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Kathryn

Certified Tutor

8+ years

Kathryn

Bachelor in Arts, History
Kathryn's other Tutor Subjects
Pre-Algebra
Trigonometry
Middle School Math
Geometry

I am an ambitious and eager student entering the University of Notre Dame as a freshman this fall. I have been in marching band throughout high school and concert bands for eight years, and have a particularly strong interest in social studies. Throughout high school, I took a rigorous course load s...

Education

University of Notre Dame

Bachelor in Arts, History

Test Scores
SAT
1550
ACT
35
James

Certified Tutor

7+ years

James

Current Undergrad Student, Neuroscience
James's other Tutor Subjects
Pre-Algebra
Calculus
Algebra
Elementary School Math

I'm James. I'm a junior at Brown University with a 4.0 GPA and numerous standardized test scores at the 99+ percentile. My test scores include a 35 on the ACT (36 in Math and 35 in English, Reading, and Science) and a 800 on SAT Math Level II. I am very experienced and prepared as a tutor. I've work...

Education

Brown University

Current Undergrad Student, Neuroscience

Test Scores
SAT
1530
ACT
35

Certified Tutor

16+ years

Rudy

Master of Science, Biology, General
Rudy's other Tutor Subjects
College Algebra
Trigonometry
Pre-Calculus
Geometry

I'm down for trying almost anything. I also love dogs and have recently adopted my own puppy - a tri-colored, rough coat collie - and I'm having a great time raising him.

Education

DePaul University

Master of Science, Biology, General

Johns Hopkins University

Bachelor in Arts, Behavioral Biology

Certified Tutor

Christopher

Bachelor of Science, Mechanical Engineering
Christopher's other Tutor Subjects
AP Calculus AB
College Algebra
Algebra 3/4
Trigonometry

I am a rising sophomore at Harvard College and am about to declare as a Mechanical Engineering concentrator, working towards a Bachelor of Science degree. I've always enjoyed sharing my knowledge with my peers and those around me and have done so in both formal and informal settings. I've been a tut...

Education

Harvard College

Bachelor of Science, Mechanical Engineering

Test Scores
ACT
35

Certified Tutor

Asta

Bachelor in Arts in Political Science
Asta's other Tutor Subjects
Pre-Algebra
College Algebra
Arithmetic
Middle School Math

I am a graduate of the University of Chicago where I received my undergraduate degree in political science. Right after graduation, I worked as an academic and test prep tutor as well as admissions consultant in Hong Kong. For the past two years, I worked with a number of students to help prepare th...

Education

University of Chicago

Bachelor in Arts in Political Science

Test Scores
SAT
1530
ACT
35

Certified Tutor

6+ years

Ingrid

Bachelor of Science, Biomedical Engineering
Ingrid's other Tutor Subjects
Pre-Algebra
Finite Mathematics
Trigonometry
Statistics

I am exploring my creativity by pursuing a double major in Asian Languages and Cultures with a focus in Korean, studying abroad in South Korea as a Benjamin A. Gilman Scholar, leading workshops that teach 3D printing and CAD for undergraduate students as the president of 3D4E, advocating for the fir...

Education

Northwestern University

Bachelor of Science, Biomedical Engineering

Test Scores
SAT
1540
ACT
33

Certified Tutor

9+ years

Sam

PHD, Statistics
Sam's other Tutor Subjects
AP Calculus AB
Statistics Graduate Level
Pre-Algebra
Linear Algebra

I am flexible and adaptive to different learning styles. I welcome students and/or parents to set their own goals/expectations, and I tailor the curriculum to suit those goals.

Education

University of Iowa

PHD, Statistics

Northwestern University

Bachelors, Biomedical Engineering

Test Scores
SAT
1490

Certified Tutor

6+ years

Connor

Master of Arts, Biomedical Sciences
Connor's other Tutor Subjects
Calculus
Algebra
AP Biology
Biochemistry

I am taking time to explore my lifelong interest in teaching. I began tutoring at the University of Notre Dame, where I worked for three years as a teaching assistant in a Cell Biology laboratory course. There, I enjoyed helping my peers understand the larger picture developing through our weekly ex...

