Top ACT English Tutors serving Elgin

Alrick: Elgin ACT English tutor
Certified ACT English Tutor in Elgin, IL
...geography and Spanish. I have experience tutoring students for the PSAT, SAT and ACT and my students have shown tremendous growth in test scores. I have taught language, literature and history professionally for 19 years. My strengths as an educator include creating hands-on interactive activities to help students understand the material, and working with low-level...
Education & Certification
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities - Bachelor in Arts, Spanish and Iberian Studies
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities - Doctor of Philosophy, Spanish and Iberian Studies

Masooma: Elgin ACT English tutor
Certified ACT English Tutor in Elgin, IL
...reach the a proper understanding of the material at hand. A little bit more about me! I'm an avid reader of a plethora of genres, and my other hobbies include baking, playing tennis, writing poetry, and watching Star Trek reruns. I'm also involved in various cultural and human rights organizations at college. In any remaining...
Education & Certification
University of Illinois at Chicago - Bachelor in Arts, Political Science and Government
ACT Composite: 34
ACT English: 34
ACT Math: 34

Jamie: Elgin ACT English tutor
Certified ACT English Tutor in Elgin, IL
...English composition courses for eight years, so I have a firm grasp of the expectations of student writing at this level. I have also tutored ESL students in SAT prep and college application essay writing. As a former Fulbright grantee, I understand the importance of a clear and concise personal statement as the cornerstone of...
Education & Certification
Glenville State College - Bachelors, English
Marshall University - Masters, English Composition and Rhetoric
ACT Reading: 35
GRE Quantitative: 149
GRE Verbal: 154

Anastasiya: Elgin ACT English tutor
Certified ACT English Tutor in Elgin, IL
...gone through a number of tutors throughout my educational career thus far, and have learned from the various experiences what types of methods are useful in the job. I have had tutors that taught me to enjoy and succeed in subjects that I never liked, and plan on using similar methods to help other students....
Education & Certification
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign - Bachelor of Science, Film Studies
ACT English: 31
ACT Reading: 33
ACT Science: 31
Abigail: Elgin ACT English tutor
Certified ACT English Tutor in Elgin, IL
...others which is why I enjoy tutoring. I know how frustrating it can be to not understand a concept at school, especially when it feels like everyone else understands it. For many years I struggled silently in school because I was afraid to ask for help. When I finally did get help, I enjoyed school...
Education & Certification
Purdue University-Main Campus - Bachelor of Science, Biomedical Sciences

Laurel: Elgin ACT English tutor
Certified ACT English Tutor in Elgin, IL
...a tutor is to help give student context for the material they're working on. I believe that if a student understands the importance of a given subject and why they need to learn it, then learning will feel more relevant and students will become more engaged. Most importantly though, I never want my students to...
Education & Certification
University of Wisconsin-Madison - Bachelor of Science, Microbiology
Rush University - Master of Science, Respiratory Therapy
ACT Composite: 31
ACT English: 33
ACT Math: 32

Alex: Elgin ACT English tutor
Certified ACT English Tutor in Elgin, IL
...can learn and master any subject with enough practice and by learning the correct ways to solve each problem. My goal is to teach each student how to approach and tackle problems, whether it is math, science, writing, test prep, or even general study habits/time management. Outside of academics, I enjoy playing sports (especially soccer),...
Education & Certification
University of Maryland-College Park - Bachelor of Science, Mechanical Engineering
ACT Composite: 34
ACT English: 34
ACT Math: 36

Nathan: Elgin ACT English tutor
Certified ACT English Tutor in Elgin, IL
...enjoyed helping and teaching. I love connecting with students and watching them learn. My main schooling background is in music performance and as a part of that I have taken a pedagogy class on effective one on one teaching methods, After graduating college, I felt called to help people rather than continue in music performance...
Education & Certification
Carnegie Mellon University - Bachelors, Music Performance
ACT Composite: 35
ACT English: 34
ACT Math: 35

Stephanie: Elgin ACT English tutor
Certified ACT English Tutor in Elgin, IL
...I can tutor in a broad range of subject matter, but I especially love tutoring elementary/middle school math, elementary/middle school reading and writing, high school English (grammar/syntax, reading, essay writing/editing, paper writing, etc.), and any area of science covered through middle school. Also, I have gone through the college process, and I would love to...
Education & Certification
Loyola University-Chicago - Bachelor of Science, Biology, General

Michael: Elgin ACT English tutor
Certified ACT English Tutor in Elgin, IL
I am a member of the Teach For America Corps and will be teaching Spanish in the Baltimore City Public Schools this fall. I am passionate about and love teaching/tutoring anything related to Spanish, Reading, Writing, English and Marketing! Lets conquer this together and get some work done, learn and have and enjoyable fun experience!
Education & Certification
University of Mississippi - Bachelor in Arts, Spanish
ACT Reading: 31

