Award-Winning Test Prep Tutors serving Des Plaines, IL

...have served as a Teacher's Assistant for various high school English classes. As a writer myself, I bring passion to my tutoringI hope to spread an appreciation for reading and writing, and to give back what the English language has given to me. I've edited for the international Literary Magazine Polyphony Lit. and am currently a reader for the Nassau Literary Review. I keep my lessons energetic and fun while also remaining focused so that...

...high school in Chicago, and am currently working on obtaining my mechanical engineering degree at Georgia Institute of Technology. During my time in high school I was in many academic clubs including robotics and science olympiad. During this time I also mentored a younger robotics team. My engineering track gives me a lot of experience working in both math and science courses, and since I am actively working in this area I have constant practice...

...concepts to standardized testing such as the SAT. I even have experience helping on topics such as AP CS. My favorite subject to tutor is english as it is able to capture one's thoughts and emotions in the smallest of phrases . My teaching philosophy revolves around legos. I like to take things one brick at a time without looking at the final picture so that way it doesn't scare us off. Slow and steady...

Helping students achieve their academic goals is a passion fueled by my belief in the transformative power of education. I hold a Bachelor's degree in Nursing which complements my experience tutoring subjects such as pathophysiology, pharmacology, and other foundational science courses. Additionally, I have a strong background in premedical classes such as chemistry, biology and biochemistry. My teaching philosophy centers on creating a supportive and engaging learning environment where curiosity and critical thinking thrive.

...I received my JD from Loyola University Chicago School of Law. I tutor Reading, Writing, History, Public Speaking, Standardized Test Prep, and am available to help with the college application process. Prior to law school, I assisted in the developing of curriculum for a homework help program at a community center in Chicago. I have always been passionate about how to best share and communicate ideas, whether written or spoken. My method for tutoring involves...

I have a passion for learning and for helping others to learn! Started teaching undergrad courses in 1991...began tutoring in 1999 and received a tutoring award from the University of Pennsylvania. I like to make hard subjects clear and easy to handle!... Usually it's part "get to know you." But then I ask them what is bothering them the most, and we start there. If we have to back up to review things, no problem; I...

...love to help students learn and grow confident in a subject. One of my favorite success stories is when I helped prepare a client for a job interview and he was chosen for the position out of 700 candidates. He was nervous that his English was not strong enough so we practiced his answers so that he felt confident and prepared during the interview. In addition to this student, I have experience preparing students for...

Hi! I'm Emily. I'm working on my Master's Degree in International Relations. I studied Art History and Political Science in college, and I'm fluent in Spanish. I love all things art and art history, and I love going to art museums across the country. I have a lot of experience with tutoring of all ages, and I can't wait to help you learn!

...for my Buckeye Football National Champs!), I'm a total gym rat, and I have the stereotypical love for all things girly: hair, makeup, fashion, etc. Most importantly, however, I love teaching. I utilize my psychology experience to foster a comfortable environment for my students and help them know they are safe to ask questions. I work very hard to ensure that my students and I are on the same page and I won't move on...

...helping students see these connections vastly increases their curiosity and engagement. Cooking is probably my biggest hobby, and while it may seem unrelated to traditional academics, the topic has helped me teach about chemistry, biology, botany, ethics, sustainability, history, language, and more. It is this sort of approach that I find is most effective, highly adaptable, and enjoyable for my students and myself. Teaching in this way not only helps with retention of subject-specific information,...

...a graduate of Pomona College, one of the Claremont Colleges located in east Los Angeles. At Pomona I studied Cognitive Science and Psychology, played varsity basketball, and worked as a Teacher's Assistant in the Linguistics and Cognitive Science department. I've worked for Varsity Tutors since moving back to Seattle last September, and love my job. As a tutor, I specialize in teaching SAT/ACT/GRE/ISEE prep, writing, English, Spanish, math, music, and psychology. If you need help...

I graduated from the University of Missouri-Columbia with a bachelor's degree in Communications, but have shown an aptitude for math and science throughout my academic career. There are so many resources available online that one could get lost in the breadth of information. I'm here to hone in on what makes you want to learn so that we can work together to help accomplish your goals.

...understand the larger picture developing through our weekly experiments. At Loyola University Chicago, I continued to tutor a variety of subjects while earning a Master of Arts in Medical Sciences. As a double major in biology and English, I like to build stories whenever I can. What does a molecule of glucose encounter while going through glycolysis? How does the human body process information from the world around it? This perspective has led not only...

...I encourage open communication and provide outside resources. I graduated from the University of Wisconsin-Madison and majored in Neurobiology and Rehabilitation Psychology. I also hold a Master of Science in Biomedical Science and am working towards my Doctor of Medicine (MD) degree for 2024. Someday, I hope to practice a field of medicine that allows me to help individuals with disabilities, such as neurology. Along with my practice, I hope to teach medical students, passing...

...the start of the pandemic (about 2.5 years) but I especially enjoy working with high school students in math and physics classes as well as ACT math and english. I try to create a chill tutoring environment and want to make students feel comfortable to ask any questions-- no question is a stupid one! Additionally, I believe in learning by doing so as a result, much of my sessions will include working through actual problems....

Loyola University Chicago Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science

...program, writing a compelling personal statement or college application, or creating a game plan for graduate or undergraduate admissions, my personal experiences and time spent advising my peers throughout college and into medical school will enable me to help you succeed. I graduated from University of Miami in 2019 with a Bachelor of Science in Biology and a Bachelor of Business Administration in Health Management and Policy, and have since gone on to complete the...

...skills that that requires. My passion from helping students would have to stem from my own passion of learning. I am well acquainted with tutoring resources as I have always sought out the tutoring programs at my schools for subjects I've had difficulty with. I am a big advocate of working through problems with students but also making sure that the concept is understood. The best students are not exceptionally smart, but they are exceptional...

I have been a 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 helping you!

...I can also help with ACT prep (I have a lot of tips and tricks that helped me!) My favorite subject to tutor is math! I love working through different problems and the feeling of satisfaction when figuring out a tricky problem! I love teaching others tricks to complete math problems. I am passionate about teaching because I want to help others find an appreciation for learning, and I feel this comes when students feel...