Award-Winning ACT Writing Tutors serving Gurnee, IL

...at a large elementary school. I have also been a high school principal, and most recently, my full-time job has been to coach high school principals around the country. My diverse experiences have given me insight into a wide range of content areas and age groups, from kids to adult learners. I am an avid...

...literature and spent a semester studying abroad in Spain. I know that school is not always an enjoyable experience for students, so in my tutoring approach I try to create a positive environment that helps students feel empowered in their learning. In addition the subject at hand, it's also vital to equip students with the...

...program, a program designed to help under-privileged kids catch up in reading and writing. On top of being a part-time tutor, I have experience helping kids working as a camp counselor at Fred's Camp and Camp Chicago as well as taking on babysitting jobs around my neighborhood. In my experience as a tutor, the most...

...students while instilling the fundamentals of critical thinking and communication that will serve them in school, testing and throughout life. Given my experience at Avon, I believe I am particularly strong at communicating with students who are struggling to balance the rigors of high school life with the stress of the college process. In my...

...of others. My role as your teacher will be to assist you in developing your own potential and learning style. We will discuss a wide range of themes and develop learning goals. My lessons focus on how to make the content relevant to your life and incorporate technology into positive learning habits. You can expect...

...I emphasize that only through asking questions will they actively learn. My goal is for students to learn how to flick that switch in their heads, and in fact think differently. Students will learn how to think critically, ask questions, seek out the answers, and be actively engaged in their learning process.

...postdoctoral research assistant in Chicago with a PhD in Chemistry/Chemistry Education Research from the University of Illinois at Chicago. I have enjoyed teaching at the college level as a TA in many chemistry courses and have privately tutored high school chemistry, algebra, geometry, physics, financial literacy, and test prep (ACT, SAT, SAT Chemistry Subject Test)....

...I was lucky enough to have taken classes not only at Knox, but also abroad in London and Dublin, gaining exposure to hundreds of different writers and styles during my college experience. Before college, I worked as a teachers assistant at the Polish Language School of Lombard, where often times I would find myself not...

...on all manner of writing and reading comprehension needs. This includes preparation for placement tests as well as less formal work to simply gain skills and (hopefully!) imbue a love and respect for the language arts in the process. I have a B.A. in English from U.C. Berkeley, but also have advanced degrees in International...

...mathematics with a deep passion in teaching mathematics. I believe that the biggest thing keeping people from succeeding in math tests is their fear. We can overcome that with practice and clear understanding of concepts. My hobbies include playing video-games and making playlists on Spotify. I also like to eat Mexican food of all sorts!

I love helping people find their best self. And sometimes that's in the area of math sometimes that's in the area of their best college entrance exam sometimes that's in the area of a best self personally or professionally. No matter the area I'd like to be your advocate!

...and published a simple reading annotation system and related strategies specifically to tackle timed tests, as well as teaching critical reading, comparative literature, public speaking, and theater. As a professional writer and editor, I coach students in persuasive writing for schoolwork, college application and supplemental essays, internship and job applications, and the like. For decades,...

University of Michigan graduate, Paralegal who works with immigrant children of all ages. I have a passion for teaching a variety of interesting subjects and problems.

I am a senior pre-med student at DePaul University majoring in chemistry with a concentration in biochemistry/medicinal chemistry and minoring in biology. I have previous experience as a teaching assistant and science tutor at DePaul. When I am not working or studying, I enjoy trying out new restaurants across Chicago and baking.

...playing for 24. I've played bass for about 20. My students have primarily been aged 7-13, either beginners or fairly early in their guitar education, but I would be quite comfortable teaching people of any age and experience. I have only taught guitar and have not had a bass student before, so I think I...

Recent PhD graduate in Mechanical Engineering from Northwestern University with extensive tutoring and engineering experience

...I studied Public Health and graduated Magna Cum Laude as a Regents' and Chancellor's Scholar. I will matriculate to medical school at the University of California, Irvine this fall. At Berkeley, I've had a lot of experience with peer tutoring, especially in chemistry. During high school, I tutored for math and ACT. I love working with...

...kid, I understand that every child grasps concepts in diverse ways and has a unique set of skills. That is why I am willing to tackle a problem in various ways, whichever is best fit for the child to understand and truly know. I am very patient, eager, and motivated to building positive relationships and...

...analyst, and educator in the U.S. and abroad. At this stage in my career, I'm changing paths to pursue a career as an educator and will earn a PhD in comparative political science, with an emphasis on the U.S. and European Union. I earned a B.A. from Sarah Lawrence College, where I focused on French...

...to effective communication. My warm and compassionate approach to tutoring empowers writers to use their resources, work within genre conventions and work through their own ideas in order to write so other people can pick up what they are putting down. Through the development of an understanding context, audience, and purpose one can learn how...