Top English Tutors serving Des Plaines

Rebecca: Des Plaines English tutor
Certified English Tutor in Des Plaines, IL
...subjects to tutor include English, SAT test preparation, math, and psychology. My approach to tutoring is to meet the student where they're at and go from there. I find that this way we can build a productive tutoring relationship where I can help individualize learning to each person's particular learning style. Outside of academic interests, I enjoy cooking, being with friends and family, traveling the world, and looking as ridiculous as possible doing Zumba.... My teaching...
Education & Certification
Northwestern University - Bachelors, Psychology
University of Chicago SSA - Masters, Social Work
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1580
SAT Math: 740
SAT Verbal: 800

Katie: Des Plaines English tutor
Certified English Tutor in Des Plaines, IL
...I understand firsthand the importance of standardized tests as students make goals for their next level of education; I am happy to help students prepare for these exams. I enjoy students of all ages and am excited to tutor a wide range of subjects, although my first loves are math and English (especially grammar). I truly believe my sincere energy and enthusiasm can help make students excited about learning. I welcome questions and value honesty...
Education & Certification
University of Notre Dame - Bachelor in Arts, American Studies, Gender Studies
University of Connecticut - Master of Arts, Higher Education and Student Affaris
ACT English: 35
ACT Math: 34
ACT Reading: 33
Ellie: Des Plaines English tutor
Certified English Tutor in Des Plaines, IL
...inspires my desire to educate young students; to provide them the tools to be leaders, whether that be in the classroom, on the playing field, or in their community. My time as a youth soccer coach and tutor of my little brother and his friends has further bolstered my love of teaching. Given my extensive experience and longtime passion for math and applied math subjects, I feel I can best help students seeking help in...
Education & Certification
University of Chicago - Bachelor in Arts, Economics
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1520
SAT Math: 740
SAT Verbal: 700

Samantha: Des Plaines English tutor
Certified English Tutor in Des Plaines, IL
...academic mentorship and support to succeed in their journey towards becoming a Doctor of Medicine. I also have three years of experience as a trained writing tutor, working as a Head Writing Fellow at the Barnard College Writing Center. I co-founded the Science Fellows Program to help science majors and pre-med students transfer writing skills from the humanities to the sciences. I believe I can help you succeed on your board exams and admissions essays....
Education & Certification
Barnard College - Bachelor in Arts, Biology, General
Saint Louis University-Main Campus - Doctor of Medicine, Premedicine

Luke: Des Plaines English tutor
Certified English Tutor in Des Plaines, IL
...I was especially proud of the improvements my students made towards clear self-expression in speaking and writing (which was reflected in high TOEFL scores). I've got a knack for identifying an essay's strengths and weaknesses, and for giving specific feedback to make written ideas come to life. In addition, I have a passion for helping students improve their performance in ACT Reading, Writing, and Science. Whatever the subject, I thrive on leading students to moments...
Education & Certification
Wheaton College (Illinois) - Bachelor in Arts, Philosophy
ACT Composite: 34
ACT English: 33
ACT Math: 36

Zach: Des Plaines English tutor
Certified English Tutor in Des Plaines, IL
...I especially enjoy working on test prep, mathematics and writing as these are, from my point of view, the essential skills towards navigating today's world. I also have extensive background in the higher levels of music theory, which I'm always happy to share. In tutoring, I am very insistent on simplifying and strategizing. There are only so many ways of approaching any given problem - together, we'll work to find the best one.
Education & Certification
Northern Illinois University - Unknown, Music Performance
ACT Composite: 34
ACT English: 33
ACT Math: 35

Andrea: Des Plaines English tutor
Certified English Tutor in Des Plaines, IL
I currently attend the University of Chicago, where I major in Political Science and Biology. When I'm not spending hours reading Nietzsche, I'm doing improv comedy and graphic design. I'm currently pursuing a career in advertising/consulting, and in my spare time I eat mini tacos and watch Louis CK stand-up comedy. ... Teaching is about taking something complex and making it easy to understand. I like to focus a lot on students' questions, as they give...
Education & Certification
University of Chicago - Current Undergrad, Political Science/Biology
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1520
SAT Math: 720
SAT Verbal: 760

Brandon: Des Plaines English tutor
Certified English Tutor in Des Plaines, IL
I'm a 4th year at the University of Chicago, and I love teaching. I'm elated to help others learn and gain confidence in subjects that may not be their strong suit today. Also, I want to give students the tools to succeed in subjects outside of what we directly cover. ... When I teach someone something, I want them to know the material well enough that they feel comfortable teaching it to someone else.... We would...
Education & Certification
University of Chicago - Bachelors, Public Policy, Psychology
ACT English: 33

Katarina: Des Plaines English tutor
Certified English Tutor in Des Plaines, IL
...a Health Educator in a family planning clinic in West Chicago. Finally, I am pursuing a career in medicine and have been accepted to medical school earlier this year. I look forward to being a tutor because I believe in that all students deserve an opportunity to excel in school. I approach learning as a conversation. I hope to build off of students knowledge and give them the skills to problem-solve and think independently.... I do...
Education & Certification
University of Michigan-Ann Arbor - Bachelors, Evolutionary Anthropology
ACT Composite: 31

