Award-Winning ACT Reading Tutors in Burr Ridge, IL

I'm a current fourth-year medical student in Chicago, Illinois, intending to apply for general surgery residency this upcoming September. I've been tutoring and mentoring students since my undergraduate years at the University of Florida, and love to help other students achieve their academic and personal goals. ... Pace is key. All students learn at a different rate, and it's important to stick to that schedule. Rushing material is detrimental for long-term understanding, but moving too slowly...

...season where I was the Director of Programming for a summer camp supporting kids with speech disorders. In my free time I enjoy playing basketball, writing, listening/telling stories, and playing board games. I enjoy seeing students suddenly "get it," particularly in the areas of math, writing, and reading (for school and/or standardized tests). I believe...

Hi! I'm currently an undergraduate student at Washington University, and have a passion for teaching and working with children. I have experience in working with kids in a variety of settings, and am very approachable and friendly.

...be able to figure out the punctuation and word order on your own. To my experience, I have never spoken about the nuances of English grammar in more depth than in a Latin classroom in the midst of a translation. Apart from grammar, learning Latin has a particular benefit that other languages do not possess....

...English and Vietnamese. After graduating high school, Chi taught English as a second language for kids and adult learners all over Vietnam, while giving test prep lessons for the IELTS test. In college, she worked as a teaching assistant for the Web Design course. Since 2022, Chi has been working as a private teacher and...

...bright in their own ways. I received my B.A. from Skidmore College, with a double major in Political Science and Spanish, and a double minor in Intergroup Relations and Honors Forum. I have been teaching for over 8 years, and love helping students see themselves as bright, creative, and intelligent individuals that deserve specialized attention....

...about tutoring because I want everyone to be able to perform academically at their highest possible level. I also think it is important that learning is not just for one assignment or one test, but rather that it sticks with you to build a solid foundation of knowledge and confidence that you can carry forward....

...students of all ages. Most importantly, however, I absolutely love working with students, and have a sincere passion and enthusiasm for teaching. I consider it a challenging calling, but one that has been immensely gratifying, both personally and professionally. I look forward to meeting and exploring how we can achieve your educational goals together!

...that they are. By emphasizing connections between the contents of the tests and students' interests, I am able to highlight the patterns and rules that the tests operate under. High standardized test scores unlock a world of educational possibilities, and while they are not an absolute metric, students must be able to demonstrate their mastery...

...Mental Health Studies focus) and graduated Magna Cum Laude. In my free time I love going to live music in Chicago and playing mandolin. I think my studies have given me a unique perspective on what makes tutoring effective. In addition to teaching the academics of the subject, I find it important to identify the...

...subjects to students at various skill levels back here in Chicago. I truly enjoy helping students reach their goals and maintain their motivation toward success, and I believe that the best tutoring experience begins with the tutor properly determining the needs and goals of the student. I look forward to working with you!

...I have a strong passion for teaching and helping children in any way that I can. My favorite part of teaching is what I like to call "lightbulb moments", which are moments when a student finally understands something they've been struggling with, and it's as though a little lightbulb goes off in their minds. These...

...Chicago, where I've recently earned my bachelor's degree in economics. Currently, I'm putting the finishing touches on a master's in Quantitative Methods. My academic journey has been both rigorous and rewarding, preparing me for a career in investment banking after graduation. Outside of my academic and professional pursuits, I have a deep-seated love for teaching...

I am a very passionate learner and I would be delighted to share that love for learning to other students. My empathetic mindset, work ethic, and persistence for success is what I value most about myself and how it can positively impact others.... My philosophies behind teaching are that there is not a single method to learn a subject, but multiple approaches to learning it. My belief is that using all the resources acquirable will lead...

...and teaching experience as a Supplemental Instruction leader in Chemistry and Organic Chemistry, as well as Biology. My main tutoring focuses are for the MCAT, which I studied and took in 2018. I also tutor topics in medical school classes. My hobbies include running, lifting, listening to music and playing video games. I was on...

...my ESL endorsement and worked with many students learning English as a Second Language. Currently, I am in graduate school for speech-language pathology. I have been tutoring a variety of ages and subjects for the past 3 years. I love to teach all ages and I have a passion for helping people learn!

...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...

...to categorize that information into what we already know, or new information contradicts what we thought we knew. Both reactions are necessary for learning, but the latter sometimes gets lost in embarrassment, uncertainty, or the swiftness of the classroom. I think that what makes a great teacher is not only giving space for those types...

...give him an excuse to try out new recipes). Chris is a compulsive music collector. He loves listens to everything from ABBA to Japanese jazz-metal to Gucci Mane, but he remains utterly incapable of playing any instruments or even carrying a decent tune. Chris also enjoys camping, backpacking, and paddling, as well as weightlifting. He...

...first tutee was my little sister but in the times since I have worked with kids of all ages in Connecticut, Chicago, New York, Vietnam, Malaysia, and Mexico. I am an avid reader and writer, always excited to recommend a good book or hear any recommendations you might have! As a tutor I strive to...