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Eve B. Chicago, IL, available for online & in-person tutoring
Eve B.
175/hour

Chicago, IL

Amherst Grad Specializing in ACT, SAT Prep, College Essays

Quickly increase your ACT or SAT scores with my unique and proven tutoring methods. I’m a natural top scorer on standardized tests (34 ACT composite), and I help top students get as close to perfect as possible. I also help students see significant point increases, even if their scores are lower to start. Check out...

5.0 (289)
175/hour
760 hours tutoring
Response time: 2 minutes

Quickly increase your ACT or SAT scores with my unique and proven tutoring methods. I’m a natural top scorer on standardized tests (34 ACT composite), and I help top students get as close to perfect as possible. I also help students see significant point increases, even if their scores are lower to start. Check out...

Morph B. Chicago, IL, available for online & in-person tutoring
Morph B.
40/hour

Chicago, IL

Creative tutor, experienced with neurodivergent students

Hello! My name is Morph, and I take pride in being a caregiver, tutor, teacher and mentor with a passion for spontaneous problem solving. I structure learning as a collaboration that should foster laughter and creativity. Compassion is what drives me, and a love of kindness compels me to prioritize the child above all...

5.0 (8)
40/hour
27 hours tutoring

Hello! My name is Morph, and I take pride in being a caregiver, tutor, teacher and mentor with a passion for spontaneous problem solving. I structure learning as a collaboration that should foster laughter and creativity. Compassion is what drives me, and a love of kindness compels me to prioritize the child above all...

Diksha S. Near Chicago, IL, available for online & in-person tutoring
Diksha S.
35/hour

Near Chicago, IL

Skilled ACT Tutor committed to improving student's ACT scores.

Also, I am a biology major so I have taken almost all the science college-level courses needed that have made me prepared. I am skilled at English as I achieved a high score on the ACT English section. Also, I have taken college-level English classes so I am very skilled and experienced with the different...

5.0 (1)
35/hour
9 hours tutoring

Also, I am a biology major so I have taken almost all the science college-level courses needed that have made me prepared. I am skilled at English as I achieved a high score on the ACT English section. Also, I have taken college-level English classes so I am very skilled and experienced with the different...

Daniel L. Chicago, IL, available for online & in-person tutoring
Daniel L.
225/hour

Chicago, IL

Certified Orton Gillingham Tutor for reading, writing, and math

Hi, my name is Daniel. I have a master's degree in education and have been a certified special education teacher working in the Chicagoland area for 13 years. As a distinguished special education teacher, I have worked with a wide range of students in various settings. I am a certified Orton Gillingham tutor and am...

5.0 (168)
225/hour
818 hours tutoring
Response time: 41 minutes

Hi, my name is Daniel. I have a master's degree in education and have been a certified special education teacher working in the Chicagoland area for 13 years. As a distinguished special education teacher, I have worked with a wide range of students in various settings. I am a certified Orton Gillingham tutor and am...

Elijah D. Chicago, IL, available for online & in-person tutoring
Elijah D.
32/hour

Chicago, IL

Experienced Middle/High School Test Prep Tutor

Hi, I’m Elijah! I graduated from the University of Chicago with a triple major in sociology, music, and media arts. I enjoy explaining the nuances of a text based question, whether it involves reading or math, and I am excited to share this passion with others. Throughout my studies, I achieved the status of National...

5.0 (3)
32/hour
9 hours tutoring

Hi, I’m Elijah! I graduated from the University of Chicago with a triple major in sociology, music, and media arts. I enjoy explaining the nuances of a text based question, whether it involves reading or math, and I am excited to share this passion with others. Throughout my studies, I achieved the status of National...

Kashif C. Chicago, IL, available for online & in-person tutoring
Kashif C.
40/hour

Chicago, IL

Kashif C, experienced ACT and SAT tutor specializing in math

Kashif is an accomplished tutor with a robust academic background and five years of experience in helping students achieve their educational goals. A graduate of Johns Hopkins University (undergrad) and the University of Pennsylvania (master's degree), Kashif specializes in math and social sciences. He brings a wealth of...

5.0 (4)
40/hour
9 hours tutoring

Kashif is an accomplished tutor with a robust academic background and five years of experience in helping students achieve their educational goals. A graduate of Johns Hopkins University (undergrad) and the University of Pennsylvania (master's degree), Kashif specializes in math and social sciences. He brings a wealth of...

Samuel S. Near Chicago, IL, available for online & in-person tutoring
Samuel S.
35/hour

Near Chicago, IL

Encouraging, thorough, and I pour my heart into it!

