Award-Winning ACT Writing Tutors serving Glen Ellyn, IL

...in reading and English; however my passions truly lie in the realm of civics and government (ask me about my current position working in a governor's office!). I love talking through big ideas and unique perspectives. I am a word nerd who loves reading and is driven by the chance to learn new things!

...In my opinion, problem solving is a learned skill that is widely applicable in many areas of life. My tutoring philosophy is to develop students into better problem solvers while assisting them in particular courses or standardized tests. My hope is that by developing these fundamental problem solving skills they will eventually no longer need...

...organizations. I have tutored in math in the past, and on this platform, I will be tutoring in Calculus, Geometry, and SAT Prep. I love to learn and I hope that my students will appreciate learning through my sessions as well. In my spare time at college, I enjoy cooking, I captain a Dance Team...

...in Literacy Education. I have worked as an Illinois state-certified high school reading specialist for the past several years. My daily classes involve working with struggling readers as well as preparing students for the reading portion of the PSAT/SAT/ACT tests. I also have extensive experience teaching students how to read text for information (non-fiction) and...

...of subjects and age groups, and I have especially enjoyed working with students to develop their writing skills. I tutor ACT Test prep and English with a focus on critical reading and writing skills. I am passionate about learning and I try to impart a love of learning to my students. In my spare time...

...me. I have had the pleasure of being part of a relief trips to India, and leading two medical relief trips to Ecuador and Peru. During these trips, things can change in a blink of an eye and one must adapt in order to help the people in need. These skills can be translated 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 time training and teaching staff and clients. I believe service to others is one of the highest callings, and want to pay my success forward. For fun, I like...

...classroom, first as a lead in a ten 24-36 month olds at a private family-owned center and now as a co-lead in a classroom of ten 15-36 month olds at a local community center. I believe we should be lifelong learners and strive to foster that for myself by staying up to date with the...

...on building confidence and independence in students. You don't have to be shy about asking questions- I'll keep working until you're comfortable with the concepts. My tutoring style is flexible to what each student needs, so I have many strategies prepared to find the one that works best for you. I'm excited to work with...

I am a student at the University of Chicago, majoring in marketing and minoring in Business Analytics. I love tutoring and helping others. My specialties are in Business, Economics and test prep. I look forward to helping you reach your goals.

...that we can explore through English, and I am overjoyed to help others shape their visions through writing. Every student has their own story to tell, and I want to guide them as they sharpen their skills and flourish into strong writers. While writing composition is my favorite area to teach, I will gladly help...

...the industry, I worked in the fields of Semiconductors, Natural Gas and Energy, and provided technical consultancy to instrument companies and universities. Perhaps as a tribute to experience with tutoring as an undergraduate, and lecturing Chemistry as a graduate student, I had been especially adept at taking a complex scientific or mathematical concept and breaking...

...I am looking, not only to break out of the solitary confines of the process, but to assist others along the way. One of my favorite parts of my writing sequence that I completed last year was the opportunity to cultivate and grow the ideas of my fellow classmates. I love assisting others in the...

...Michigan, Georgetown University, Northwestern and the University of Chicago. (I'm also an alum of the University of Notre Dame and the University of Michigan, so I'll be sure you not only do well on the test, but that you'll be ready for the work once you're a freshman.) I hope that we can work together...

I have taught English at both high school and college levels. I have taught reading to children ranging between kindergarten and adulthood.

...freshman at the University of Colorado Boulder majoring in astrophysics and chemistry with a 4.00 GPA. I have been passionate about science and STEM topics my whole life, focusing on them in both high school and college classes. In my free time, you can usually find me exploring forest preserves by day and surveying the...

...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 three Chicago Marathons. I enjoy Chicago sports and cheer on the Sox, Bulls, Hawks, and Bears. I rescued a dog three years ago and he has become one of the greatest joys...

...I enjoy teaching when I became preceptor for Anatomy in undergrad. I find it to be incredibly rewarding. As I am continuing my education, tutoring is an enjoyable way for me to give back to the academic community and help other students achieve their goals! I thoroughly enjoyed learning anatomy in both undergrad and PT...

...with a Bachelor of Science in Biology and a Bachelor of Business Administration in Health Management and Policy, and have since gone on to complete the first of four years at Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine. My relevant work experience includes tutoring high school level algebra and geometry to private clients during grades 11...

...truly happening. The results often come in two types. The first is the "a-HA!" moment that teachers crave; this is when new information fits comfortably among what is already established in our understanding, or what makes two seemingly unrelated pieces connect. The second is a feeling of distress. This is when a new piece of...