Award-Winning ACT English Tutors serving Des Plaines, IL

I am a Neuroscience major and pre-nursing student. I would love to share some of my knowledge as a resource and guide to other students out there (irrespective of being pre-health or not) in order to work together to strengthen understanding and comprehension.

I graduated from The University of Illinois with my bachelors in Construction Management and Masters in Civil Engineering in 4 years. I was also a student athlete being apart of thee the school wrestling team.

...many students at many different age levels. I am a student at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign as a Chemical Engineering Major working towards my Bachelors in Science Chemical Engineering. I mostly tutor chemistry and math, as well as some physics. My favorite subject to tutor is chemistry because I love chemistry and know much about it. I teach in a way where I look at the student's perspective on how they would think about...

...through a 15 minute conversation or hour long class, I prioritize building connections. Building positive relationships is essential in engaging a student in academic work. Math can be a tough subject to master, I like helping students see that arithmetic is not so scary. In fact, they can love it like Cady from Mean Girls, because it's the same in every language. When it comes to language arts, I know how hard it can be...

...experience, I believe in the power of personalized learning. I'm dedicated to meeting each student where they are, building strong relationships, and creating a supportive environment where you can thrive. My approach is culturally responsive, and I tailor lessons to connect with your experiences and interests. Together, we'll set goals, overcome challenges, and celebrate your successes. I'm here to help you grow academically and personally, empowering you to reach your full potential.

...enjoy watching and aiding the intellectual advancement of students over time and genuinely appreciate being a part of the milestone moments that track this advancement. My philosophy with regards to tutoring is that all students have their own specific goals and unique ways of learning, and that it is my job to recognize these different ways and adjust my instructing methods to best work with individual students and help them reach their desired goals. I...

...been accepted into UIC's Medical School which I will attend next year. Overall, I've taken a total of 14 AP classes and achieved a 35 and 1570 on the ACT and SAT respectively. Furthermore, I have earned the title of National Merit Finalist by scoring well on the PSAT. I have worked in many different clubs and have tutored a wide variety of students. I'm happy to share my high school and college experience with...

...not aim to teach "tricks" for getting the right answer. Rather, I aim to wholly ingrain the skills, strategies, and overall thinking needed to fully understand how and why we can come to certain answers. My goal is not to help students to merely get a good grade on the next quiz, but to help build a foundation that allows him or her to find success on their own in future units of study. In...

...currently live in Naperville, IL, a suburb about 25 miles southwest of Chicago. Fortunately, Naperville has a strong school system that I was a part of from elementary to high school. I graduated from Naperville North High School in 2012, and graduated from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign with a finance degree in 2016. Education has played a central role in my life, from early youth until today. The first lesson learned was how...

...the potential to achieve great things, but sometimes we need a push in the right direction or extra help. My tutoring strategy typically stems from the idea that practice makes perfect. I use practice problems and exams to create lessons based on concepts that students are having trouble with. Once a concept is mastered, we can move on to a new concept. A little bit more about myself is that I received a B.S. in...

...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 to share that excitement with my students. There's little that brings me as much joy as helping a student get to that "Eureka!" moment! When not...

...I was a tutor for student-athletes on campus. I greatly enjoy helping others learn and seeing the accomplishment on their faces when a concept we've been working on finally clicks. Some of my favorite topics to teach are psychology and standardized tests like the ACT--these are areas that I enjoyed studying when I was in high school, so I like to make them fun and interesting for my students as well. In my free time,...

...I worked for a year as an Americorps fellow for a program called AVODAH: The Jewish Service Corps, and I am currently working with young adults with Aspergers at a social service agency. I have extensive experience tutoring and mentoring children, teenagers, and young adults, including those with developmental and/or learning disabilities. These experiences have taught me to approach every new student as a unique individual with her or her own slew of strengths, limitations,...

...a culture. It tells you where its people come from and where they are going" - Rita Mae Brown, Starting from Scratch: A Different Kind of Writer's Manual I believe that above all else, language is the key to understanding our vast and ever-changing world. If I could have any superpower, it would be the ability to speak every one of our planet's languages. I am a student at North Central College in Naperville, Illinois,...

...tutor students in are reading and English. Over the past four years, I helped middle schoolers hone their literacy skills within the Atlanta Public School system. In addition, I was a teacher's assistant to provide more opportunity for one-on-one learning. Even during COVID, I was able to use the BookNook platform to tutor young children remotely, and the lessons I learned from my tutees are as valuable to me as the subjects they mastered. I...

...have taught business classes at the post secondary level in the UK, and have also tutored a wide variety of subjects to students at various skill levels back here in Chicago. I truly enjoy helping students reach their goals and maintain their motivation toward success, and I believe that the best tutoring experience begins with the tutor properly determining the needs and goals of the student. I look forward to working with you!

...of my certitude, an opening up to the mysteries of freedom and moral responsibility and choice. I wouldn't say I have a firmer grasp of those concepts today than I did when I was fifteen. But my understanding has become infinitely more nuanced, more variegated, and more rich. Why am I telling this story? Is it to demonstrate that young minds can in fact be cured of their philosophical errors? Possibly. But mainly, I wanted...

...graduate with a degree in History and Psychology. At the U of I, I graduated Summa Cum Laude with Highest Distinction in History. After graduation, I joined Teach For America where I worked for 2 years as a High School English Teacher in inner-city St. Louis. I have experience teaching a variety of reading and writing skills, and I specialize in ACT Prep for Reading and English. I currently work in non-profit and I'm looking...

Hi my name is Meghna and I am currently attending medical school to get my DO degree. I enjoy tutoring and helping students in any way I can to make school easier. I am all for listening to the student and adjusting my tutoring techniques based on the individual student's needs.

My name is Debra and I have an MA in Anthropology from the University of Chicago. I really like engaging with the humanities and hope to help students improve their understanding of history, the social science, writing, and grammar. ... I like to be as conversational as possible, because I think that's the best way to communicate ideas. I try to be pretty informal, because I find that formality can turn students. Overcomplicating the subject matter...