Top ACT English Tutors serving Des Plaines

Elisa: Des Plaines ACT English tutor
Certified ACT English Tutor in Des Plaines, IL
...licensed math teacher with a Bachelors degrees in Mathematics as well as Mathematics Education. I am currently in my sixth year of teaching middle school and high school math. During my time as a math teacher, I have taught 6th Grade Math, 7th Grade Math, 8th Grade Math, Algebra 1, Geometry, Algebra 2, Precalculus, and Probability & Statistics. I have also spent 300+ hours tutoring students, with 150+ of those hours being ACT/SAT Prep.
Education & Certification
Cedarville University - Bachelor in Arts, Mathematics Teacher Education

Hannah: Des Plaines ACT English tutor
Certified ACT English Tutor in Des Plaines, IL
...for him or her. I believe that making personal connections with learning is the best way to make new knowledge and skills stick as well as to make it a positive experience. For example, I had a group of very disinterested 8th grade boys in my class last year who I inspired to be passionate about poetic techniques. I used their passion for basketball and their passion for rap music, and developed a unit that...
Education & Certification
Lawrence University - Bachelors, English, Spanish

Nishi: Des Plaines ACT English tutor
Certified ACT English Tutor in Des Plaines, IL
...Loyola University Chicago, and graduated with a BS in Biology. I am currently attending Roseman University of Health Sciences College of Dental Medicine in Utah. I was a Teaching Assistant for Physics Lab at LUC; therefore, I have experience working with others and tutoring. I have taken my DAT, and I received a a high score. I enjoy tutoring for DAT, amongst many other subjects such as Anatomy, Biology, Essay writing, and many others! Thank...
Education & Certification
Loyola University-Chicago - Bachelor of Science, Biology, General

Madeleine: Des Plaines ACT English tutor
Certified ACT English Tutor in Des Plaines, IL
I am an aspiring educator eager to work with students of all ages and disciplines. I graduated in May 2017 with a Bachelor of Arts in History and Spanish, but I also have experience tutoring middle and high school math. In college, I spent a lot of time working with peers on their writing in my school's writing center, and I enjoy editing and brainstorming with students.
Education & Certification
Rhodes College - Bachelor in Arts, History
ACT Composite: 33
GRE Quantitative: 163
GRE Verbal: 164

Micah: Des Plaines ACT English tutor
Certified ACT English Tutor in Des Plaines, IL
...6-13 because of a history volunteering at a diverse range of locations, including the Park Ridge Public Library and Picture Us Different Dance Studio. I am most passionate about Math, because of its close relationship with my course of study, and English because of my personal love for reading. I view education as an integral part of developemnt, and am a strong proponent of making sure that it's enjoyable for everyone involved.
Education & Certification
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign - Bachelor of Engineering, Computer Science
ACT Composite: 35
ACT English: 36
ACT Math: 35

Youngbin: Des Plaines ACT English tutor
Certified ACT English Tutor in Des Plaines, IL
I am a dedicated tutor with a goal to center my practice on finding the learning style of each unique learner and working to establish an effective teaching style around the specific needs of the learner. I believe in communication between the learner and the tutor, and I encourage interactive learning.
Education & Certification
Grinnell College - Bachelor in Arts, Multimedia
Columbia College-Chicago - Master of Fine Arts, Film Production
ACT Composite: 31
ACT English: 36
ACT Math: 31

Milan: Des Plaines ACT English tutor
Certified ACT English Tutor in Des Plaines, IL
...thesis project by conducting an experiment on perceptions of sexual misconduct on college campuses. I have a long history of tutoring and mentoring children and teens. As a teen myself, I mentored children on the autistic spectrum. To this day, I still work with special needs children, teens, and young adults. I also have experience mentoring low-income undergrads at Loyola to help them gain admission into graduate programs. While I can tutor many subjects, I...
Education & Certification
Loyola University-Chicago - Bachelor of Science, Psychology
Loyola University-Chicago - Master of Arts, Applied Psychology

James: Des Plaines ACT English tutor
Certified ACT English Tutor in Des Plaines, IL
...Spectrum Program at Northwestern's Center for Talent Development. Through these positions I have worked with students ages 12-18 as a tutor, counselor, and mentor. I am most passionate about tutoring in the humanities and literature, as I believe these subjects touch all facets of our daily lives. I believe that a key to a student's success is the belief that they are capable of doing the task set before them. Confidence and self-assuredness are some...
Education & Certification
Northwestern University - Bachelor in Arts, Creative Writing
ACT Composite: 34
ACT English: 35
ACT Math: 32
Connie: Des Plaines ACT English tutor
Certified ACT English Tutor in Des Plaines, IL
I am a Dartmouth junior double majoring in Mathematical Data Science and Chinese Language. I have been a competitive swimmer for over 12 years and currently swim at Dartmouth College. I have always had a passion for STEM and helping others. I primarily tutor high school math and ACT/SAT, but I also have experience in upper-level college courses such as Probability and Linear Algebra.
Education & Certification
Dartmouth College - Bachelor in Arts, Mathematical Statistics and Probability
ACT Composite: 34
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1540
SAT Math: 790

Daniel: Des Plaines ACT English tutor
Certified ACT English Tutor in Des Plaines, IL
...high levels of thinking. My reflection rests on my teaching, student responses and their formative feedback to a lesson. This reflection, however, is driven by effective modeling of what I want my students to master. Throughout my experiences both at the middle school and high-school level, I have learned the significance of building a classroom community in which I model my all of my expectations clearly and concretely. I know the essentialism of clarity and...
Education & Certification
Lake Forest College - Bachelor in Arts, Education and History

