Top ACT English Tutors serving Des Plaines

Erik: Des Plaines ACT English tutor
Certified ACT English Tutor in Des Plaines, IL
Graduated from Northwestern University with a Major in Biological Sciences and a concentration in Biochemistry and Biophysics. Tutored Advanced Undergraduate Organic Chemistry throughout college. Years of experience tutoring Math, various Sciences, and Spanish from elementary through High School. I believe in approaching problems from multiple angles, understanding the processes, and using real world examples to comprehend complex material. Will attend Northwestern Feinberg School of Medicine in the Fall.
Education & Certification
Northwestern University - Bachelor of Science, Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine - Doctor of Medicine, Premedicine
ACT Composite: 31
ACT Reading: 33
ACT Science: 31

Cheyenne: Des Plaines ACT English tutor
Certified ACT English Tutor in Des Plaines, IL
Hey, are you ready to learn? I'm ready to tutor! My hobbies are reading and painting, and yeah, of course tutoring!
Education & Certification
Calumet College of Saint Joseph - Bachelor in Arts, Fine and Studio Arts Management

Manvit: Des Plaines ACT English tutor
Certified ACT English Tutor in Des Plaines, IL
I am a graduate of the University of Notre Dame, where I studied Neuroscience & Behavior and Global Affairs. I am passionate about tutoring and have extensive experience helping others achieve their goals. I love forming relationships with my students and finding methods that best suit their individual needs and styles of learning. I am looking forward to advancing my own education by becoming a physician!
Education & Certification
University of Notre Dame - Bachelor of Science, Neuroscience
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1530
SAT Math: 790
SAT Writing: 740

Shannon: Des Plaines ACT English tutor
Certified ACT English Tutor in Des Plaines, IL
...as a second language. Since then, I've spent the past two years working as a lead teacher in an early pre-k classroom, first as a lead in a ten 24-36 month olds at a private family-owned center and now as a co-lead in a classroom of ten 15-36 month olds at a local community center. I believe we should be lifelong learners and strive to foster that for myself by staying up to date with...
Education & Certification
Elmhurst College - Bachelor in Arts, Early Childhood Education

Alex: Des Plaines ACT English tutor
Certified ACT English Tutor in Des Plaines, IL
...from the 3rd grade all the way to collegiate level courses. I have tutored Math/ELA for elementary school students, and have tutored Introductory Chemistry (Semesters 1 + 2), Organic Chemistry (Semesters 1 + 2), Introductory Physics (Kinematics + Electromagnetism), and Biochemistry. My favorite subject to tutor is biochemistry - it is the subject I most enjoyed in school and what spurred me to pursue a career in medicine. My teaching philosophy can be summed up...
Education & Certification
St Olaf College - Bachelor of Science, Biology, General
ACT Math: 31
ACT Reading: 33
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1490

Danielle: Des Plaines ACT English tutor
Certified ACT English Tutor in Des Plaines, IL
...in Cultural Studies in 2012, and in 2015 I received a master's in English. While working on my master's, I taught English 101 at the university I was attending. Prior to this, I received teacher training from the same university. My favorite aspect of teaching was the one-on-one interactions I would have with my students when they came for conferences or office hours. I believe that an important part of teaching is taking a personal...
Education & Certification
Columbia College Chicago - Bachelors, Cultural Studies
Central Michigan Univeristy - Masters, English Language and Literature
ACT Composite: 31
GRE Quantitative: 156
GRE Verbal: 163

Shailie: Des Plaines ACT English tutor
Certified ACT English Tutor in Des Plaines, IL
...in Biology on the pre med track. I am ready to help in every way possible for my tutees to feel at ease and confident with their material. With previous tutoring experience, I believe I can cater to each individual's needs and learning habits. I have tutored high schoolers in all subjects, and have taken the SAT and ACT many times myself. I believe in learning for more than just passing the one test, but...
Education & Certification
Saint Louis University-Main Campus - Current Undergrad Student, Biology, General

Francesca: Des Plaines ACT English tutor
Certified ACT English Tutor in Des Plaines, IL
...a law student at Chicago-Kent College of Law, and aspire one day to practice corporate law with a focus on financial compliance. I grew up in Silicon Valley and have seen what intense pressure to succeed does to young minds. Given my life experiences, I told myself that if I ever were to tutor, I would do so to assure students that everything would be okay and to work with them in a reduced-stress environment....
Education & Certification
Loyola University-Chicago - Bachelor of Economics, Political Science and Government
ACT Composite: 33
ACT English: 33
ACT Math: 36

Amanda: Des Plaines ACT English tutor
Certified ACT English Tutor in Des Plaines, IL
I have been a tutor for almost a decade! I started tutoring when I was a senior in high school at my local middle school then continued tutoring through my undergraduate career. I love tutoring math and English. I am currently in my second year of law school, but teaching is my number one passion. I look forward to helping you!
Education & Certification
University of Illinois at Chicago - Bachelor in Arts, English

