Top ACT English Tutors serving Oak Lawn

Colin: Oak Lawn ACT English tutor
Certified ACT English Tutor in Oak Lawn, IL
...highest honors PoliSci/Philosophy grad from Pepperdine University and published author on legal and political theory. I teach history, philosophy, political science and test prep, generally in the form of a socratic, question-based, student-led dialogue. I have about a year's worth of experience tutoring and enjoy working with students who are motivated to learn the material we'll cover, but who might be unsure how to start, or may need a boost to reach their full potential.
Education & Certification
Pepperdine - Bachelor in Arts, Political Science and Government

McKenzi: Oak Lawn ACT English tutor
Certified ACT English Tutor in Oak Lawn, IL
...of that so they can see the most improvement in their English learning experience! I also believe in the teaching idea that a student's or class's success is my success. I love seeing students succeed and doing my best to facilitate their progress so we can both celebrate their achievements. I get most excited when I see a student succeed at something they were struggling with! Finally, some words I would use to describe myself...
Education & Certification
Kalamazoo College - Bachelor in Arts, English

Amira: Oak Lawn ACT English tutor
Certified ACT English Tutor in Oak Lawn, IL
...schoolers hone their literacy skills within the Atlanta Public School system. In addition, I was a teacher's assistant to provide more opportunity for one-on-one learning. Even during COVID, I was able to use the BookNook platform to tutor young children remotely, and the lessons I learned from my tutees are as valuable to me as the subjects they mastered. I believe that the relationships between tutors and students are two-way streets, and the most successful...
Education & Certification
Spelman College - Bachelor of Science, Biochemistry
ACT English: 33

Kenneth: Oak Lawn ACT English tutor
Certified ACT English Tutor in Oak Lawn, IL
...attorney, I use my attention to detail, work ethic, diligence, flexibility and critical thinking skills to help me succeed in legal writing and in the courtroom. However, I have also used these skills successfully in the classroom, and when I have tutored students individually and in a classroom setting in the past. I will always advocate for the potential inside each client, and will ensure they are able to succeed both in the classroom and...
Education & Certification
University of Notre Dame - Bachelors, Biological Sciences and Spanish
Chicago-Kent College of Law - PHD, Law

Kristina: Oak Lawn ACT English tutor
Certified ACT English Tutor in Oak Lawn, IL
...and Spanish. I have been tutoring or teaching in both subjects since college and I am excited to continue to do so after moving back to Illinois! I especially enjoy tutoring because it allows a closer connection with the student than in a large classroom setting. I enjoy sharing my experience and enthusiasm with student while also helping them progress toward their academic goals. Outside of my love of Biology and Spanish I also love...
Education & Certification
Illinois Wesleyan University - Bachelor in Arts, Biology/ Spanish
University of Oregon - Master of Science, Marine Biology
ACT Composite: 32
ACT English: 32
ACT Reading: 36

Matthew: Oak Lawn ACT English tutor
Certified ACT English Tutor in Oak Lawn, IL
I am a historian, currently working on my PhD at Loyola University Chicago. I have over six years experience as a tutor or instructor, and have helped hundreds of students improve their writing and score higher on essays and exams. I am engaging, encouraging, and skilled at individualizing instruction.
Education & Certification
The University of Texas at Tyler - Bachelor in Arts, History
University of Chicago - Master of Arts, Social Sciences
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1510
SAT Verbal: 800
SAT Writing: 720

Brooke: Oak Lawn ACT English tutor
Certified ACT English Tutor in Oak Lawn, IL
To live life each day with gratitude and perseverance to become the best version of myself. I will pursue things that matter to me, share my unique gifts with the world.
Education & Certification
Purdue University Northwest - Bachelor, Marketing

Sophia: Oak Lawn ACT English tutor
Certified ACT English Tutor in Oak Lawn, IL
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!!
Education & Certification
University of Illinois at Chicago - Bachelor of Science, Neuroscience

Ayyan: Oak Lawn ACT English tutor
Certified ACT English Tutor in Oak Lawn, IL
...best possible scores on tests such as the SAT, ACT, Selective Enrollment Exam, etc. Over the past 4 years, I have worked with students of all ages and backgrounds, from middle school students looking for additional assistance in math and reading to high school students preparing for college entrance exams. I have developed a personalized approach to tutoring, working closely with each student to identify their strengths and weaknesses and tailoring my lessons to their...
Education & Certification
DePaul University - Bachelor of Science, Public Health

Neil: Oak Lawn ACT English tutor
Certified ACT English Tutor in Oak Lawn, IL
...his or her own horizons when presented with the environment and opportunity to do so. Therein lies the pupil's power, and I guarantee, with my help, improvement in the subject with which you or your child are struggling within a few sessions. If academic success is what you seek, look no further for the ideal candidate to help you or your child along that journey. I am that candidate. Thanks for taking the time to...
Education & Certification
Roosevelt University - Bachelors, Theatre