Education

Loyola University-Chicago

Master of Arts, Biomedical Sciences

University of Notre Dame

Bachelor of Science

Test Scores
ACT
35

Certified Tutor

8+ years

Anna

Bachelor in Arts, Anthropology
Anna's other Tutor Subjects
Calculus
Algebra
Middle School Science
PSAT Writing Skills

I'm Anna! I'm currently a student in the MD/MBA program between Northwestern University's Feinberg School of Medicine and the Kellogg School of Management, and graduated from Northwestern University as part of the Honors Program in Medical Education. I attended the Bergen County Academies in New Jer...

Education

Northwestern University

Bachelor in Arts, Anthropology

Northwestern University

Graduated (Honors Program in Medical Education)

Test Scores
Perfect Score
SAT
1590
ACT
36

Certified Tutor

10+ years

Jeff

Masters, History
Jeff's other Tutor Subjects
10th-11th Grade Writing
Calculus
Algebra
SAT Mathematics

I am a life-long proponent of education and learning. I graduated from Princeton University with a B.A. in philosophy. After working for a few years, including in book publishing, I returned to school and completed my M.A. in history at the University of California, Berkeley. While there, I taught h...

Education

University of California-Berkeley

Masters, History

Princeton University

B.A. in philosophy

Test Scores
SAT
1550

Certified Tutor

Emily

Juris Doctor, Public Interest Law Certificate
Emily's other Tutor Subjects
Calculus
Algebra
Public Speaking
College Essays

I am a licensed attorney in Illinois who primarily represents children in guardianship disputes as the Guardian ad Litem as well as low-income clients in a myriad of housing and family law related cases. I graduated from Northwestern University with a BA in Philosophy in 2009. In May of 2014, I rece...

Education

Northwestern University

Bachelor in Arts, Philosophy

Loyola University Chicago School of Law

Juris Doctor, Public Interest Law Certificate

Northwestern University

BA in Philosophy

Certified Tutor

Elena

Juris Doctor, Law
Elena's other Tutor Subjects
Calculus
Algebra
SAT Mathematics
SAT Reading and Writing

I am a second year law student at the University of Chicago who hails from the San Francisco Bay Area! I tutor the SAT, ESL, and Spanish. I was an AVID tutor in high school, and after college I taught an ESL class and tutored a high school student in Spanish. In law school, I am involved with the La...

Education

Cornell University

Bachelor in Arts

University of Chicago Law School

Juris Doctor, Law

Test Scores
Perfect Score
SAT
1600

Certified Tutor

7+ years

Viktor

Bachelor of Science
Viktor's other Tutor Subjects
AP Calculus BC
AP Calculus AB
Pre-Algebra
Finite Mathematics

I'm referring to math, of course, but I didn't always like the subject. Until about age 16, I thought of math as a boring, mind-numbing process of blindly memorizing formulas and then forgetting them after the test, but a series of wonderful teachers showed me the truth. I had thought that everythin...

Education

University of Chicago

Bachelor of Science

Test Scores
Perfect Score
SAT
1600
ACT
35

Certified Tutor

6+ years

Astoria

Bachelor of Science, Cellular and Molecular Biology
Astoria's other Tutor Subjects
Calculus
Algebra
SAT Reading and Writing
SAT Math

I am an undergraduate at Washington University in St. Louis majoring in Philosophy-Neuroscience-Psychology on the Premed track. I have two years worth of experience peer tutoring. I feel the most confident tutoring ACT preparation. During my time as a high school student, I worked from an ACT score ...

