Award-Winning Test Prep Tutors serving Gurnee, IL

...was yesterday. Although currently in college, I would see that as an opportunity to improve. A teacher is only as good as their student. Many of the best teachers never stop learning and improving. I know I can do a great job tutoring students. I have the determination and dedication. I find school very important...

...ages of 5-12, served as a math tutor for fellow students during my undergraduate degree, and lived in Costa Rica for almost two years where I became fluent in Spanish and worked as an ESL instructor for both children and adults. During my 10 years in Chicago, I have worked as an ESL instructor for...

...of subjects, I am most passionate about English and other subjects that require substantial reading and writing. I remember the competitive college application process all too well, and I enjoy sharing my expertise and insights with students who are going through the process. I am especially skilled at helping students craft application essays that highlight...

...my peers in Geometry, mentored Apprentice Opticians to certification, taught music theory and saxophone in a music school. All these experiences taught me learning is a life long journey and every person learns in a slightly different way than the next. Every brain is wired a little differently and that is the exciting part for...

...my sole focus was on that shiny yellow school bus getting me to another day in elementary school. I was ready. My love for learning turned into a love for sharing what I know. Observing my favorite teachers, instructors and mentors, I could sense that they were not only teaching me, but were open to...

...classmates through math and computer science classes. I enjoy anything that has to do with physics, math, and computers. A little personal information about me. I was born at 26 weeks gestation, and because of that, have swam all of my life to stay healthy and fit. Swimming has been my whole life up until...

...is very rewarding and keeps me returning to the classroom. One-on-one tutoring has even greater rewards for the student, and is essential to maintaining their educational momentum. I believe that helping a student overcome a roadblock (academic or personal) requires a working relationship and rapport that only comes through a mutual goal of success, and lots...

I always try to learn using Einstein's approach to understanding: "If you can't explain it simply, you don't understand it enough." In my tutoring , I try to impart that same philosophy to my students.

...opinion polls to identify the key drivers of why Americans voted the way they did in Presidential elections. I also used SPSS software to analyze election data for a number of papers I presented at conferences, including the Social Science Research History Association and American Historical Association conferences. In addition to being well versed in...

...me a deep understanding of the knowledge and habits essential to academic success and has given me the opportunity to hone a variety of strategies that ensure students at each level can achieve their academic goals. While I tutor a broad range of subjects, my favorite ones are Reading, Elementary/Middle School Math, History, and Test...

I am very passionate about tutoring and look forward to meeting new students with a desire to learn!... To not focus as much on the grade, but rather to focus on learning and mastery of the content for the student.... After introductions I would immediately give practice problems. That way I can visualize what the student's thought process is, and correct errors wherever they may be.

...degrees in English and Secondary Education, I served for five years in the United States Marine Corps as an Intelligence Officer. I recently left the Marine Corps and accepted a job at Simeon Career Academy in Chicago's Chatham neighborhood. I'm a dedicated professional who is committed to helping students achieve their goals. In my free...

...skill that goes far beyond academia, impacting the rest of our lives. It is my goal to instill confidence in every writer I work with, equipping them with versatile tools and tips that will serve them well. Reading is also a critical ability for everyone, and I want to encourage readers to absorb and analyze...

I'm a recent grad from Northwestern (B.A. in Theatre and Economics) who loves teaching and learning. I love helping other people achieve their goals and helping students find ways to be their best selves. Excited to meet and work with Chicagoland's students!... First sessions always start with discussion of a subject's foundations. If we nail these, the rest of the learning becomes ten times easier.

...to statistical research for professional and collegiate sports teams. Most recently, I led research projects on constitutional design and judicial independence for the current dean of the law school at the University of Washington in St. Louis. My approach to tutoring is to meet students where they are whenever possible. Whereas one-on-one settings permit individualized...

...to actively engage them with problems. I believe that the best way to learn is to do, and I love to use this philosophy in my tutoring. However, I am willing to adapt to whatever style my students prefer -- if my students learn best from lectures, then lectures will be what we do. Working...

Hello! I'm a rising senior and Neuroscience & Behavior major at Wesleyan University in CT. I have extensive tutoring experience in subjects across the board but particularly in the sciences. I'm enthusiastic, warm, and eager to share my knowledge with and learn from you.

...I believe in the power of the voice and that everyone has a right to be heard. I love watching people emerge from behind the walls we all put up to protect ourselves. I try to encourage everyone I work with to be in charge of their voice and how they use it and to...

...to me to get to know my students and figure out the best way to help them achieve their goals! Although I tutor in a variety of subjects, I am most passionate about math. It fills me with pride every time my students start to build up their confidence after weve worked together to turn...

...the spark of knowledge with everyone. I have been a volunteer educator since high school, teaching mathematics, geography, English, and history at grade schools in Chicago. Most recently, I worked as a senior health educator with the peer health exchange in high schools across New York City. I can't wait to keep the ball rolling...