Award-Winning ACT English Tutors serving Addison, IL

...personally spent lots of time with those tests, I've grown really fond of them, and consider them my favorite thing to tutor. I work with my students patiently and try to bring a full smile of energy to every session. What is most important to me is that my students feel confident in their skills...

...thesis paper that I am writing on that research. My interdisciplinary background has kept me sharp in many different types of subjects and ways of thinking, so I am well prepared to tutor all portions of the ACT. I, personally, found the ACT to be a very fun test and I love to encourage current...

Current high school teacher in the market to assist students in the area of the social sciences.

...pleasure of helping students achieve their academic goals in reading, writing, mathematics, and science at the elementary and middle school level. I also have experience tutoring students in SAT/ACT test preparation in all associated sections. I am and always have been a lifetime learner and do all I can to impart this facet of myself...

I'm an elementary school teacher with a passion for education! I enjoy tutoring in my free time, because I love being part of the learning process. In my lessons, I try my best to make sure my students feel relaxed, confident, and eager to do their best work.

...was also a writing and technology tutor on campus as well as working with the technical support desk. Since graduation, I have continued tutoring technology at my local library and volunteering at elementary schools in Waukegan. While I tutor a broad range of subjects, I am most passionate about English, Math, and Music. In my...

...Math (Pre-Algebra through Pre-Calculus), English, and Social Studies (AP Macro/Microeconomics, AP US/European History, AP US Government). In college, I tutored classmates in courses covering Philosophy, Economics, Political Science, Mathematics, and Statistics. I am open to working with students and parents in designing instruction that works for them-- whether that be on an ongoing or one-off...

...a problem applicable to the student's experiences. I look to show them the parallels between things they are familiar with and the problem in question. Seeing a student's realization that they can solve a problem brings me satisfaction. In my free time, I enjoy computer programming, plane spotting, reading, 3d modeling, Aviation, playing basketball and...

...of tutoring, my main proficiency is in chemistry, physics, math, Spanish, ACT/SAT prep, and some English. I think that tutoring is not about teaching but about learning. The student needs to be gain interest via examples, questions, and humor in order to become proficient. A combination of written, visual, and visual aids the learning; advancement...

empty... Relaxed and accommodating, but direct and impact-driven.... Get to know their background and the best way they retain information.... Provide self-prep materials, and evaluate their performance.... Show impact of results and progress.... Find alternative approaches, and practice.... Help them practice reading and understand main concepts.... Give them effective instruction, but also time.... Provide fun examples or real-life applications.

...am currently pursuing a B.S. in Biology at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign. I've always loved helping others understand challenging concepts. From unraveling acid-base chemistry to explaining macroeconomics, witnessing students' "aha" moments brings me immense satisfaction. Throughout high school, I've tutored various subjects, with Biology holding a special place in my heart. Its intricacies and...

...have a great deal of experience working with children of all ages. I have worked as a babysitter, camp counselor, tutor and teacher. I enjoy tutoring all subjects -I like trying to explain subjects in a new way that makes them interesting for my students. I do my best to make learning as fun and...

...University of Illinois graduate with a degree in History and Psychology. At the U of I, I graduated Summa Cum Laude with Highest Distinction in History. After graduation, I joined Teach For America where I worked for 2 years as a High School English Teacher in inner-city St. Louis. I have experience teaching a variety...

...the Social Sciences. I can teach pretty much anything except English, grammar and writing are just not for me. I like to focus on helping students to understand the concepts and then learn how to apply them not just to homework problems, but to real-world examples. Education is always a means to an end, and...

...University (2009), with a degree in Comparative Literature. I'll be receiving my masters degree in English from Grand Valley State University this fall and I'm looking forward to working with students like you! I've been teaching and tutoring students since 2008 and I specialize in English, Reading, Writing, Essays, and College Entrance Test Prep.

...although I also have a keen interest in preparing students for standardized tests. The ACT and SAT are a lot like puzzles and you simply need a few tricks and important building blocks for the puzzle to fall into place. Due to my age, I am able to relate to students and understand their difficulties...

...gifted, English Language Learners, music/arts students and students with disabilities. I have tutored math up to Calculus AP; English Writing, Reading Comprehension and College Essay instruction; Science through AP Physics; and test preparation for GRE, ACT, SAT as well as state-mandated tests in Illinois and Michigan. Finally, I majored in and am pursuing a Master's...

...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 of high school as well as college freshmen.

...of life, and my goal as a tutor is to help my students understand the materials necessary to make them functional and happy to indulge in learning. I approach teaching in an inquisitive style, asking questions of students and breaking larger problems down into smaller sections. It is important that students answer for themselves rather...

...a Bachelors of Arts in history from Lake Forest College, Lake Forest and a Master's Degree in special education from DePaul University. For seven years, I lived in Mexico and taught English at all levels and history, literature and philosophy to high school students in Guadalajara, Mexico. Also, I was an editor for a high...