Award-Winning SAT Tutors in Des Plaines, IL

...and Rawls, etc), philosophy of science (Bayesianism, positivism, etc). I can also tutor undergrad courses on Chinese philosophy (Ruism, Buddhism, Daoism)! I'm confident tutoring K-12 math and physics. I'm also a native Mandarin speaker; I can help you or your children study Mandarin Chinese as well! Learning makes life significant. It lets you see more of the world in finer details. Great learning eventually leads you to your own heart, your own unique human condition....

...chemistry at Tilden High School in Chicago and volunteered to serve as a tutor for underprivileged students in Revive’s Homework Help Program. I graduated from the University of Michigan with a B.A. in Economics in May 2013 and am currently a graduate student in the Master of Arts in Mathematics Education (Ma.M.Ed.) program at Depaul University. My background in math, along with my teaching and tutoring experience, will allow me to help my students understand...

...I have worked for Cengage Learning and have substituted at both private and public schools in the Chicago area. I believe strongly in independent learning and in fostering a student's passion for knowledge. Together, we will formulate a plan that best fits the student's needs and interests. I use guided questioning to find the strategies that best suit the student's abilities. My ultimate goal, aside from helping the student get a good grade or test...

...I would love to teach and support other students in that community. Of course I am also happy to teach anyone else too! I have worked as a tutor with students of all ages from 4 to 40 in a variety of study areas including mathematics (basics, geometry, algebra, calculus), computer science and reading. My approach to tutoring is primarily conversational, meaning I evaluate students' current knowledge and needs by listening to them. I graduated...

...SAT prep. I believe my work as an actor and director aids my ability to communicate and listen to students. I have an avid curiosity; I told my college playwriting professor that I wish I could experience everything there is in the world. She told me to start a podcast where I interview all kinds of people about all kinds of things and call it, "A Little Bit of Everything." I haven't done that yet,...

I am a mechanical engineering grad and current law student passionate about helping those interested in the STEM field

...and double minors in Business and English. I have tutored since high school and have experience tutoring middle school and high school, 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;...

I am an engineer and can help students about engineering subjects

empty... Relaxed and accommodating, but direct and impact-driven.... Get to know their background and the best way they retain information.... Provide self-prep materials, and evaluate their performance.... Show impact of results and progress.... Find alternative approaches, and practice.... Help them practice reading and understand main concepts.... Give them effective instruction, but also time.... Provide fun examples or real-life applications.... Asking questions throughout teaching the session.... With conversation about the subject and practice-test results.... What is their...

...students channel the voice they already possess. I am excited to share my passion for learning, reading, and writing with students across the Chicagoland community. I focus mainly on English, Literature, and Writing in my tutoring, but also enjoy History of any variety. From AP and standardized tests to research projects and personal essays for individual classes, I believe we all benefit from learning to be better readers, writers, and communicators. In my spare time,...

...an instructor native to German, who used immersion to help us with fluency and "thinking" in that language. It is still my most fluent language. I also have academic training in Latin. 3 years of study. It would take some review, but I could certainly help tutor a student struggling to learn or master that language. It is certainly a fantastic one to study in terms of understanding much of English, with so many cognates,...

...rhetoric and had a wonderful time in this position. I enjoyed making personal bonds with my students, aiding them in their journey in academics, and getting to know each and every student, seeing them every week. Further, I have had a great deal of experience with the ACT and SAT and have tutored in subjects such as English and math throughout high school and in college. Thus, I would like to take part in the...

...the Columbia College Upward Bound program. Having come from a family of teachers, I've always enjoyed sharing my knowledge with others and helping them reach their goals in education. I believe teaching is an art form, and I am always working to improve every aspect of my teaching style; I've found success by carefully listening to each student's questions to gain an understanding of which methods will work best for that particular student. In addition,...

...graduate from the country's #1 MA program at the University of Chicago. As a University tutor, I've worked with every one from first graders to PhD students. I'm an expert in the humanities and anything that involves reading or writing -- including history, literature, philosophy, and more! I also have several years of experience working with children and have taught in elementary and middle school in low income neighbourhoods on South Side Chicago schools!

...am currently pursuing a Master's in Teaching at the University of Chicago and also have a B.A. in Political Science from the University of Chicago. I have experience tutoring in and out of schools, as well as experience as a student teacher in classrooms, and love working with students! I specialize in reading and writing support (standardized testing/academic support). I am also pursuing an algebra certification, and am endorsed in middle school math and English...

...worked on projects related to maternal health in underrepresented populations, and traveled to Ghana to study under doctors of various disciplines. Since graduating, I have worked in the pharmaceutical industry as a chemist and more recently as a specialist in regulatory affairs, while teaching piano at the primer and intermediate levels to students aged 5-35. While I hope to tutor a wide range of subjects, I am most passionate about general and analytical chemistry, as...

...kids I babysat. At school, I've tutored struggling peers in economic theory and Spanish. More recently, I worked in Spain as an English teacher for Catalan children ranging from six to fifteen years of age. Finally, I'm an older brother. I taught my little brother everything I know, whether it be how to ride a bike or how to solve differential equations in calculus (he's better than me now). More than experience, what makes me...

...exams, including the AP exams and the ACT. I think every individual learns differently, so my biggest goal is to individualize every session to the best approach for each student. Anyone I tutor, I am fully invested in their progress and growth, so I care that all the material learned really clicks, makes sense, and is applicable. In addition to standardized exams, I also can help with college admissions, including editing essays.

...place not long ago. By doing so, I have been open to the beautiful opportunities of connecting with others positively to help them in their education. I have been an online tutor for over three years, teaching subjects ranging from elementary basics to middle school math to high school essays! My favorite subject to tutor is Writing because I have been a writer for over six years. I love teaching students about analytical Writing, reading,...

I am a chemistry student at Bates college. I have experience tutoring students from ages 4 up to undergraduate student. I primarily tutor maths and sciences. I also have a lot of experience with standardized testing.