Award-Winning SAT Reading Tutors in Wheeling, IL

...I taught 5th grade Language Arts and Social Studies at a CPS school. I am certified in elementary education and have a middle school endorsement in Social Studies. I love teaching, learning, and helping students do a little bit of both. I am passionate about politics and education. I am a big sports fan. I...

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...

...Medical College where I will soon receive my Doctorate of Medicine, I have tutored fellow students as a way to help out as well as a way for me to stay sharp with tricky subjects. I believe that teaching is the best way to reinforce knowledge and master material. We all learn in different ways...

...have tutored in subjects such as English and math throughout high school and in college. Thus, I would like to take part in the academic journeys of other students and help them thrive in the subjects they need assistance in. I know how hard it can be when learning a new subject and new content,...

Throughout my tutoring experience, I have loved connecting with students to understand their best learning methods and to work with them to make their learning successful. I look forward to doing so to continue a student's improvement!

...my passion with students. Through working with students, I have learned that reviewing problems step-by-step and understanding the core fundamentals of the problems are some of the most effective ways to be engaged in different content materials. I believe that patience is one of the key features as a tutor in order to encourage the...

...on high. Instead, he treated me like an intellectual equal, even though, of course, I was far from matching him wit for wit. His is an example that I keep before me today whenever I have a lesson to teach, or a concept to explain, or a problem to collaboratively solve. I believe that teaching,...

...also have traveled to various countries in Europe, South America, and Africa studying education. For five years, I participated in a Global Educator's Cohort Program that prepared me to work with diverse learners and create multicultural academic environments. Most recently, I spent the past school year student-teaching 10th grade Pre-AP English and 12th grade Creative...

I recently graduated from Northwestern University, where I studied Theatre and Pre-Speech Pathology. I work with students on music theory and writing, two subjects which can be daunting but become much simpler when broken down. I want to help you break these subjects down, and even learn to love the process along the way!

...for three years at St. Lawrence University, primarily with undergraduate and graduate students. I developed upon these skills upon graduation by participating in a year of service with Americorps by working in a middle school. Following that, I served as a teaching assistant in a Kindergarten classroom for two years and acted as the morning...

...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 score, is to help them become an independent learner,...

...and effort to become the best LSAT and ACT instructor that I can be. I'm really proud of the rigorous, student-centered pedagogical approach that I've developed, and I'd love to show it to you! Cumulative collegiate GPA: 3.87 Academic Honors: Dean's List (2012-2016), Phi Beta Kappa Test scores: LSAT - 174, ACT - 35... Setting a number of achievable, challenging, and relatively immediate goals is the key to inspiring motivation in a student of any age...

...with tutoring, I have the skills to help your child succeed in school. Students that work with me have improved grades and increased confidence in their academic abilities. I offer individualized lessons that accommodate each student's learning style. We will work together to identify specific academic goals and create a customized learning plan to achieve...

...the University of Chicago with BAs in Anthropology as well as History and Philosophy of Science. I love to teach about these subjects, and am also eager to tutor writing and study skills! I have experience tutoring students from early childhood to college-age in history, math, English and Spanish. I also have experience copyediting and...

...and ensuring the future prosperity of all Americans. I received my Masters in Public Health from the George Washington University, where I conducted and published research on strategies to improve the quality of U.S. healthcare. I approach all instructional opportunities with a growth-mindset and the personal mission of generating increasingly well-rounded, analytical thinkers who are...

...students prepare for college entrance exams, such as the ACT and SAT. I can teach English, Composition Writing, Reading, Test Taking, IELTs, TOEFL, and other college entry preparation courses. I am highly motivated and personally interested in aiding you to improve your skill set to reach your goals with targeted instruction as fast as possible....

...and a desire to do well, and I have always been good at instilling my academic curiosity in others. Finding even one facet of a subject that really piques a student's interest can make them think of learning as an engaging, exciting endeavor instead of an onerous chore. Call me an idealist, but I think...

...3rd party company. I have 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...

...think my studies have given me a unique perspective on what makes tutoring effective. In addition to teaching the academics of the subject, I find it important to identify the obstacles to learning the child may be experiencing (such as anxiety, testing environment, interpersonal difficulties, learning styles) and focus on enhancing the child's strengths to...

...with a bachelor's degree in education. I have taught and tutored students of various ages for six years. As a classroom teacher in both special and general education, I have had the pleasure of helping students achieve their academic goals in reading, writing, mathematics, and science at the elementary and middle school level. I also...