Award-Winning PSAT Tutors serving Burr Ridge, IL

...my master's degree in Urban Education. I have worked in education for the past 6 years, beginning as a 2012 Teach For America corps member in Los Angeles. I have taught nearly every subject in middle school classrooms, and I have taught both biology and algebra to high schoolers. My favorite subjects to tutor are...

...difference. I entered the McCloskey business competition at the University of Notre Dame and was awarded a grant to implement REACTT at a publicly funded school and residential facility for children that are removed from their homes by child-protected services. I have experience professionally in Medical Device Sales and in Mortgage Lending. However, my true...

...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 worked with students from numerous educational backgrounds and helped them...

...is pretty relaxed. In my experience, if someone knows what question to ask then they are already pretty close to the answer; they just need a push in the right direction. I like to help people talk through the problems. My job is to steer you in the right direction and help you reach that...

...number of those subjects including US history, trigonometry, economics, and physics. Teaching is one of my favorite activities, and i hope to be a college professor or high school teacher someday. In tutoring sessions, I don't just give pupils the right answers. Rather, I aim to help them learn the content in a thorough and...

I have a passion for learning and for helping others to learn! Started teaching undergrad courses in 1991...began tutoring in 1999 and received a tutoring award from the University of Pennsylvania. I like to make hard subjects clear and easy to handle!... Usually it's part "get to know you." But then I ask them what is bothering them the most, and we start there. If we have to back up to review things, no problem; I...

...major in Political Science and Spanish, and a double minor in Intergroup Relations and Honors Forum. I have been teaching for over 8 years, and love helping students see themselves as bright, creative, and intelligent individuals that deserve specialized attention. In my free time I love riding horses, playing with my dog, dancing, and traveling....

...of these simultaneously! I have previously tutored students ages 5 to >22 in a variety of subjects ranging from different math and science classes, test prep (ACT, SAT, MCAT, USMLE Step 1 and 2), and college/grad school application preparation. My teaching philosophy is strongly based on individualization: I believe everyone learns differently, and it is...

...a writing coach for high schoolers and undergraduates working on admissions essays, and tutored high school equestrians and other world-class athletes through a private tutoring company. It is most important that students learn to self-express verbally and via writing. So, whether I am tutoring AP English Language, Modern World History, 6th Grade Language Arts, Psychology,...

...it to their interests outside of academia. For example, the relationship between popular culture today and 19th century literature might not be immediately apparent, but so many things--from serialized television to pop music to superheroes and superhero movies--continue to feel the influences of earlier periods and forms (like the novel, poetry, nonfiction, and even literary...

...Education. I teach ESL as part of my practicum in a local community center, and have also taught English in El Salvador. I am proficient in Spanish, including four months of intensive study at a Spanish language school, and am very familiar with how Spanish is taught in a classroom. Additionally, I have several months...

...I find most rewarding is explaining math. My career goal is to become a college professor, teach math, and do research. I am currently a Senior with a math major at Loyola University Chicago and have been accepted to their masters program. I also like playing tennis, whiffle ball, and writing poetry.

...scores (SAT, AP, and IB exams); and private clients in around the world with an emphasis on written communication and essay writing for continued education, work cover letters, and beyond. While I tutor a broad range of subjects, I am most passionate about Languages, STEM, and History. I have full spectrum experience, from helping neurodivergent...

...Hampton University. I have also served as a peer tutor, helping students overcome academic challenges in science and other subjects, which reinforced my passion for mentorship and education. Beyond academics, my leadership roles, such as President of the Beta Kappa Chi National Scientific Honors Society and co-founder of BLACK BLEADS, highlight my commitment to community service...

...for helping students achieve their academic goals after tutoring students in my mother's fifth grade classroom. This experience has also led me to tutor high school and college students. Therefore, I enjoy tutoring students of all ages and abilities. In my opinion, problem solving is a learned skill that is widely applicable in many areas...

I firmly believe in the idea of a growth mindset and that anyone has the capacity to reach their academic goals, especially in the context of standardized testing.

...considered anything like teaching before, but after my first semester as a tutor I was completely hooked on seeing people learn and helping them to achieve their goals. I've since worked with young children, high school students, and even grad students, whether helping to better their reading and writing skills, help them to learn new...

...building our RSO's homecoming float and for making interactive builds for UIUC's Grainger College of Engineering annual Engineering Open House. I'm also a member of the Illini Formula Electric Car team. My favorite hobbies and interests include playing football, playing the drums, learning more about STEM, and hanging out with my friends.

...prefer tutoring math and standardized test prep because I love helping students to be confident and successful in these areas. I love learning and I hold myself to the highest standards, and I hope to inspire students to push themselves and be the best that they can be. Outside of academics, I enjoy reading, running,...

...a stay-at-home mom looking to tutor during the evenings and weekends. I have experience and enjoy working with all types of students, including students working on remedial and advanced material and students with learning difficulties. My thorough explanations help students understand their work, rather than simply memorizing information, which leads to greater mastery and longer...