Award-Winning ACT Reading Tutors in Lake in the Hills, IL

...of the University of Chicago in Statistics and Political Science. I have been a tutor for test prep (including ACT, SAT, LSAT and AP testing), academic and creative writing, and general academic assistance for three years. When I am not tutoring, I am doing data science for a start-up, playing basketball, or doing stand-up.

...have always enjoyed working with and teaching others: in high school, I spent three years as a math and reading tutor at Kumon North America, and, more recently, I worked closely with WashU students as a Teaching Assistant (TA) for the Management Communication and Managerial Accounting classes. In my experience teaching, the most memorable lessons...

...was attending. Prior to this, I received teacher training from the same university. My favorite aspect of teaching was the one-on-one interactions I would have with my students when they came for conferences or office hours. I believe that an important part of teaching is taking a personal interest in the students and helping them...

...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 of you familiar with those events)! I'm not a total athlete but I love badminton and played on my high school's team for three years,...

I am a passionate educator who has worked with students for over 10 years. When I am able to work with a student and see growth not only in what they are capable of, but their own confidence as a learner, I feel like the work I have done means something.

...you might guess I am an avid reader. I am on a trivia team that has won several contests. I also play guitar and chess, the latter of which I teach children to play in an after-school program. More than anything, I love to share information and ideas, find new ways to approach problems, and...

...English classroom teacher. I have especially enjoyed teaching ACT preparation classes because students would often return after the semester and share their exciting news about meeting their score goals. Since I earned my Master’s in Education from Lesley University, I have developed a whole repertoire of strategies for delivering differentiated instruction that meets the individual...

...and AP level in high school and chemistry at honors and college level. I tested well on the ACT after significant practice and some tutoring of my own look forward to helping other students master the ACT. As a tutor, my main goal is to make sure the student feels comfortable with whatever problem they...

...recycle for a test, but rather giving students longstanding skills for problem-solving, exam preparation, and navigating high school and college. In addition to working with students on content for exams, I also program calculator programs for TI-84 calculators so that students can spend more time on problems that may take up more time. In my...

...biology, chemistry, and mathematics. I was also part of my school's Lit Lab where upperclassmen tutored underclassmen. In the summers, I tutor my siblings in math and reading. Outside of academia, I was a counselor at my school's badminton camp and taught drills and games. Having recently taken standardized tests such as the ACT, SAT,...

...have two undergraduate degrees. One is in English and one is in Journalism. I also have a master's degree in Secondary Curriculum and Instruction. In addition, I have been tutoring for over 20 years! I have worked with ages 5-45. I am a kind and patient tutor who thoroughly enjoys working with students!

...style my students prefer -- if my students learn best from lectures, then lectures will be what we do. Working with clients to discover the way they learn best is one of my favorite parts of tutoring. In my spare time, I enjoy running, playing piano, making music, and reading. I'm also a huge fan...

...job for me; it's a passion and a purpose. I believe every student has unique strengths, and I work to create a supportive environment where those strengths can flourish. My approach is rooted in patience, creativity, and a deep commitment to helping each student reach their full potential. Beyond the classroom, I enjoy reading and...

...try my best to make learning fun, engaging, and effective by incorporating lots of different activities that would help all learners succeed! I've also previously tutored ACT for approximately 3-4 years, where I helped high school students not only understand the test, but most importantly, develop skills to master the test. I've also conducted ACT...

...doing so, I hope to foster a love of learning similar to mine. Outside of tutoring and school, I enjoy reading and believe that reading consistently is the key to succeeding in writing and preforming well on Standardized Exams. My love for creative writing has also led me to draft a novel which I am...

...in the virtues of a well-rounded, versatile education. However, I prefer tutoring math and standardized test prep because I love helping students to be confident and successful in these areas. I love learning and I hold myself to the highest standards, and I hope to inspire students to push themselves and be the best that...

...refugee communities mainly in Math, English, and Science. I have a total of 8+ years of tutoring experience; I'm really passionate about supporting learners using a growth mindset. I feel that creating a partnership with the student creates the best environment to tackle subjects together. Some of my favorite subjects to tutor are Geometry, Algebra,...

...currently a student at College of Lake County majoring in education. I plan to transfer to Illinois State University in Fall of 2019. My goal is to help every student find a way that works for them and increase not only their grades but their understanding and love of subjects they may struggle with!

...fifth grades. I am familiar with a variety of curriculums for all subjects including Everyday Math, Go Math, Connected Math, TouchMath, Envision Math, Lucy Caulkins Writing Program, Wilson Reading Program, Fountas and Pinnell Leveled Literacy, and several others. I am passionate about working with children and love supporting learners with their diverse needs.... I love playing get to know you games to learn about the student as a whole. I also find learning inventories particularly helpful...

I'm a recent college student who graduated with a Bachelors in Biological Sciences from the University of Illinois in Chicago. Since graduating, I have been interested in tutoring students in subjects I feel confident in.