ACT English tutor with collegepco.org. Professionally written on contract for numerous outlets.

5.0 (15)
35/hour
109 hours tutoring
Response time: 56 minutes

ACT English tutor with collegepco.org. Professionally written on contract for numerous outlets.

Carrie F. Chicago, IL, available for online & in-person tutoring
Carrie F.
100/hour

Chicago, IL

Math and science tutor

I have over 20 years of experience tutoring in math and science. I have a strong math and science foundation. I received my PhD in Molecular Genetics in 2006 from the University of Illinois at Chicago, and I currently work at the University of Chicago as a research scientist. I use math and science in my everyday life....

4.9 (159)
100/hour
606 hours tutoring

I have over 20 years of experience tutoring in math and science. I have a strong math and science foundation. I received my PhD in Molecular Genetics in 2006 from the University of Illinois at Chicago, and I currently work at the University of Chicago as a research scientist. I use math and science in my everyday life....

George I. Chicago, IL, available for online & in-person tutoring
George I.
90/hour

Chicago, IL

University of Chicago PhD student, Yale Grad for STEM Tutoring

I am a PhD candidate at the University of Chicago, with a B.S. in Math & Physics from Yale and en-route M.S in Physics from UChicago. I am pursuing my College Teaching Certificate from UChicago, and I have TAed physics at UChicago. I have been studying mathematics and physics since 2016, and I have tutored 1-on-1 for...

5.0 (10)
90/hour
14 hours tutoring

I am a PhD candidate at the University of Chicago, with a B.S. in Math & Physics from Yale and en-route M.S in Physics from UChicago. I am pursuing my College Teaching Certificate from UChicago, and I have TAed physics at UChicago. I have been studying mathematics and physics since 2016, and I have tutored 1-on-1 for...

Eric B. Near Chicago, IL, available for online & in-person tutoring
Eric B.
38/hour

Near Chicago, IL

J.D. and M.A. with GRE tutoring and 1-on-1 teaching experience

I scored in the 99th percentile in both the ACT Reading and English sections. Act Reading: 35 ; ACT English: 33).

5.0 (1)
38/hour
10 hours tutoring

I scored in the 99th percentile in both the ACT Reading and English sections. Act Reading: 35 ; ACT English: 33).

Karin M. Chicago, IL, available for online & in-person tutoring
Karin M.
64/hour

Chicago, IL

Experienced Test Prep and English Expert

I’m a lifelong learner and career educator. I teach all parts of standardized test prep, specializing in critical reading and annotation strategies, grammar fundamentals, and effective essay writing for the SAT, ACT, PSAT, ISEE, HSPT, AP, GRE, GMAT, LSAT, TOEFL, and more. I teach and lecture at universities and...

5.0 (25)
64/hour
250 hours tutoring

I’m a lifelong learner and career educator. I teach all parts of standardized test prep, specializing in critical reading and annotation strategies, grammar fundamentals, and effective essay writing for the SAT, ACT, PSAT, ISEE, HSPT, AP, GRE, GMAT, LSAT, TOEFL, and more. I teach and lecture at universities and...

Nick L. Chicago, IL, available for online & in-person tutoring
Nick L.
100/hour

Chicago, IL

ACT / SAT Expert! 14000 Hours of experience.

I've been tutoring professionally for 16 years. From 2012 to 2022, I owned a tutoring center, Superior Test Prep, that was named one of the top 10 in the Chicago area by Expertise.com. While there, I trained tutors in ACT/SAT techniques, taught group classes, and worked 1 to 1 with our students. My job was to be an...

5.0 (6)
100/hour
38 hours tutoring

I've been tutoring professionally for 16 years. From 2012 to 2022, I owned a tutoring center, Superior Test Prep, that was named one of the top 10 in the Chicago area by Expertise.com. While there, I trained tutors in ACT/SAT techniques, taught group classes, and worked 1 to 1 with our students. My job was to be an...

Emma Y. Chicago, IL, available for online & in-person tutoring
Emma Y.
50/hour

Chicago, IL

EXTROVERTED Ivy League AP, SAT, WRITING teacher

My name is Ms. Emma, and I graduated from Cornell University in 2020 with a degree in Environmental Science, earning Cum Laude honors. Balancing academics, a social life, maintaining physical fitness, and working as a research assistant in a lab while at Cornell taught me discipline and time management. This ability to...

4.7 (7)
50/hour
84 hours tutoring

My name is Ms. Emma, and I graduated from Cornell University in 2020 with a degree in Environmental Science, earning Cum Laude honors. Balancing academics, a social life, maintaining physical fitness, and working as a research assistant in a lab while at Cornell taught me discipline and time management. This ability to...

