Award-Winning ACT English Tutors serving Matteson, IL

...tutoring, sessions become more effective and students see results more quickly. Finally, I strive to take complex problems and make them simple for students, with clear explanations and helpful tips and tricks. In 2013, I graduated with honors from the University of Virginia with a double major in French and foreign affairs. While at UVA,...

My name is Spencer. I began tutoring while going to college at University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign and I really liked it. Besides tutoring I love basketball, hanging out with my dog, and playing board games with friends.... I believe learning should be fun! Learning in every subject can be fun and engaging, given the proper presentation. I believe that if you are having a good time while you learn, you learn more effectively. Also, learning...

...to eventually be able to problem solve independently, thus gaining confidence as well as academic and leadership capabilities. The homework for subjects I am most confident tutoring include writing, grammar, Chinese to English and vice versa, as well as math up to pre-calculus/trig. **Please note: I do not tutor SAT test prep. It is not...

...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 reinforcement...

...pre-K. to learn about culture and working with international students. I am an experienced teacher with four years of nonprofit/legal experience, three years of marketing communications experience in the corporate world, and a Bachelor's of English from Northwestern University. I have five years of experience doing group instruction for English tutoring, and two years of...

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.

...Teaching Assistant for the Austrian Ministry of Education. I am most passionate about History. I think it is important to help students understand the past so they can understand the world today and their own part in where it is headed. Ignorance is the greatest enemy of humanity, and I hope I can play a...

...them how to do things. I was also mentoring them. I am very passionate about working with kids because they really are the future. I like being able to have an impact on their growth and development. It gives me joy to see a student accomplish something that they thought was impossible. In reality, nothing...

...manageable. I can also tutor in public speaking and math. I am willing to explain something over and over again in as many different ways as are necessary in order for someone to truly master the material. I have experience working with elementary children as both a tutor and a mentor through volunteer programs I...

...and that will serve them throughout school. I previously tutored with Boys Hope Girls Hope in Evanston, IL. I tutored middle and high school students in Spanish and English, and I was able to help them develop study strategies such as using flashcards or translating a sentence they had spoken aloud that day in their...

...myself a lifelong student but I love both teaching and learning! I think learning is best done on an individual level and am thrilled to help students find their own path to success. I have degrees in Political Science and Russian and have real-life experience with both. Additionally, I will be attending the University of...

I aim to increase understanding and retention of information as well as developing not just the skills to solve a specific problem, but the mindset needed to then solve all future problems. Also, I try and make the process as enjoyable as possible!... I like to take my time to understand how each individual student learns and change my teaching style to suit their needs.

...in Statistics. I completed 2 actuarial exams and worked in the field for 3 years before deciding to pursue a career as an actor. My diverse background allows me to think both critically and creatively and I believe this to be my biggest strength. I am friendly and punctual and I sincerely look forward to...

I graduated with a Neuroscience degree from University of Illinois at Chicago. I love teaching and helping students! I am super dedicated to the advancement of education equality for all. I like to breakdown complex topics into simple terms for my students to understand and actually enjoy their material. I love to teach science!!

...to teach them learning skills they can apply to the next challenge. When you work with me, we're not just practicing algebra (or whatever); we're practicing the kinds of behaviors that will help you succeed in future math classes. I work with students to match their learning style (visual, auditory, learning by doing, etc.).

...I think every individual learns differently, so my biggest goal is to individualize every session to the best approach for each student. Anyone I tutor, I am fully invested in their progress and growth, so I care that all the material learned really clicks, makes sense, and is applicable. In addition to standardized exams, I...

...in gender and sexuality studies. I graduated from SAIC with an MFA in writing. I have taught writing classes at SAIC, Harold Washington College, and National Louis University. Literature was my first love and continues to be so. I have been writing for as long as I can remember; poetry, prose, nonfictional personal essays, academic...

...where the abstractions of numbers give us the freedom to do with them what we will. I also love helping students work their way through the daunting task of preparing for standardized tests. I have often found that my past students have gotten tangled in the problems that have been set out for them, and...

...sciences, and ACT Prep. From my experiences tutoring and presenting scientific research, I have developed 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,...

...as 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...