Award-Winning ACT English Tutors in Des Plaines, IL

I am currently a Professor of English and the Humanities, and I love helping students learn new and complex ideas. My undergrad was from North Central College in Philosophy and English, and my graduate degree was from DePaul in English Literature and Writing, Editing, and Publishing. I am a successfully published poet working on my first book-length manuscript. In my free time I enjoy writing, playing music, and hiking.

...am currently studying Computer Engineering at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. I have had experience tutoring students of all ages through programs at my school and the local library. I also teach private percussion lessons to help students prepare for auditions and concerts. While I tutor many subjects, I especially enjoy helping students with math, physics, computer science, and music. In my free time, I enjoy playing percussion (much to my neighbors dismay) and...

Dear student or parent, welcome to my tutoring profile! I offer over 10 years of experience in advanced science and mathematics. I am a recent graduate of the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign where I honed my skills in STEM while earning my Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering. I would welcome the opportunity to help you or your child reach their academic goals.

...I was 10, my mom, brother, and I moved to Chicago. It hasn't been easily, but through hard work, my brother and I were both Valedictorians at our high school. Now, I maintain a 4.0 GPA in college and aspire to one day become a physician. Despite my past failures and shortcomings, I strive to be the best that I can be and make my mother and brother proud. I hope to help others through...

...my peers during group assignments. While I specialized in teaching mathematics, I can tutor most high school level subjects, especially those related to the SAT or ACT. My teaching style will be adapted to an individual student's needs. For example, with a kinesthetic learner, I would have have them do practice problems, assisting with explanations as needed. When I'm not tutoring, I enjoy drawing, learning new songs on the piano, and board games.

...am a fourth year at The University of Chicago pursuing a degree in Neuroscience, Psychology, and Pre-Medicine. I enjoy teaching in all subjects, as I believe knowledge and instruction can improve anyone's chances of success. I am professional, well-informed, and willing to work with students and parents to determine how best to individualize their education to their strengths and weaknesses. I enjoy video games, hiking, swimming, and camping, and have learned through these activities that...

I am a student-focused tutor with experience working with a wide range of age groups and topics. I am devoted to serving in a mentorship role and helping develop individuals through a hands-on, personal teaching style.... My role is to help the student understand how they learn and study best. By reaching this understanding, I can then work with students to develop independent study skills that fit their unique needs.

I will teach in the most efficient manner possible and make sure that the student understands the material completely.

..."My problem set is due tomorrow?!?!" or "I have a test when?!" situations. I have a thorough knowledge of the Cornell style of taking notes in order to perfect note-taking and study skills. At my job at a high school, I assisted students in learning classroom material, encouraged students to challenge themselves, helped students self-analyze, reflect upon, and improve study methods, and also provided tips for remembering difficult material. In addition to providing general tips...

...that for over four years now. My favorite subjects to tutor are middle school - high school math and economics - focusing on microeconomics including AP microeconomics. While tutoring and teaching, I am a huge advocate for not understanding just how to solve the problem, but realizing why we are doing the steps in order to achieve the final solution. Not only am I trying to get the person to understand the problem, but teaching...