Award-Winning ACT Math Tutors for Students in Oswego, IL

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...have personally succeeded in a large variety of standardized tests, including the ACT, the SAT, and various AP tests. I am especially passionate about teaching students optimal test-taking strategies for conquering standardized tests and honing their critical thinking skills. I believe that education is not only necessary for being successful academically and professionally, but also...

I am a graduate student studying Natural Resources and Environmental Science at the University of Illinois. My education background also includes an undergraduate degree in Political Science with a focus on US government and public policy.

...Music Theory/Aural Skills. I have also twice co-taught an intensive one-month long German 101 course, where I designed the lesson plans, and graded homework, quizzes and tests. I am a great tutor because of my broad experience in tutoring many different subjects, so that I have a wide variety of approaches to help all types of...

...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 my real passions. My scientific education has helped me grow immeasurably and I would love to help others have the same experience. I know first hand that formal education...

...a WashU student who loves to help people help themselves! I believe one of the most crucial foundations for society is education and knowledgeable individuals, so I'm excited to play a role in strengthening our community. Besides tutoring, I spend my free time hiking, knitting, reading, playing tennis, and being engaged with music. I also...

My professional life has been spent helping young people reach their full potential in the fields of mathematics and physics. I am a full-time high-school teacher with nearly 20 years of experience. With a friendly and patient demeanor, I believe my tutoring will help build confidence and a strong academic foundation in struggling students.... With a growth mindset, there is nothing that a student can't accomplish.

...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. I believe anyone can learn anything as long...

...a wide range of age groups, and know that what it takes for students to thrive is recognition and advocacy for their individuality as students and as people. My approach to tutoring, therefore, is student-centered. For over two years, I have worked with children as a volunteer for Sarah's Inn, a nonprofit organization that serves...

I am a Computer Science student at UIUC who loves to help others. I have experience from being the oldest out of four and often helping my younger siblings with their school work.

...am a classroom teacher who has spent the last ten years tutoring/educating students with a variety of learning needs. I specialize in figuring out what specific learning strategies work for different students. I can help you go from good to great as I have consistently scored in the 99th percentile for several graduate school tests.

...business excel related course. I really enjoy helping students perform better in their classes. My favorite subjects to tutor are English and Math for ACT, Calculus, and Economics (Microeconomics and Macroeconomics). I believe the best way to tutor students is by helping them think through each problem or concept to get to the correct solution....

...for a number of years, and also helped my students with their ACT prep. Now that I am out of the classroom, tutoring students is what I miss most. I am extremely passionate about education and love working with students over topics they are having difficulty with. I truly believe that each person is different,...

...at the Baylor College of Medicine in Houston, Texas. I have had experience in tutoring college-aged and adult students in the fields of research methods, Philosophy of Mind, and writing. I have also given informal instruction to friends with regards to math, coding, and preparation for standardized tests. I am especially interested in tutoring for...

...reading and English. Over the past four years, I helped middle 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...

...with a small group. Teaching others is a great way to expand understanding of how other students think and develop ideas, and it allows myself to see new ways to look at problems. While I'm not studying (or helping my friends study), I love to play music (piano, flute, guitar), take a walk through 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 teaching style, was something I admired, and I...

...advanced track. Given that chemistry was my major, I frequently tutored my other pre-med classmates in their chemistry coursework. My final year I acted as a TA for the biology class I had taken my freshman year. Although I love alone time for my own hobbies, I value getting to know people on a personal...

...conversation or hour long class, I prioritize building connections. Building positive relationships is essential in engaging a student in academic work. Math can be a tough subject to master, I like helping students see that arithmetic is not so scary. In fact, they can love it like Cady from Mean Girls, because it's the same...

I am an engineer and can help students about engineering subjects