Award-Winning PSAT Tutors serving Plainfield, IL

...for students: As their arguments become more interesting to them, they become more willing to revise their writing to make it as lucid and coherent as possible. Smart kids often get away with cloaking a flimsy argument in superfluous language. I want my students to realize that the strongest writing strikes a balance between clarity...

...simple fix, I will provide students with guidance and encouragement as they work through problems and learn to apply familiar concepts to unfamiliar situations. I also believe strongly in teaching "to the student," and therefore adapt my teaching to fit each individual's needs and learning styles. By pinpointing and addressing students' weaknesses and creating a...

...with students of all ages. With a background in Special Education and tutoring for test prep (GED, ACT, SAT), I have a heart for those who find it difficult to succeed in the classroom. It is my passion to encourage students and help them learn strategies to succeed in their education and in life.... All students have the ability to learn, so the challenge, as a teacher or tutor, is to understand how the student learns...

...BA in English Literature from Butler University, as well as attaining my M.Ed. in Elementary Education from the University of Illinois at Chicago. All of this was due to committed and memorable teachers! As a result, I was inspired to become an educator. As a teacher, my job is to help students tap into their...

...years ago, but I believe that what really allows me to connect and engage with students is my experience from actually being a student and tutee. I find that a personalized approach based on communication and individual learning style empowers students to not only improve in one specific class, but thrive in future endeavors. In...

...at all levels, up to Differential Equations/Linear Algebra. I tutor because I enjoy making tough concepts, like math, simple and accessible. My foundation in math is solid, backed by top grades and a genuine mastery of the material. I've always found math intuitive and enjoy connecting it to real-world ideas. My approach is straightforward: students...

...college without my help, I do hope, as her big brother, that I've helped her a little along the way, helped her become more aware of what she thinks and better able to communicate it to others. As I grow more experienced, I have become more confident that that is what I want: to see...

...also worked with quite a few students at my local high school on ACT/SAT preparation and college essay/application editing and guidance, as well as served on USC's interviewing committee for scholarship finalists. Furthermore, I have extensive research experience through interning at Northwestern University for two summers, researching the development of mutant topoisomerase strains in tuberculosis,...

...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...

...for the past 20 years. It is my belief that all children can learn with the proper structure, motivation and learning techniques. Customizing lessons to meet the needs of my students is what I am all about. If given the opportunity to work with a student, I know that I can bring out the best...

...tutor in a variety of subjects, I am most passionate about math. It fills me with pride every time my students start to build up their confidence after weve worked together to turn a confusing concept into something they can master. In every subject I tutor, its important to me to find a way to...

...to learn new skills, or to aid in their studies. My ultimate goal is to help you achieve your own goals. There is nothing more important that an education (except one's health). No one can take an education away from you. When you truly learn something, you never lose it. I'm here to help you...

I'm Elizabeth, a rising junior at Stanford University. I'm studying the History and Philosophy of Science with minors in Film Studies and Creative Writing. I love to learn and love to teach -- I work with students of all ages across many subjects!

...as well as college-aged students. My teaching philosophy is tailoring my approach to the individual needs of each student so that each tutoring session and overall experience is uniquely designed to meet your individual goals. My favorite subjects to tutor are English; anything related to essay editing; Spanish; ACT English, Reading, and Science; and biology!

...my students. I know that every student is able to do well and I really enjoy helping them along their path to success. But being laid back, I am also good at relaxing a student and helping point out what is important and what is not. In my free time, I enjoy writing music. I...

...are math and science. I've been working with kids as a swim instructor and music teacher for the past six years now. As I've begun developing experience tutoring students, my favorite part about helping students learn math and science concepts is teaching them how these different concepts interconnect and later helping them to develop critical...

I'm an elementary school teacher with a passion for education! I enjoy tutoring in my free time, because I love being part of the learning process. In my lessons, I try my best to make sure my students feel relaxed, confident, and eager to do their best work.

...too much time on her hands!!! I have a studied Mathematics and Computer Science, and have many years of experience in teaching math and statistics college students. The subjects that I usually teach are covering a broad spectrum of mathematics, CS, and finance Courses, at graduate and undergraduate level. I enjoy the same the complexity of...

I am a n MD candidate at Chicago Medical School. I majored in Chemistry and earned my Bachelors from the College of the Holy Cross while completing the Pre-Med...

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