Top ACT Math Tutors serving Des Plaines

Khushi: Des Plaines ACT Math tutor
Certified ACT Math Tutor in Des Plaines, IL
My name is Khushi, and I am currently a junior at Indiana University. Throughout my high school career, I was in an accelerated math program and I always challenged myself by taking honors. I have tutored children ages 4-15 in math related subjects. I am always eager to help students in math related subjects.
Education & Certification
Indiana University-Bloomington - Bachelor of Science, Accounting

Martina: Des Plaines ACT Math tutor
Certified ACT Math Tutor in Des Plaines, IL
I'm currently a student studying chemistry at Princeton University.
Education & Certification
Princeton University - Bachelor in Arts, Chemistry
ACT Composite: 33
ACT English: 34
ACT Math: 34
Melissa: Des Plaines ACT Math tutor
Certified ACT Math Tutor in Des Plaines, IL
...I live in Chicago, the windy city. I have been in education 12 years. I have been married for 10 years, have two children and a fish. My favorite hobbies are cooking, traveling and reading. I am passionate about helping students reach their full potential. My teaching philosophy is preparing the next generation for the future. I think learning should be engaging and fun and enjoy finding new creative ways to teach students. I look...
Education & Certification
Eastern Illinois University - Masters in Education, Education

Kristen: Des Plaines ACT Math tutor
Certified ACT Math Tutor in Des Plaines, IL
...northwest suburbs of Chicago and have lived in the area my whole life. Currently, I'm studying Psychology on the Pre-Med track at the University of Illinois at Chicago. In high school, I was a big nerd and competed on Math Team and Scholastic Bowl, and graduated on the Honor Roll. I was also was super involved in my school's Speech and Acting Team, particularly in Prose Reading, Dramatic Duet Acting, and Oratorical Declamation (for those...
Education & Certification
University of Illinois at Chicago - Bachelors, Psychology
ACT Composite: 33
ACT English: 34
ACT Math: 34

Sairah : Des Plaines ACT Math tutor
Certified ACT Math Tutor in Des Plaines, IL
...North High School and absolutely enjoyed it! I have tutored math, algebra, precalc, geometry, and English as well. I have a Bachelors from Northeastern Illinois University in Finance because I love numbers! I was also an assistant manager at a bank so have a lot of experience training and mentoring many individuals. I have learned that patience and motivation is the key to teaching people. Also, figuring out what style works best for the individual....
Education & Certification
Northeastern Illinois University - Bachelor of Science, Finance

Victoria: Des Plaines ACT Math tutor
Certified ACT Math Tutor in Des Plaines, IL
...I was a high school student. I've worked with middle and high school students on topics in math, the 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,...
Education & Certification
Northwestern University - Bachelors, Materials Science and Engineering, Earth and Planetary Science
ACT Composite: 33
ACT English: 35
ACT Math: 32

Tess: Des Plaines ACT Math tutor
Certified ACT Math Tutor in Des Plaines, IL
...and informal educator, and I earned my Bachelor's in Geological Sciences at the University of Michigan in May 2014. As a senior in college, I considered graduate school in geology, but I was inspired to bring science into young peoples' lives and I instead completed a rigorous three-semester program in secondary science education. For this program, I worked as a teaching intern in three different secondary science classrooms, and I learned to use the AVID...
Education & Certification
University of Michigan - Bachelor of Science, Geological Sciences
GRE Verbal: 168

Michael: Des Plaines ACT Math tutor
Certified ACT Math Tutor in Des Plaines, IL
...BBA Finance in 2010 and a BS in Physics in 2012. I currently split my time between the city (Lakeview/Lincoln Park in Chicago) and the west suburbs (Addison, IL). When I am tutoring a student, I look to make a problem applicable to the student's experiences. I look to show them the parallels between things they are familiar with and the problem in question. Seeing a student's realization that they can solve a problem brings...
Education & Certification
Loyola University-Chicago - Bachelor in Business Administration, Finance
Loyola University-Chicago - Bachelor of Science, Physics
ACT Composite: 33
ACT English: 31
ACT Math: 35

Liani: Des Plaines ACT Math tutor
Certified ACT Math Tutor in Des Plaines, IL
I am a Senior at Illinois Institute of Technology. I major in physics and astronomy and minor in political science. I'm curious, creative, and passionate about learning and mentorship; helping every star shine bright! I adored the 3 years I have spent tutoring students ages 5-50 in subjects ranging from computer science to swimming!
Education & Certification
Illinois Institute of Technology - Bachelor of Science, Astrophysics
Illinois Institute of Technology - Master of Science, Astrophysics
ACT Composite: 33
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1460
SAT Math: 700

Ramkumar: Des Plaines ACT Math tutor
Certified ACT Math Tutor in Des Plaines, IL
Hi, my name is Ram and I am a graduate student at University of Chicago. I study Biochemistry and Molecular Biology and I look forward to helping you as a tutor!
Education & Certification
Washington University in St Louis - Current Undergrad Student, Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
ACT Composite: 34
ACT English: 35
ACT Math: 36

