Award-Winning ACT Writing Tutors serving Villa Park, IL

I am a historian, currently working on my PhD at Loyola University Chicago. I have over six years experience as a tutor or instructor, and have helped hundreds of students improve their writing and score higher on essays and exams. I am engaging, encouraging, and skilled at individualizing instruction.

...Northwestern's Feinberg School of Medicine. As a genetic counselor, I try to take genetic information and explain it to patients in a easy to understand, digestible way. I do the same thing in my tutoring, trying to make sure that every student gets the tailored, detailed help that they need to be successful in the...

...I adjust my tutoring style to each student, but I always focus on understanding the main idea and purpose behind the material in order to eliminate memorization whenever possible. In particular, I enjoy teaching science because it fascinates me. Other areas that I tutor are : ACT preparation, math (through pre-calculus), English language and writing....

...hold a master's degree in applied behavior analysis and a bachelor's degree in economics and statistics. My main focus is always 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...

...from the University of Notre Dame in May 2014. After graduating, I served as an Augustinian Volunteer for a year in Chulucanas, Peru, where I worked as a computer teacher at a technical institute called CETPRO Betania. I have previously tutored a broad range of subjects and age groups, and I have especially enjoyed working...

...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 movie, "The Paper Chase", and the memorable performance by John Houseman,...

...10 years now. I am passionate about sharing my personal academic journey and the strategies I learned over the years to get straight A's. My interests include Psychology and Philosophy, as these were my undergraduate majors. I am also passionate about Anatomy and Physiology, Pathophysiology, and Pharmacology, which is what I am studying now as...

...traveled to various countries in Europe, South America, and Africa studying education. For five years, I participated in a Global Educator's Cohort Program that prepared me to work with diverse learners and create multicultural academic environments. Most recently, I spent the past school year student-teaching 10th grade Pre-AP English and 12th grade Creative Writing. Currently...

...programs, private tutored, and done lots of volunteer tutoring. I strive 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...

...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 and 12. Additionally, I served for three years as a First Year Fellow at the University of Miami, working as a...

...of Arts in Middle Eastern Studies from the University of Chicago, and a Master of Arts in Teaching (Elementary Education) from National-Louis University. I taught Arabic in Chicago Public Schools for several years, and I also have teaching and tutoring experience with students from grades 3 through 12 in a wide variety of subjects. As...

...explanation, should the more common ones not work well. This interests me greatly, as it broadens my own understanding of the topics in math and physics I find so interesting. An added bonus is being able to help someone meet their classroom goals. I recently earned a B. S. in Physics with Distinction in the...

...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, I am fully invested in their progress and growth, so I...

...proficiency, so I find fulfillment in advancing comprehension of the English language. Reality is simply complex, so as a part of it we simply need to sometimes convey complex things. It's a skill you can develop for a lifetime and still not perfect, but I'd like to help you along a little if I can.

...with a minor in Psychology through the Kelley School of Business at Indiana University and the College of Arts and Sciences at Indiana University, respectively. While I'm very focused on economics and non-market risk mitigation currently, I remain interested in keeping my knowledge up to date in all fields from sciences to history to test...

...extent of their knowledge. Effective expression translates to professional success and emotional maturity no matter the paths their lives take, so it is one of my biggest priorities. Another must in my tutoring approach is customizing curriculum. Students should feel entitled to an exceptional education, and I want to help them find ways to make...

I have been a student for the majority of my life and I don't believe I will ever stop learning. I hope I can be a great tutor to someone once in my shoes!

...and Master of Arts in Art History from Bowling Green State University. I earned my teaching license in Secondary Education from Eastern Illinois University in May 2022. I am currently a high school English teacher. Before I started teaching, I was a test prep tutor, and clocked hundreds of hours working with high school students...

...I'm headed for Harvard Law School this Fall; in the interim, I'm preparing students to take the ACT and LSAT online and locally in Chicago. I've been tutoring and instructing students of all ages for more than five years now, and since I started focusing on standardized test prep specifically I've spent a lot of...

...all of my students in terms of comprehension. I also believe in the importance of patience when working with students, as I feel that in order to master a concept, time must be taken to manipulate various ideals so that the student can successfully answer a related question at any degree of difficulty. I recently...