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Eddie: Naperville tutor
Certified Tutor in Naperville, IL
...and at every level of English. I graduated from the University of Wisconsin-Madison in 2009 and double-majored in Theatre & Drama and German. I studied abroad in Bonn, Germany, and then lived in Hamburg for four years. While in Germany, I was certified German Level C1 from the Goethe Institut. Language learning has always been a passion of mine, along with traveling and broadening my horizons. In my free time, I take improv classes at...
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University of Wisconsin-Madison - Bachelors, Theatre & Drama / German

Ian: Naperville tutor
Certified Tutor in Naperville, IL
...a shorter period of time. Of course, doing well in school also requires motivation. As your tutor, I can help teach you specific course material as well as more general study techniques that will keep you motivated to learn. As an undergraduate, my primary focus of study was in neurobiology. I have a confident grasp of introductory and intermediate biochemistry, organic chemistry, genetics, and microbiology. Additionally, I am proficient in undergraduate general and cognitive psychology. Currently,...
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University of Illinois at Chicago - Bachelors, Biological Sciences & Psychology
ACT Composite: 32
ACT English: 33
ACT Reading: 33

Rosanna: Naperville tutor
Certified Tutor in Naperville, IL
...of Illinois at Chicago campus. I also have four years of professional writing experience as a journalist. In April 2013 I won a Colorado Press Association Award for Best Health Feature. I have a B.S. degree from the Ithaca College Park School of Communications (3.8 cumulative g.p.a.). I am not fluent in Spanish, but I did study the language for two years while in college. I'm currently available for short or long-term tutoring and live...
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Ithaca College Park School of Communications - Bachelors, Cinema Production

Steve: Naperville tutor
Certified Tutor in Naperville, IL
...that my answer is right. I love Math and I love teaching. I especially like to show students that they already know Math, that they can learn more of it, that Math is fun, and that Math is valuable. So I build on their skills, support their ideas, and encourage their ambitions. I would like to give all students the best opportunity to develop their potential. When I am not teaching, I like to read...
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Northern Illinois University - Bachelor of Science, Probability and Statistics
National-Louis University - Master of Arts Teaching, Secondary Education
State Certified Teacher

Evan: Naperville tutor
Certified Tutor in Naperville, IL
...math that came before it. I also enjoy helping students learn to get comfortable with standardized tests like the ACT. I keep both of us in a good mood so that the test doesn't seem as frustrating as it used to be for them. The change in a student's outlook when they start enjoying what they are doing always cheers me up. In addition to tutoring and teaching, I also enjoy playing my clarinet, reading,...
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William Jewell College - Bachelor in Arts, Music
ACT Composite: 31
ACT English: 32
ACT Math: 31

Sarah: Naperville tutor
Certified Tutor in Naperville, IL
I am a student at the University of Chicago, majoring in marketing and minoring in Business Analytics. I love tutoring and helping others. My specialties are in Business, Economics and test prep. I look forward to helping you reach your goals.
Education & Certification
University of Illinois at Chicago - Current Undergrad, Marketing
ACT English: 31
ACT Science: 34

Adam: Naperville tutor
Certified Tutor in Naperville, IL
...specialty. The conversations that I have had with patients, the words of encouragement they have provided, and the confidence that patients have in me is a great inspiration to become a doctor. I can not count all of the patients who have said that I will be a great doctor; some patients tell me this every time they see me. I remember a discussion with a patient who was a retired dentist. He had decided to...
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University of Nebraska at Lincoln - Bachelors, Biochemistry
Medical college - PHD, Medicine

Yasser: Naperville tutor
Certified Tutor in Naperville, IL
I started working with an after-school program in late 2012. I tutored K-8 in various subjects. I then moved on to tutor adults, and I currently tutor freshman and sophomores in the Chicago Public High School setting. I believe education is vital to advance in life and I want to make it fun for whoever I come across.... My teaching philosophy is that everyone deserves an equal opportunity at education, and that education is fun and...
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Loyola University-Chicago - Bachelors, Psychology

Aijamal: Naperville tutor
Certified Tutor in Naperville, IL
...English in school and constantly practiced it outside of it. In college, I double majored in Spanish and Theatre where I was a part of Foreign Language Honors Society. Along with learning Spanish, I also took some German classes which I'm planning to continue to study. I've had over 3 years of teaching experience teaching English and Spanish. The age range of students I've worked with was mostly 5 to 23 years old. I've always...
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Anderson University - Current Undergrad, Spanish

