Award-Winning High School English Tutors serving Oak Park, IL

...as a research scientist in biomedical research labs. During this time I worked with visiting scientists, teaching them about the research we were doing and also spent 1.5 years mentoring two MD/PhD students from the NYU School of Medicine who were working in the lab. In the summer of 2015, I wrote and developed content for an Algebra 2 digital teaching platform. I believe that the skills I have developed over the years would be...

...As you might guess I am an avid reader. I am on a trivia team that has won several contests. I also play guitar and chess, the latter of which I teach children to play in an after-school program. More than anything, I love to share information and ideas, find new ways to approach problems, and seek to understand the different ways people think about the world. My students describe me as patient, kind, and...

I am a freshman at the University of Colorado Boulder majoring in astrophysics and chemistry with a 4.00 GPA. I have been passionate about science and STEM topics my whole life, focusing on them in both high school and college classes. In my free time, you can usually find me exploring forest preserves by day and surveying the skies with my telescope by night.

...and all STEM subjects. I also speak French and would love to help beginner students find their footing with this beautiful language. I love seeing students become more confident learners, and I love watching students find what works best for them and grow beyond anyone's expectations! You can expect me to take a compassionate, curious, non directive approach to tutoring. I recognize and appreciate individuality and take special care to tailor programs specially for each...

...and fun if students see the relevance to their lives. I am a very patient person, and I believe that making mistakes is often when the most 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...

Hi! My name is Weilong and I'm a graduate student in Genetic Counseling at Northwestern's Feinberg School of Medicine. As a genetic counselor, I try to take genetic information and explain it to patients in a easy to understand, digestible way. I do the same thing in my tutoring, trying to make sure that every student gets the tailored, detailed help that they need to be successful in the classroom and in the world!... I believe...

...During this time, I had the opportunity to work with and tutor at-risk youth in an underprivileged community through programs and activities. From this experience, I developed an understanding of students and was challenged to adapt to different learning styles and motivation levels. Through both these experiences, I had the opportunity to interact and develop meaningful relationships with students, as well as foster a supportive environment where students can thrive. I have extensive experience working...

...in various subjects for three years in college that I decided to continue doing so post graduation. Whether it is just extra practice or improving the understanding of academic topics, I seek to help all students gain self-confidence both in and out of the classroom. I tutor English, essay editing, writing, math, Pre-Algebra, and Algebra. The skills my students learn will provide them with excellent writing and math foundations that will allow them to feel...

...tutoring and providing therapy for children with disabilities through out the state of Illinois as a Developmental Therapist for the Early Intervention Program. I provided weekly therapy and educational services for infants and children that needed to improve their motor, speech, and conversational skills. Meanwhile I tutor a broad range of subjects, I am most passionate about Art, Drawing, Math, Psychology, and History. In my experience helping struggling students understand their past and prepare for...

...subject, test-prep, Language Arts and ESL subject matters both online and in person for the last 20 years. I have helped students prepare for college entrance exams, such as the ACT and SAT. I can teach English, Composition Writing, Reading, Test Taking, IELTs, TOEFL, and other college entry preparation courses. I am highly motivated and personally interested in aiding you to improve your skill set to reach your goals with targeted instruction as fast as...

...ages and abilities. Subject areas that I am particularly suited to teach include: reading, writing, ACT, PSAT, social sciences, psychology, history, and elementary math. I believe that every student has strengths and can learn how to maximize those strengths and improve on their weaknesses. My teaching style is strengths based and highly collaborative, always beginning by identifying what the student does know and working together to set goals. I take a team approach with students...

...and at a different pace. The key is to make learning entertaining, valuable, and useful for every student. I am definitely not a fan of “busy work,” but I am a fan of helpful and relevant practice (when necessary). 2) Always providing encouragement when it is well deserved and always reaffirming the student about their strengths with the purpose of building the student’s confidence, which I believe has a major impact on their learning.

...an avid reader and I love history. My truest passion is writing of all kinds so, during the school year, I work part-time as a writing tutor in my university's library working with folks at all levels of their undergraduate or graduate careers to improving their writing and communication skills in general. Growing up, I was slow to learn how to read and write and it felt so frustrating; I wrote so hard and so...

...I tutor a broad range of subjects, I am most passionate about Mathematics and the Social Sciences. I currently teach Algebra II, but have great depth of experience in all mathematical subjects and test prep. I am a firm proponent of education, as I believe it is the core of an improved quality of life, and I try to share this passion with not just my students but also in all realms of my life....

I am a recent College grad with a passion for reading and the production and interrogation of knowledge.

...see our world. Mastering content gives us a cognitive framework through which we can process and understand new information from the world around us. Knowledge is critical for one's own success in the world as well as a requisite for a well functioning democracy. If you do not have a fully formed internal logos, you are at the whim of others determinative narratives and little more than a passenger on your ship through life. My...

...I also have conversational skills in French, with extensive background in interpretation, translation, and tutoring. I have a degree in Spanish Literature and language, and my second degree is in Biological sciences, with a minor in French language and literature from Butler University in Indianapolis, IN. My career goals are to work with children to continue furthering education about sciences, foreign languages, and how to positively impact society. In terms of hobbies, I love anything...

...students feel comfortable asking questions and challenging themselves to learn new things. In my classes, I like to use a variety of teaching methods, including interactive presentations, group discussions, and hands-on activities. Everyone has a unique learning style, and it's my job to adapt my teaching approach to meet your needs. My goal as a tutor is to help you achieve your academic goals and develop a love for learning that will last a lifetime....

...am a college transfer student at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign pursuing a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Graphic Design. Previously, I attended Northern Illinois University majoring in Computer Science. While art is my passion, I have strong foundations in Math and English. There is nothing more triumphant than finally reaching that moment of understanding a subject. Tutoring often leads to those wonderful breakthroughs which is why I love to help students reach that goal.

...time into perfecting my craft. Due to the fact that I am also fascinated with history, I have practiced argumentative essays assigned in these classes for over a decade. Throughout my education I have went back to tutor younger individuals from grammar school to college. I was able to tutor kids in multiple subjects at my high school while attending UIC as I was solely put in charge of after school programs. Not only do...