Award-Winning ACT Writing Tutors serving Evergreen Park, IL

...major, I have gained a particular interest in educating students struggling with some of the academic areas I struggled with in their place not long ago. By doing so, I have been open to the beautiful opportunities of connecting with others positively to help them in their education. I have been an online tutor for...

...to help students not feel patronized or shamed in moments of confusion, but empowered to see that they CAN do it. Everyone is on their own individual education journey and each student should have the opportunity to learn in a way that best suits them. Let's be honest, math and physics can both be really...

...from Princeton University, studying in the School of Public and International Affairs and the Creative Writing Department. I have tutored children of all ages for the past 5 years firstly through the Latin School of Chicago's Middle School Writing Center and now through Varsity Tutors. Additionally, I have served as a Teacher's Assistant for various...

...proud graduate of Fisk University with a degree in Special Education and an LBS1 certification. Since June 2021, I have been dedicated to teaching and supporting students with diverse learning needs, gaining over three and a half years of experience in the classroom. Teaching is more than a job for me; it's a passion and...

...learn. My favorite and best subject is math, and I like to take a problem solving approach to teaching it. Many students struggle with word problems, but they are the only kind of problems that we ever run across in the real world, and with a good foundation of problem solving skills, the things that...

...advancements in these subjects positively impact all other academic areas. Every student can build confidence in reading and writing, and have fun doing it. I see education as a collaborative effort and I work to bring my students' personal perspectives into our lessons. Watching a student learn new things is exciting, but seeing them recognize...

...behavioral challenges posed throughout life-long education. Although I hold all individuals under my tutelage to rigorous standards of achievement, I have been frequently praised by supervisors and students, for finding an ideal balance between strict and compassionate. After all, learning should be fun! Outside of the academic realm, I also have professional experience instructing and...

...and History tutor, I strive to provide my students with the skills to truly understand the subject material, as well as the 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...

...simply not the case. I know very well the struggle and frustration with receiving bad marks no matter how much effort I put in. I felt myself the anxiety surrounding standardized testing, especially before and during the ACT, SAT, and 10 AP exams I took as a high school student. It was through these less-than-pleasant...

...recent graduate of Hampton University, where I earned a Bachelor of Science in Biology with a focus on Cellular and Molecular studies, graduating Magna Cum Laude. My academic journey was enriched by diverse experiences, including study abroad in Oaxaca, Mexico, where I explored biomedical research and cultural relations, and my work as a Supplemental Instruction...

I believe in learning as the unlocking of fundamental human potential. I think that knowledge of the world as a whole allows you to be yourself more completely, to express yourself to others, and to make your developing dreams into reality.

...at De La Salle Institute on Chicago's south side. At De La Salle I teach American Literature, AP English IV, and Journalism. I'm also the Yearbook Moderator, ACT Test Prep Writing Instructor, and a member of our One Book, One School committee. In my free time I'm an avid runner, and I've run the past...

...Northwestern University with a Bachelor's of Arts in Neuroscience and have a Post-baccalaureate Certificate in Biomedical Sciences and Health Equity. As a tutor I focus on problem solving and analytical skills. I am able to break down problems and difficult concepts in a way that every student can understand. I have numerous years of experience...

...use my knowledge and skills to help students understand and do well in STEM classes, as well as be prepared for standardized exams, including the AP exams and the ACT. I think every individual learns differently, so my biggest goal is to individualize every session to the best approach for each student. Anyone I tutor,...

...from the Northern suburbs of Chicago, and have lived all over the US and Europe while working in the pharmaceutical industry. I have taught business classes at the post secondary level in the UK, and have also tutored a wide variety of subjects to students at various skill levels back here in Chicago. I truly...

...is one of the most valuable assets a person can haveit builds an intuition about the world that acts as an internal compass in daily life. Learning is not about knowledge, it's about understanding. For me, tutoring in ACT test prep is not just about teaching the material that a student may come across on...

...graduate of University College Dublin, proudly holding a Bachelors of Arts degree, with the dual majors of English and Drama Studies. Since graduation, I have both enriched my own skill-set with additional certification to teach ESL, as well as a good measure of customer service experience; while also enriching the lives of others through volunteering...

...graduate of Lawrence University in Wisconsin, where I earned a Physics degree. It was there that I discovered my passion for tutoring, which led me into teaching. I taught Physics at several schools in California before my life took a different direction, though in my corporate work I have always relished the opportunity to help...

...help. Especially those who appreciate help. Teaching at a residential treatment facility is an excellent example of how I worked towards meeting this goal. My teaching philosophy is basically the Socratic method. Among its many benefits, this method makes it easy to engage with students. I also like to stress understanding. I remember the 1973...

...Bachelor of Science in biology with a focus on psychology and theatre. Since graduation and during my time as an undergraduate, I have traveled extensively, tutoring children in underprivileged communities in my local city for a nonprofit Chicago Hopes for Kids program and also privately for students in public schools. While I tutor a broad...