Sarah: Naperville tutor
Certified Tutor in Naperville, IL
...skills, language arts, basic Spanish and study skills to high level math and college test prep. I have a bachelor's in elementary education with endorsements in early childhood and reading and a minor in general business. I have taught eight grade, fourth grade, kindergarten and pre-school. My favorite part about teaching is watching those "aha" moments as students grasp a new or difficult concept for the first time. I enjoy working with students one-on-one to...
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Drake University - Bachelors, Elementary education

Hallie: Naperville tutor
Certified Tutor in Naperville, IL
...neuroscience, and more. I assistant taught in college and often helped my friends with essay writing and studying. Since graduating, I’ve tutored my younger sister for many of her high school classes. I now tutor a wide range of subjects, including literature, history, writing, Spanish, and Algebra. I am particularly passionate about preparations for standardized testing, including the SATs and AP exams, and helping students through the college application process. My hope is that the...
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Skidmore College - Bachelors, theater
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1550
SAT Math: 720
SAT Verbal: 750

Jon: Naperville tutor
Certified Tutor in Naperville, IL
...has always interested me is that you can find math in all sorts of unexpected places. Math can help us to explain lots of relationships in subjects ranging from chemistry and biology to the humanities and even music! I think it's really important to be able to see these relationships and to understand the mathematics that govern them. If you're ready to nerd out about numbers, I'm ready to be your guide! I hold degrees...
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Truman State University - Bachelors, Mathematics; Music
Bowling Green State University-Main Campus - Masters, Music Composition
GRE Quantitative: 166
GRE Verbal: 164

Eric: Naperville tutor
Certified Tutor in Naperville, IL
...experiences to the acceptance of new information. I have a bachelor's degree in finance from DePaul University and over 14 years of management experience. Thus, my ability to identify problem area and help students to relate the subject matter to something that they already have an awareness of, is the skill that makes me a great tutor. I'm currently in the midst of a career change working toward a master's degree in secondary education, in...
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DePaul University - Bachelor of Science, Finance

Sam: Naperville tutor
Certified Tutor in Naperville, IL
...to first learn which subjects and hobbies that my student enjoys. And, then show how almost every topic within math is utilized by that student. Once I motivate that student to want to learn more about the subject matter, it is a matter of time before my student masters that topic and want to learn about another topic. It is a great confidence booster and a lesson for life. The student believes that if they...
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University of Chicago - Bachelor in Arts, Political Science and Government
University of Rhode Island - Master of Science, Accounting

Laura: Naperville tutor
Certified Tutor in Naperville, IL
Hello! I am a certified high school teacher with experience in CPS. I am very patient and creative. I love solving problems and helping students of all ages to learn effectively, understand deeply and master information - especially in the pursuit of learning new languages.... I strongly believe that everyone deserves to be taught in a way that respects where they are with the material and in a way that makes sense to them, and at...
Education & Certification
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign - Bachelors, Commercial French Studies (French & Business Administration)
DePaul University - Masters, Master of Education, French & Spanish K-12

Emily: Naperville tutor
Certified Tutor in Naperville, IL
...of the material. Teach-back methods help test understanding, identify areas of weakness, and foster critical thinking. Practice questions reinforce and refresh material, build test taking skills, and promote confidence. Above all, this is about your academic success- so we can (and will) adjust to what fits your needs. About Me: I am a medical student at Rush Medical College in Chicago, IL. I am originally from the Washington, DC area. I received a BS in...
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Bucknell University - Bachelors, Neuroscience
Rush University - Current Grad Student, Medical Doctor

Caitlin: Naperville tutor
Certified Tutor in Naperville, IL
...editing, and study skills and organization. I am a firm believer that organized writing is an invaluable lifeskill, regardless of academic area of interest, and love helping students realize their full writing potential for success in the classroom and beyond. I also believe students get out of their education precisely what they put into it, and strive to show them the value of dedication and hard work. In my spare time, I love getting creative...
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Willamette University - Bachelor in Arts, French