Michele W. Near Chicago, IL, available for online & in-person tutoring
Michele W.
35/hour

Near Chicago, IL

Passionate Tutor Specializing in Academic Writing and Social Sciences

I hold a PhD and Master’s degree in Human Services with a specialization in Advanced Research, as well as a certification in Emotional Intelligence. My educational background has provided me with strong expertise in academic writing and critical analysis, making me well-equipped to assist students in strengthening...

5.0 (16)
35/hour
50 hours tutoring

I hold a PhD and Master’s degree in Human Services with a specialization in Advanced Research, as well as a certification in Emotional Intelligence. My educational background has provided me with strong expertise in academic writing and critical analysis, making me well-equipped to assist students in strengthening...

Susan Z. Chicago, IL, available for online & in-person tutoring
Susan Z.
65/hour

Chicago, IL

UC PhD Candidate— Religion (Buddhism & Culture); Expert Writing Tutor

I'm Susan! I've been teaching and tutoring high school, college, and grad students to improve their writing for 15+ years. I have the experience and enthusiasm to help make writing papers less daunting, and to clarify class readings and key concepts across a wide range of Humanities and Social Sciences courses. I find...

4.9 (82)
65/hour
219 hours tutoring

I'm Susan! I've been teaching and tutoring high school, college, and grad students to improve their writing for 15+ years. I have the experience and enthusiasm to help make writing papers less daunting, and to clarify class readings and key concepts across a wide range of Humanities and Social Sciences courses. I find...

Sabeeha S. Near Chicago, IL, available for online & in-person tutoring
Sabeeha S.
70/hour

Near Chicago, IL

Amazing Results Driven Tutor

I am a professional tutor with over 25 years of experience. I have tutored most subjects and have always delivered outstanding results. My students have improved their grades by 2-3 letter grades within 3-4 sessions on average. I have an excellent track record with references to support it with referrals from...

5.0 (8)
70/hour
215 hours tutoring

I am a professional tutor with over 25 years of experience. I have tutored most subjects and have always delivered outstanding results. My students have improved their grades by 2-3 letter grades within 3-4 sessions on average. I have an excellent track record with references to support it with referrals from...

Denise C. Near Chicago, IL, available for online & in-person tutoring
Denise C.
65/hour

Near Chicago, IL

Advanced Writing/Reading Instructor (AP/IB/Univ) and College Counselor

I'm a former HS English teacher with over 15 years of teaching experience with IB English, AP English, and Research and Writing. I've offered individual and small group tutoring on IB Extended Essay, AP Capstone, SAT/ACT Writing and Reading sections, and in college level writing and research projects as well. I'm an...

4.9 (24)
65/hour
112 hours tutoring
Response time: 10 minutes

I'm a former HS English teacher with over 15 years of teaching experience with IB English, AP English, and Research and Writing. I've offered individual and small group tutoring on IB Extended Essay, AP Capstone, SAT/ACT Writing and Reading sections, and in college level writing and research projects as well. I'm an...

Tyler S. Chicago, IL, available for online & in-person tutoring
Tyler S.
150/hour

Chicago, IL

AP/SAT/ACT English Tutor from UChicago, specializing in Essay Writing

I have tutored students in AP Language and Composition, AP Literature, ACT English and SAT Reading. My tutees have managed to raise their scores exponentially, mastering form, content, and structure.

5.0 (24)
150/hour
242 hours tutoring
Response time: 5 minutes

I have tutored students in AP Language and Composition, AP Literature, ACT English and SAT Reading. My tutees have managed to raise their scores exponentially, mastering form, content, and structure.

Janet M. Near Chicago, IL, available for online & in-person tutoring
Janet M.
40/hour

Near Chicago, IL

English/Writing Coach

English/Reading/Writing Expert I tutor composition and grammar for students of all ages, and I also teach high school entrance exams as well as the SAT and ACT. My background is in the Humanities, but I have considerable experience tutoring math, grades 1-8. I am qualified to teach English at the middle school and high...

5.0 (5)
40/hour
49 hours tutoring
Response time: 2 minutes

English/Reading/Writing Expert I tutor composition and grammar for students of all ages, and I also teach high school entrance exams as well as the SAT and ACT. My background is in the Humanities, but I have considerable experience tutoring math, grades 1-8. I am qualified to teach English at the middle school and high...

Michael W. Near Chicago, IL, available for online & in-person tutoring
Michael W.
70/hour

Near Chicago, IL

ACT English Expert

We will go over comma rules (there are at least 6 you must know), semi-colons, colons, apostrophes, dashes, and hyphens. We will discuss strategies such as active voice, conciseness, word choice, vocabulary, tone, being specific, rhetoric, and other related concepts. We willl go over the structure of the English...