Gregory: Elgin ACT English tutor
Certified ACT English Tutor in Elgin, IL
...benefits, this method makes it easy to engage with students. I also like to stress understanding. I remember the 1973 movie, "The Paper Chase", and the memorable performance by John Houseman, as Professor Kingsfield. I always thought that portrayal, in terms of teaching style, was something I admired, and I used that memory as a...
Education & Certification
Worcester Polytechnic Institute - Bachelor of Science, Mechanical Engineering
University of Connecticut - Doctor of Philosophy, Mechanical Engineering

Quentin: Elgin ACT English tutor
Certified ACT English Tutor in Elgin, IL
...Center, and I've recently completed an internship at the Field Museum's Learning Center, where I assisted in the creation of new teaching resources for Chicago Public Schools. I have a boundless curiosity and excitement about learning, and am very passionate about being able to share that excitement with my students. There's little that brings me...
Education & Certification
Columbia College-Chicago - Bachelor in Arts, Creative Writing
ACT English: 33
ACT Reading: 32

Angelina: Elgin ACT English tutor
Certified ACT English Tutor in Elgin, IL
...am also skilled in preparing students for college entrance exams (ACT and SAT) and Advanced Placement (AP) exams. I'd like to say that I have never struggled in school, but that is simply not the case. I know very well the struggle and frustration with receiving bad marks no matter how much effort I put...
Education & Certification
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign - Bachelor of Science, Cellular and Molecular Biology
ACT Composite: 33
ACT English: 34
ACT Math: 34

Spencer: Elgin ACT English tutor
Certified ACT English Tutor in Elgin, IL
...best way to learn is to do, and I love to use this philosophy in my tutoring. However, I am willing to adapt to whatever style my students prefer -- if my students learn best from lectures, then lectures will be what we do. Working with clients to discover the way they learn best is...
Education & Certification
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign - Bachelor of Science, Environmental Engineering
ACT Composite: 36
ACT English: 36
ACT Math: 36

James: Elgin ACT English tutor
Certified ACT English Tutor in Elgin, IL
...up through college level calculus, including ACT test prep. Working one on one with students to help them achieve their academic goals has been a deeply rewarding experience for me. I cherish the opportunity to share my skills and experience with my students, and I make their success my highest priority. I believe that with...
Education & Certification
Illinois Institute of Technology - Bachelors, Architectural Engineering
ACT English: 31
ACT Math: 32
ACT Reading: 34

Victoria: Elgin ACT English tutor
Certified ACT English Tutor in Elgin, IL
...an enthusiasm for explaining concepts in creative ways, tailored to the listener. I graduated from Northwestern University with a B.S. in Materials Science and Engineering and Earth and Planetary Science. As a student, I pursued my passion for sustainability through research, volunteer work, and environmental policy development. In order to complete rigorous engineering coursework and...
Education & Certification
Northwestern University - Bachelors, Materials Science and Engineering, Earth and Planetary Science
ACT Composite: 33
ACT English: 35
ACT Math: 32

Vaidehi: Elgin ACT English tutor
Certified ACT English Tutor in Elgin, IL
...many of my friends in college in math, exam prep, chemistry, biology, psychology and other subjects. All these experiences have allowed me to think of concept in new ways and create creative ways to understand them. As a tutor I hope to share some of my strategies for learning and help the student master each...
Education & Certification
University of Illinois at Chicago - Bachelor of Science, Public Health

Sarah: Elgin ACT English tutor
Certified ACT English Tutor in Elgin, IL
...an educator for over 4 years. As a health teacher, tutor, and after school director, I'm ready to help you or your child reach their academic goals! I meet students where they're at, and adjust my teaching to meet not only their academic progress but also their learning style and interests. See you in the...
Education & Certification
University of Chicago - Bachelor in Arts, Public Policy Analysis
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1530
SAT Math: 730
SAT Verbal: 740

Nathaniel: Elgin ACT English tutor
Certified ACT English Tutor in Elgin, IL
...science, and literature. I am also a strong math tutor, scoring highly on exams like AP Calculus. In high school, I tutored in my school's writing center for years and continued proofreading college essays for public school students across Chicago since graduating. I am still interested in college essay tutoring, and I have experience helping...
Education & Certification
Northwestern University - Bachelor of Fine Arts, Public Policy Analysis
ACT Composite: 34
ACT English: 36
ACT Math: 32

Ingrid: Elgin ACT English tutor
Certified ACT English Tutor in Elgin, IL
...administrative clerical aide in the Institute of Sustainability and Energy at Northwestern and was an undergraduate researcher in the John Rogers Lab. As I look forward with aspirations of applying to graduate school, areas of research in biomedical engineering and biotechnology that I am particularly interested in include biomaterials, pharmaceuticals, and drug delivery systems. Outside...
Education & Certification
Northwestern University - Bachelor of Science, Biomedical Engineering
ACT Composite: 33
ACT English: 35
ACT Math: 31
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