Award-Winning GRE Tutors in Algonquin, IL

...During my senior year, I wrote an 80-page thesis titled "Jazz Flamenco: How Political and Cultural Appropriation Created a New Musical Genre," which allowed me to meld my interests in Spanish, music, and writing. While my academic work and mentoring roles were fulfilling, my passion for language and education was truly able to shine through...

...been to coach high school principals around the country. My diverse experiences have given me insight into a wide range of content areas and age groups, from kids to adult learners. I am an avid test-taker and find test prep to be fascinating and - yes - fun! I've taken the LSAT and GRE; my...

...sometimes we need someone trustworthy to point out where we have been lapsing. There shouldn't be any question that this skill has to be cultivated to see significant growth, but where does anyone get if they spend more time sufficing than striving? I've been a college writing tutor for over a year and consider every...

...as well as less formal work to simply gain skills and (hopefully!) imbue a love and respect for the language arts in the process. I have a B.A. in English from U.C. Berkeley, but also have advanced degrees in International Museum Studies and Forced Migration. I am currently pursuing a PhD in Geography.

...have loved to not only develop the interests and mastery of my students and mentees, but stimulate their passion for learning and solving problems and developing interest in why the material they are studying is important and necessary (beyond the grades). As a current PhD student, education has, and will continue to be, the most...

I was introduced to VT by a friend. I love interacting with students and share my knowledge with them, watch them learn subjects and succeed. I enjoy the results that we get out of our shared effort.

...reading, comparative literature, public speaking, and theater. As a professional writer and editor, I coach students in persuasive writing for schoolwork, college application and supplemental essays, internship and job applications, and the like. For decades, I've taught and lectured at universities, schools, and with individuals in Chicagoland and the Bay Area, and to online students...

Recent PhD graduate in Mechanical Engineering from Northwestern University with extensive tutoring and engineering experience

...Instructor. My last year I was Head Instructor at Rockland Community Sailing. This was especially rewarding for me, because this particular community sail program welcomed children of Youthlinks, a part of Broadreach Family and Community Services, aimed at serving underprivileged kids in the area. This program, and it's connection to us, allowed children who otherwise...

...and my BA in Visual Studies from the University of Pennsylvania in 2011. I have been tutoring since I was in college where I worked as a peer tutor for students who needed help in Intro to Molecular Biology. Once I graduated, I began tutoring the ACT and SAT. I love helping students prepare for...

...and US history and have a passion for writing and research. I've also taught as a teaching fellow in the departments of History, Anthropology, and American Indian Studies at UCLA and in English and Social Sciences at SAIC. I believe that with the right tools and encouragement anyone can be successful in the humanities and...

...UIC as a volunteer tutor in the math center, which uncovered a passion for teaching math. I believe that most people are not as bad at math as they think, and that many people dislike math because of poor instruction they received growing up. I hope to change that. Outside of tutoring, I'm a purple...

...ancient Greek. Prior to that point, I taught high school Latin for two years. I have also tutored college students in writing. I am available to tutor most subjects, though my specialties are foreign language (German, Spanish, and Latin) and test prep. I teach by asking students the right questions so that they learn the...

...experience. I have done a little tutoring, but most of my teaching experience is in the university setting as a TA. I'm particularly excited about biology and psychology, where I have the most experience. I also really enjoy reading and writing. Outside of academics I like to do pottery, play basketball, and watch Netflix (though...

...to be at the forefront of my thinking. During high school I gained a deep appreciation for the importance of mathematics in everyday life .It also was the foundation to many other subjects such as physics and civil an industrial engineering. While in Europe, I gained significant real-world experience in civil-engineering, however I found my...

Hi! My name is Michelle Stephens. I received my BA in English from Northwestern University and my MA in English from Loyola University Chicago. I speak English and Spanish. My interests include writing, editing, and 20th century literature.

...students, and eventually rose to manage the program. Although I am comfortable tutoring a variety of subjects, I am most passionate about writing and language, and I truly believe that strong writing skills are an asset in every area of life. Through my experience as an after-school program manager, I learned to build relationships and...

I am a former high school teacher and current PhD student. I have many years of experience tutoring middle school and five years of experience teaching a variety of high school subjects. I am passionate about education and hope to get to work with you!

...University graduate with a degree in Mathematics and Economics. I also received a Master's Degree from Northwestern University in Math Education in 2014. Currently, I am a high school math teacher who enjoys making math understandable and fun! I have taught Algebra I through AP Calculus BC and every class in between!

...tutor. I'm from the Chicagoland area, where I work full time in corporate strategy and management consulting. I graduated from Niles West High School in Skokie, IL in 2010 and went on to earn my B.A. at Northwestern University in 2014. I tutor to expand upon my natural abilities in supporting young people achieve their...