and my goal is to help...

...novel, writing, debate, comprehension and TOEFL test-prep courses. I also took an active role in mentoring and counseling with the middle school students, which was a great opportunity to not only help students achieve their academic goals, but learn how to be a better educator. I believe every student has the capacity to reach their...

...to help the student reach his/her goals through individualized support and rigorous practice. In my free time, I enjoy reading, running, practicing my Spanish, and discovering new music. I am also an avid traveler and just got back from a 3 month trip to South America. I look forward to the opportunity to work with...

...for ACT and SAT testing. I also worked with small groups of elementary school students who were identified as performing below their grade levels. I am a firm believer in teaching a student how they learn. Each student is different and requires a different approach and a tutor must be flexible to be effective.

My name is Brit Howard. I've been a teacher now for 10 years. I've taught elementary school from Kindergarten to 6th grade. I graduated with my Bachelors of Science in English and have a Masters in Education. I love helping students become engaged with the materials and find their passions.

...May 2019, with a major in French and Francophone Studies (Departmental Honors), minors in Film and Media Studies at Swarthmore College and Environmental Studies at Haverford and Bryn Mawr Colleges, and a concentration in Peace, Justice, and Human Rights, I am presently working toward a Master of Arts in Theater Studies at the Institut d'etudes...

...students, I have come to believe that a student can accomplish anything if they are willing to put the work into it and have the right guidance. I find satisfaction when I can help a student push past their perceived limitations and achieve goals they believed were unachievable. I can tutor a variety a subjects,...

...as a tutor is to help give student context for the material they're working on. I believe that if a student understands the importance of a given subject and why they need to learn it, then learning will feel more relevant and students will become more engaged. Most importantly though, I never want my students...

...goals are to help students develop their critical thinking abilities and to encourage them to utilize these abilities in interpreting and interacting with the world around them. I believe that liberal education is one of the great pillars of democracy and civil society. If I can help young people understand and assess academic material, achieve...

...we approach it with the right attitude and perspective. I believe with the right support and guidance we can overcome just about any challenge we are presented with. I graduated with a Master's from DePaul University this past June with honors. I was the kid who barely squeezed out of high school. I get the...

...a current undergraduate student pursuing a B.A. in Economics with a minor in History. I have a passion for showing students the value of the information they learn. I believe learning is most meaningful when students make connections organically, synthesizing information in the way they best retain. I have experience tutoring students at all levels...

...and Computer Science. I hope that my skills and expertise can help you in any way they can! Outside of school I like swimming and baking/cooking. I love helping other students with Psychology as that is my favorite subject, but I also tutor other subjects such as Spanish,Algebra, English and standardized test prep(ACT, AP, etc.)