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Masooma: Evanston tutor
Certified Tutor in Evanston, IL
...I love being a tutor the most is because I can relate with my students. I myself once had to go through the same learning process for each subject that my students now face as well, and so I know what that feels like, and love to help guide others through it. Likewise, I truly understand where those confusions often lie, and--most importantly--how to best overcome those obstacles to reach the a proper understanding of...
Education & Certification
University of Illinois at Chicago - Bachelor in Arts, Political Science and Government
ACT Composite: 34
ACT English: 34
ACT Math: 34

Josephine: Evanston tutor
Certified Tutor in Evanston, IL
I am a Mathematics major at Loyola University Chicago, minoring in Statistics. I am continuing my education to get my Masters Degree in Statistics.
Education & Certification
Loyola University-Chicago - Current Undergrad, Mathematics
GRE: 329
GRE Quantitative: 167
GRE Verbal: 162

Yesha: Evanston tutor
Certified Tutor in Evanston, IL
...neurologist. I have four years of tutoring experience in varying subjects such as literature, math, science, and ACT prep. I have tutored kids of all ages and am familiar with different tutoring methods for each age group. More than that, what qualifies me for this job is that I am passionate about education. I have had a very successful school career, and I want to share that with all students. Education is empowering, and every...
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University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign - Current Undergrad, Integrative Biology Honors/ Psychology
ACT Composite: 34
ACT English: 35
ACT Math: 34

Madeline: Evanston tutor
Certified Tutor in Evanston, IL
...my academic interests go beyond my fields of study; I also enjoy Writing, History, and French (among other subjects). I have always enjoyed working with and teaching others: in high school, I spent three years as a math and reading tutor at Kumon North America, and, more recently, I worked closely with WashU students as a Teaching Assistant (TA) for the Management Communication and Managerial Accounting classes. In my experience teaching, the most memorable lessons...
Education & Certification
Washington University in St Louis - Bachelor of Science, Accounting and Finance
ACT Composite: 33
ACT English: 35
ACT Reading: 32

Ben: Evanston tutor
Certified Tutor in Evanston, IL
...goals in a way that's informed by how you grapple with facts, concepts and tests. I am a 2009 graduate of the University of Chicago in Statistics and Political Science. I have been a tutor for test prep (including ACT, SAT, LSAT and AP testing), academic and creative writing, and general academic assistance for three years. When I am not tutoring, I am doing data science for a start-up, playing basketball, or doing stand-up.
Education & Certification
University of Chicago - Bachelors, Political Science and Government

Ian: Evanston tutor
Certified Tutor in Evanston, IL
...generation college student, adjusting to university life was at times challenging. Doing well in school was just important to me as spending time with family, having a social life, and working to support myself. Thankfully, I was able to adapt. Over time I learned little tricks to make studying more efficient; to memorize more information in a shorter period of time. Of course, doing well in school also requires motivation. As your tutor, I can...
Education & Certification
University of Illinois at Chicago - Bachelors, Biological Sciences & Psychology
ACT Composite: 32
ACT English: 33
ACT Reading: 33

Aishwarya: Evanston tutor
Certified Tutor in Evanston, IL
...I have been able to spend a lot of time volunteering and tutoring. I work as a tutor at the university for subjects in biology, chemistry and spanish. While I tutor in university level subjects, I also volunteer as an after school tutor for refugee students in STL, through Firm Foundations tutoring, so I work with younger students as well. I have always enjoyed tutoring since my high school years as I believe in the...
Education & Certification
Saint Louis University-Main Campus - Current Undergrad, Biology, General
ACT Composite: 32
ACT English: 34
ACT Math: 31

Samantha: Evanston tutor
Certified Tutor in Evanston, IL
...Medical Society and received a Distinction in Research award upon completing my training. I scored 253 on the USMLE STEP 1 exam and 258 on the USMLE STEP 2 CK exam. Not only do I have an extensive tutoring and mentoring background, but I have also worked with admissions counselors and tutors throughout my medical school career. With these past experiences, I understand how important it is for a student to have solid academic mentorship...
Education & Certification
Barnard College - Bachelor in Arts, Biology, General
Saint Louis University-Main Campus - Doctor of Medicine, Premedicine

Marshall: Evanston tutor
Certified Tutor in Evanston, IL
...five years, where I taught children to read and write in Hebrew. I also worked at a summer camp for three years during high school, teaching kids anything from how to swim to how to shoot a bow and arrow. I was a babysitter for four years, usually with the stipulation that I go through homework after school with kids I babysat. At school, I've tutored struggling peers in economic theory and Spanish. More recently,...
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Northwestern University - Bachelors, Economics
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1520
SAT Math: 780
SAT Verbal: 720

