Top English Tutors serving Northlake

Luke: Northlake English tutor
Certified English Tutor in Northlake, IL
...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 of clarity and a sense...
Education & Certification
Wheaton College (Illinois) - Bachelor in Arts, Philosophy
ACT Composite: 34
ACT English: 33
ACT Math: 36

Molly: Northlake English tutor
Certified English Tutor in Northlake, IL
...subject area foundation. 3. Impart test-taking skills and strategies necessary for school success. I teach with the tenets of the Common Core State Standards in mind. As such, I do not aim to teach "tricks" for getting the right answer. Rather, I aim to wholly ingrain the skills, strategies, and overall thinking needed to fully...
Education & Certification
Columbia University in the City of New York - Bachelor in Arts, History
Northwestern University - Masters, Elementary Education
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1480
SAT Math: 700
SAT Verbal: 780

Alyssa: Northlake English tutor
Certified English Tutor in Northlake, IL
...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 I enjoy painting, playing the...
Education & Certification
University of Notre Dame - Bachelor in Arts, English, Psychology
ACT Composite: 32
ACT English: 35
ACT Math: 31

Samantha: Northlake English tutor
Certified English Tutor in Northlake, IL
...with college application essays. While I tutor a variety of subjects, I am very passionate about helping students improve their reading and writing skills, and I really enjoy helping students with Critical Reading and Writing portions of Standardized Tests. I love working with students and helping them realize their full academic potential. In my spare...
Education & Certification
Northwestern University - Current Undergrad, Political Science & Legal Studies
ACT Composite: 32
ACT English: 35
ACT Reading: 34

Rebecca: Northlake English tutor
Certified English Tutor in Northlake, IL
...with you to build a solid foundation of knowledge and confidence that you can carry forward. My favorite 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...
Education & Certification
Northwestern University - Bachelors, Psychology
University of Chicago SSA - Masters, Social Work
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1580
SAT Math: 740
SAT Verbal: 800

Katarina: Northlake English tutor
Certified English Tutor in Northlake, IL
...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...
Education & Certification
University of Michigan-Ann Arbor - Bachelors, Evolutionary Anthropology
ACT Composite: 31

Alex: Northlake English tutor
Certified English Tutor in Northlake, IL
...Korea. During that time and since, I've been fortunate to tutor students of all ages and in a variety of subjects. I received a BA in International Relations and Economics from the University of Wisconsin-Madison, and more recently completed my MBA program at the University of Southern California. My business school classmates and I took...
Education & Certification
University of Wisconsin-Madison - Bachelor in Arts, Economics
University of Wisconsin-Madison - Bachelor in Arts, International Relations
University of Southern California - Masters in Business Administration, Finance
University of Southern California - Masters in Business Administration, Real Estate
ACT English: 31
ACT Math: 35
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1400

Ruth: Northlake English tutor
Certified English Tutor in Northlake, IL
...and elementary schools as well. I graduated from the University of Chicago in 2016 with a B.A. in English and Theatre. I then got my M.S.Ed from Northwestern. I have worked with children of all ages in various capacities, including teaching, and I find that the best way for students to learn is to have...
Education & Certification
University of Chicago - Bachelor in Arts, English Lang./Lit. and Theatre and Performance Studies
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1520
SAT Verbal: 760
SAT Writing: 790

Zach: Northlake English tutor
Certified English Tutor in Northlake, IL
...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,...
Education & Certification
Northern Illinois University - Unknown, Music Performance
ACT Composite: 34
ACT English: 33
ACT Math: 35

Richard: Northlake English tutor
Certified English Tutor in Northlake, IL
...the AP Spanish exam with listening. My favorite academic subjects are math and science, and I have received perfect scores on a variety of standardized math exams, including SAT I math, SAT II math IIC subject test, BC calculus AP exam, and the GRE quantitative exam. In addition to tutoring mathematics at all levels, I...
Education & Certification
Emory University - Bachelors, Biology and Spanish
Northwestern University - PHD, Biology and Public Health
SAT Math: 800

