Award-Winning PSAT Tutors serving Elmwood Park, IL

...requires constant clarification and strong explanation through writing. I have also been part of an emerging club at my school called Women in STEM, which is focused around talking with women who work within the STEM fields, as well as projects in various concentrations. Most importantly I have found my passion and career choice in...

I have just finished a fellowship tutoring CPS for the 2017-18 school year. I have an expertise in high school math, English for all ages and test prep. I graduated with a 4.0 from Whitney Young Magnet High School and cum laude from Beloit College. I am excited to help you with anything you struggle...

I am committing to teaching students of all ages, so that they may have a better appreciation for the beauty of mathematics and physics. Whether you're struggling with a tricky subject or prepping for a standardized test, I'm here to show you that you CAN do math.

...teaching is reflected in the individualized work I do with my students. You'll receive weekly progress reports and updates that track your child's growth with me. I also believe in strong communication with families and classroom teachers. When we're all on the same page, we can see progress and growth. Above all else, my goal...

...on those tests. I like to teach in the exact same way I learn, by getting to the root of an idea, problem, etc. If you memorize a formula or a grammatical rule, you can remember it for the test, but you'll forget it a week later. If you learn why that formula or that...

I am a Duke University Alumni with a passion for connecting young, driven students with the resources they need to succeed.

I am an Ivy League alumna with a BA, magna cum laude, in History and English from the University of Pennsylvania and a JD from Harvard Law School. I also have a master's degree in Modern European History from the University of Cambridge. I am dedicated to improving the lives of both young people and...

I am a creative writing major at the University of Chicago. With my free time I enjoy writing, doing improv comedy, and making music. I have a 14 year old brother and a cat, both of which spend their free time meowing, and one of which receives frequent school support from me. I aspire to...

...have a passion for learning and being able to explain a difficult topic to someone in simpler terms so that they may strengthen their understanding. As a tutor, I steer my lesson plans to cater to the student's needs as people have different learning styles. I look forward to speaking with you about how I...

...Psychology. Although I find the flat and barren landscape of Illinois to be slightly depressing, I do enjoy bouldering and climbing when I get the opportunity to do so. I love distance running as well, but, since I am currently recovering from shin splints, I am now focusing on cooking and baking as my primary...

...patient and positive. I believe that it is wrong to call the disparities in skill an achievement gap; rather, I believe it is an opportunity gap. It isn't that students aren't capable of success, it's that the opportunity for success is not always readily available to them. I am a teacher who strives to change...

Hello! I'm Lizz, a middle school math teacher working in Chicago Public Schools. I love to see students go from describing themselves as "not a math person" to feeling like they meet exciting challenges in math and other parts of their lives. Even though I love working in the classroom, I feel like tutoring allows...

...In college we had science outreach days where we presented and explained demonstrations to students and I was a very busy tutor throughout high school and early college years. I believe in teaching students not only subject material, but also how to check their work and know it is correct and larger test taking strategies.

...math and learning into teaching others. I have been a tutor since I was in high school. I began with math (everything from pre-algebra through calculus), but found I love tutoring other subjects as well. I have tutored for over 15 years in subjects ranging from ESL to discrete mathematics, and in age ranges from...

...was promoted to Lead, where I trained other tutors and assisted in classroom curriculum. I tutor in writing, essay editing and reading comprehension. I also tutor in some law school courses, political science/government courses in American History. I love working with students, specifically working with students on subject confidence and independent learning goals!

Hello! I've spent three years working in Chicago as a Tutor, Mentor, and Role Model to inner city students aged 11-18. I've also spent five summers at Culver Summer academies serving as a counselor at their 6 week military style camp.

...from kids to adult learners. I am an avid test-taker and find test prep to be fascinating and - yes - fun! I've taken the LSAT and GRE; my scores were good enough to get into some pretty great schools, along with some scholarship money. I believe everyone is capable of achieving their academic goals!...

...materials both in engineering and dance. Nothing was easy for me so I had to find more effective ways to study and understand the subject matter. I will be able to understand a student's problem figuring out their material and give them the tools to understand with their own reasoning. Hard work shows a lot...

...that school is not always an enjoyable experience for students, so in my tutoring approach I try to create a positive environment that helps students feel empowered in their learning. In addition the subject at hand, it's also vital to equip students with the problem-solving skills they can use throughout their academic career.

...I believe that students must be nurtured and motivated in their quest to find themselves, their individual voice, and their own belief system. It is my responsibility to guide them on their journey in discovering new ideas and concepts. I emphasize that only through asking questions will they actively learn. My goal is for students...