Top Tutors serving Summit

Lea: Summit tutor
Certified Tutor in Summit, IL
I believe that every student can master any subject if they are given the right tools. I specialize in reading comprehension, essay writing and research papers. I care deeply about the personal goals of my students, and love to watch my students' progress!
Education & Certification
University of Illiniois at Chicago - Bachelors, Theatre Design (minor: Art History)

Edward: Summit tutor
Certified Tutor in Summit, IL
...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,...
Education & Certification
Loyola University-Chicago - Bachelor of Science, Physics
ACT Composite: 32
ACT English: 32
ACT Math: 34

Andrew: Summit tutor
Certified Tutor in Summit, IL
...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 prepared students for the ACT,...
Education & Certification
University of Notre Dame - Bachelor of Science, Math
Northwestern University - Masters, Math Education
ACT Math: 33
SAT Math: 750

Hannah: Summit tutor
Certified Tutor in Summit, IL
I graduated from Georgia Tech majoring in Industrial and Systems Engineering and Pre-teaching , and I just moved to Chicago to attend Chicago State University Pharmacy School. I have been tutoring a lot of students [K-12] in various subjects for more than ten years. ... Helping students to reach their goals.... I would talk about my background and share my past experience of studying. I also would ask what their goals are.
Education & Certification
Georgia Institute of Technology-Main Campus - Bachelor of Science, Industrial and Systems Engineering
Chicago State University - PHD, Pharmacy

Chuck: Summit tutor
Certified Tutor in Summit, IL
I tutor the LSAT because I know it's a hard test and I know what it's like to struggle with it. However I also understand the process necessary to produce better scores, and nothing is more satisfying to me than helping someone achieve what seemed impossible a few months ago.... Your score is a product of so many factors--your understanding of the material, your speed, even how accurately you bubble answers--but in the end it all...
Education & Certification
The University of Texas at Austin - Bachelors, Finance
LSAT: 174

Galen: Summit tutor
Certified Tutor in Summit, IL
...work with. I believe that for students to be excited about learning, the material has to be important to them. By allowing each student’s interests to guide how they learn the information, I help them to understand and remember the material rather than just complete the problem in front of them. I am passionate about...
Education & Certification
Oberlin College - Bachelor in Arts, English, Creative Writing
School of the Art Institute of Chicago - Master of Fine Arts, Creative Writing
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1490
SAT Verbal: 700
SAT Writing: 790

Alex: Summit tutor
Certified Tutor in Summit, IL
...Happy Club, and played on the soccer team (varsity junior and senior year). In my high school and college year I have had experience tutoring/teaching others in many age and subject ranges. I consistently help my little sister out with all subjects (currently in high school) and also tutored middle school and high school students...
Education & Certification
University of Maryland-College Park - Bachelor of Science, Mechanical Engineering
ACT Composite: 34
ACT English: 34
ACT Math: 36

Koga: Summit tutor
Certified Tutor in Summit, IL
...my parents change the trajectory of their lives as immigrants to this country through education. I fully recognize the importance of learning. For the past two years I taught mathematics at the middle and high school level as a Teach For America corp member in the Dallas Independent School District. I know that the confidence...
Education & Certification
University of Kansas - Bachelor in Arts, Psychology
State Certified Teacher

Gauri: Summit tutor
Certified Tutor in Summit, IL
...Illinois at Chicago. I have spent time teaching English as a language assistant in Madrid, Spain, which allowed me to pursue my interests in languages, traveling, and tapas! I have a great deal of experience working with children of all ages. I have worked as a babysitter, camp counselor, tutor and teacher. I enjoy tutoring...
Education & Certification
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign - Bachelors, Psychology & Spanish
University of Illinois at Chicago - Master of Social Work, Social Work
ACT Composite: 32

Aline: Summit tutor
Certified Tutor in Summit, IL
...gained three years of experience as an after school program tutor leading educational games and computer-based tutoring. Even though I have a strong background in English, I can also tutor elementary to middle school math. My favorite subject to tutor is Math because understanding the basics opens up a whole new world of numbers to...
Education & Certification
University of California-Berkeley - Bachelor in Arts, Cognitive Science

Matt: Summit tutor
Certified Tutor in Summit, IL
...comprehension in preparation for standardized tests, as well as in other coursework. I also enjoy teaching Spanish, 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...
Education & Certification
University of Wisconsin-Madison - Bachelors, Biology, Spanish
ACT Composite: 34
ACT English: 34
ACT Math: 36

Madeline: Summit tutor
Certified Tutor in Summit, IL
...with a degree in Elementary Education. I have experience working with students from kindergarten through eighth grade. I am specifically endorsed in reading, language arts, and social studies. I will soon be endorsed in science as well. I enjoy tutoring because of the one-on-one interaction that does not occur as frequently in a classroom setting....
Education & Certification
Illinois State University - Bachelor of Science, Elementary Education
State Certified Teacher

Rebecca: Summit tutor
Certified Tutor in Summit, IL
...of Notre Dame. I received my undergraduate degrees in Computer Science and Theology in 2005 and my MBA in Marketing in 2011. While completing my undergraduate degrees, I was a teaching assistant for the Introduction to Engineering class. I enjoyed working with the students and seeing them master the material over the course of the...
Education & Certification
University of Notre Dame - Bachelors, Computer Science, Theology
University of Notre Dame - Masters in Business Administration, Marketing
GMAT: 710