Education

Washington University in St. Louis

Bachelor of Science, Cellular and Molecular Biology

Test Scores
Perfect Score
SAT
1530
ACT
36

Certified Tutor

8+ years

Benjamin

Current Undergrad Student, Economics
Benjamin's other Tutor Subjects
Pre-Algebra
Pre-Calculus
Geometry
Calculus

I am a student at the University of Chicago. I grew up on the upper east side and attended the Dalton School in Manhattan. My whole life I've enjoyed math and science but what I am really passionate about is teaching others. I've worked in all different areas from coaching to teaching, and if you wa...

Education

University of Chicago

Current Undergrad Student, Economics

Test Scores
ACT
35

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Emily

Calculus Tutor • +18 Subjects

I am a licensed attorney in Illinois who primarily represents children in guardianship disputes as the Guardian ad Litem as well as low-income clients in a myriad of housing and family law related cases. I graduated from Northwestern University with a BA in Philosophy in 2009. In May of 2014, I received my JD from Loyola University Chicago School of Law. I tutor Reading, Writing, History, Public Speaking, Standardized Test Prep, and am available to help with the college application process. Prior to law school, I assisted in the developing of curriculum for a homework help program at a community center in Chicago. I have always been passionate about how to best share and communicate ideas, whether written or spoken. My method for tutoring involves sharing this passion with students to better help them hone and express their own opinions.

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Elena

Calculus Tutor • +22 Subjects

I am a second year law student at the University of Chicago who hails from the San Francisco Bay Area! I tutor the SAT, ESL, and Spanish. I was an AVID tutor in high school, and after college I taught an ESL class and tutored a high school student in Spanish. In law school, I am involved with the Lawyers in the Classroom program. My tutoring philosophy is based on listening to students work through problems and helping them to spot their confusions or incorrect assumptions. I believe students learn much better when they aren't simply told the right answer or right reasoning; they need to get there on their own.

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Viktor

AP Calculus BC Tutor • +25 Subjects

I'm referring to math, of course, but I didn't always like the subject. Until about age 16, I thought of math as a boring, mind-numbing process of blindly memorizing formulas and then forgetting them after the test, but a series of wonderful teachers showed me the truth. I had thought that everything in math was invented arbitrarily just to torture students, but actually it all made sense in a deep way. When I caught a glimpse of what math really was, I found it irresistible and I ended up majoring in math in college at UChicago. I'm currently a Master's student in Computer Science at NYU.

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Astoria

Calculus Tutor • +16 Subjects

I am an undergraduate at Washington University in St. Louis majoring in Philosophy-Neuroscience-Psychology on the Premed track. I have two years worth of experience peer tutoring. I feel the most confident tutoring ACT preparation. During my time as a high school student, I worked from an ACT score of 25 to a 36 and developed many effective strategies that I will tailor to the students I tutor and understand the ins and outs of the test. In addition to working with high school peers, I have also enjoyed teaching private piano and violin lessons for elementary students. Helping people knock down their roadblocks is a passion of mine. Standardized tests and basic education may feel removed from our passions, but developing those foundations are essential for opening up opportunities and becoming capable of taking on our pursuits.

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Benjamin

Pre-Algebra Tutor • +26 Subjects

I am a student at the University of Chicago. I grew up on the upper east side and attended the Dalton School in Manhattan. My whole life I've enjoyed math and science but what I am really passionate about is teaching others. I've worked in all different areas from coaching to teaching, and if you want someone who will be relentlessly positive while also capable and engaged I'm your guy. Hobbies: music, art, books, reading, writing

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Ellie

Pre-Algebra Tutor • +17 Subjects

I am a 4th year student at The University of Chicago majoring in Economics. I recently completed all of my coursework and am now filling my time with the activities I most enjoy. One of these activities is teaching. At the beginning of this academic year, I joined an organization on campus that teaches juniors and seniors at a local high school about community engagement through the lens of philanthropy. Through this, I have the unique opportunity to empower students to become leaders in their community; to provide them a platform to change issues about which they are most passionate. This experience inspires my desire to educate young students; to provide them the tools to be leaders, whether that be in the classroom, on the playing field, or in their community. My time as a youth soccer coach and tutor of my little brother and his friends has further bolstered my love of teaching. Given my extensive experience and longtime passion for math and applied math subjects, I feel I can best help students seeking help in these areas, though I have experience in a broad range of subjects. Outside of teaching, I enjoy playing soccer, basketball, guitar and piano, as well as cooking, hiking and listening to podcasts.

