Award-Winning Graduate Test Prep Tutors serving North Chicago, IL

...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...

...at a community college and loved the experience. I mostly worked with non-traditional students ranging in ages 17-70, many of whom use English as a second language. While I tutor a broad range of subjects, I am most passionate about Writing and Literature. In my experience, a lot of people fear writing because they think...

...the American Revolution time period. I have worked with many different types of students ranging from middle schoolers, high schoolers and even some graduate level students. My philosophy behind tutoring is that everyone is capable of learning, however not all students learn the same way. Each student must have an educational plan tailored to their...

...science, reading, and writing over the course of four years. As a tutor, I was able to especially help students with my strong background in math and science that has stemmed from my Computer Science background along with the upper-level Calculus and Discrete Mathematics courses I have taken. While in high school, I also qualified...

...I am passionately committed to educational access and helping young people reach their full potential. It has been my privilege to work with dozens of bright and talented students over the years, ranging from fifth grade to university level. I especially enjoy helping students with test prep and am qualified to teach all sections of...

...I've also spent a few years working as a software developer. If you're looking to learn more about math, computer science, or physics, whether for a class or just for fun, I'd love to help you out! These subjects might seem tedious sometimes but I think they can be really interesting and fun if they're...

...Civil Engineering from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. I have just started my career as a Construction Engineer at Bowman Consulting Group, and am hoping to tutor and help young students in my free time! I have had 2 years experience tutoring students in various subjects, as well as holding a Teaching Assistantship for...

...to explain why it is we use a certain techniques and how these techniques work. I believe that the more fully you understand the aspects of standardized tests, the better you will be able to perform. In my free time, I am an avid reader and sports fan. I also enjoy hiking and being in...

...Then, became a certified teacher through Teach For America. Currently, I am a second year teacher at a high school in Chicago. I primarily work in Special Education. Additionally, I am beginning my studies toward a Psy.D. in Clinical Psychology. I love teaching because I view education as empowerment. I approach my teaching with an...

...a graduate of the University of Chicago with a degree in English Language and Literature. I tutor students preparing for important standardized tests, including the ACT and the LSAT, and particularly enjoy teaching about the logical reasoning portions of the LSAT. In my spare time I enjoy reading as much as possible and spending time...

...of Chicago on a leave of absence looking to help students and young professionals considering a return to a GRE-required field. I think that the GRE, although challenging, can be studied very effectively. I am a laid back and friendly person who can also encourage the discipline and focus necessary for success on this test.

...believe that there are multiple ways of learning and classroom style is not effective with every student. Tutoring allows individual plans for each student so he or she can excel no matter the subject. I love being able to help and watch a student grow and gain a better understanding of the material, but also...

...Indiana and Illinois 6-12 grade English/Theatre. In addition, I've also had experience work with Sylvan Learning Center. During my time there I was able to help students pinpoint their weak areas in order to turn them into strengths. I know what it takes to help a student decipher and decode complex passages in a 1:1...

...is a tool for me to enjoy this and share my story and knowledge with others. I'm an outdoor guy but do like staying inside sometimes and spending time on movies and books. Cooking for sure is my hobby too because I'm quite a foodie. I look forward to sharing my story and knowledge with...

...I also enjoy tutoring en Espanol which I learned from my parents growing up and continued to learn throughout high school. My tutoring philosophy is: the struggle is good! So often we students get frustrated learning difficult concepts. When we embrace the struggle and work hard, true learning happens and it feels so good! I...

...as they are my degree. I also am passionate about working with younger middle school and elementary school children instilling excitment and pssion for learning. I believe it is important ot make material relevant to the student and help them see what they are passionate about and how to acheive that goal through their academic...

...subjects such as middle school math, English, and science. I currently welcome all students in need of a tutor for middle school math, middle school language arts, middle school science, all elementary subjects, and high school algebra and geometry. My favorite subject to teach is math because I enjoy breaking away the negative stigma of...

...helping others develop their understanding! I'm the most passionate about math and I'm excited to help you find new and interesting ways to engage with your mathematics studies! I always look for at least 3 different ways to approach a problem, often finding more. Together, we can explore all these ways and find the one...

...Games. I have experience in tutoring and helped facilitate a college course during my time at Villanova. I love to share my interests with students. I am also here to help out any college applicants with their essays. When I was a high school senior, my strong essays helped me place onto the University of...

...the close relationships I made with my peers and professors. I bring this hands-on approach I was given in my undergrad to my students by pinpointing their exact needs to ensure material is not just memorized, but understood. Outside of my science pursuits I enjoy reading, hiking, and exploring my city of Chicago.