Award-Winning Graduate Test Prep Tutors serving Oak Park, IL

...also been involved in several clubs and organizations as an officer or leader position, such as being the President of COD's Spanish and Italian Clubs and Alpha Mu Gamma Honor Society, and the Vice President of UIC's Linguistics Club. I am a Professional Tutor/Academic/Teacher's Assistant at the College of DuPage and have been working there for over eight years. I have fortunately been nominated and featured for a staff spotlight story for COD outlining my...

...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 time and effort to become the best LSAT and ACT instructor that I can be. I'm really proud of the rigorous, student-centered pedagogical approach that I've developed, and I'd love to show it to you! Cumulative collegiate GPA: 3.87 Academic Honors: Dean's List (2012-2016), Phi Beta Kappa Test scores: LSAT -...

...developing a study plan, I am committed to working with you to identify your strengths and weaknesses and help you build the skills and knowledge you need to succeed. If you choose to work with me, you can expect a tutor and mentor who is patient, supportive, and dedicated to your success. Whether you are a high school student just starting or a college student looking to take your skills to the next level, I...

...hone a variety of strategies that ensure students at each level can achieve their academic goals. While I tutor a broad range of subjects, my favorite ones are Reading, Elementary/Middle School Math, History, and Test Prep. In my experience, tutoring is the most rewarding when a student has that "aha!" moment and achieves a new level of understanding and confidence in his/her abilities. I am a firm believer in the transformative power of education, and...

I graduated with a Neuroscience degree from University of Illinois at Chicago. I love teaching and helping students! I am super dedicated to the advancement of education equality for all. I like to breakdown complex topics into simple terms for my students to understand and actually enjoy their material. I love to teach science!!

empty... Relaxed and accommodating, but direct and impact-driven.... Get to know their background and the best way they retain information.... Provide self-prep materials, and evaluate their performance.... Show impact of results and progress.... Find alternative approaches, and practice.... Help them practice reading and understand main concepts.... Give them effective instruction, but also time.... Provide fun examples or real-life applications.... Asking questions throughout teaching the session.... With conversation about the subject and practice-test results.... What is their...

...by the best educators and years of Lead Teaching my own classroom. My teaching style focuses on teacher and student set learning goals and corresponding grade standards. Ive learned small groups work best with a good range of skill level in the group; while still keeping students near their group level. Students learn from seeing others who've mastered it and helping others to Master it. I love to integrate learning with student hobbies and interests...

I believe in learning as the unlocking of fundamental human potential. I think that knowledge of the world as a whole allows you to be yourself more completely, to express yourself to others, and to make your developing dreams into reality.

...high school students. Through those years of my learning, I also have spent numerous hours volunteering through many organizations, including Habitat for Humanity, Society of Women in Engineering, and Circle K. Some of my favorite experiences were helping students with homework in after-school programs. Being able to make a difference in other's lives was a great feeling for me. The subjects of my interest including Science, Math, and English I believe were spawned by generations...

...the University of Illinois @Urbana-Champaign. Since helping my peers in both high school and college I learned that I have both a passion and talent for imparting knowledge upon others. I am very excited for the opportunity in helping students achieve their potential. I have found that teaching is very rewarding for myself as well as my students. It helps cement my knowledge of the material and sometimes I can learn a little something from...

...reading, writing, and speaking Spanish and have seen great results when teaching young and adult learners. My teaching philosophy is to help learners become knowledgeable in various disciplines and I take a multi-disciplinary approach to help long-term memorization of valuable skills. I strive to create engaging learning opportunities for students in language arts while focusing on textual analysis and critical thinking skills. I am as a results-driven tutor and hope to be a positive influence...

...research in gravitational wave detection at the University of Minnesota. During my time at St. Olaf, I tutored for three years and served as a lead tutor in the physics department, where fostering a strong sense of community was paramount. My passion lies in physics and astrophysics, but I also find great joy in tutoring mathematics. I thrive on helping students navigate conceptual challenges through example problems, which consistently leads to rewarding sessions for both...

...to tutor is definitely math. Math was something 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...

...wide range of interests and am able to tutor various subjects, I am most passionate about tutoring in Standardized Test preparation (including ACT, SAT, SAT Subject Tests, and AP Exams), Biology, Chemistry, Math, and Spanish. I truly believe that students should have the opportunity to learn in the way that works best for them, and I love being able to help them succeed by creating a comfortable tutoring environment in which we can best assess...

...Suddenly back in undergraduate classes again, I had to brush up on my test taking and study skills. The program was so interesting I decided to pursue a graduate degree. Based on my undergrad performance and my GRE scores I obtained a full scholarship for my Master of Science. I had a great teacher early in life who stressed the importance of test-taking and time management. One of my goals in tutoring is to pass...

I like to learn new things and I also enjoy watching people learn new things as well. I enjoy running and cycling. I also like to play piano and cook too. I have experience using Mathematica and completed three courses in university that used Mathematica.

I am a psychology major and a senior at Loyola University of Chicago. Tutoring has been essential to my success in undergrad and I am excited to help you as well!

...requires a lot of hard work and effort 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....

...emphasis on Health and Physical Sciences. I also have an interest in public administration and chose to minor in Emergency Management and Homeland Security. I am currently in school to earn my Doctor of Pharmacy and want to practice as a clinical pharmacist after graduation. I have a few years of experience in teaching ESL, computer literacy skills, and math, among other subjects. Math and Life Sciences are my favorite subjects to learn and teach....

...English speaking world caught onto the pedagogical theories of Paulo Freire, I insisted on student-centered learning, creating a safe environment in which my students could explore their deepest thoughts, sharing what was appropriate with their peers. My students are motivated and engaged with their studies; together we form a circle of learning in which all are expert critical thinkers. My task, as I see it, is to facilitate, encourage, and stay informed. A hand-written message...