Elsbeth: Summit tutor
Certified Tutor in Summit, IL
...and throughout my studies at University I taught private lessons to junior high school students in various subjects. Since my minor subject for teaching is English, I know how to teach languages. I understand challenges and struggles of language acquisition and it is my goal to explain grammatical rules in different ways, because I know...
Education & Certification
Universitiy of Applied Sciences, Giessen, Germany - Bachelors, Business Administration and Management
Goethe University Frankfurt, Germany - Current Grad Student, Business and Economics Education

Stephen: Summit tutor
Certified Tutor in Summit, IL
...prepare for standardized tests for college admittance. I have also tutored adults preparing for academic proficiency tests for their jobs and with GRE prep for those interested in going to graduate school. Additionally I have taught English grammar, reading, and conversational skills to ESL students in Chicago, Ecuador, and Colombia. While I tutor a number...
Education & Certification
Grinnell College - Bachelor in Arts, Computer Science
ACT Composite: 33
ACT Math: 34
ACT Reading: 34

Kurt: Summit tutor
Certified Tutor in Summit, IL
...their bodies, prospective students seeing if the field of medicine was for them, medical students working on their clinical rotations, or new hires learning the ropes, getting the chance to sit down with people and share my knowledge and love of the material was consistently the highlight of my day. I've always had an aptitude...
Education & Certification
Rochester Institute of Technology - Bachelor of Science, Physician Assistant
SAT Math: 750
SAT Verbal: 740

Elizabeth: Summit tutor
Certified Tutor in Summit, IL
..."hands-on," sensory-based activities for my students; before "diversity training" became a mandate, I exposed my students to texts which focused on racism, sexism, homophobia, colonialism and anti-Semitism; years before the English speaking world caught onto the pedagogical theories of Paulo Freire, I insisted on student-centered learning, creating a safe environment in which my students could...
Education & Certification
DePaul University - Bachelors, English & Linguistics
DePaul University - Masters, English & Linguistics/ Also hold TESOL credentials from College of Teachers, U.K.
University of Malta - PHD, Theology

Hayat: Summit tutor
Certified Tutor in Summit, IL
...and can tutor in the subject for those interested. History has always been my favorite subject, for I'm treated to an engaging story in every class. I believe in a constructivist approach to learning, and will act as a guide for the student to learn, explore and wonder. Lecturing does not engage the student in...
Education & Certification
Loyola University-Chicago - Bachelor in Arts, History
University of Illinois at Chicago - Masters in Education, Instructional Leadership

Dan: Summit tutor
Certified Tutor in Summit, IL
...subject to tutor in is math, and I specifically enjoy tutoring Algebra I and Algebra II, Geometry and Calculus. My favorite part of math (and the way I learned it best) was when I could relate a problem to a real world situation, so you can expect us to make some really cool connections together!...
Education & Certification
Purdue University-Main Campus - Bachelors, Mathematics Education
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1430

Melissa: Summit tutor
Certified Tutor in Summit, IL
...your success. I am currently a middle school math teacher for Hampton City Schools but love to tutor various subjects. I am in the process of completing my endorsement for Algebra I. Math can be an extremely intimidating topic to learn if abstract ideas seem to accommodate to the math lovers only? I feel differently....
Education & Certification
University of North Carolina at Asheville - Bachelors, Atmospheric Science
Concordia University-Portland - Masters, Curriculum and Instructions: K - 14 Math
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Summit, IL, has a population of about 11,000. The village is a member of Cook County. The town's greatest claim to fame is being known as the setting of Ernest Hemingway's short story, "The Killers." Summit is less than 15 miles southwest of Chicago.
Argo Community High School District serves the town. Students within the district attend the nationally recognized, Argo Community High School. Coming from a well-known High School can help students entering college, but only the best grades will get them into the college of their dreams. Skilled in-person or online Summit tutors might help students get ahead in their courses or test prep with one-on-one tutoring sessions. Private Summit tutoring, either online or in-home, is a great way to get supplemental custom-tailored instruction to help with your course or test prep. A local college option is the fourth best college in the nation, University of Chicago. Students hoping to attend will have to have outstanding grades. With Summit, IL, tutoring in-home or online, you could potentially increase your odds of getting into these top schools, especially through private instruction for test prep.
Get away from your books and enjoy your time in Summit by visiting Summit's only disc golfing venue. The Summit Park Disc Golf Course is a challenging wooded course with 18 holes, plus a putting practice hole. The course is over 4,000 feet long and will provide about an hour of play time. Disc golf is the perfect sport for all ages and you can enjoy it with family or friends. The permanent course can be played in all seasons, so long as you're willing to brave the cold.
The outdoor fun doesn't stop there though; Summit also has a Sum-Fun Splash Park. The park has a shallow, lifeguarded pool that is perfect for a relaxing splash. The park is equipped with several small slides, and fountains.
If you and your furry friend are looking for a great way to spend the day, head to the Happy Tails Dog Park. The enclosed area is perfect for a romp for you and your dog. Fans of extreme sports will enjoy the local skate park. In line skaters and skateboarders are welcome to hone their skills on the small jumps and grinding bar.
Having a calm state of mind can help when you're focusing on studying, so after you've explored the city, return to your studies. Summit, IL, tutoring might bring you closer to your goals, no matter which of the prestigious colleges and universities you wish to attend.
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