Kandice: Evanston tutor
Certified Tutor in Evanston, IL
...children aged infant to high school in a multitude of settings. I have taught PreK-4th grade students in schools located in Sacramento and Chicago using the Balanced Literacy and Everyday Mathematics frameworks. I have also mentored teachers and been a professional speaker and facilitator for educational and civic organizations. My teaching and tutoring philosophy is simple: bridging the gap between student passions and areas of improvement, and create lasting and powerful learning experiences. I always...
Education & Certification
University of Chicago - Bachelor in Arts, Pyschology
University of Chicago - Master of Arts, Teaching

James: Evanston tutor
Certified Tutor in Evanston, IL
...Engineering from the Illinois Institute of Technology. I am currently studying to become an actuary, having passed the first two exams. I am working toward the third exam, studying advanced calculus and probability theory. I began tutoring in 2013 while working on my bachelor's degree, and have been doing so ever since. I have tutored several students in a variety of subjects in math and physics, from algebra 1 up through college level calculus, including...
Education & Certification
Illinois Institute of Technology - Bachelors, Architectural Engineering
ACT English: 31
ACT Math: 32
ACT Reading: 34

Amanda: Evanston tutor
Certified Tutor in Evanston, IL
...it's my goal to help students do it too. In high school I took ten AP or Dual Enrollment classes between three years, so I understand the structure of the tests as well as how hard it is to juggle college course load on top of high school course load. My approach to teaching is to engage, engage, engage! I don't want to just lecture to a glassy-eyed student for an hour. That's a waste...
Education & Certification
University of Central Florida - Bachelors, English Literature

Steve: Evanston tutor
Certified Tutor in Evanston, IL
...have worked for 15 years as an Actuary (a retirement plan mathematician), eight years managing a bookstore and teaching youth in a church, and six years as a public school Math teacher. I tutor Middle School Math, Pre-algebra, Algebra, Geometry, Pre-calculus, Calculus, Statistics and ACT/SAT Math. My favorites are Algebra because it is logical, useful in everyday situations, and flexible enough to have more than one way to solve many problems, and Statistics because it...
Education & Certification
Northern Illinois University - Bachelor of Science, Probability and Statistics
National-Louis University - Master of Arts Teaching, Secondary Education
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Nicholas: Evanston tutor
Certified Tutor in Evanston, IL
...Bachelor's of Science in mathematics and computer science, and a current graduate student at the University of Illinois in mathematics. I am most passionate about mathematics, and I love helping others learn and master the subject. In the past, I have tutored Calculus 1 and 2 and helped prepare students for the ACT. However, I am available to tutor any math subject as well as computer science. In my free time, I enjoy reading philosophy,...
Education & Certification
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities - Bachelor of Science, Mathematics and Computer Science
ACT Composite: 36
ACT English: 36
ACT English: 34

Minu: Evanston tutor
Certified Tutor in Evanston, IL
...from Bolingbrook, IL and graduated from Neuqua Valley High School. I have lived in 7 different cities in 18 years and love to go on road trips! I love dark chocolate and Thai food anytime, any day. My favorite subject to teach is Math, because I like to work with numbers! I strongly believe in incentives. I believe that setting small treats for each goal you reach will motivate you to do better, as long...
Education & Certification
Saint Louis University-Main Campus - Current Undergrad, Biology, General
ACT English: 34
ACT Math: 32

Prahith: Evanston tutor
Certified Tutor in Evanston, IL
I am a classroom teacher who has spent the last ten years tutoring/educating students with a variety of learning needs. I specialize in figuring out what specific learning strategies work for different students. I can help you go from good to great as I have consistently scored in the 99th percentile for several graduate school tests. ... It is more important that students learn how to solve problems rather than just memorizing facts or formulas. All...
Education & Certification
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities - Bachelors, Economics
ACT Composite: 34
ACT English: 31
ACT Math: 36

Hamed: Evanston tutor
Certified Tutor in Evanston, IL
...CCIE Written Exam in 2014, but chose to pursue a Ph.D. in networking instead of completing the CCIE Lab exam. I have been teaching since 2012, offering courses such as CCNA and CCNP Routing & Switching. More recently, I have taught Introduction to Computer Networks at the University of WisconsinMilwaukee for three consecutive years, and I also taught Internet Architecture at the University of Illinois for one semester. My interests lie in both the theoretical...
Education & Certification
University of Illinois at Chicago - Doctor of Philosophy, Computer Science

Zhaleh: Evanston tutor
Certified Tutor in Evanston, IL
...one-on-one sessions, or with a small group. Teaching others is a great way to expand understanding of how other students think and develop ideas, and it allows myself to see new ways to look at problems. While I'm not studying (or helping my friends study), I love to play music (piano, flute, guitar), take a walk through the forest preserve, draw, design/sew clothing, chat with friends, etc. I look forward to contributing to students' learning...
Education & Certification
Carnegie Mellon University - Bachelor of Science, Mechanical Engineering
ACT Composite: 34
ACT English: 34
ACT Math: 34

