Top ACT English Tutors serving Des Plaines

Sean: Des Plaines ACT English tutor
Certified ACT English Tutor in Des Plaines, IL
...a peer mentor, assisting Northwestern undergrads through the entirety of the medical school application process, including helping to prepare for the MCAT. Lastly, as a student leader, I have given multiple presentations virtually, and am proficient at Microsoft Teams, Google classroom and Zoom. I have been extremely fortunate to have many excellent teachers and mentors that have supported me to achieve my goals and try to pay that forward by teaching and mentoring others.
Education & Certification
University of Miami - Bachelor of Science, Biology, General
Northwestern University - Doctor of Medicine, Biomedical Sciences

Cole: Des Plaines ACT English tutor
Certified ACT English Tutor in Des Plaines, IL
...all ages for the past 5 years firstly through the Latin School of Chicago's Middle School Writing Center and now through Varsity Tutors. Additionally, I have served as a Teacher's Assistant for various high school English classes. As a writer myself, I bring passion to my tutoringI hope to spread an appreciation for reading and writing, and to give back what the English language has given to me. I've edited for the international Literary Magazine...
Education & Certification
ACT Composite: 35
ACT English: 36
ACT Math: 33

Jan: Des Plaines ACT English tutor
Certified ACT English Tutor in Des Plaines, IL
...is very rewarding. I am a good mentor in my specialized skills of psychology and philosophy and am also valuable in the area of language usage in academic writing, along with proper formatting, citations and references; these are all areas in which I can be of help. I am a fairly laid back person with a good sense of humor with an overall positive approach in working with others. I can, however, be a bit...
Education & Certification
Loyola University-Chicago - Bachelors, Psychology; Philosophy (2 degrees - BS and BA)
University of Chicago - Masters, Social Science

Blake: Des Plaines ACT English tutor
Certified ACT English Tutor in Des Plaines, IL
...is not about knowledge, it's about understanding. For me, tutoring in ACT test prep is not just about teaching the material that a student may come across on testing day; it's about helping a student to access the best possible education and invest in their own future. I am a recent architecture graduate from the Illinois Institute of Technology with a passion for learning and exploration. I have teaching experience as a private tutor and...
Education & Certification
Illinois Institute of Technology - Bachelor in Architecture, Architecture
ACT Composite: 35
ACT English: 35
ACT Math: 35

Gabriel: Des Plaines ACT English tutor
Certified ACT English Tutor in Des Plaines, IL
I've been tutoring for several years and love helping my students. I have worked with elementary, middle, high school, and college students in a range of subjects. I'm particularly enthusiastic about teaching writing, philosophy, and math. If academics ever wear on you, I'd love to help you learn how to play piano!
Education & Certification
University of Chicago - Bachelor in Arts, Philosophy
ACT Composite: 33
ACT English: 35
ACT Math: 32

Daniel: Des Plaines ACT English tutor
Certified ACT English Tutor in Des Plaines, IL
...I received an MA in the humanities with a focus on on disability studies. For my undergraduate education, I attended Claremont Mckenna College where I focused on English Literature. I have worked as a tutor and academic coach for the past five years. I have a passion for helping students learn how to self-assess and structure their own work so that they can develop holistic, sustainable ways of learning. While I tutor a range of...
Education & Certification
Claremont McKenna College - Bachelor in Arts, General Literature
University of Chicago - Master of Arts, Humanities

Gabriella: Des Plaines ACT English tutor
Certified ACT English Tutor in Des Plaines, IL
...within the Boston area, where I mainly help with the sciences and math courses they take. I also am a health coach for other Boston College students on campus. Education and personal growth are my two main passions, so as a tutor I aim to have students enjoy and fully understand what they are learning to the point that they could teach it back to me. In addition to school and coaching, I love to...
Education & Certification
Boston College - Bachelor of Science, Neuroscience
SAT Math: 700

Alexandra: Des Plaines ACT English tutor
Certified ACT English Tutor in Des Plaines, IL
...at Indiana University and the College of Arts and Sciences at Indiana University, respectively. While I'm very focused on economics and non-market risk mitigation currently, I remain interested in keeping my knowledge up to date in all fields from sciences to history to test prep. My philosophy in tutoring is to be as student focused as possible to help you learn the skills to get the grade and test scores you want and continue success.
Education & Certification
Indiana University-Bloomington - Current Undergrad, Economic Consulting, Public Policy Analysis, Legal Studies
ACT Composite: 33
ACT English: 34
ACT Reading: 36

Jing: Des Plaines ACT English tutor
Certified ACT English Tutor in Des Plaines, IL
...minor in Anthropology. During my time at ND, I tutored Freshman ND students in organic and inorganic chemistry for two and a half years. Some of my other extracurricular activities included founding the World Health Assimilation Through Notre Dame (WHAT ND) club, participating in rare and neglected diseases research, and volunteering in my local communities. While I tutor a broad range of subjects, I am most passionate about science (chemistry and biology), math (K-college), and...
Education & Certification
University of Notre Dame - Bachelor of Science, Science Pre-professional Studies

Jena: Des Plaines ACT English tutor
Certified ACT English Tutor in Des Plaines, IL
...These teachers were great not only because they were teaching what they loved or because they paid attention to me. They were great because they taught me not for school, but for life. I tutor because my experiences have shown me that I too have the ability to help students gain long-lasting academic achievement and the tools that will help them on their path long after I'm around. I want to help them sharpen the...
Education & Certification
Northwestern University - Bachelors, Communications- Radio/Television/Film
Northwestern University - Medill School of Journalism - Masters, Reporting

