Award-Winning High School English Tutors serving Des Plaines, IL

...students to get them to connect the concepts together to solve a problem or understand an idea. If you can visualize each fundamental point and connect the dots in your head, you're well on your way to finding the solution. I teach a variety of subjects, from ACT English, Reading, Math and Science to AP World History to helping with college essays. I'd be glad to help with anything and everything.... I've found that difficulties understanding...

...has always interested me is that you can find math in all sorts of unexpected places. Math can help us to explain lots of relationships in subjects ranging from chemistry and biology to the humanities and even music! I think it's really important to be able to see these relationships and to understand the mathematics that govern them. If you're ready to nerd out about numbers, I'm ready to be your guide! I hold degrees...

...a graduate of Michigan State University, where I received my Bachelor of Arts in Elementary Education with minors in Biology and History. As a classroom teacher, I taught grades 5-8 with an emphasis in the Sciences. As a tutor, I love that I have the chance to give a student the undivided attention that they are often unable to receive in a busy classroom. My goal as a tutor is to help students take ownership...

...I attended my first school in Damascus, Syria. Despite the long commute, I looked forward to each day with enthusiasm. Those early years introduced me to Arabic, English, religion, and a strong foundation in reading and writing. Later, I continued my education in the United States, where I attended Universal School before returning to Syria. My experience working with students includes substitute teaching at a traditional preschool and later assisting in a Montessori school during...

...discovered my love for teaching during my childhood. I have always enjoyed watching a student's confidence and academic ability grow throughout the year. This is my second year teaching in Chicago Public Schools and one of my favorite parts about teaching is getting to know my students and their interests inside and outside of school. When I am not teaching or tutoring, I enjoy volunteering through Habitat for Humanity, traveling around the world, and enjoying...

...Goshen College--a liberal arts college in northern Indiana--where I studied English and Secondary Education. Since graduation, I have taught high school English, taught 5th and 6th grade Art, tutored elementary and middle school students, worked and taught at an orphanage in Cambodia, and am currently working in a 5th grade classroom. While I tutor a wide-range of subjects, I most enjoy teaching English, Literature, Math, and Art. When I am not teaching or tutoring, I...

...varied ways of learning. I love the moment when I am working with a student, and I can tell that the information has really clicked. It is really a privilege to be a part of the learning process for students. I try to make the learning process fun and engaging, and really hone in on which style works for each student. I am goal-oriented, and I like creating a plan with students and parents to...

...Research Assistant in the Education Department at Grinnell, I conducted comprehensive research on racial incidents in schools and communities, contributing to recommendations for addressing racial disparities in education. Additionally, my role as a Research Assistant in the Neuroscience Department involved utilizing advanced microscopy techniques to investigate the impact of stress on neuronal connectivity. These positions have honed my analytical skills and deepened my understanding of the educational and psychological challenges students face. I have also...

...to work with kids to expand their knowledge and love of learning. I found that I derived a great deal of self-confidence and self-esteem through my own academic achievements, and want to help others achieve that boost in their lives, no matter whether they are in elementary school or preparing for college. Soon to receive a double major in Drama (Stage Management) and Psychology from Syracuse University, my wide range of interests and achievements have...

...analysis, writing for research papers, essays and creative projects, and training tutors as a board member of the National English Honors Society. Additionally, as a teacher's assistant for AP U.S. History, I tutored students in the formulaic writing required for DBQs, SAQs and LEQs. I'm an accomplished creative writer, I've received several awards and spend a majority of my free time working on various writing projects. In literature, we frequently discuss the author's "voice". I...

I am a very passionate learner and I would be delighted to share that love for learning to other students. My empathetic mindset, work ethic, and persistence for success is what I value most about myself and how it can positively impact others.... My philosophies behind teaching are that there is not a single method to learn a subject, but multiple approaches to learning it. My belief is that using all the resources acquirable will lead...

...have also spent my last three summers tutoring for a company that specializes in building decoding and comprehension skills for struggling students. Working with this company allowed me to teach kids from kindergarten through high school. Before teaching I worked in advertising sales. I enjoyed the social aspect of this job; basically my success was rooted in how well I was able to communicate my position to my clients and together we put together advertising...

...2012/2013, I returned to Taiwan for 10 months. At that time, I studied Chinese at National Taiwan Normal Universitys Mandarin Training Center. Since I had some time before my classes at the Mandarin Training Center began, I traveled first to Hong Kong for 10 days, then to Guilin, China for 3 days. Most of my traveling has been in Asia, and I lived in Taiwan for about 3-1/2 years. In 2013, I went to Vietnam...

...hard to get to know each individual student, their needs, and the ways in which they learn best. I work creatively to make individual learning plans. At the center of my work is empowerment and confidence boosting, helping all students realize that they are bright in their own ways. I received my B.A. from Skidmore College, with a double major in Political Science and Spanish, and a double minor in Intergroup Relations and Honors Forum....

I am a recent college graduate of Loyola University Chicago where I received a degree in Economics and Information Systems. While in college, I participated in a work study program tutoring K-8 refugee students where I eventually became a lead tutor. I am most passionate about Economics, English, and Standardize Tests. However, I enjoy tutoring Mathematics the most. My overall goal is to be a resource and pillar of support.

...and pursue a career as an immigration defense attorney. I tutor a variety of subjects such as Spanish, English, and Government, but I am interested in many other subjects as well. I love working with kids and have experience tutoring from the elementary to the highschool age range. Additionally, I have worked as a summer camp counselor since eighth grade, and more recently I have gained experience by being a substitute teacher at a local...

...within my classes in a non-tutor capacity, and grew that into a peer tutor role a couple times a week during lunch my senior year of high school. What I hope to accomplish with my tutoring is ensure that you not only achieve your desired grade/score, but see how the different concepts relate to each other in the bigger picture. The more important part is to critically think about the subject matter in other, more...

...in engineering or a degree in business/economics. I edit essays and I tutor a wide range of middle school and high school math and english courses as well as ACT Mathematics and ACT English. Tutoring for the ACT courses are my favorite because I enjoy explaining test taking strategies and helping ACT scores improve. When I teach, I focus on simplifying what is extremely confusing and providing effective ways of remembering the steps involved. In...

...school. I also love learning everything. More importantly, I met the right people in my life. These people challenged me to my core and my goal is to impart that same wisdom to anyone who wants help in their classes. I received an undergraduate education at the University of California Los Angeles from 2008 - 2012, where I earned a degree in Microbiology, Immunology, and Molecular Genetics. Here I earned a prestigious University Research Program...

I am a recent college physics graduate with both formal and informal experience tutoring in math and science. I am currently enrolled in grad school physics courses and intend on start my PhD in physics this fall. I am a person who's passionate about learning, and loves to help facilitate learning in others. There's nothing that brings me greater pleasure than taking difficult concepts, and breaking them down into simple, easy to digest parts.