Award-Winning ACT Science Tutors serving Oswego, IL

After graduating from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign with a degree in math and an Illinois teaching certificate, I taught high school math for 5 years and tutored all sections of the ACT for a national standardized test preparation company. Now I'm a stay-at-home mom looking to tutor during the evenings and weekends. I...

I'm passionate about helping students finding their writing voice and style either for schoolwork or in order to ace standardized exams. It can be fun, too. Trust me, I received a perfect writing score on the ACT by writing about SpongeBob SquarePants. Back when I was 16, that cemented my legendary status with my friends....

As a teacher, my goal is to ensure that each students knows that I care about them, want them to succeed, and I will work to personalize their learning to ensure student growth.

I love to learn and expand my knowledge. I enjoy the history channel and documentaries. ... Give them more positive encouragement.... I would keep using positive vocabulary words and keep my energy up.... I would try teaching it a different way.... I would start with three-word sentences.... Being positive and upbeat.... I would explain it to them in a way they would be interested.

I am a recent magnet high school graduate, and although I excelled in all academic subjects, I did not always understand math and science concepts right when the teacher taught them. I had to bridge that gap by reasoning through material on my own, which has equipped me to explain it creatively to others. I...

...great grandaunt who was a principal to my grandmothers -- one was an associate professor of finance, another a high school English Department head. Several of my aunts and cousins are past and present teachers of English, Speech and Journalism, as well as district administrators. My focus on the sciences and related math I attribute...

I am an undergraduate student studying molecular biology and bioengineering. I have always enjoyed teaching others and have been tutoring for 4 years. I recognize that every student learns differently so I emphasize individualized lesson plans. I am excited at the possibility of sharing my knowledge and tips in math, science, reading, writing, the SAT,...

Hello! I am a licensed math teacher with a Bachelors degrees in Mathematics as well as Mathematics Education. I am currently in my sixth year of teaching middle school and high school math. During my time as a math teacher, I have taught 6th Grade Math, 7th Grade Math, 8th Grade Math, Algebra 1, Geometry,...

...foreign language in the classroom only, which ignores the large world of resources available today to expose students to real uses of foreign language. I strive to incorporate authentic French materials into my classes in the form of Francophone literature, poetry, films, podcasts, video clips, infographics, ePals and communication via Skype, to name a few....

...of my knowledge everyday. I will pass my love for learning to the best of my ability to the best of my ability. So not only will the student learn the material, they will learn how to learn, and they will love to learn The second quality is my ability to adapt to any situation...

...a broad range of subjects, my favorite ones are Reading, Elementary/Middle School Math, History, and Test Prep. In my experience, tutoring is the most rewarding when a student has that "aha!" moment and achieves a new level of understanding and confidence in his/her abilities. I am a firm believer in the transformative power of education,...

...also teaching hands-on Marine Science in a local elementary school. I then moved south to San Francisco where I had been working for three years working in informal science education. I love working with students and passing on my love and knowledge of Science and Spanish. I have been tutoring or teaching in both subjects...

This spring, I graduated from the University of Utah with a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Ballet and a minor in Strategic Communication. During my time at the University of Utah, I received the Excellence in Research & Writing Award from my department; I love to help students find the joy in writing and literature...

Since high school, I have found myself frequently volunteering to help my friends and friends of friends with their homework. Being able to answer a question that is posed before you is a great feeling and I enjoy helping people reach that feeling of satisfaction and pride in themselves for accomplishing a task that may...

Hello! I am an experienced tutor and classroom teacher with a passion for helping students learn - especially when it doesn't come easy. I love teaching math, especially since I know that it can be hard. While I specialize in working with middle and high school students, I have worked with students as young as...

I recently graduated from the University of Illinois at Chicago with degrees in chemical engineering and math and computer science. After a summer of relaxing, I am planning on entering medical school at the Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine in the fall. Throughout high school and college, I have fallen in love with tutoring...

I am currently a second year Master of Social Work student at the University of Illinois at Chicago. I have spent time teaching English as a language assistant in Madrid, Spain, which allowed me to pursue my interests in languages, traveling, and tapas! I have a great deal of experience working with children of all...

I am an MD candidate at Chicago Medical School. I majored in Chemistry and earned my Bachelors from the College of the Holy Cross while completing the Pre-Med coursework. While I tutored a variety of subjects, the sciences are my favorite! I am a strong advocate of teaching styles and exploring how they change over...

I believe that everyone learns differently. So it makes sense that a one size fits all approach to teaching is problematic. People can fall behind or may not preform to their full potential if they do not have access to individual attention, and programs tailored to their needs and talents. That is the service that...

I am a Dartmouth junior double majoring in Mathematical Data Science and Chinese Language. I have been a competitive swimmer for over 12 years and currently swim at Dartmouth College. I have always had a passion for STEM and helping others. I primarily tutor high school math and ACT/SAT, but I also have experience in...