Zhaleh: Northlake English tutor
Certified English Tutor in Northlake, IL
...tutoring because I love sharing knowledge with others, especially in one-on-one sessions, or with a small group. Teaching others is a great way to expand understanding of how other students think and develop ideas, and it allows myself to see new ways to look at problems. While I'm not studying (or helping my friends study),...
Education & Certification
Carnegie Mellon University - Bachelor of Science, Mechanical Engineering
ACT Composite: 34
ACT English: 34
ACT Math: 34

Jamila: Northlake English tutor
Certified English Tutor in Northlake, IL
...material, as well as the confidence level and understand to tackle the most difficult of questions with ease. My favorite subject to tutor is writing. I find that a large portion of students struggle with feeling that they aren't very skilled at writing. I firmly believe that is untrue, and that everyone has their own...
Education & Certification
Yale University - Bachelors, Theater Studies

Hallie: Northlake English tutor
Certified English Tutor in Northlake, IL
...literature, history, writing, Spanish, and Algebra. I am particularly passionate about preparations for standardized testing, including the SATs and AP exams, and helping students through the college application process. My hope is that the support I provide to struggling students will empower them to expand their academic curiosity and appreciate learning. In my free time,...
Education & Certification
Skidmore College - Bachelors, theater
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1550
SAT Math: 720
SAT Verbal: 750

Mackenzie: Northlake English tutor
Certified English Tutor in Northlake, IL
...concentration in health and human disease, global health, and a minor in French. I love reading, traveling, learning and helping others learn! I have experience tutoring high school and elementary school students in math, science, and English and I love tutoring in each subject equally. Eventually, I see myself going to medical school and researching...
Education & Certification
Northwestern University - Bachelor in Arts, Economics
ACT Composite: 35
ACT English: 35
ACT Math: 33

Jack: Northlake English tutor
Certified English Tutor in Northlake, IL
...encourage students to actively participate in a tutoring session, making sure that their needs drive a session rather than my pre-planned agenda. Every student learns differently, and I have found that the greatest success is a result of playing to these strengths rather than fighting against them. I am excited to be a part of...
Education & Certification
Northwestern University - Bachelor in Arts, Theatre
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1520
SAT Math: 780
SAT Verbal: 700

Yesha: Northlake English tutor
Certified English Tutor in Northlake, IL
...have had a very successful school career, and I want to share that with all students. Education is empowering, and every student deserves to feel intelligent. Outside of tutoring and college, I love to read. I'm a big fan of fantasy novels and Harry Potter, but I also like classics such as Dickens' books. I...
Education & Certification
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign - Current Undergrad, Integrative Biology Honors/ Psychology
ACT Composite: 34
ACT English: 35
ACT Math: 34

Ali: Northlake English tutor
Certified English Tutor in Northlake, IL
...my academic curiosity in others. Finding even one facet of a subject that really piques a student's interest can make them think of learning as an engaging, exciting endeavor instead of an onerous chore. Call me an idealist, but I think learning should be fun! Though I keep the tone of my sessions light, I...
Education & Certification
Northwestern University - Bachelor in Arts, Theatre with Premed
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1580
SAT Math: 770
SAT Verbal: 800

Debra: Northlake English tutor
Certified English Tutor in Northlake, IL
My name is Debra and I have an MA in Anthropology from the University of Chicago. I really like engaging with the humanities and hope to help students improve their understanding of history, the social science, writing, and grammar. ... I like to be as conversational as possible, because I think that's the best way to communicate ideas. I try to be pretty informal, because I find that formality can turn students. Overcomplicating the subject matter...
Education & Certification
University of Notre Dame - Bachelor in Arts, Anthropology
University of Chicago - Master of Arts, Anthropology
ACT Composite: 32
ACT English: 36
ACT Reading: 34

Todd: Northlake English tutor
Certified English Tutor in Northlake, IL
...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...
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

Thomas: Northlake English tutor
Certified English Tutor in Northlake, IL
...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,...
Education & Certification
Northwestern University - Bachelors, Psychology
ACT Composite: 34
ACT English: 36
ACT Math: 33
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