Award-Winning ACT English Tutors serving Des Plaines, IL

...fear, I aim to help students understand standardized tests as the puzzles that they are. By emphasizing connections between the contents of the tests and students' interests, I am able to highlight the patterns and rules that the tests operate under. High standardized test scores unlock a world of educational possibilities, and while they are not an absolute metric, students must be able to demonstrate their mastery of these puzzles. Whether in the ordinary academic...

Hi everyone! I've been in Education for almost 18yrs as both an Academic Interventionist and High School English teacher. I've taught primarily 9th and 12th grade English with several English and humanities electives and AP English Literature. Writing and speaking have always been passions of mine and I hope I can help you to love them too!

...in Business. I am working toward my Juris Doctor at Northwestern Pritzker School of Law. I love sharing my love for learning by helping others reach their academic potential. As a tutor, I believe teaching should be tailored to suit each student's needs. Students learn best from different teaching styles. I am devoted to helping my students in a personalized fashion that allows them to achieve their academic goals. I tutor American history, Spanish, writing,...

I am currently pursuing my B.S. Degree in Electrical Engineering in college. I have been tutoring for over four years now working with students in various fields ranging from math and science to standardized testing! I love tutoring and will make it my goal to make sure I give you the tools to achieve yours!

...math tutor for elementary school students in my local communities, and I then went on to jump-start a mentorship and tutoring program that taught K-12 students in a high-need district. My previous tutoring experiences in college involved working with K-12 students in mathematics, science, reading, and writing over the course of four years. As a tutor, I was able to especially help students with my strong background in math and science that has stemmed from...

...in Language Arts. I currently teach 7th and 8th grade English Language Arts (ELA), focusing on grammar, mechanics, usage, vocabulary, language arts, and literature. I believe that strong reading and writing skills are foundational for academic success and lifelong learning. My approach is student-centered; I enjoy building meaningful relationships and tailoring lessons to meet individual needs through the use of interactive technology and scaffolding techniques. I am excited about the opportunity to expand my tutoring...

...as a foreign language. I have taught abroad in Buenos Aires, Argentina and Gwangju, South Korea. My time spent in South Korea was particularly rewarding and very close to my heart. I worked with students ranging in age from 6 years old, up through high school. I taught a variety of subjects including ELA, novel, writing, debate, comprehension and TOEFL test-prep courses. I also took an active role in mentoring and counseling with the middle...

...graduated from Caltech with a BS in Mechanical Engineering and am currently pursuing a Master's Degree in Sports Administration (Sports Analytics track) at Northwestern University. I played 4 years of basketball in college and am on the coaching staff for the Men's Basketball team at the University of Chicago. I tutored in high school and college and take pride in my ability to explain things clearly. I am excited to meet and help new students!

...students. I am an experienced teacher with four years of nonprofit/legal experience, three years of marketing communications experience in the corporate world, and a Bachelor's of English from Northwestern University. I have five years of experience doing group instruction for English tutoring, and two years of private tutoring. I tutor Phonics, elementary school math, elementary English, reading, and writing. The reason why I am proponent of education is because it really affects the intellectual and...

Throughout my tutoring experience, I have loved connecting with students to understand their best learning methods and to work with them to make their learning successful. I look forward to doing so to continue a student's improvement!

...meantime, when I am free, I spend a lot of time reading, learning french and watching films. I also like to travel whenever possible, and my favorite cities are Istanbul and Paris. I do my best to maintain a friendly, yet disciplined, tutoring style. I know learning can be hard, but it can also be enjoyable, and there is nothing quite like the feeling of being masterful over what was once obscure.... I believe the best...

I am a recent graduate of the University of Illinois at Chicago with a major in Biology and a Psychology minor. I am starting medical school at UIC in Fall 2019 and am eager to help my students accomplish their goals and motivate them to

...2019. I am an undergraduate researcher at Doisy Research Center and I volunteer at St. Mary's Hospital and at Ronald McDonald House. I love working with students and want to help them succeed and reach their potential for knowledge and learning. I am the President of SLU Rotaract Club and I am trying to start a non-profit organization that focuses on mentorship for high school students with the rest of the SLU Rotaract Club.

...am a student at Northwestern University in Evanston, and teaching has always been a passion of mine. From my younger brother to my years of informal tutoring experience, I have developed the skills necessary to help others become successful. I enjoy the genuine process of developing a relationship with someone and cultivating that relationship, whether it be academic, personal, or professional. I enjoy working with others towards a common goal and helping all parties be...

...people out of poverty. I've held several positions on varying levels of law/government. However at the end of the day I have always gone back to working with students. I did several mentorship/tutoring programs in high school and helped teach an ESL class for adults. In college I served as a Resident Assistant for the university dorms, educating students on the transition into the college life and the new study skills that that requires. My...

I am a current junior at UChicago studying towards a degree in Public Policy and Human Rights. I am a Questbridge scholar, and have experience working with students towards college readiness and college applications, especially first-generation applicants. I am also a native Spanish speaker. My goal as a tutor is to help you to recognize your own strengths and apply them to your studies.

I am passionate about all areas of content knowledge, including math, science, English, and history. Because I also value moral knowledge, I firmly believe that the good example of a high quality tutor has the potential make a world of a difference in a person's life. I was lucky enough to have my parents as my tutors throughout my childhood and I hope to provide the same services to others.

...to say I have begun tutoring through Varsity Tutors. I am a recent college grad who loves teaching and working with students and hopes to give people the wonderful collegiate experience that I have received at Wesleyan University. In my spare time I love to run and am currently training for a marathon. I'm also a passionate visual and auditory learner so I love to see shows, listen to music, and watch movies, all of...

...as a result of gaining social-emotional and academic tools. I have tutored and graded college students' work with the University of Illinois at Chicago for 3 and 1 year. Thus, I am familiar with the content and expectations of algebra, trigonometry, precalculus, and Calculus 1, 2, and 3. Overall, I have challenged students resulting in a deeper overall understanding of content, an increased understanding of expectations and how to meet them, and increased self-confidence regarding...

...algorithms that allow rockets to land on their own like SpaceX.) I also am a member of Northwestern's solar car racing team, NUSolar, and I am the academic chair for the Tau Delta chapter of the Alpha Epsilon Pi fraternity. In my experiences as a student I have realized how important it is to have individuals that are able to help as you progress through school, especially when you are struggling. To this end I...