Kiara: Des Plaines ACT English tutor
Certified ACT English Tutor in Des Plaines, IL
I'm a recent college graduate who specializes in writing and editing papers. Outside of writing and the humanities, I love math and science. When I'm not researching, reading books, or writing, I am hanging out with my dog and creating music somewhere.
Education & Certification
Washington University in St Louis - Bachelor in Arts, Psychology
Washington University in St Louis - Bachelor in Arts, African American Studies
ACT Composite: 31
ACT English: 31
ACT Science: 33

Kristin: Des Plaines ACT English tutor
Certified ACT English Tutor in Des Plaines, IL
...also volunteer at a local high school in all levels of the German classes as sometimes a pull out and after school tutor. I am a very passionate person, and one of my major passions is school and I want to spread that passion around and get people as excited for school as they were when they were younger. The most rewarding thing to me is when someone is able to say "Oh! I get...
Education & Certification
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign - Bachelor in Arts, Foreign Language Teaching Education
ACT Composite: 33
ACT Math: 34
ACT Reading: 33

Jaya: Des Plaines ACT English tutor
Certified ACT English Tutor in Des Plaines, IL
...at the University of Minnesota, Twin Cities, and I am double majoring in Genetics, Cell Biology, and Development and French. I am pre-med, so I do hope to go to medical school next year and am currently in the process of applying. I graduated from Hinsdale Central High School in 2012, and there I was a member of the National Honors Society which was my first experience with tutoring. I am currently a volunteer at...
Education & Certification
University of Minnesota, Twin Cities - Bachelors, Genetics & French
ACT Composite: 35
ACT English: 36
ACT Math: 34

Katherine: Des Plaines ACT English tutor
Certified ACT English Tutor in Des Plaines, IL
...at the Institute of Reading Development for two summers. This program specializes in advanced reading and writing skills for students. I briefly taught middle school French at a private college prep school for one semester while the teacher was on maternity leave. I often substituted for the high school French teachers at the same school. I also taught French classes during summer. I have traveled to France twice: once to Paris and once throughout Southern...
Education & Certification
University of Wisconsin-Madison - Bachelors, English & French
Arizona State University - Masters, Creative Writing

Sarah: Des Plaines ACT English tutor
Certified ACT English Tutor in Des Plaines, IL
...individually and teaching in the classroom through being a student intern for a sophomore honors English class. I love working with students who are preparing for tests or college admissions because it gives me an opportunity to impart my knowledge of the college application process to others and empathize with them on all their concerns. I believe that education and critical thinking are key to expanding your horizons and achieving your goals in life.
Education & Certification
Northwestern University - Bachelor of Economics, Economics
ACT Composite: 34
ACT English: 34
ACT Math: 34

Mateusz: Des Plaines ACT English tutor
Certified ACT English Tutor in Des Plaines, IL
...a minor in Chemistry while on the pre-med track, I have acquired knowledge and techniques to pass onto students through a wide range of science courses. The hours I have spent dedicated toward working on my goal of becoming a physician has taught me various stress-coping mechanisms, study skills, and many other useful tips and tricks that I can pass onto my students. Ultimately, I hope that my dedication to my students will supplement their...
Education & Certification
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign - Bachelors, Molecular and Cellular Biology
ACT Composite: 31
ACT English: 32
ACT Math: 35

Patrick: Des Plaines ACT English tutor
Certified ACT English Tutor in Des Plaines, IL
...your individual interests and build from there. The beauty of language is that it continues to evolve and I believe the more you understand the way we use language, the more you will continue to evolve as a person. In my free time I enjoy playing music (guitar, piano, singing, air guitar), hiking, travel, and playing soccer with friends. I can also be a huge geek when it comes to music, film and video games -...
Education & Certification
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign - Bachelor of Science, Media and Cinema Studies

Karen: Des Plaines ACT English tutor
Certified ACT English Tutor in Des Plaines, IL
I have been a student for the majority of my life and I don't believe I will ever stop learning. I hope I can be a great tutor to someone once in my shoes!
Education & Certification
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign - Bachelor of Science, Neuroscience
ACT English: 33
ACT Reading: 32

Jonathan: Des Plaines ACT English tutor
Certified ACT English Tutor in Des Plaines, IL
...in general. I have been a tutor with "Erie House Neighborhood House" for 5 years where I tutor students from the 6th grade to 12th grade. I have also worked after school, in a CPS school, with students from the 5-8th grade. I am a native speaker of Spanish and have taken college level education to have fluency and proper grammar. I also have intermediate-level French proficiency. I can help tutor students with beginner's French.
Education & Certification
Northeastern Illinois University - Current Undergrad, French

Ian: Des Plaines ACT English tutor
Certified ACT English Tutor in Des Plaines, IL
I believe in learning as the unlocking of fundamental human potential. I think that knowledge of the world as a whole allows you to be yourself more completely, to express yourself to others, and to make your developing dreams into reality.
Education & Certification
Indiana University-Bloomington - Bachelor of Science, Chemistry
St Georges University of London - Doctor of Medicine, Osteopathic Medicine (DO)
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