Award-Winning SAT Reading Tutors in Grayslake, IL

My name is A.J. Hubbard and I'm excited to work alongside students to help them cultivate their study strategies, improve their work habits, develop their critical writing and reading skills, and prepare for important tests and assignments. I am an avid writer, reader, and history buff who prioritizes the long-term development of student learning strategies.

I'm a current fourth-year medical student in Chicago, Illinois, intending to apply for general surgery residency this upcoming September. I've been tutoring and mentoring students since my undergraduate years at the University of Florida, and love to help other students achieve their academic and personal goals. ... Pace is key. All students learn at a different rate, and it's important to stick to that schedule. Rushing material is detrimental for long-term understanding, but moving too slowly...

...joy in being able to teach others. I started on a volunteer basis during high school, where I taught middle school Math and English, and I have continued tutoring middle and high school students while in college. I definitely have the most experience teaching Math, and I think I have seen the most immediate improvements...

...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 mathematics...

...knowledge of curriculum design and deep understanding of writing theory and pedagogy. Proven success in involving all types of students in secondary and college classrooms and working tirelessly for student success. Conscientious teaching professional dedicated to educating people in composition, literature, and performance courses. Committed to developing engaging curriculum to meet varied learning needs in...

Looking for help in mathematics, statistics, or standardized test prep (GRE/SAT)? I would love to help you reach your goal! A bit about me: I have a PhD in Biomedical Engineering from Northwestern University. I'm a nerd at heart, I love learning, and I want you to love it too!

...up in Silicon Valley and have seen what intense pressure to succeed does to young minds. Given my life experiences, I told myself that if I ever were to tutor, I would do so to assure students that everything would be okay and to work with them in a reduced-stress environment. My top three goals...

...working on my master's, I taught English 101 at the university I was attending. Prior to this, I received teacher training from the same university. My favorite aspect of teaching was the one-on-one interactions I would have with my students when they came for conferences or office hours. I believe that an important part of...

...poetry in the absurdist, humorist, surrealist and fantastic traditions. As an educator I have worked with adults with learning disabilities. I have taught science, english, and history courses for K-8. I was a teaching assistant for Drawing for Animation at the college level. And I've homeschooled an 8 year old in the subjects of science,...

...from there, together. I know the study skills that tend to work best, but I always tailor them to the individual. Also, whenever possible I give students opportunities to apply their skills to what is most interesting to them and help them search for new things to learn. I want students to actually enjoy reading...

...was involved in a multitude of activities such as Science Olympiad, NHS, and other volunteering organizations. I have tutored in math in the past, and on this platform, I will be tutoring in Calculus, Geometry, and SAT Prep. I love to learn and I hope that my students will appreciate learning through my sessions as...

Teaching, for me, represents the chance to help students and peers find their way to new understandings. This might be as simple as a better way to find "x" or as complex as the next great thesis on Shakespeare. In the end, it's all about finding the heat in whatever subject is being explored.

I am a seminary grad who has spent the majority of my life in higher education. I am deeply committed to the success and development of students in whatever field they need most.

...tutor for almost a decade! I started tutoring when I was a senior in high school at my local middle school then continued tutoring through my undergraduate career. I love tutoring math and English. I am currently in my second year of law school, but teaching is my number one passion. I look forward to...

...Holyoke College, 2 semesters of experience tutoring college level ecology, and experience working professionally as a field biologist. I believe in making the sciences accessible and enjoyable to all types of learners. I also have a strong background in math and enjoy working with students struggling to keep up with the mathematical aspects of their...

...listening to what has worked (or hasn't worked) for the student previously and applying that to the subject or task at hand. I also understand what it is like to be a student struggling in a subject, despite their best efforts. I have learned many techniques for studying efficiently, organizing information, and managing stress that...

...Science and worked closely with students in both roles to clarify class material. I have also helped high school seniors develop their common application and worked with a middle schooler to learn to become more comfortable with writing. I am someone who loves to explore different subject matters and then help others to gain a...

I have been a teacher for over twenty one years. I have a Masters of Science degree in Curriculum and Instruction, am a certified Reading Specialist, and have an LBS1 Special Education endorsement. I love to teach students from all educational levels, kindergarten to adult.

...student at Northwestern University. I primarily teach chess where I have over four years of experience working with classes of ~20 students, though I'm open to tutoring math and test prep as well. Overall, I believe that it is important to make content easy to understand for each student and thus help them make tangible...

...success. I encourage students to actively participate in a tutoring session, making sure that their needs drive a session rather than my pre-planned agenda. Every student learns differently, and I have found that the greatest success is a result of playing to these strengths rather than fighting against them. I am excited to be a...