Award-Winning LSAT Tutors in Woodstock, IL

I am a recent law school graduate working at Northern Illinois University College of Law. ... I like to work through an example problem with a student and then have the student work through a similar problem on their own while they explain to me what steps they are taking to solve the problem. As students vocalize what they need to do at each step of the problem, they begin to internalize the steps so that the next time they come across a similar problem, they know what to do. I also like to encourage students to use the information they know. Even if they have never done the exact problem we are working on, have they ever done anything similar and what can they use from that previous experience to help them now? I want my students to get as far with a problem as they can on their own before I offer assistance to complete the problem.

...make even the most mundane subjects or test preparations interesting (and, *gasp*, even enjoyable) if you think outside the box. In the past, I have worked with students of all ages, from three all the way through to college and feel especially confident tutoring all subjects for younger students, all levels of English language arts...

...student currently completing a Master's degree and preparing for Law School at UCLA in the fall. Alyson tutor's in a variety of subjects but specializes in AP US History, SAT, ACT, and the LSAT. She is comfortable working with younger learners as well as high school, college and adult learners. Teaching students strategies and techniques...

...weight of the LSAT in the admissions process, however, I am particularly passionate about helping students master this test. I know from personal experience that the LSAT can be frustrating, but I will help students to break down each section and minimize the test’s intimidation factor. With patience, repetition, and an understanding of how the...

...and Spanish for all four years; in my junior and senior years, I was a lead peer tutor in the math program. Since then, I have worked with various education and mentorship programs to hone my one-on-one instruction abilities. I believe that figuring how to start can be the most challenging step in tackling a...

...that they can help to serve students' broader educational goals. In addition to tutoring students - and being one myself - I enjoy keeping fit by boxing at the gym, reading mostly non-fiction, and rooting for favorite NCAA teams. I have had the opportunity to travel extensively abroad, and always enjoy learning about new cultures...

...earned his B.A. and M.A. from Stanford University, during which time he began tutoring. He has worked with students young and old of all skill levels to help them become better mathematicians, writers, scientists, and historians by breaking up the information into understandable chunks. "Where there's a will, there's a way," and with a positive...

...Singapore, where I worked in the writing center and mentored students extensively in academic writing. Since then, I have been traveling, while continuing to tutor writing skills online. I emphasize learning how to write a clear, organized, and persuasive argument supported by solid evidence. In addition, I have experience tutoring students one-on-one with academic subjects...

...outdoors. I believe learning is really a process of finding passion within your studies. When tutoring both in the US and in India, I did my best to make each subject as new and interesting as possible for my students. As a student myself, I understand how hard it can be to focus on a...

...to people, and I love to help students improve their performance in classes and on tests. I have an excellent track record of strong performances in graded classes and on standardized tests. I am confident that I can help any student take their performance to the next level in any of several academic subject areas,...