Award-Winning ACT Writing Tutors serving Darien, IL

...Skippy and Lily, and my cat, Gracie; and watch crime shows and horror movies. My tutoring style is very personalized, and I love finding creative ways to motivate and help my students really understand their work. It is very important to me that I give my students a solid foundation, background information, and customized techniques...

...connect the concepts together to solve a problem or understand an idea. If you can visualize each fundamental point and connect the dots in your head, you're well on your way to finding the solution. I teach a variety of subjects, from ACT English, Reading, Math and Science to AP World History to helping with...

...degree conferral I have aided students of all ages in understanding various nuances within several academic fields, whether psychology, social sciences, diversity and individual differences, writing/english literature, and so-forth. I have also been a part of various students' experience in studying for the ACT, GRE, NCE, and other standardized/achievement tests. During my doctoral program and...

...with both formal and informal experience tutoring in math and science. I am currently enrolled in grad school physics courses and intend on start my PhD in physics this fall. I am a person who's passionate about learning, and loves to help facilitate learning in others. There's nothing that brings me greater pleasure than taking...

...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...

...students with a tough class or a standardized test, but also to teach them learning skills they can apply to the next challenge. When you work with me, we're not just practicing algebra (or whatever); we're practicing the kinds of behaviors that will help you succeed in future math classes. I work with students to...

...so they too can excel and enjoy the process at the same time. I'm a recent graduate of the University of Oxford, where I studied Modern Middle Eastern Studies. Before that, I studied History at Northwestern University (BA). All throughout I've been an avid reader, researcher, and writer. I've taught English as a second language...

...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, PSAT, and AP Tests, I hope to utilize the test taking skills and knowledge I have learned to help others. Lastly,...

...be engaging and exciting, and students should be able to get the help they need. I'll do my best to make sure the student understands the material and would be happy to create additional resources. I have received numerous awards in programming for VEX Robotics, essay writing, and for my artwork. I also speak fluent...

I have been an English teacher for 25 years. I have also co-taught in social studies and science classrooms. I have a Master's in Education & Curriculum, a Master's in Educational Leadership, and a Master's in Literacy Education. I have worked as an Illinois state-certified high school reading specialist for...

...Grade British & World Literature and 10-12th Grade Creative Writing. I am currently available to tutor in English Language Arts related content at all age levels including but not limited to reading, reading comprehension, writing, essay writing, grammar and syntax, American and/or comparative literature, as well as ACT/SAT reading and writing prep. When it comes...

...high school. I taught a variety of subjects including ELA, novel, writing, debate, comprehension and TOEFL test-prep courses. I also took an active role in mentoring and counseling with the middle school students, which was a great opportunity to not only help students achieve their academic goals, but learn how to be a better educator....

...of subjects, since I strongly believe 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...

...is often when the most learning occurs. Specific to ACT tutoring, I use a variety of books, including The Complete Guide to ACT Reading and the Ultimate Guide to the Math ACT. Outside of tutoring, I am the director of counseling services at an agency that serves the homeless, where I spend most of my...

...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 free time (when I have it), I work on curriculum for students, spend time with my friends and cat, and enjoy...

...to help others outside one's self. Success is a path paved with many overcame failures. My goal is to help you help me to be foot stool to overcome the failures. I could be an aid in public speaking, placement test prep, computer/robotic help, digital design, world and U.S. history, and much more. Every core...

I've always enjoyed tutoring as a way to express my love of writing and math. I'm excited to help and meet some families in my neighborhood!

...to make you uncomfortable. The testing environments are tense. Computer testing is not familiar to everyone. The scoring is intentionally complicated, and, if you do well, it gets even harder as you go. Beyond this, tests often try to cloud their questions with unfamiliar words and poorly phrased presuppositions. In particular, the GRE verbal exam...

...I fulfilled a dream by attending the University of Notre Dame. There I majored in Classics and Pre-Professional Studies. Following my college career, I obtained a Masters degree in Biomedical Sciences from Midwestern University in Downers Grove. I have always been fascinated with biology and chemistry and how microscopic interactions lead to the world we...

I am passionate college student in pursuit of a teaching degree, who would love to help others understand do better in school! My goal is not only to help students pass, but also to help them understand what they are learning, so that it sticks with them.