Award-Winning SAT Reading Tutors in Vernon Hills, IL

...getting the chance to sit down with people and share my knowledge and love of the material was consistently the highlight of my day. I've always had an aptitude for math and science and have been unofficially tutoring my peers since middle school. I believe that if you present any subject matter in a functional...

I am a Neuroscience major and pre-nursing student. I would love to share some of my knowledge as a resource and guide to other students out there (irrespective of being pre-health or not) in order to work together to strengthen understanding and comprehension.

...in-school administered SAT test. I am a firm advocate of education, believing it to be absolutely necessary for an improved quality of life, and I try to impart this appreciation to all of my students! Next year I hope to gain my TESOL accreditation while teaching English in Incheon, South Korea. My long-term goal is...

...tutoring myself, to helping my own family members and students at my former grammar school. Standardized testing, English, literature, reading, and history and political science are subjects I am most passionate about. However, I am here to help in any way. Together we can tackle subjects and begin developing ways to understand and retain materials.

...and English; however my passions truly lie in the realm of civics and government (ask me about my current position working in a governor's office!). I love talking through big ideas and unique perspectives. I am a word nerd who loves reading and is driven by the chance to learn new things!

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.

...think of learning as an engaging, exciting endeavor instead of an onerous chore. Call me an idealist, but I think learning should be fun! Though I keep the tone of my sessions light, I do expect my students to put in the effort necessary to achieve their goals. With my guidance, my support, and their...

...Math, and I think I have seen the most immediate improvements while teaching Math. However, I particularly take joy in teaching English, especially critical reading, as many students are surprised by how much they can improve in the long-term. Thank you for reading through my personal statement and I look forward to teaching you or...

I've been tutoring for several years and love helping my students. I have worked with elementary, middle, high school, and college students in a range of subjects. I'm particularly enthusiastic about teaching writing, philosophy, and math. If academics ever wear on you, I'd love to help you learn how to play piano!

...literature and Roman history. Then there's music. I've been playing violin for the past 15 years and the viola for the past 5. I spent three summers at the Indiana University Summer String Academy, culminating in winning first place in their annual string quartet competition during my last summer there. I have played solo and...

...to go beyond the material covered by the tests and prepare students for the experience of taking the test itself, so that when the day comes, they are confident and prepared to tackle whatever challenges rise up before them. The way that I teach generally falls in line with the way that I learn best...

...my teaching style developed. Because of this, I have experience teaching students from all ages and backgrounds. With my youngest learner ever being 4 years old and my oldest in her 50's, I wholeheartedly believe anyone can learn. I have the experience and desire adapt to each student's unique style of learning in any subject...

...though their language-learning experiences in high school were limited to the study of grammar, the memorization of vocabulary and the use of the foreign language in the classroom only, which ignores the large world of resources available today to expose students to real uses of foreign language. I strive to incorporate authentic French materials into...

...organization that was fighting human trafficking. I was also a writing and technology tutor on campus as well as working with the technical support desk. Since graduation, I have continued tutoring technology at my local library and volunteering at elementary schools in Waukegan. While I tutor a broad range of subjects, I am most passionate...

...as an Illinois state-certified high school reading specialist for the past several years. My daily classes involve working with struggling readers as well as preparing students for the reading portion of the PSAT/SAT/ACT tests. I also have extensive experience teaching students how to read text for information (non-fiction) and take effective notes on material.

I am a professional writer and media analyst who excels in finding innovative strategies to enhance learning. I am especially skilled at identifying problem areas in understanding and helping students achieve full comprehension of key material during their sessions.... My teaching philosophy is that anything can be taught to anyone, as long as it is broken down in the right way for that individual student.

...temperament, thought processes and preferences; as such, I attempt to find ways to explain and describe ideas and skills that will be most amenable to the individual’s capacities and experiences. I enjoy working one-on-one with people who can benefit from my own specialized knowledge; successfully sharing such knowledge is very rewarding. I am a good...

...individual, but I like to push 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...

...facts, concepts and tests. I am a 2009 graduate of the University of Chicago in Statistics and Political Science. I have been a tutor for test prep (including ACT, SAT, LSAT and AP testing), academic and creative writing, and general academic assistance for three years. When I am not tutoring, I am doing data science...

I aim to create thoughtful, innovative and exciting lessons, which support my students as individuals. I am very motivated, hardworking and dependable, and I get a real sense of purpose from helping my students to achieve the best possible grades.