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

Grace: Naperville tutor
Certified Tutor in Naperville, IL
...with a degree in English Literature and Theatre, with a concentration in Theatre for Young Audiences. You can find a portion of her honors thesis on Virginia Woolf's last novel published in the next issue of the Madison Journal of Literary Criticism! Grace loves working with young people and has been teaching drama and tutoring students in writing and test prep for the past five years. In college, one of her favorite activities was volunteering...
Education & Certification
Northwestern University - Bachelors, English Literature & Theatre
ACT Composite: 32
ACT English: 35
ACT Math: 32

Karlyn: Naperville tutor
Certified Tutor in Naperville, IL
...Foundations of Education. I teach ESL as part of my practicum in a local community center, and have also taught English in El Salvador. I am proficient in Spanish, including four months of intensive study at a Spanish language school, and am very familiar with how Spanish is taught in a classroom. Additionally, I have several months of experience tutoring in classrooms (especially middle school reading), and also have some experience tutoring the US naturalization...
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University of Wisconsin-Madison - Bachelor in Arts, Sociology, International Studies
University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee - Master of Arts, Cultural Foundations of Education
Private Tutoring in Naperville, IL
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The rate you can expect to be charged to collaborate with a personal instructor varies based on the subject, the number of sessions you sign up for, and other critical factors. The cost per session for a student at Naperville Central High School who needs weekly sessions throughout the term may be lower than for a student who only needs a few ACT test prep sessions.
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The Naperville School System
Naperville is a diverse community of more than 145,000 residents and is home to one of the state’s most elite public school districts. Naperville Community Unit School District No. 203 serves nearly 17,000 students in its 21 schools.
Whether you have an elementary school student learning to read, a middle or high school student needing help in math or science, or you’re a doctoral candidate working on advanced physics, Varsity Tutors can help you discover the right Naperville tutor to meet your needs. That extra support could be the key to reaching your goals.
Students benefit from learning how to prepare for various exams. To see how well Naperville area schools perform on state assessments, review the following table.
Naperville Test Scores
Naperville students will face state exams throughout their years in school. They take the Partnership for Assessment of Readiness for College and Careers (PARCC) beginning in third grade. The PARCC assesses their performance in English language arts and mathematics. In addition, they’ll take the Illinois Science Assessment in grades 5 and 8, and again as a high school biology student. College-bound students or those looking to attend private schools take various admissions exams, such as the ISEE, SAT, and ACT. Regardless of the exam, Naperville tutors are available to help students develop test-taking strategies, study subject material, and alleviate test anxiety.
Tutors offer more than just test prep. They can work with your student on virtually any school subject. Tutors provide the individual attention that some students need to gain a solid understanding of the concepts taught in the classroom. They can identify your child’s strengths and weaknesses and take into account their interests, goals, and learning style to develop customized study sessions geared towards your student’s unique needs. Naperville tutors can help your child gain the confidence they need to be successful in their studies.
Naperville is a great place to live, and it provides students with excellent public education. Despite this, some students have difficulty learning with classroom instruction alone. A tutor can help fill the gaps. Likewise, tutors can help students who excel work ahead of their peers. See how the top Naperville area schools compare to other schools in Illinois.
Naperville High School Rankings
High School | Naperville Ranking | State Ranking | AP Pass Rate |
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Naperville Central High School | 1 | 15 | 92% |
Neuqua Valley High School | 2 | 17 | 76% |
Naperville North High School | 3 | 19 | 93% |
Metea Valley High School | 4 | 22 | 80% |
Waubonsie Valley High School | 5 | 28 | 70% |
One advantage of the schools in Naperville is that the classroom sizes are reasonable. Even the largest schools have small class sizes, with around 16 students per teacher. That’s in line with the average for the state. You can see a breakdown of student-teacher ratios at select area high schools below.
Naperville Student-to-Teacher Ratios
Neuqua Valley High School has a 17 1 student-teacher ratio.
Bolingbrook High School has a 15 1 student-teacher ratio.
Naperville Central High School has a 16 1 student-teacher ratio.
Metea Valley High School has a 17 1 student-teacher ratio.
Naperville North High School has a 15 1 student-teacher ratio.
Illinois State Average has a 15 1 student-teacher ratio.
Naperville’s proximity to Chicago gives local students many opportunities to attend excellent colleges without traveling far from home. The following table shows how those post-secondary institutions rank.
Naperville 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% |
University of St. Francis - Illinois | 395 | 49% |
Kendall College | 455 | 84% |
Lake Forest College | 498 | 56% |
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