Award-Winning ACT English Tutors serving Libertyville, IL

...have the time), and create. I am an actor/director/theatremaker first and foremost. I believe in the power of the voice and that everyone has a right to be heard. I love watching people emerge from behind the walls we all put up to protect ourselves. I try to encourage everyone I work with to be...

...in all mathematical subjects and test prep. I am a firm proponent of education, as I believe it is the core of an improved quality of life, and I try to share this passion with not just my students but also in all realms of my life. In my spare time, I am an avid...

I have a passion for learning and for helping others to learn! Started teaching undergrad courses in 1991...began tutoring in 1999 and received a tutoring award from the University of Pennsylvania. I like to make hard subjects clear and easy to handle!... Usually it's part "get to know you." But then I ask them what is bothering them the most, and we start there. If we have to back up to review things, no problem; I...

...psychology and standardized tests like the ACT--these are areas that I enjoyed studying when I was in high school, so I like to make them fun and interesting for my students as well. In my free time, I make time to read for pleasure, get outside to enjoy the fresh air, and recently started crocheting!

...over the US and Europe while working in the pharmaceutical industry. I have taught business classes at the post secondary level in the UK, and have also tutored a wide variety of subjects to students at various skill levels back here in Chicago. I truly enjoy helping students reach their goals and maintain their motivation...

I'm an Economics major at the University of Florida. I've tutored for three years. I love helping people understand tough concepts and making learning more fun.

...in biology with a concentration in environmental and evolutionary biology from Thomas More College, and my MS in biology from Western Kentucky University. While working on my masters degree, I spent 3 semesters teaching undergraduate general biology and zoology labs. While I am interested in tutoring a variety of subjects, science and biology specifically are...

...of science, as well as middle school math. I have experience working with students of varying abilities and I'm skilled at assessing needs, deficiencies, and meeting students where they're at. Being in academia for the majority of my life, I know what concepts are important for students to understand not only for academic success, but...

...since working with me and notice at least a 4 point jump and often times students gain over a 10 point jump. I also am great at application essays especially the common app. I look forward to working with your child I connect well with student athletes, teens with ADHD, autism, and other non traditional...

...having difficulty with. I truly believe that each person is different, and thereby learns differently. Therefore, I am committed to being a critical thinker and to finding different ways to teach concepts and skills to students. I am available on weekdays during the evenings and weekends during the day to tutor.

...academic interests. I am an M.S. student studying Speech, Language, and Learning at Northwestern University, with the ultimate goal of working as a speech-language pathologist for individuals with learning disabilities. I have a B.S. in Speech and Hearing Science with a minor in Psychology from the University of Illinois Urbana Champaign. I will use my...

...over the world. I love teaching and it gives me great joy to see students of any age learn! After all, we are all students each day of our lives. The gaining of knowledge and experience never ends! My goal is to make learning engaging, interesting, and lasting! I look forward to meeting you in...

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.

...see students understand the workings of mathematics. Finally, as somebody who has been taking standardized tests since grade school, I enjoy helping others understand the workings of standardized tests and the skills (both academic and personal) needed to succeed at them. My teaching approach emphasizes flexibility and empathy; I firmly believe that there are always...

...Studies with a minor in Psychology through the Kelley School of Business 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...

...learn how to be a better educator. I believe every student has the capacity to reach their goals, it's only a matter of finding out what works best for them. As a teacher I always challenge myself to improve and find new and creative ways to engage with my students and incite a passion for...

At Harvard, I pursued a double concentration in History and Literature & Romance Languages and Literatures, with a focus on Spanish. Afterward, I received a Fulbright scholarship to study literature in Paris. I look forward to helping you on your academic journey, whether through test prep, language education, writing, or other pursuits.

...time, I like to bake, read, watch Netflix, and go hiking (especially with my dog). My specific teaching approach depends on the subject, but I like to really engage my students in that subject. When it comes to languages, that could mean watching or listening to media in that language or finding a fun book...

...I was volunteering, I was obsessed with helping others evolve academically. Eventually, after completing college, I moved to Moscow, Russia to teach English there for a year. Since moving back, I have been teaching ESL in Chicago to a plethora of students from all over the world. I am currently working on my Master's degree...

...but also enjoy History of any variety. From AP and standardized tests to research projects and personal essays for individual classes, I believe we all benefit from learning to be better readers, writers, and communicators. In my spare time, I enjoy basketball, video games, exploring the city, spending time outdoors, and, of course, reading and...