Award-Winning ACT English Tutors serving Des Plaines, IL

...a few different projects, including a theatre festival, so I am well-versed in leadership, presentation, and public speaking. In May 2017, I will be obtaining my MFA in Acting from Brown University. On top of acting and performance, I love to write, read (when I have the time), and create. I am an actor/director/theatremaker first and foremost. I believe in the power of the voice and that everyone has a right to be heard. I...

To live life each day with gratitude and perseverance to become the best version of myself. I will pursue things that matter to me, share my unique gifts with the world.

...Chicago to a plethora of students from all over the world. I am currently working on my Master's degree in Secondary Education with an emphasis in English and plan to eventually teach in high schools here in Chicago. Part of what I love about teaching is learning form my students. They might not know it, but I learn as much from them as they do from me. It really is the best job that anyone...

...working on my third college degree - a post-baccalaureate degree in computer science. My previous degrees are in engineering and architecture. I will soon have a decade of experience with professors, homework, and tests. And I've been tutoring since the beginning of my college career. I teach for the same reason that I learn - I enjoy it. Every student learns differently, and so everyone I teach pushes me to learn the material in a...

...want to use my knowledge and 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 in their progress and growth, so I care that all the material learned really...

I am currently finishing my M.A. in English at DePaul University in Chicago, Illinois. I am excited to help you reach your goals-- whether that is preparation for testing, or working towards a better grade in a troubling class. I can't wait to work with you!... Let's get to know each other! What are your goals for tutoring? What are your ambitions? Do you have a certain college in mind? How can I help you make...

...to bridge that gap by reasoning through material on my own, which has equipped me to explain it creatively to others. I also taught myself to take the ACT and have a strong understanding of how to strengthen those test-taking skills. I have worked with young children as a dance teacher for the past three years, and I tutored peers in my high school last year. I love problem-solving with students to present information in...

...whatever knowledge they gain will stick in their minds. I create personalized plans based on each student's learning style, and make sure that they are interested and invested in their own education. My experience with tutoring various different age groups, from elementary to high school, gives me the advantage of knowing how to cater to each age group. I enjoy working with students of all ages and backgrounds, and welcome the opportunity to try new...

...graduating from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign with a degree in math and an Illinois teaching certificate, I taught high school math for 5 years and tutored all sections of the ACT for a national standardized test preparation company. Now I'm a stay-at-home mom looking to tutor during the evenings and weekends. I have experience and enjoy working with all types of students, including students working on remedial and advanced material and students with...

...was a teaching assistant and grader for many economics classes where I tutored students in groups and one on one in both mathematic and theoretical concepts. I also have experience teaching musical lessons such as jazz bass, piano, and music theory to younger students. Experience in these different teaching environments has helped me cultivate a teaching style that identifies how to teach each individual student based on their learning style and personality. While working with...

...the Excellence in Research & Writing Award from my department; I love to help students find the joy in writing and literature studies! I also have a deep appreciation for the Latin language, and I enjoy assisting students in their study of Latin and helping them to see the numerous benefits of learning the classical language. Currently, I am a ballet dancer with Ballet 5:8 in the Chicago suburbs. I aim to personalize my approach...

...business excel related course. I really enjoy helping students perform better in their classes. My favorite subjects to tutor are English and Math for ACT, Calculus, and Economics (Microeconomics and Macroeconomics). I believe the best way to tutor students is by helping them think through each problem or concept to get to the correct solution. In my free time, I enjoy hanging out with friends, learning about new technologies, and playing basketball and tennis.

...at several schools in California before my life took a different direction, though in my corporate work I have always relished the opportunity to help teach my colleagues technical skills. My teaching philosophy centers on an individualized approach, with a strong emphasis on cognitive modeling as a tool to enable students to learn how to reason through a problem - a vital skill, not only in math and science, but in life in general. I...

...violin, read, play badminton, and go on bike rides! In the past, I have tutored students in biology, chemistry, and mathematics. I was also part of my school's Lit Lab where upperclassmen tutored underclassmen. In the summers, I tutor my siblings in math and reading. Outside of academia, I was a counselor at my school's badminton camp and taught drills and games. Having recently taken standardized tests such as the ACT, SAT, PSAT, and AP...

...have a home there that I visit for several months every year. From kindergarten to 12th grade, I attended EFAC (Ecole Franco-Americaine de Chicago) and passed the French BAC in 11th grade. I've continued with my French education at the University of Michigan where I major in Creative Writing. Outside of French, my interests are writing, playing music, drawing/graphic design, and most importantly, traveling. I look forward to passing along my love for French and...

...and Science and I also have a love for history and 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 I hope that through tutoring, I can help students...

...from arithmetic to pre-calculus and worked with kids ages 5-17. Currently, I am the social activities chair and a mentor for an organization called MIT CodeIt. This program seeks to close the gender gap in technology by teaching programming fundamentals to girls and non-binary students in the Greater Boston Area. Through CodeIt, I have been able to continue growing my teaching skills and my passion for youth STEM access. Outside of teaching, I enjoy sewing,...

I'm a current fourth-year medical student in Chicago, Illinois, intending to apply for general surgery residency this upcoming September. I've been tutoring and mentoring students since my undergraduate years at the University of Florida, and love to help other students achieve their academic and personal goals. ... Pace is key. All students learn at a different rate, and it's important to stick to that schedule. Rushing material is detrimental for long-term understanding, but moving too slowly...

I am a recent graduate of the University of Michigan Industrial and Operations Engineering Program. I specialize in mathematics, statistics, and science at all levels, but am open to teaching a variety of subjects!

I am a math and statistics double major. I am passionate about teaching and have a demonstrated ability to teach a variety of subjects, including standardized test preparation.