Award-Winning PSAT Tutors serving Mount Prospect, IL

...proper use of the process of elimination with multiple choice questions, deep understanding of question syntax, and ways to formulate written answers, essays and papers that emphasize what the student knows and minimizes what the student doesn't know or isn't relevant to the subject at hand. I also facilitate a student's meaningful absorption of the...

...in it and placed in the top 20 in state-level math competitions. It quickly became my favorite subject because the process and path to mastery was addicting! As a product of tutoring programs, I think that tutors can be extremely helpful if they build on what the student currently understands to introduce new topics or...

...(graduating in May 2021), and I previously received my Bachelor of Arts in Biological Sciences with a concentration in Genetics and Genomics from Northwestern University. Two things I am passionate about are helping others and mentoring/teaching -- tutoring allows me to do both of these simultaneously! I have previously tutored students ages 5 to >22...

...the learning process and share that enthusiasm with my students. I believe in meeting students where they are, keeping things fun, and maintaining student-friendly records so we can track our progress. My students have described me as kind, helpful, and a good teacher. I have the following degrees and qualifications: - MA in Teaching -...

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.

...University of Toronto the next autumn. I passed my comprehensive exams on schedule in May of 2010, and began the long, arduous, but rewarding process of researching for my dissertation. I have taught at both the secondary and college levels, and I have taught a variety of subjects and skills from math to history, and...

...my clients to improve as overall students as well, so that they can be successful in the face of any future academic challenges. Aside from my teaching and academic pursuits, my favorite hobbies are playing music and cooking. I play the bass and sitar in any style from Indian classical music to Top 40 Taylor...

...major in computer engineering and a minor in the Hoeft Technology & Management Program. I interned this summer at Northrop Grumman as a Software Systems Engineer. My internship at NG offered me hands-on experience in programming, computer configuration, and implementation of custom PowerShell scripts. I will be returning full-time to this position. I have been...

...loved math and science, and I've always wanted to share that love with other people around me. While in high school, I led a Python class at a computer camp and tutored many middle school and high school students in a wide range of subjects. I believe people learn best when they are engaged, so...

...I've tutored 7th and 8th graders in Basic Algebra and essay construction and taught undergraduates Biostatistics and the literature of Valdimir Nabokov, so I'm prepared to work with any age or skill level. When I'm not tutoring this summer, I'll be doing electrophysiological research at NYU's Center for Neural Science and preparing to write my...

I am currently pursuing my B.S. Degree in Electrical Engineering in college. I have been tutoring for over four years now working with students in various fields ranging from math and science to standardized testing! I love tutoring and will make it my goal to make sure I give you the tools to achieve yours!

...am a current school psychology graduate student. I have been working with students as a tutor and mentor since high school. I believe that education is a gift, so it's important to me to make learning fun and personalized. My goal is to help students build confidence in themselves and find joy in the work...

...biology with a concentration in health and human disease, global health, and a minor in French. I love reading, traveling, learning and helping others learn! I have experience tutoring high school and elementary school students in math, science, and English and I love tutoring in each subject equally. Eventually, I see myself going to medical...

...I hold a PhD in English with a Graduate Certificate in Gender Studies from the University of Southern California. My dissertation was on the topic of slackers in popular film, television, and literature from the 1980s to the present, and traces the contemporary slacker's origins to 19th century literature and literary figures (such as Herman...

My goal is to make sure the student will understand the material and to be successful in the classroom while being an independent thinker.

...Bachelor of Arts in Political Science and a Bachelor of Arts in Spanish. Additionally, I minored in Business. I am working toward my Juris Doctor at Northwestern Pritzker School of Law. I love sharing my love for learning by helping others reach their academic potential. As a tutor, I believe teaching should be tailored to...

...Illinois at Chicago. I am currently on a Gap Year and have been accepted into UIC's Medical School which I will attend next year. Overall, I've taken a total of 14 AP classes and achieved a 35 and 1570 on the ACT and SAT respectively. Furthermore, I have earned the title of National Merit Finalist...

...and following their scores as they increase towards their goal. When I tutor, I aim to lead students to an answer by example so that they can see the reasoning involved themselves, rather than me just telling them the answer. The more the students can come to their own solutions, the more memorable the lessons...

...students are not excited about taking standardized tests, and many are intimidated. Instead of reinforcing that fear, I aim to help students understand standardized tests as the puzzles that they are. By emphasizing connections between the contents of the tests and students' interests, I am able to highlight the patterns and rules that the tests...