Meriam: Des Plaines English tutor
Certified English Tutor in Des Plaines, IL
...working with a diverse range of people, regardless of their language fluency and subject expertise. Since graduating, I have been attending a post-bac program at the University of Toronto in intensive Spanish and Arabic, before continuing on to medical school. I have also been tutoring numerous subjects for over 10 years, including Math, French, and Biology. I truly believe that it is with individual attention helps maximize one's full potential. Tutoring has shown me that...
Education & Certification
Loyola University-Chicago - Bachelors, Biology and French
ACT Composite: 33
ACT English: 33
ACT Math: 35

Jared: Des Plaines English tutor
Certified English Tutor in Des Plaines, IL
...conflict resolution, and geopolitics. Students have given my classes a 95+% satisfaction rate. I hold a PhD and MA in International Relations with a concentration in Comparative Politics from The Fletcher School at Tufts University. I'm also a graduate of the College of William & Mary where I earned my BA in International Relations. Prior to becoming a researcher and teacher, I worked for a peacebuilding organization in Nigeria working to end violent conflict.
Education & Certification
Tufts University - Master's/Graduate, International Relations/Comparative Politics
Tufts University - Doctorate (e.g., PhD, MD, JD, etc.), International Relations/Comparative Politics

Thomas: Des Plaines English tutor
Certified English Tutor in Des Plaines, IL
...who loves teaching and helping students learn. I have experience teaching English in Argentina, as well as experience as a teaching assistant for various subjects at the Summer Institute for the Gifted. Exploration drives much of what I do, and I believe that learning is a form of exploration - and I hope to share that mindset with my students. As a tutor, I will be very patient, understanding, and thoughtful in my approach.
Education & Certification
Northwestern University - Bachelors, Psychology
ACT Composite: 34
ACT English: 36
ACT Math: 33

Josephine: Des Plaines English tutor
Certified English Tutor in Des Plaines, IL
I am a Mathematics major at Loyola University Chicago, minoring in Statistics. I am continuing my education to get my Masters Degree in Statistics.
Education & Certification
Loyola University-Chicago - Current Undergrad, Mathematics
GRE: 329
GRE Quantitative: 167
GRE Verbal: 162

Pete: Des Plaines English tutor
Certified English Tutor in Des Plaines, IL
...in Elmhurst, IL and graduate from The University of Wisconsin in Madison, I understand the gap that can form between teachers and students first hand. Combining a relational teaching style, and a strong value of education, I believe that the unique needs of every student deserve consideration and that it is the role of the tutor to find the perfect way to teach. It is my personal wish that if a student has a special...
Education & Certification
University of Wisconsin-Madison - Bachelors, Honors English Literature and Mathematics Minor

Ben: Des Plaines English tutor
Certified English Tutor in Des Plaines, IL
...figuring out what makes the light bulb go on for individual students. I view my job as helping you achieve your goals in a way that's informed by how you grapple with facts, concepts and tests. I am a 2009 graduate of the University of Chicago in Statistics and Political Science. I have been a tutor for test prep (including ACT, SAT, LSAT and AP testing), academic and creative writing, and general academic assistance for...
Education & Certification
University of Chicago - Bachelors, Political Science and Government

Isabella: Des Plaines English tutor
Certified English Tutor in Des Plaines, IL
I am determined to teaching everyone in the way they learn best, not just one way.
Education & Certification
Wheaton College (Illinois) - Bachelor in Arts, Ancient Near Eastern and Biblical Languages
ACT Composite: 33
ACT English: 35
ACT Math: 32

Todd: Des Plaines English tutor
Certified English Tutor in Des Plaines, IL
...the most learning occurs. Specific to ACT tutoring, I use a variety of books, including The Complete Guide to ACT Reading and the Ultimate Guide 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...
Education & Certification
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign - Bachelor of Science, Biology, General
University of Chicago - Master of Social Work, Social Work
ACT Composite: 33
ACT English: 31
ACT Math: 33

Jacob: Des Plaines English tutor
Certified English Tutor in Des Plaines, IL
...do my best to go beyond the material covered by the tests and prepare students for the experience of taking the test itself, so that when the day comes, they are confident and prepared to tackle whatever challenges rise up before them. The way that I teach generally falls in line with the way that I learn best myself: discussion and collaborative explanation. When approaching difficult material, lecturing at a student leaves much to be...
Education & Certification
Vanderbilt University - Bachelors, English Literature
ACT Composite: 35
ACT English: 36
ACT Math: 34

Bryson: Des Plaines English tutor
Certified English Tutor in Des Plaines, IL
...both biology and algebra to high schoolers. My favorite subjects to tutor are mathematics and Spanish, as I find them to be the most engaging, but I enjoy and can help with nearly all content areas. When I was in school, I was (and still am!) a self-described "nerd" who really enjoyed expanding my knowledge base and taking on academic challenges. I hope to impart the idea that tackling new concepts can be fun and...
Education & Certification
New York University - Bachelor in Arts, Spanish
Loyola Marymount University - Master of Arts, Urban Education and Leadership
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1490
SAT Math: 720
SAT Verbal: 700

James: Des Plaines English tutor
Certified English Tutor in Des Plaines, IL
...bachelor's degree, and have been doing so ever since. I have tutored several students in a variety of subjects in math and physics, from algebra 1 up through college level calculus, including ACT test prep. Working one on one with students to help them achieve their academic goals has been a deeply rewarding experience for me. I cherish the opportunity to share my skills and experience with my students, and I make their success my...
Education & Certification
Illinois Institute of Technology - Bachelors, Architectural Engineering
ACT English: 31
ACT Math: 32
ACT Reading: 34
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