Award-Winning ACT Reading Tutors in Burr Ridge, IL

...having passed the first two exams. I am working toward the third exam, studying advanced calculus and probability theory. I began tutoring in 2013 while working on my bachelor's degree, and have been doing so ever since. I have tutored several students in a variety of subjects in math and physics, from algebra 1 up...

...past summer, I interned at Roche, a large multinational biotech firm, in San Francisco. I am originally from the Chicagoland area. I love to cook, play piano and run long distance. Survivor and Game of Thrones are my favorite TV shows, but I normally watch content on YouTube. Looking forward to getting to meet and...

...teacher in Chicago, and have been teaching English for over five years. My career began in Hamburg, Germany, where I earned my CELTA (Certificate in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages). There, I taught Business English to adults, as well as school English to students in grades four through ten. I love meeting new...

...hope to eventually pursue a doctorate and advanced research into the complex and changing intersections between literacy and technology. To me, this is the most practical and relevant area that I can focus on, and it also happens to fit my passions and my strengths. I love to write, and I love to teach writing...

...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 (Advancement Via Individual Determination) tutoring method with small groups of students. In addition to working with middle and high school...

...paths their lives take, so it is one of my biggest priorities. Another must in my tutoring approach is customizing curriculum. Students should feel entitled to an exceptional education, and I want to help them find ways to make their school experiences always work for them. Practically, this means anything from devising effective study habits...

...this goal by leading a small group of young professionals in Chicago, which meets to discuss a variety of contemporary issues that are relevant to our lives. Through my presence as a leader, I want to be able to cultivate new meaningful relationships and trustworthy friendships. Prior to becoming a leader, I also participated in...

...of Medicine and the Kellogg School of Management, and graduated from Northwestern University as part of the Honors Program in Medical Education. I attended the Bergen County Academies in New Jersey, a selective, application-based magnet school, for high school. I have tutored in various subjects for a number of years, particularly in English, Reading Comprehension,...

...of unexpected places. Math can help us to explain lots of relationships in subjects ranging from chemistry and biology to the humanities and even music! I think it's really important to be able to see these relationships and to understand the mathematics that govern them. If you're ready to nerd out about numbers, I'm ready...

I am currently finishing my M.A. in English at DePaul University in Chicago, Illinois. I am excited to help you reach your goals-- whether that is preparation for testing, or working towards a better grade in a troubling class. I can't wait to work with you!... Let's get to know each other! What are your goals for tutoring? What are your ambitions? Do you have a certain college in mind? How can I help you make...

...honors thesis on Virginia Woolf's last novel published in the next issue of the Madison Journal of Literary Criticism! Grace loves working with young people and has been teaching drama and tutoring students in writing and test prep for the past five years. In college, one of her favorite activities was volunteering as a teaching...

...Essays were a constant requirement of classes, especially after high school, but over time I came to enjoy the process of research and writing, and even took pride in getting my paper back and seeing that "A". In addition to my relative success in English classes, I am also a life-long theater artist. Since elementary...

...leaves much to be desired. I aim to help them arrive at conclusions and realizations on their own by building on material with which they are already comfortable and confident, and working together towards a solution rather than giving the answer and expecting it to simply be memorized. Outside of academic pursuits, I enjoy many...

...a national topper in Physics at High School level, and am an expert in STEM subjects, including Math, Chemistry and Physics. I worked in the telecommunications industry for 30 years and am now retired. I have also taught math and science subjects at the college-level in New Jersey. I am focused on tutoring high school...

...academic goals they have. I believe that following one's interests is the best way to learn how to apply new skills and concepts, so I try to customize all of my lessons to each student I teach. I'm more focused on skill-building and strategizing, rather than rote memorization, to help students reach their academic goals,...

...International Studies. I am most passionate about history, writing, and the social sciences with extensive work in research and writing methods and am eager to help students harness their inner curiosity and creativity. I have experience in education as a teacher, working with K-5th graders, as well as tutoring experience with high school students. My...

...(Pre-Algebra through Pre-Calculus), English, and Social Studies (AP Macro/Microeconomics, AP US/European History, AP US Government). In college, I tutored classmates in courses covering Philosophy, Economics, Political Science, Mathematics, and Statistics. I am open to working with students and parents in designing instruction that works for them-- whether that be on an ongoing or one-off basis....

...with students of different age groups an varied background. I got a chance to work with students from ages five to high school. This opportunity also encouraged me to take on other private tutoring options. I tutored a 6th grade student on math and other skills. I have further developed this skills by tutoring many...

...I have over 4 years of tutoring experience in various subject areas ranging from standardized testing to common core math to violin performance. During my high school career, I excelled in 12 AP classes, as well as the major standardized exams (PSAT, SAT, ACT, AP tests). I attribute my success to the specific strategies that...

...when I found a teacher in college that, no matter what, would not let me fail. I wanted to be just like him. I began working with children from different backgrounds and cultures and grew a passion for social-emotional learning. I teach with a gentle and encouraging hand and will be with you every step...