Top Tutors serving Illinois

Iris: Illinois tutor
Certified Tutor in Illinois
...law school graduate. Having used tutoring and other outside help during my studies, I now want to give back to the community that gave me the skills necessary to receive excellent grades. I enjoy tutoring on various subjects included but not limited to Spanish, ESL and general school subjects. I love being surrounded by students....
Education & Certification
Loyola University-Chicago - Bachelors, Political Science and Government
The John Marshall Law School - Masters, J.D.

Karina: Illinois tutor
Certified Tutor in Illinois
...am heavily involved with the Lions Club at the local, district, and state levels. My involvement includes many service projects but my main focus is with youth: the Leo Club (a younger version of the Lions) and Lions Quest ( an instructional program for social interaction). I enjoy teaching the youth of today, each experience...
Education & Certification
University of Illinois - Unknown, French
Governors State University - Master of Arts, Mass Communications

Davis: Illinois tutor
Certified Tutor in Illinois
...various subjects related to Reading Comprehension, Mathematics, Finance, and Writing for the past 3 years. He received his Undergraduate Degree in 2018 from Drake University, where he studied Finance and Economics, graduating with University Honors. After graduation, Davis worked as an Underwriter and as a Financial Analyst. While working he also received a Certification in...
Education & Certification
Drake University - Bachelor in Arts, Finance
GMAT: 770

Andrew: Illinois tutor
Certified Tutor in Illinois
...in college and I started teaching high school math after graduating from the University of Notre Dame with a math degree. I then earned my masters in Secondary Math Education at Northwestern University. I have taught all high school subjects (Algebra, Geometry, Trigonometry, Algebra 2, Precalculus, AP Calculus AB, AP Statistics, and Finite Math) and...
Education & Certification
University of Notre Dame - Bachelor of Science, Math
Northwestern University - Masters, Math Education
ACT Math: 33
SAT Math: 750

Shreya: Illinois tutor
Certified Tutor in Illinois
...pre-med student studying health management at Saint Louis University. I began tutoring my peers in high school and continued my passion for teaching throughout college. I tutor high school students studying for the SAT and ACT. I also tutor math, science, and spanish. I recognize that every student has a different style of learning and...
Education & Certification
Saint Louis University-Main Campus - Bachelors, Health Management
ACT Composite: 32
ACT English: 35
ACT Reading: 31

Robert: Illinois tutor
Certified Tutor in Illinois
...travels. I'm currently teaching myself Russian with the online learning software Duolingo. Chemistry has always been my favorite of the three core sciences, as it's more concretely observable than much of modern physics, but more connected to underlying physical principles than biology. My approach to teaching chemistry is to always keep in mind its connection...
Education & Certification
New York University - Bachelors, Psychology
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1550
SAT Math: 800
SAT Verbal: 700

Jingjing: Illinois tutor
Certified Tutor in Illinois
...speaker of Mandarin Chinese. I received my Master of Teaching Chinese to Speakers of Other Languages. I worked as a Mandarin Chinese teacher in University College Dublin in Ireland for 5 years before I came to US. I have extensive experience of teaching a wide range of Chinese language modules from secondary school classes, adult...
Education & Certification
Zhejiang Gongshang University - Bachelors, Human Resource Management
Renmin University of China - Masters, Teaching Chinese to Speakers of Other Languages
Aaron: Illinois tutor
Certified Tutor in Illinois
...have the opportunity to share my written and spoken Mandarin skills as well as the cultural understanding and experience I gained from having lived in China for over three years. Through these diverse experiences I have taught students between the ages of 4 and 92 from all over the world. Along the way I have...
Education & Certification
North Park University - Bachelor in Arts, English Literature/ Philosophy
Valparaiso University - Master of Arts, Chinese Studies

John: Illinois tutor
Certified Tutor in Illinois
...programs and standardized-test tutoring programs. Education is important to me, and it is important to always keep in mind the skill levels of every diverse learner I work with. After all, if students don't learn the way we teach, then we need to teach them the way they learn. I'm an extremely positive and enthusiastic...
Education & Certification
University of Illinois at Chicago - Bachelor in Arts, Secondary English Education

Janet: Illinois tutor
Certified Tutor in Illinois
...20 years in both the US and Canada, I enjoying working with students of all ages. With a background in Special Education and tutoring for test prep (GED, ACT, SAT), I have a heart for those who find it difficult to succeed in the classroom. It is my passion to encourage students and help them...
Education & Certification
Moody Bible Institue - Bachelors, International Mnistries
Lamar University - Masters, School Counseling
ACT Composite: 31
ACT Math: 31
ACT Science: 31