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Hannah

Calculus Tutor • +15 Subjects

I am a sophomore in college at McGill University and am studying Biology and Computer Science. I am passionate about science and would love to help kids who are struggling with it. I hope through tutoring I can help children find the love for learning that I have found. This is in the end the best motivation a child can have. I struggled a lot at the beginning of classes and know what it feels like when something doesn't click. I use this when I tutor and know to go slowly and diligently through everything. I have one year of professional experience in a tutoring center and have worked with children of all ages. I have training to teach anything from reading to Java programming. Tutors helped me through many classes and I would love to be able to do that for your child!

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Alex

Calculus Tutor • +29 Subjects

I'm fairly good at math. I love art and music and movies and make sure to spare some time for a good TV show once in a while. I'm plenty mature, but I have to admit I have a soft spot for cartoons. Learning and teaching are my lifelong passions, and it is this passion that I hope to impart to my students; I want to infect my students with the intellectual enthusiasm that has brought so many rewards to my own life. Hobbies: books, music, art, movies, reading, writing

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Tallulah

PSAT Tutor • +3 Subjects

I recently graduated from Northwestern University with a BA in Communications and a minor in Business. Since 2020, I have had the privilege of tutoring students of all ages, forming meaningful connections that I deeply cherish. While I tutor a diverse array of subjects, my passions lie in Math, English, and Writing. I also love helping students with college admissions! I firmly believe that learning should be an enjoyable and enriching experience for everyone, so I strive to make each tutoring session unique and engaging.

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Kade

AP Calculus AB Tutor • +17 Subjects

I'm Kade and I'm currently a second-year at Northwestern University studying biology and chemistry on the pre-medical track. Outside of school/tutoring, I spend time volunteering for my university's annual Dance Marathon fundraiser, a member of Camp Kesem, working as a study group mentor, and I'm also into running and hiking. I look forward to tutoring y'all!

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Des Plaines schools maintain an average student-teacher ratio of 11.2:1, which means individual students don't always get the focused attention they need in class. Personalized 1-on-1 tutoring fills that gap by providing dedicated instruction tailored to your student's specific learning style, pace, and goals—something that's difficult to achieve in a traditional classroom setting.

Your first session is an opportunity for the tutor to assess your student's current level, understand their learning goals, and identify areas where they need the most support. The tutor will ask questions about what's working and what isn't, then create a personalized plan to help your student succeed in their specific courses and meet Illinois academic standards.

Varsity Tutors connects students with tutors across all major subjects including math, science, English, social studies, foreign languages, and test prep. Whether your student needs help with algebra, chemistry, writing skills, or preparing for the SAT or ACT, we can match them with a tutor who specializes in that area and understands the Illinois curriculum standards their school follows.

Pricing varies based on the subject, tutor expertise, and your student's specific needs. We offer flexible scheduling and can work with different budget levels. Contact us for a personalized quote and to discuss what investment makes sense for your family—many Des Plaines families find that targeted tutoring in key subjects provides excellent value compared to the cost of summer programs or test prep courses.

Results depend on your student's starting point and goals, but most students see improvements in grades, test scores, and confidence within a few weeks of consistent tutoring. Many Des Plaines students use tutoring to move from struggling in a subject to earning solid grades, or to boost already-strong performance to reach advanced placement or honors levels.

Varsity Tutors connects you with expert tutors who have strong subject knowledge and tutoring experience. All tutors are vetted professionals, and we match your student with someone whose expertise aligns with their specific needs—whether that's foundational skill-building, test prep, or advanced coursework for Des Plaines students aiming for competitive colleges.

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