Award-Winning Test Prep Tutors in Huntley, IL

...a National Merit Finalist for the PSAT. I am a firm proponent of peer-to-peer learning and the importance of a strong education. I hope not only to assist with your academic needs, but also to inspire critical thinking and challenge you to become a better student! Outside of my career pursuits and tutoring, I enjoy...

...my help. I like to tailor my teaching style to the individual student because I know that everyone has a different learning personality. I get to know my students and discover the reasons they struggle. Although many of my clients do not share my passion for science and biology, I make the lessons as interesting...

My name is Ansh and I am a computer science major at the University of Minnesota-Twin Cities. I specialize in technical courses such as math and computer science. Additionally, I can also tutor English language and grammar. I am available in-person until the end of August and available online year round. I am ready to...

...I can challenge him or her to think critically about a given problem. On the flip side, I continually remind my students to critique and to question what I am presenting, especially if a point is unclear. This not only helps my students to gain a complete understanding, but it also drives me to improve...

...and technology. To me, this is the most practical and relevant area that I can focus on, and it also happens to fit my passions and my strengths. I love to write, and I love to teach writing because of what it helps me learn about my students and about writing itself.... I think that teaching grows from relationships. I usually begin there, with asking questions (finding out what students know and can do, and what they need to know or be able to do) and listening. From there, I want to help students learn and grow as much as possible. That often means putting the student in control of the learning as much as possible. I prefer conversation, problem-solving, and lots of practice and feedback. I think that attitude matters a lot, too, especially with test preparation. I think that a lot of my success with tests comes from a relaxed and confident approach, and I encourage my students to adopt the same attitude. In short, my tutoring philosophy is really about mentoring and coaching, and less about indoctrination or mindless repetition.

...kindergarten to college. My favorite part of tutoring is getting those "aha" moments with my students because the moment a student reaches understanding, a love for the subject can begin to form. Outside of academics, I enjoy hiking, swimming, and going to museums. I love math and have a passion for teaching that I can't...

...and have personally succeeded in a large variety of standardized tests, including the ACT, the SAT, and various AP tests. I am especially passionate about teaching students optimal test-taking strategies for conquering standardized tests and honing their critical thinking skills. I believe that education is not only necessary for being successful academically and professionally, but...

...each student must approach academics in a unique way that caters to his or her learning style as well as one that is appropriate for the subject. Once the preferred study style has been identified, it makes for a much more efficient process, and creates an environment in which the student will excel. With my...

...in which I am proficient. I lived in Seville, Spain during the fall of 2014, and I believe that repeated conversation practice is one of the best ways to learn a language. I also enjoy watching and playing a variety of sports, especially football and basketball, and when given the opportunity, I love to travel.

...tutoring to the student's pace so that they get the most out of each session. I love tutoring because I know how important it is. I took tutoring sessions myself when I was in high school to prep for AP and ACT exams. Those sessions really helped me, and that is what inspired me to...