Award-Winning ACT Writing Tutors serving Chicago, IL

...am a graduate of Nova Southeastern University where I graduated from with a Bachelors of Science in Biology. Since graduation, I have been applying to medical school. I have extensive experience tutoring English, Writing, ESL, Biology, Biochemistry, and Psychology. I believe that education should empower students to explore their passions and critical thinking skills, fostering a lifelong love for learning. My approach emphasizes interactive and personalized learning experiences, enabling each student to achieve their fullest...

...my pre-practicum and practicum in technical high school. I have worked for Princeton Review and PrepNow as an SAT tutor, and did private tutoring in SAT and English as a Secondary Language for six months last year. In all of these ventures, my favorite aspect of the vocation has always been the "question," the moment when a student pauses, sits befuddled for a second or two, then either is able to pinpoint exactly what is...

...know that everyone has the potential to achieve great things, but sometimes we need a push in the right direction or extra help. My tutoring strategy typically stems from the idea that practice makes perfect. I use practice problems and exams to create lessons based on concepts that students are having trouble with. Once a concept is mastered, we can move on to a new concept. A little bit more about myself is that I...

...majoring in Biology and Psychology. I am 23 years old and currently in my gap year. I have been tutoring since my sophomore year of High School, so I have a lot of valuable experience that allows me to assist others with any educational goals that they might have. I am very good with little kids and my peers. I like to call myself a people person because I enjoy interacting with others, and others...

...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 in every language. When it comes to language arts, I know how hard it can be to understand that I comes before E, except after C and other instances. The English language has its set of rules and I can help your student get a...

...Laude with honors. I received my Bachelor's Degree in Political Science with a concentration in Legal Studies. I have been tutoring for a decade now in all subject areas and with all ages. I am most fond of reading, writing, and history. I adore working with others and I am always wanting to learn something new. In my free time, I enjoy reading, gardening, and pilates. I look forward to collaborating with you!

...grows his own chiles for making salsas and moles. Every Fourth of July, he throws a pig roast for all his friends (and to 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...

...worked with kids from pre-K to 8th grade. Throughout my experience, I learned that I really enjoyed work with older kids. I liked the fact that I wasn't just teaching them how to do things. I was also mentoring them. I am very passionate about working with kids because they really are the future. I like being able to have an impact on their growth and development. It gives me joy to see a student...

...Publishing and a minor in Mandarin Chinese. My goal in tutoring is to assist students to eventually be able to problem solve independently, thus gaining confidence as well as academic and leadership capabilities. The homework for subjects I am most confident tutoring include writing, grammar, Chinese to English and vice versa, as well as math up to pre-calculus/trig. **Please note: I do not tutor SAT test prep. It is not a strength of mine.** Stay...

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.

...a variety of backgrounds. I firmly believe that the importance of education as well as the key to a successful academic career is the ability to learn 'how to learn'. In other words, rather than simply memorizing and demonstrating content, I believe that recognizing and mastering one's own unique process(es) of learning is the most important outcome of learning. For this reason, I try not only to present learning as a challenging but fun exercise,...

I am a current junior at UChicago studying towards a degree in Public Policy and Human Rights. I am a Questbridge scholar, and have experience working with students towards college readiness and college applications, especially first-generation applicants. I am also a native Spanish speaker. My goal as a tutor is to help you to recognize your own strengths and apply them to your studies.

...confidence level and understand to tackle the most difficult of questions with ease. My favorite subject to tutor is writing. I find that a large portion of students struggle with feeling that they aren't very skilled at writing. I firmly believe that is untrue, and that everyone has their own unique style and skillset to bring to the table. My goal is to discover that style, and make sure they have fun doing it.

...lessen any fears and negative associations students might have with a given subject. I want my determination to work hard to be an example for my students. I graduated from Wheaton College with a degree in Music History with a minor in Mathematics. I have a track record of excellence in academia overall, and have done well in math courses well beyond calculus. I have tutored mathematics and taught voice lessons on a freelance basis...

...passionate about singing, and I participate in a pre-professional level choir at my university. I am thrilled by the opportunity to help students of various age groups gain essential skills and deeper understanding of subjects that they wish to improve upon in their academic or personal endeavors. In doing so, I'm dedicated to fostering the love for learning that I've found over the years in others in an interactive and engaging way.

...fluent in Spanish and have lived in Alcala de Henares, Spain; receiving my certification from La Universidad de Alcala, and working as a freelance translator and English tutor. I also have conversational skills in French, with extensive background in interpretation, translation, and tutoring. I have a degree in Spanish Literature and language, and my second degree is in Biological sciences, with a minor in French language and literature from Butler University in Indianapolis, IN. My...

...in Dance. I love studying US history, culture and politics from an interdisciplinary lens, and am most passionate about tutoring in English, Reading, and History. I have experience as a writing tutor, dance teacher, and policy researcher. I firmly believe in the power of education and love to help students reach their potential as confident and critical thinkers. Apart from tutoring, I love to dance, make sourdough bread, and read contemporary fiction.

...school and finished my pre-Med requirements. However, life experiences drew me towards teaching. I started with teaching ACT test prep to students, but I have since taught for seven years at traditional schools in the Chicago area. I have taught Biology, Forensics, Anatomy and Physiology, and English. All along, I have continued to tutor test prep, as I enjoy helping students make huge gains on high-stakes exams. Education is an essential part of life in...

...expertise and insights with students who are going through the process. I am especially skilled at helping students craft application essays that highlight their individual strengths and showcase their voices. When I was preparing to apply for college, I was able to raise my ACT score into the most competitive range through diligent practice and incorporation of helpful test-taking techniques, and I am passionate about sharing my techniques to help students reach their target scores....

...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 and middle school students in Maths, Chemistry and Physics, ACT/SAT Test Prep at all levels in High School.... In the first session,...