Award-Winning ACT Writing Tutors serving Gurnee, IL

...working with children and families. I am passionate about helping students gain confidence in their academics through a gentle yet direct approach. My areas of specialty are Psychology, English, and ACT prep. When working with others, I have a goal of empowering them to see and achieve their full potential, which I accomplish through directive...

...aged dancers at Steppin' Out Dance Studio in Grinnell, Iowa. Please refer to my areas of expertise; I am enthusiastic to tutor in a variety of subject areas and am able to provide references upon request. I am thrilled to continue helping students of elementary school through high school reach their goals with confidence.

...for basketball and their passion for rap music, and developed a unit that had them begging for more lessons and acing all of my tests! Learning can be more fun than many people realize! I would love to help you to not only turn your struggles into a success story, but also to find passion...

...and science at the middle school level; last summer I worked at a Pre-K/daycare center. I have tutored countless biological subjects in college and graduate school. I received my B.S. in Environmental Biology from the SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry in New York and my M.S. in Environmental Systems (Engineering) from The University...

...college. I have also tutored home bound students, and test prepped for the ACT college entrance exam for English and reading. With my journalism background I enjoy tutoring writing. Reading and history run a close second and third place. I enjoy tutoring and helping students flourish. I believe in having the one-on-one or small group...

...education. I try to relate whatever subject I am tutoring to the real world. Learning is a lot easier and fun if students see the relevance to their lives. I am a very patient person, and I believe that making mistakes is often when the most learning occurs. Specific to ACT tutoring, I use a...

...(English-Writing), my master's degree from Regis University (Nonprofit Management), and currently hold a college administrative position by day. For a number of years now, I have enjoyed tutoring students in middle school, high school, and college on test preparation (primarily the verbal/reading/writing sections for ACT, SAT, PSAT, HSPT), as well as essay and speech writing....

...early age when I myself when I found a teacher in college that, no matter what, would not let me fail. I wanted to be just like him. I began working with children from different backgrounds and cultures and grew a passion for social-emotional learning. I teach with a gentle and encouraging hand and will...

...in cinema studies and business management. I have gone through a number of tutors throughout my educational career thus far, and have learned from the various experiences what types of methods are useful in the job. I have had tutors that taught me to enjoy and succeed in subjects that I never liked, and plan...

...specific barriers to overcome (like passing a test!), and I love being able to help people with these objectives as well. Besides teaching and literature, I have that keeps me busy. I'm a runner and a swimmer, also like biking and hiking and some recreational sports. I like to dance (swing/blues/ballroom/ballet), sing, and play the...

...in my life where I could handle the commitment. Starting this new year, I will be working in Fermi National Laboratory in a Co-op position and this provides me the perfect opportunity to revitalize my tutoring career/hobby. I have always been adamant on self-improvement and this is an avenue where I enjoy working and constantly...

...I was a member of the National Honors Society which was my first experience with tutoring. I am currently a volunteer at the University of Minnesota Masonic Children's Hospital, and I help patients and siblings with homework and reading there, as well. I am passionate about the life sciences and the French language, and I...

...in Zoology with a concentration in Environmental Biology. My forte is science, but I'm great with writing, reading, and math. As a quick background, I began tutoring during my undergrad as a math tutor for freshmen and sophomore students. I was then a teacher's assistant in graduate school for various environmental science courses for two...

...context dependent process of elimination and the utilization of comprehension rather than memorization. I graduated from Claremont McKenna College on a full-ride scholarship with a B.A. in Government and Legal Studies and have familiarity with the college admission process that I would be happy to share with clients. Some of the best moments of my...

I work both professionally and personally to stimulate curiosity and creativity in the hearts and minds of young people who are able to see that spark and run with it.

...across country to experience the east coast at college. I am a graduate of Rutgers University--New Brunswick, with a double major in Comparative Literature and Women's & Gender Studies. My career goals are to get a PhD and a law degree in order to be a professor and a lawyer. I am passionate about education...

...decade! I started tutoring when I was a senior in high school at my local middle school then continued tutoring through my undergraduate career. I love tutoring math and English. I am currently in my second year of law school, but teaching is my number one passion. I look forward to helping you!

...day. In the meantime, when I am free, I spend a lot of time reading, learning french and watching films. I also like to travel whenever possible, and my favorite cities are Istanbul and Paris. I do my best to maintain a friendly, yet disciplined, tutoring style. I know learning can be hard, but it...

...and present myself as a role model to individuals of similar age. I have tacked this goal by leading a small group of young professionals in Chicago, which meets to discuss a variety of contemporary issues that are relevant to our lives. Through my presence as a leader, I want to be able to cultivate...

...Genetics, Organic Chemistry, and Physics). Born and raised in New York City, I studied ballet at the at The Joffrey Ballet School and attended Fiorello H. LaGuardia High School of Music & Art and Performing Arts as a Dance major. I have been teaching fitness classes in the Chicago area since 2011 and loves spinning,...