Sam: Des Plaines ACT Math tutor
Certified ACT Math Tutor in Des Plaines, IL
...UC-Santa Barbara majoring in computer science and statistics. Growing up, I always loved math and science, and I've always wanted to share that love with other people around me. While in high school, I led a Python class at a computer camp and tutored many middle school and high school students in a wide range of subjects. I believe people learn best when they are engaged, so I prefer a balanced mixture of probing questions...
Education & Certification
University of California-Santa Barbara - Bachelor of Science, Computer Science
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1550
SAT Math: 790
SAT Verbal: 760

Mercy: Des Plaines ACT Math tutor
Certified ACT Math Tutor in Des Plaines, IL
...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 my teaching skills and my passion for youth STEM access. Outside of...
Education & Certification
Massachusetts Institute of Technology - Current Undergrad Student, Computer Science
ACT Composite: 33
ACT English: 35
ACT Math: 36

Rachel: Des Plaines ACT Math tutor
Certified ACT Math Tutor in Des Plaines, IL
...Spanish is a great opportunity for fun and interactive learning, where I draw both from my memory of learning that language, and from my experience of teaching English to Spanish-speakers. Last, I have worked with so many students who struggle to express their great ideas in the ways that teachers, tests, and colleges require. I enjoy helping students represent themselves and their ideas through essay-writing, focusing specifically on ACT, SAT, and college applications.
Education & Certification
Northwestern University - Bachelor of Science, Human Development and Psychological Services, Spanish minor
ACT Composite: 34
ACT English: 35
ACT Math: 35

Ben: Des Plaines ACT Math tutor
Certified ACT Math Tutor in Des Plaines, IL
...Northwestern University, I received a Bachelor's of Music in Voice/Opera and a Bachelor of Arts in German Studies. During my time at Northwestern, I enjoyed being both a teaching assistant for a first grade class and an after school tutor for grades 1-4 at the Roycemore School's Extended Day Program. Understanding and teaching elementary school students has become a passion of mine as I get to watch these students not only excel in their academic...
Education & Certification
Northwestern University - Bachelor in Arts, German Studies
ACT English: 31
Rushi: Des Plaines ACT Math tutor
Certified ACT Math Tutor in Des Plaines, IL
...student at Nova Southeastern University working toward a Bachelor of Science in Biology. I have also picked up a minor in Psychology for Health Sciences. My mentoring/tutoring history started in high school with a mentorship initiative, in which I went to local elementary schools with other high school students to mentor children in expressing leadership qualities and help them with their homework. My passion for tutoring rooted from the time my little cousin immigrated to...
Education & Certification
Nova Southeastern University - Bachelor of Science, Biology, General

Stuart: Des Plaines ACT Math tutor
Certified ACT Math Tutor in Des Plaines, IL
I graduated from the University of Missouri-Columbia with a bachelor's degree in Communications, but have shown an aptitude for math and science throughout my academic career. There are so many resources available online that one could get lost in the breadth of information. I'm here to hone in on what makes you want to learn so that we can work together to help accomplish your goals.
Education & Certification
University of Missouri-Columbia - Bachelor in Arts, Communication, General
ACT Math: 32

Nichola: Des Plaines ACT Math tutor
Certified ACT Math Tutor in Des Plaines, IL
...at Depaul University, studying pure mathematics. I have only recently moved to Chicago, but I have thoroughly enjoyed my short time here. I am originally from Detroit, Where I finished my bachelor's degree in secondary education at Wayne State University, majoring in math and minoring in physics. I have always been very interested in math, how logic-oriented it is and how it applies to almost everything in the real world. Aside from school I enjoy...
Education & Certification
Wayne State University - Bachelor in Arts, Secondary Education--math
DePaul University - Master of Science, Pure Mathematics

Gregory: Des Plaines ACT Math tutor
Certified ACT Math Tutor in Des Plaines, IL
...those who appreciate help. Teaching at a residential treatment facility is an excellent example of how I worked towards meeting this goal. My teaching philosophy is basically the Socratic method. Among its many 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...
Education & Certification
Worcester Polytechnic Institute - Bachelor of Science, Mechanical Engineering
University of Connecticut - Doctor of Philosophy, Mechanical Engineering
Charles: Des Plaines ACT Math tutor
Certified ACT Math Tutor in Des Plaines, IL
...at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign studying Math & Computer Science. I have also studied abroad at the University of Hong Kong for a semester, and completed coursework at the University of Chicago. I am proficient in teaching many areas of mathematics from algebra to calculus to even real analysis. I can also help people with topics in computer science including data structures, algorithms, and many programming languages. I am also able to tutor English,...
Education & Certification
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign - Bachelor of Science, Mathematics and Computer Science

Adrianne: Des Plaines ACT Math tutor
Certified ACT Math Tutor in Des Plaines, IL
...adolescents and middle school-age students and helping them achieve their academic potential. My tutoring experience extends back more than a decade. Since early high school, I have tutored both peers and younger students. My students have included special education, gifted, English Language Learners, music/arts students and students with disabilities. I have tutored math up to Calculus AP; English Writing, Reading Comprehension and College Essay instruction; Science through AP Physics; and test preparation for GRE, ACT,...
Education & Certification
University of Michigan - Bachelors, Social Science, Latin American Studies
DePaul University - Masters in Education, Bilingual Education/Secondary Education
ACT Composite: 34
ACT English: 35
ACT Math: 31
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