Sresht: Des Plaines ACT English tutor
Certified ACT English Tutor in Des Plaines, IL
...of Illinois at Chicago in 2 years as part of the GPPA Medicine program, where I majored in Biological Sciences. I have also obtained a perfect score on the Psychology/Sociology section of the MCAT with a 97th percentile score overall. I am currently obtaining my MBA before going to medical school. I have been tutoring since high school and enjoy helping students by giving them a unique perspective on how to master comprehension and logical...
Education & Certification
University of Illinois at Chicago - Bachelor of Science, Biology, General
University of Illinois at Chicago - Masters in Business Administration, Business Administration and Management
ACT Composite: 35
ACT English: 34
ACT Math: 34
Annette: Des Plaines ACT English tutor
Certified ACT English Tutor in Des Plaines, IL
...firm believer in and an advocate for the humanities as a whole. I have two years of experience teaching undergraduate students writing, art history, world history, and design. I am also teaching several undergraduate writing classes in the fall and expanding my teaching practice through summer training. I have worked in higher education for approximately six years and adored the parts of my job that allowed me to appropriately counsel and work with students one...
Education & Certification
William Jewell College - Bachelor in Arts, Political Science and Government
University of Chicago - Master of Arts, Humanities
ACT Composite: 31
ACT Math: 31
ACT Reading: 32

Michael: Des Plaines ACT English tutor
Certified ACT English Tutor in Des Plaines, IL
...on my masters degree, I spent 3 semesters teaching undergraduate general biology and zoology labs. While I am interested in tutoring a variety of subjects, science and biology specifically are my real passions. My scientific education has helped me grow immeasurably and I would love to help others have the same experience. I know first hand that formal education is not always the most effective way of learning. As a tutor, it is my place...
Education & Certification
Thomas More College - Bachelors, Biology, General
Western Kentucky University - Masters, Biology, General
ACT Reading: 35
GRE Quantitative: 152
Ben: Des Plaines ACT English tutor
Certified ACT English Tutor in Des Plaines, IL
...peer tutoring German Language and Music Theory at Northwestern. I specifically enjoy teaching German Language because of both its meaning in my personal heritage and in the vast culture Germany contains. It is an appreciation for culture as citizens of the world that is a vital part of learning foreign languages. In my free time, I enjoy discovering new recipes to cook, composing music, going to the gym, and reading or writing poetry.
Education & Certification
Northwestern University - Bachelor in Arts, German Studies
ACT English: 31

Edward: Des Plaines ACT English tutor
Certified ACT English Tutor in Des Plaines, IL
...I will pursue a PhD in Chemistry. I am a very logical and rational person, and I believe that is reflected in how I teach my students. I do my best to have students understand concepts rather than just memorizing them, which will help problems become much easier in the long run. I try not to force students into doing something but rather, encourage them. I do appreciate a little sense of humor. I am...
Education & Certification
Loyola University-Chicago - Bachelor of Science, Physics
ACT Composite: 32
ACT English: 32
ACT Math: 34

Peggy: Des Plaines ACT English tutor
Certified ACT English Tutor in Des Plaines, IL
I am an experienced tutor in English, composition, reading, and social studies. I am available to tutor levels from elementary through college.
Education & Certification
Boston University - Bachelors, Elementary Education
Northern Illinois University - PHD, Adult Continuing Education

Anastasia: Des Plaines ACT English tutor
Certified ACT English Tutor in Des Plaines, IL
...fills me with pride every time my students start to build up their confidence after weve worked together to turn a confusing concept into something they can master. In every subject I tutor, its important to me to find a way to engage my students and make the topic interesting to them. In my spare time, you can find me exploring the city, playing piano, drawing, swimming, biking, baking, or relaxing on Netflix!... I always like...
Education & Certification
Northeastern University - Bachelors, Behavioral Neuroscience
ACT English: 35
ACT Math: 31
ACT Reading: 31

Laurel: Des Plaines ACT English tutor
Certified ACT English Tutor in Des Plaines, IL
...tutoring students of all ages for 7 years. I hold a master's degree in applied behavior analysis and a bachelor's degree in economics and statistics. My main focus is 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...
Education & Certification
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign - Bachelor in Arts, Economics

Aparna: Des Plaines ACT English tutor
Certified ACT English Tutor in Des Plaines, IL
...at the University of Michigan studying Data Science. I graduated High School with honors and was involved in a multitude of activities such as Science Olympiad, NHS, and other volunteering organizations. I have tutored in math in the past, and on this platform, I will be tutoring in Calculus, Geometry, and SAT Prep. I love to learn and I hope that my students will appreciate learning through my sessions as well. In my spare time...
Education & Certification
University of Michigan-Ann Arbor - Bachelor of Science, Science Technology
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1510
SAT Math: 770
SAT Writing: 740

Michael: Des Plaines ACT English tutor
Certified ACT English Tutor in Des Plaines, IL
...know the student and developing a teaching method that works best for that particular student. I graduated UIUC with a BA in Statistics. I completed 2 actuarial exams and worked in the field for 3 years before deciding to pursue a career as an actor. My diverse background allows me to think both critically and creatively and I believe this to be my biggest strength. I am friendly and punctual and I sincerely look forward...
Education & Certification
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign - Bachelors, Statistics
ACT Composite: 33
ACT English: 31
ACT Math: 34
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