Blake: Illinois tutor
Certified Tutor in Illinois
...been working in education in some capacity for over 10 years. I taught English as a foreign language in South Korea for five years, and have tutored all ages and ability levels in all core academic subjects. I moved back to the States in late 2015, and now recruit public school teachers for one of...
Education & Certification
Middlebury College - Bachelors, History of Art and Architecture

Isabella: Illinois tutor
Certified Tutor in Illinois
I am determined to teaching everyone in the way they learn best, not just one way.
Education & Certification
Wheaton College (Illinois) - Bachelor in Arts, Ancient Near Eastern and Biblical Languages
ACT Composite: 33
ACT English: 35
ACT Math: 32

Kandice: Illinois tutor
Certified Tutor in Illinois
...of the University of Chicago. I received my Bachelor's in Psychology and a Master's degree in Teaching. I have over 14 years of experience working with 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...
Education & Certification
University of Chicago - Bachelor in Arts, Pyschology
University of Chicago - Master of Arts, Teaching

Melissa: Illinois tutor
Certified Tutor in Illinois
...graduate program I also tutored at Jones, and at Whitney M. Young Magnet School. I enjoy tutoring because I like helping students make sense of difficult topics. I also enjoy meeting new students, and forming a strong rapport. In order to create a successful tutoring session I believe the session must be student centered. During...
Education & Certification
University of Illinois at Chicago - Bachelor in Arts, Political Science and Government
Roosevelt University - Master of Arts, Secondary Education-Social Science
State Certified Teacher

Amanda: Illinois tutor
Certified Tutor in Illinois
I am a passionate educator who has worked with students for over 10 years. When I am able to work with a student and see growth not only in what they are capable of, but their own confidence as a learner, I feel like the work I have done means something.
Education & Certification
North Central College - Bachelors, Communications, Education
National Louis University - Masters, Reading Specialist

Erica: Illinois tutor
Certified Tutor in Illinois
...for grabbing your audience's attention, when and how to engage your audience, and closing effectively. I base my tutoring style on a philosophy that communication (written and verbal) is key in our ability to productively engage in the world around us. It is my goal to empower learners with the ability to communicate effectively, by...
Education & Certification
Northeastern Illinois University - Bachelor in Arts, Human Resource Development/Communication
Northeastern University - Master of Arts, Human Resource Development
Ellen: Illinois tutor
Certified Tutor in Illinois
...a career in education when I witnessed my first “ah-ha! moment” when I was 18 and studying early childhood development. Almost ten years later, I am still fascinated with the multitude of methods of learning, and love to be a part of the acquisition of new knowledge and skills. I currently hold a bachelor's degree...
Education & Certification
Saint Louis University-Main Campus - Bachelor of Science, Early Childhood Education
State Certified Teacher

Shelby: Illinois tutor
Certified Tutor in Illinois
I enjoy working one on one with students to increase their understanding, learning and confidence. I like to use different methods of teaching, depending on the individual and their strengths. I am an advocate for determination, organization, and hard work in approaching learning and achieving success in school. ... In a first session, I talk with students about what they are struggling with most and any concerns they may have initially.
Education & Certification
Tufts University - Bachelor in Arts, Political Science and Government
Carnegie Mellon University - Master of Science, Public Policy and Management
ACT English: 34
ACT Math: 32
ACT Reading: 34

Zhaleh: Illinois tutor
Certified Tutor in Illinois
...BassiriRad and I am currently studying Mechanical Engineering and Japanese at Carnegie Mellon University. I enjoy tutoring because I love sharing knowledge with others, especially in 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...
Education & Certification
Carnegie Mellon University - Bachelor of Science, Mechanical Engineering
ACT Composite: 34
ACT English: 34
ACT Math: 34

Jasmine: Illinois tutor
Certified Tutor in Illinois
...a working vocabulary and the writing skills to demonstrate the extent of their knowledge. Effective expression translates to professional success and emotional maturity no matter the paths their lives take, so it is one of my biggest priorities. Another must in my tutoring approach is customizing curriculum. Students should feel entitled to an exceptional education,...
Education & Certification
The University of Chicago - Associates, Social Work
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1520
SAT Math: 700
SAT Verbal: 720
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