Ruthie: Evanston tutor
Certified Tutor in Evanston, IL
...school, students of varying ability levels, and myriad courses. When I taught at Fairmont Heights High School, I taught honors students and also coached seniors who had not yet passed the Biology state test they needed to graduate. At the Noble Academy, I taught AP Biology ninth graders as well as all of our ninth graders with IEPs. Three ninth graders passed the AP Biology exam and the ninth grade grew 2.18 points as a...
Education & Certification
University of Pennsylvania - Bachelors, Biological Basis of Behavior
ACT Composite: 33
ACT English: 36
ACT Math: 34

Laurel: Evanston tutor
Certified Tutor in Evanston, IL
I am a lover of math, English, and learning in general. I am currently studying pure mathematics and political science at DePaul University. I have been a tutor for four years now! I love helping students achieve their goals and gain confidence in their abilities. I am especially passionate about helping students learn to appreciate and comprehend math and its importance.
Education & Certification
DePaul University - Bachelor in Arts, Mathematics
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1500
SAT Math: 780
SAT Writing: 710
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The Evanston School System
Evanston, Illinois, is situated on the shore of Lake Michigan just north of Chicago. It has a population of approximately 75,000 people. Evanston Township High School has an enrollment of over 4,000 students in grades 9-12. It is the only high school located in the city, but many of the state’s best high schools are nearby. The public primary schools are part of Evanston-Skokie Community Consolidated School District 65. All told, there are close to 12,000 students enrolled at Evanston’s public schools.
Like most other top high schools nearby, Evanston Township High School has a student-to-teacher ratio below the state average. You can see the student-teacher ratio of schools in the Evanston area below.
Evanston Student-to-Teacher Ratios
Adlai E. Stevenson High School has a 15 1 student-teacher ratio.
Evanston Township High School has a 14 1 student-teacher ratio.
Northside College Preparatory High School has a 18 1 student-teacher ratio.
Walter Payton College Prep has a 17 1 student-teacher ratio.
Illinois Mathematics and Science Academy has a 12 1 student-teacher ratio.
Illinois State Average has a 15 1 student-teacher ratio.
Evanston Township High School is also in the top third of the best 100 high schools in Illinois, and more than half of its students who choose to enroll in Advanced Placement-level classes earn a passing score on their AP exams. Other top high schools near Evanston report even better performance levels, with pass rates reaching as high as 98%. See more below.
Evanston High School Rankings
High School | Evanston Ranking | State Ranking | AP Pass Rate |
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Evanston Township High School | 1 | 33 | 59% |
Walter Payton College Prep | Unavailable | 1 | 94% |
Northside College Preparatory High School | Unavailable | 2 | 91% |
Adlai E. Stevenson High School | Unavailable | 3 | 90% |
Illinois Mathematics and Science Academy | Unavailable | 4 | 98% |
If you’re worried about how your student’s performance stacks up against other Illinois students, personal tutoring in Evanston can make a real difference. Tutoring offers many unique benefits that mass-market study resources cannot. When your child works with a tutor, the tutor can give your child immediate feedback on his or her problem-solving process and comprehension. Personal tutors can tailor each lesson to focus on improving the skills your child finds challenging, whether that’s through teaching a new approach to the problem or building up foundational knowledge.
Evanston Test Scores
The chart above shows how students in Evanston performed on some of the many assessments required by the Illinois State Board of Education. Illinois students in grades 3-8 take the Partnership for Assessment of Readiness for College and Careers (PARCC) assessment, which evaluates students’ knowledge in mathematics and English literacy/language arts. Students in grades 5 and 8 must also take the Illinois Science Assessment (ISA), and there is a special ISA that must be taken once a student completes high school biology. FInally, in 11th grade, students are required by the state to take the SAT.
The motivation provided by the tangible results of working with a tutor can help to increase your son or daughter’s academic confidence, leading to an all-around more positive attitude toward school. And if your child is in college, the academic boost students receive from tutoring isn’t only applicable to students in primary and high school. There are tutors for almost any subject offered to students attending one of the many different colleges and universities in nearby Chicago, too. See below for information about where Chicago colleges rank.
Evanston University Rankings
College | National Rank | Acceptance Rate |
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University of Chicago | 17 | 8% |
Northwestern University | 21 | 11% |
Wheaton College - Illinois | 117 | 79% |
Illinois Institute of Technology | 160 | 56% |
DePaul University | 214 | 70% |
Loyola University Chicago | 279 | 73% |
University of Illinois at Chicago | 281 | 74% |
Valparaiso University | 305 | 83% |
University of St. Francis - Illinois | 395 | 49% |
Kendall College | 455 | 84% |
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