Award-Winning Test Prep Tutors serving Oak Lawn, IL

...department for a housing nonprofit, as well as interned for a nongovernmental organization in Kigali, Rwanda. After graduating from college, I worked for the Academy for Urban School Leadership (AUSL) as a Math+ tutor. Math+ was a math intervention program for Chicago Public Schools focusing on third through fifth grade students. As a Math+ tutor, I provided data-driven, small group math classes. After my stint with AUSL, I worked for By the Hand Club for...

...Loyola University, where I completed my Bachelors of Science in Psychology with a minor in English as well as a Masters of Education in Special Education. I also completed endorsements in Educational Leadership at National Louis University and Director of Special Education at the University of St. Francis. I am an experienced Special Educator and Educational Coordinator with thirty-one years of experience with students of various academic abilities. I have a strong background in social...

...students ranging in age from 6 years old, up through high school. I taught a variety of subjects including ELA, novel, writing, debate, comprehension and TOEFL test-prep courses. I also took an active role in mentoring and counseling with the middle school students, which was a great opportunity to not only help students achieve their academic goals, but learn how to be a better educator. I believe every student has the capacity to reach their...

...Public School System in Elmhurst, IL and graduate from The University of Wisconsin in Madison, I understand the gap that can form between teachers and students first hand. Combining a relational teaching style, and a strong value of education, I believe that the unique needs of every student deserve consideration and that it is the role of the tutor to find the perfect way to teach. It is my personal wish that if a student...

...years experience as a tutor in New Jersey and New York. In addition, I worked as a journalist for three years in Illinois, Massachusetts, New Jersey, and New York. I believe my experiences make me an excellent listener and a proficient editor. I enjoy working with students on English, Spanish, and Writing. I have a thoughtful and patient approach. I grew up in a trilingual household and am pursuing a graduate degree in Creative Writing....

...strong guidance and encouragement can have on a student's success. I am passionate about helping students because I know firsthand how meaningful it is to have dedicated mentors. The support and inspiration I received from my own teachers and tutors played a huge role in shaping my path, and I hope to provide that same encouragement to others as they pursue their academic goals. I am happy to tutor a wide range of subjects and...

...graduate from Columbia College Chicago, where I received a Bachelor of Arts in Creative Writing with a minor in Biology. While attending, I spent over a year tutoring students at Columbia's Career Center, and I've recently completed an internship at the Field Museum's Learning Center, where I assisted in the creation of new teaching resources for Chicago Public Schools. I have a boundless curiosity and excitement about learning, and am very passionate about being able...

...as an Adult Therapist and provide tutoring for Sociology, among other subjects. I have a Masters in Social Work and Masters in Public Health. I have an Bachelors of Arts from Saint Louis University in Sociology and International Studies with focuses in Community, Immigration, and Urbanization and Health and Medicine. While I would love to assist students' growth in any subject, I have a passion to guide students in Sociology, Social Sciences and Writing. When...

...become a part of your daily life. I enjoy working with students of all ages and specialize in tutoring English, Reading, and Writing. My teaching philosophy? I believe that learning is a bridge between the student and the world at large. In school, a lot of stress is put on learning the structure of the material; memorizing rules and then drilling the concepts. While that may work for some, I've found that the most engaging...

...engineering student at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. I'm the Special Projects Director of the American Society of Mechanical Engineers. Our committee in ASME is responsible for designing and building our RSO's homecoming float and for making interactive builds for UIUC's Grainger College of Engineering annual Engineering Open House. I'm also a member of the Illini Formula Electric Car team. My favorite hobbies and interests include playing football, playing the drums, learning more about...

...am a graduate of Hillsdale College. I received a Bachelor of Arts in History and a Bachelor of Arts in German. After graduating, I worked as a Fulbright US English Teaching Assistant for the Austrian Ministry of Education. I am most passionate about History. I think it is important to help students understand the past so they can understand the world today and their own part in where it is headed. Ignorance is the greatest...

...UIUC's published list of Teachers Ranked as Excellent by Their Students for three semesters! While I tutor a wide range of subjects, I am most passionate about Biology, Chemistry, and Psychology. I am also skilled in preparing students for college entrance exams (ACT and SAT) and Advanced Placement (AP) exams. I'd like to say that I have never struggled in school, but that is simply not the case. I know very well the struggle and...

...and use this information to maximize outcomes. My teaching strategies are flexible, allowing me to adapt to whatever my students bring to the table. I also believe in the power of setting goals. When students have a clear vision of what they hope to gain out of tutoring, sessions become more effective and students see results more quickly. Finally, I strive to take complex problems and make them simple for students, with clear explanations and...

...from an ACT score of 25 to a 36 and developed many effective strategies that I will tailor to the students I tutor and understand the ins and outs of the test. In addition to working with high school peers, I have also enjoyed teaching private piano and violin lessons for elementary students. Helping people knock down their roadblocks is a passion of mine. Standardized tests and basic education may feel removed from our passions,...

empty... Relaxed and accommodating, but direct and impact-driven.... Get to know their background and the best way they retain information.... Provide self-prep materials, and evaluate their performance.... Show impact of results and progress.... Find alternative approaches, and practice.... Help them practice reading and understand main concepts.... Give them effective instruction, but also time.... Provide fun examples or real-life applications.... Asking questions throughout teaching the session.... With conversation about the subject and practice-test results.... What is their...

...world do not have. Thus, my hopes to combat education inequities, utilize my experiences with multicultural/special education contexts, and be continually inspired by students in addition to offering them the personalized support they deserve is what drives me to work with students. I've guided students with special needs aged 3-14 through summer program activities in Shanghai, coordinated an after-school program for K-12 refugee students in Chicago, and interacted with secondary school students in Jinja, Uganda....

...high school where I worked as a student-teacher for the pre-school/pre-k classroom located inside my school. I also worked in the SPED classroom as a peer helper where I was able to create and build lasting peer friendships in order to help develop SEL and communication skills. While I have many experiences teaching developmental appropriate activities in math, reading, writing, fine/gross motor, and SEL, I am most passionate about teaching each of these subjects with...

...test preparation. I particularly enjoy teaching Algebra I and Geometry. As part of my requirements for College Possible I created and taught two standardized test prep lesson plans a week in the months leading up to my students' 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 am an independent artist and filmmaker currently residing in Chicago. I've been tutoring students in test preparation, writing, and math for a little over five years and love every part of it! I make sure to design my teaching methods with the specific needs of each student in mind. My top priority is the success of my students. I am very friendly and also push my students to challenge themselves.

...out to do, I put forth 100% of my effort. I am a college graduate from Loyola University in Chicago with a BS degree in Physics. I will pursue a PhD in Chemistry. I am a very logical and rational person, and I believe that is reflected in how I teach my students. I do my best to have students understand concepts rather than just memorizing them, which will help problems become much easier in...