Rachel: Des Plaines ACT English tutor
Certified ACT English Tutor in Des Plaines, IL
...minor in Mandarin Chinese. My goal in tutoring is to assist students to eventually be able to problem solve independently, thus gaining confidence as well as academic and leadership capabilities. The homework for subjects I am most confident tutoring include writing, grammar, Chinese to English and vice versa, as well as math up to pre-calculus/trig. **Please note: I do not tutor SAT test prep. It is not a strength of mine.** Stay Awesome!
Education & Certification
Benedictine University - Bachelor in Arts, Writing, General
ACT English: 33
ACT Reading: 32

Grant: Des Plaines ACT English tutor
Certified ACT English Tutor in Des Plaines, IL
...Lane Tech high school in Chicago, and am currently working on obtaining my mechanical engineering degree at Georgia Institute of Technology. During my time in high school I was in many academic clubs including robotics and science olympiad. During this time I also mentored a younger robotics team. My engineering track gives me a lot of experience working in both math and science courses, and since I am actively working in this area I have...
Education & Certification
Georgia Institute of Technology-Main Campus - Current Undergrad Student, Mechanical Engineering
ACT English: 32
ACT Math: 34
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1490

Sarah: Des Plaines ACT English tutor
Certified ACT English Tutor in Des Plaines, IL
...well as transition aged students in a specialized program. I love bringing my clinical skills to my work as a tutor because it allows me to break skills down to their fundamental levels. Working with students to understand the concepts at play helps them to not only get the right answer but to understand the why. This skill based learning helps students understand information more thoroughly and generalize the skills across questions more effectively. Outside...
Education & Certification
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign - Bachelors, Communication Sciences and Disorders
Saint Xavier University - Masters, Speech Language Pathology
ACT English: 31
ACT Reading: 36

Lauryn: Des Plaines ACT English tutor
Certified ACT English Tutor in Des Plaines, IL
Hello, fellow learners! I am a third-year pre-medical student, majoring in Biology with a Chemistry minor. I'm ready to help anyone reach a higher understanding in their educational journeys.
Education & Certification
Governors State University - Bachelor of Science, Biology, General

Vibhav: Des Plaines ACT English tutor
Certified ACT English Tutor in Des Plaines, IL
I firmly believe in the idea of a growth mindset and that anyone has the capacity to reach their academic goals, especially in the context of standardized testing.
Education & Certification
University of Illinois at Chicago - Bachelor of Science, Biology, General

Daniela: Des Plaines ACT English tutor
Certified ACT English Tutor in Des Plaines, IL
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.
Education & Certification
Wheaton College (Illinois) - Bachelor of Education, Elementary School Teaching

Paul: Des Plaines ACT English tutor
Certified ACT English Tutor in Des Plaines, IL
...determination to work hard to be an example for my students. I graduated from Wheaton College with a degree in Music History with a minor in Mathematics. I have a track record of excellence in academia overall, and have done well in math courses well beyond calculus. I have tutored mathematics and taught voice lessons on a freelance basis for the past year. I have enjoyed the experience of helping students achieve their goals. Over...
Education & Certification
Wheaton College (Illinois) - Bachelor of Fine Arts, Music History, Literature, and Theory
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1520
SAT Math: 740
SAT Verbal: 780

Namrata: Des Plaines ACT English tutor
Certified ACT English Tutor in Des Plaines, IL
...physics and organic chemistry, as well as a camp counselor for children with congenital heart conditions. I tutor biology, physics, english, and standardized test preparation. My tutoring style involves student-directed and collaborative learning. I am flexible to students' needs and goals, and prefer to teach in a way that encourages students to think independently. I also enjoy visual learning, mnemonics, and other active ways to remember complicated concepts. Part of what attracted me to the...
Education & Certification
University of Michigan-Ann Arbor - Bachelor of Science, Neuroscience
Northwestern University - Doctor of Medicine, Community Health and Preventive Medicine
ACT Composite: 34
ACT English: 34
ACT Math: 36

Harleen: Des Plaines ACT English tutor
Certified ACT English Tutor in Des Plaines, IL
I am a Molecular Engineering major at the University of Chicago, I am currently taking time off to focus on other aspects of my career but I don't want to stop tutoring outside college campus!. I am a child of immigrants and have spent my life tutoring my siblings and younger students, and I loved working with them! See y'all in class!
Education & Certification
University of Chicago - Bachelor of Science, Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1460

Morgan: Des Plaines ACT English tutor
Certified ACT English Tutor in Des Plaines, IL
...and discover the reasons they struggle. Although many of my clients do not share my passion for science and biology, I make the lessons as interesting as possible. I try to improve my clients' overall development as students, so they can be successful throughout their entire future academic careers. When I am not in school or tutoring, I love relaxing with my family, friends, and my two German Shepherds. I like reading a good book,...
Education & Certification
University of Illinois @ Urbana-Champaign - Bachelor of Science, Molecular and Cellular Biology
ACT Composite: 33
ACT English: 31
ACT Math: 35

Dani: Des Plaines ACT English tutor
Certified ACT English Tutor in Des Plaines, IL
Here are a few facts about me: * Education is my number one priority * I love to learn and to teach * I am very approachable * I am devoted to helping others *I will go above and beyond to ensure that students fully grasp the material *I will make lessons fun and engaging... My teaching philosophy revolves around the idea that every student has the potential to achieve their goals if they are equipped...
Education & Certification
College of Lake County - Current Undergrad, N/A
ACT English: 34
ACT Reading: 35
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