Award-Winning ACT English Tutors serving Lyons, IL

...Writing Instructor, and a member of our One Book, One School committee. In my free time I'm an avid runner, and I've run the past three Chicago Marathons. I enjoy Chicago sports and cheer on the Sox, Bulls, Hawks, and Bears. I rescued a dog three years ago and he has become one of the...

...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 tools in their arsenal for a life of...

...Secondary Education with an emphasis in English and plan to eventually teach in high schools here in Chicago. Part of what I love about teaching is learning form my students. They might not know it, but I learn as much from them as they do from me. It really is the best job that anyone...

...understand. You have to know where a student is coming from to help them get where they're going. I received my bachelor's in English from Macalester College, and my Master's in political science from The University of Chicago. I plan to pursue a PhD in political science starting next fall, in the hope of eventually...

...help others cultivate their own unique, long-term set of tools and techniques that are catered specifically to their specific needs and learning styles helping people make small changes that will have long-lasting impacts is truly a dream come true. I have two degrees and a minor from Loyola University Chicago and I am currently completing...

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.

...reading, writing, mathematics, and science at the elementary and middle school level. I also have experience tutoring students in SAT/ACT test preparation in all associated sections. I am and always have been a lifetime learner and do all I can to impart this facet of myself on my students. In my spare time, I enjoy...

...and do not stop until I achieve them. I love to help others in achieving their goals as well, whether it is helping someone through an academic struggle or helping a friend accomplish other goals. I believe that I am very friendly and outgoing and am able to get along with anyone I meet.... I believe in challenging people and pushing them to find answers on their own. Through my own experiences, I have found that...

...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 to read. In science or math, that could...

...effort and I work to bring my students' personal perspectives into our lessons. Watching a student learn new things is exciting, but seeing them recognize the power of their own knowledge and experiences is even better! In my spare time, I enjoy making and listening to music of all kinds, reading and writing science fiction,...

...racing team, NUSolar, and I am the academic chair for the Tau Delta chapter of the Alpha Epsilon Pi fraternity. In my experiences as a student I have realized how important it is to have individuals that are able to help as you progress through school, especially when you are struggling. To this end I...

...take the SAT to be admitted. In my experience tutoring, I have worked at a temporary ACT tutoring program over the summer of 2015. My tasks involved those of a teaching assistant: proctoring practice exams, answering individual's questions on problems they missed, and providing one-on-one mentoring for students to analyze the trends in their errors...

...My interdisciplinary background has kept me sharp in many different types of subjects and ways of thinking, so I am well prepared to tutor all portions of the ACT. I, personally, found the ACT to be a very fun test and I love to encourage current test-takers to view it that way as well!

...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 university teaching assistant.

...dean of the law school at the University of Washington in St. Louis. My approach to tutoring is to meet students where they are whenever possible. Whereas one-on-one settings permit individualized lesson plans tailored to students' strengths, weaknesses, and learning preferences, classroom settings often require a more standardized approach. Regardless of setting, I emphasize positive...

...to medical school. While I tutor a broad range of subjects, I am most passionate about psychology and biology. My previous work experiences have included working as a teacher assistant at a preschool, a residential mentor at a high school academic summer program, and volunteering teaching science lessons in elementary and middle school classrooms.

...I am a firm believer of taking my time with the student and taking the steps as slow as possible as well as giving them many practice problems, as that is the best way to drill the concepts. In my free time, I dance, paint and draw, bake, and be active outdoors.

...of Illinois at Chicago for 3 and 1 year. Thus, I am familiar with the content and expectations of algebra, trigonometry, precalculus, and Calculus 1, 2, and 3. Overall, I have challenged students resulting in a deeper overall understanding of content, an increased understanding of expectations and how to meet them, and increased self-confidence regarding...

...For America where I worked for 2 years as a High School English Teacher in inner-city St. Louis. I have experience teaching a variety of reading and writing skills, and I specialize in ACT Prep for Reading and English. I currently work in non-profit and I'm looking to continue working with students who want to...

...subtle balance between asking too many questions that will slow down the lesson and not enough questions that you will not understand enough for future material. With 1-on-1 tutoring, I do not feel comfortable moving on to another question until you feel comfortable doing so. To be expected, I mainly prefer using a whiteboard to...