Award-Winning GMAT Tutors in Des Plaines, IL

...of Wisconsin-Madison, and more recently completed my MBA program at the University of Southern California. My business school classmates and I took pride in offering group tutoring in subjects such as stats, economics, finance, etc., and I still feel ardently that the best way to fully understand a subject is to teach it! I have years of experience teaching algebra I & II, economics and Spanish, but also love to assist students with ACT, SAT,...

...of Illinois at Chicago in 2 years as part of the GPPA Medicine program, where I majored in Biological Sciences. I have also obtained a perfect score on the Psychology/Sociology section of the MCAT with a 97th percentile score overall. I am currently obtaining my MBA before going to medical school. I have been tutoring since high school and enjoy helping students by giving them a unique perspective on how to master comprehension and logical...

...fields; undergraduate students in Philosophy and Intro to Data Science; the professionals taking time and thought to learn advanced use of spreadsheets and databases; and the two students I tutored in Latin! My teaching is conscientious with regard to sources I use, and with regard to my students' specific needs and circumstances. Against that foreground of immediate tutoring objectives, is the background of my wide reading and travel, and my teaching is always infused with...

I am a classroom teacher who has spent the last ten years tutoring/educating students with a variety of learning needs. I specialize in figuring out what specific learning strategies work for different students. I can help you go from good to great as I have consistently scored in the 99th percentile for several graduate school tests. ... It is more important that students learn how to solve problems rather than just memorizing facts or formulas. All...

I am a leadership and change management consultant with six years of experience teaching at the college level at the Illinois Institute of Technology, DePaul University, and Northeastern Illinois University. I love teaching, love coming up with creative examples to help make material relatable and accessible for students, and love seeing the "light bulb" go off when a difficult concept really starts to "click" for a student.

...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 highest priority....

...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 three years....

...and science subjects. I use familiar analogies as needed to paint a picture of the models students should imagine to successfully solve problems and wrap their heads around the concepts. After learning with me, you will be able to navigate any problem because you will know the subject backwards and forwards, from the ground up. I have three years of experience tutoring high school and college students algebra, calculus, SAT/ACT, physics and chemistry. I have...

...Studies) this Fall at Northwestern University and look to continue tutoring throughout my studies. Although that will place me in Chicago, I'm a Michigander at heart, having lived most of my life in mid-Michigan. I received my B.A. (Journalism) at Michigan State University; I taught college composition at the University of Michigan and Eastern Michigan University; and nothing makes me happier than strapping up my kayaks and exploring the state's rivers and lakes. I am...

...the 99th percentile on the GMAT. This includes a high score on the Quantitative section, a perfect score on the Integrated Reasoning and Analytical Writing Assessment, and a Verbal score in the 99th percentile. In working with students, he emphasizes getting a full understanding of the student's current strengths and weaknesses, putting the areas of study into context with the student's larger goals, and creating a dialogue with the student to help them develop a...

...while going through Pharmacy School. I currently hold a doctorate of Pharmacy as well as an MBA. I am excellent in Math and Science and I also have a love for history and the Social Sciences. I can teach pretty much anything except English, grammar and writing are just not for me. I like to focus on helping students to understand the concepts and then learn how to apply them not just to homework problems,...

...hope, as her big brother, that I've helped her a little along the way, helped her become more aware of what she thinks and better able to communicate it to others. As I grow more experienced, I have become more confident that that is what I want: to see students developing their own thoughts and personalities, moving forward in life and learning to articulate themselves from a standpoint of genuine interest and intelligence. This has...

...while minoring in Computer Science. After graduation, I found myself working in the technology sector. I love history, sociology and at one time considered going to law school. After traveling to nearly 24 countries and living abroad for some time, I decided instead to do an MBA. Since my MBA I have been working in Data and Analytics field and love to play with cutting edge AI products. My tutoring expertise range from Math and...

...logic, etc), history of philosophy (ancient, medieval, enlightenment, modern), political philosophy (your Locke, Hobbes and Rawls, etc), philosophy of science (Bayesianism, positivism, etc). I can also tutor undergrad courses on Chinese philosophy (Ruism, Buddhism, Daoism)! I'm confident tutoring K-12 math and physics. I'm also a native Mandarin speaker; I can help you or your children study Mandarin Chinese as well! Learning makes life significant. It lets you see more of the world in finer details....

...as it is very important for the teacher to look at things from the student's perspective. I absolutely love teaching Mathematics and I feel proud to share that most of my students have become Math's wizards even though they didn't like the subject earlier. My teaching pedagogy involves innovative hands-on exercises and discussions designed to foster creativity and rationality among children using real life applications on concepts. I am really excited about teaching.... I believe that...

...rigor. I use my extensive science background to help students better understand the fundamentals of the physical therapy curriculum, and draw upon my clinical experience to frame that information in a more understandable and useful way. After experiencing the extensive prep-work that goes into preparing for the NPTE myself, I am eager to use my knowledge and experience to help any candidate feel more confident in taking this very important step in their career!

My approach to education is rooted in a genuine desire to make a meaningful difference in the lives of my students. I'm not just here to impart knowledge; I'm here to inspire, empower, and ignite a passion for lifelong learning. So, whether you're embarking on a new academic journey or seeking guidance to overcome a particular challenge, know that you're not alone. Together, we can turn your educational aspirations into reality.

...most of their summer break. I offer personalized summer tutoring focused on building essential skills through engaging activities. With nearly 10 years of tutoring experience, I cover Math, English, Social Studies, and Science for students from elementary to middle school. Summer is also a fantastic time to explore new passions! I offer tutoring in American Sign Language (8 years) for beginners. Additionally, my 10 years of experience in Career Planning (including guidance on college admissions...

...to be understood. My approach has always been a blend of strategy and relationship. To solely teach technique is to strip the student of any ability to tackle original problems. To merely focus on concepts is to starve a student of the efficiency needed to demonstrate skills students have to educational institutions. Both technique and knowledge must be instilled in every student to truly prepare students for standardized tests, but also their academic careers afterwards....

...I was not necessarily good at as a young child, but through endless practice and lessons from the best "free" tutor, my mom, I was able to excel in it and placed in the top 20 in state-level math competitions. It quickly became my favorite subject because the process and path to mastery was addicting! As a product of tutoring programs, I think that tutors can be extremely helpful if they build on what the...