Mercy: Oak Lawn ACT English tutor
Certified ACT English Tutor in Oak Lawn, IL
...I also worked at Mathnasium for a year and a half where I taught subjects ranging from arithmetic to pre-calculus and worked with kids ages 5-17. Currently, I am the social activities chair and a mentor for an organization called MIT CodeIt. This program seeks to close the gender gap in technology by teaching programming fundamentals to girls and non-binary students in the Greater Boston Area. Through CodeIt, I have been able to continue growing...
Education & Certification
Massachusetts Institute of Technology - Current Undergrad Student, Computer Science
ACT Composite: 33
ACT English: 35
ACT Math: 36

Thomas: Oak Lawn ACT English tutor
Certified ACT English Tutor in Oak Lawn, IL
...at DePaul University studying Computer Science and Game Development. While programming is exciting to me, one of my other passions is teaching the math and science subjects that accompany Computer Science. I learned very early on that it wasn't the material that was most essential to learning, but it is the proper learning environment that really pushes students to do their best. That is the goal of my tutoring sessions: to create an environment where...
Education & Certification
DePaul University - Bachelors, Computer Science
ACT Composite: 32
ACT Math: 35
ACT Science: 34

Miliani: Oak Lawn ACT English tutor
Certified ACT English Tutor in Oak Lawn, IL
...in Psychology. I am currently working towards my masters in Criminal Psychology. I have experienced first hand how important it is to be well prepared in academia. From receiving tutoring myself, to helping my own family members and students at my former grammar school. Standardized testing, English, literature, reading, and history and political science are subjects I am most passionate about. However, I am here to help in any way. Together we can tackle subjects...
Education & Certification
The College of Wooster - Bachelor of Science, Psychology

Liz: Oak Lawn ACT English tutor
Certified ACT English Tutor in Oak Lawn, IL
...I am a firm believer in the transformative power of education, and I see my role to be that of a facilitator and coach who is there to help the student reach his/her goals through individualized support and rigorous practice. In my free time, I enjoy reading, running, practicing my Spanish, and discovering new music. I am also an avid traveler and just got back from a 3 month trip to South America. I look...
Education & Certification
Washington University in St Louis - Bachelors, History
Simmons College - Masters, Special Education: Mild to Moderate Disabilities 5-12
ACT Composite: 34
ACT English: 35
ACT Math: 32

Namrata: Oak Lawn ACT English tutor
Certified ACT English Tutor in Oak Lawn, IL
...a camp counselor for children with congenital heart conditions. I tutor biology, physics, english, and standardized test preparation. My tutoring style involves student-directed and collaborative learning. I am flexible to students' needs and goals, and prefer to teach in a way that encourages students to think independently. I also enjoy visual learning, mnemonics, and other active ways to remember complicated concepts. Part of what attracted me to the medicine was the collaborative, team-oriented nature of...
Education & Certification
University of Michigan-Ann Arbor - Bachelor of Science, Neuroscience
Northwestern University - Doctor of Medicine, Community Health and Preventive Medicine
ACT Composite: 34
ACT English: 34
ACT Math: 36

Thomas: Oak Lawn ACT English tutor
Certified ACT English Tutor in Oak Lawn, IL
...it takes to achieve high scores in all sections of standardized tests. I developed a passion for helping students achieve their academic goals after tutoring students in my mother's fifth grade classroom. This experience has also led me to tutor high school and college students. Therefore, I enjoy tutoring students of all ages and abilities. In my opinion, problem solving is a learned skill that is widely applicable in many areas of life. My tutoring...
Education & Certification
University of Notre Dame - Bachelors, Physics
ACT Composite: 33
ACT English: 35
ACT Math: 33

Michael: Oak Lawn ACT English tutor
Certified ACT English Tutor in Oak Lawn, IL
...I also am a member of Northwestern's solar car 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 want to be a great academic resource for students and help...
Education & Certification
Northwestern University - Current Undergrad Student, Electrical Engineering
ACT Composite: 34
ACT English: 34
ACT Math: 33

Spencer: Oak Lawn ACT English tutor
Certified ACT English Tutor in Oak Lawn, IL
...I teach Pre-Algebra, Algebra, Geometry, Pre-Calc, and Calculus 1 + 2, and I also cover all sections of the ACT. I prefer to take an involved approach to tutoring -- that is, rather than have my students sit and listen to me talk, I prefer to actively engage them with problems. I believe that the best way to learn is to do, and I love to use this philosophy in my tutoring. However, I am...
Education & Certification
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign - Bachelor of Science, Environmental Engineering
ACT Composite: 36
ACT English: 36
ACT Math: 36

Lauryn: Oak Lawn ACT English tutor
Certified ACT English Tutor in Oak Lawn, IL
Hello, fellow learners! I am a third-year pre-medical student, majoring in Biology with a Chemistry minor. I'm ready to help anyone reach a higher understanding in their educational journeys.
Education & Certification
Governors State University - Bachelor of Science, Biology, General

Graham: Oak Lawn ACT English tutor
Certified ACT English Tutor in Oak Lawn, IL
I am a freshman at the University of Colorado Boulder majoring in astrophysics and chemistry with a 4.00 GPA. I have been passionate about science and STEM topics my whole life, focusing on them in both high school and college classes. In my free time, you can usually find me exploring forest preserves by day and surveying the skies with my telescope by night.
Education & Certification
University of Colorado Boulder - Bachelor of Science, Astronomy
ACT Composite: 33
ACT Math: 34
ACT Reading: 36
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