4.9 (710)
70/hour
2,235 hours tutoring

We will go over comma rules (there are at least 6 you must know), semi-colons, colons, apostrophes, dashes, and hyphens. We will discuss strategies such as active voice, conciseness, word choice, vocabulary, tone, being specific, rhetoric, and other related concepts. We willl go over the structure of the English...

Nandhini N. Near Chicago, IL, available for online & in-person tutoring
Nandhini N.
22/hour

Near Chicago, IL

Northwestern Student & ACT English Tutor for 7+ years

As a Northwestern University Neuroscience and Global Health student, I bring both academic excellence and a proven track record of results to ACT English tutoring. I have helped students raise their ACT English scores by more than 20 points through personalized strategies that focus on grammar mastery,...

5.0 (15)
22/hour
26 hours tutoring

As a Northwestern University Neuroscience and Global Health student, I bring both academic excellence and a proven track record of results to ACT English tutoring. I have helped students raise their ACT English scores by more than 20 points through personalized strategies that focus on grammar mastery,...

Chhavi P. Chicago, IL, available for online & in-person tutoring
Chhavi P.
55/hour

Chicago, IL

Study with me!Top-rated SAT/ACT, Writing, History, and Test Prep Tutor

ACT English is a test for high school students looking to apply for college. I am qualified and experienced in training my students for all aspects of it- selecting the correct choices, reading, organizing, strategy,using correct grammar, punctuation, etc. Deciphering the meanings of words from contextual clues,...

4.9 (159)
55/hour
471 hours tutoring

ACT English is a test for high school students looking to apply for college. I am qualified and experienced in training my students for all aspects of it- selecting the correct choices, reading, organizing, strategy,using correct grammar, punctuation, etc. Deciphering the meanings of words from contextual clues,...

Michelle H. Near Chicago, IL, available for online & in-person tutoring
Michelle H.
50/hour

Near Chicago, IL

English Language Acquisition Master Teacher

My love of teaching and helping others succeed comes from my life long love of school and learning. I enjoy helping students learn and realize their potential. I started tutoring as a 10th grade high school student as part of service learning for the National Honor Society and I have been doing it ever since. Since high...

4.0 (1)
50/hour
10 hours tutoring

My love of teaching and helping others succeed comes from my life long love of school and learning. I enjoy helping students learn and realize their potential. I started tutoring as a 10th grade high school student as part of service learning for the National Honor Society and I have been doing it ever since. Since high...

Linda W. Near Chicago, IL, available for online & in-person tutoring
Linda W.
60/hour

Near Chicago, IL

ACT English tutor

After tutoring my own four children and many of their friends in preparation for the ACT English test, I have begun working with other students. I know the test well and can help students improve. A college English major and professional journalist, I am patient and kind, yet able to motivate students to work hard...

5.0 (203)
60/hour
819 hours tutoring

After tutoring my own four children and many of their friends in preparation for the ACT English test, I have begun working with other students. I know the test well and can help students improve. A college English major and professional journalist, I am patient and kind, yet able to motivate students to work hard...

Moses P. Chicago, IL, available for online & in-person tutoring
Moses P.
45/hour

Chicago, IL

Ph.D Will Tutor You in History, Government, English and Philosophy

I hold a Ph.D in the social sciences and philosophy and I have taught numerous courses over 20 years. I can tutor you exceptionally well in American History, Government, Philosophy, World History, Literature and Classics. With two decades of teaching experience, you will stand head and shoulders above other students at...

5.0 (6)
45/hour
24 hours tutoring
Response time: 7 minutes

I hold a Ph.D in the social sciences and philosophy and I have taught numerous courses over 20 years. I can tutor you exceptionally well in American History, Government, Philosophy, World History, Literature and Classics. With two decades of teaching experience, you will stand head and shoulders above other students at...

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Aditya K.

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Furthermore, he is very patient and will explain a concept multiple times until you understand it. His method of going through practice problems together helped me a lot as it was great practice with a knowledgeable tutor to answer questions and explain problems. Finally, communication with Joseph has been very clear and I have not had any issues with scheduling. I would definitely recommend Joseph M. as a tutor for ACT English!
Aditya K.

15 lessons

Furthermore, he is very patient and will explain a concept multiple times until you understand it. His method of going through practice problems together helped me a lot as it was great practice with a knowledgeable tutor to answer questions and explain problems. Finally, communication with Joseph has been very clear and I have not had any issues with scheduling. I would definitely recommend Joseph M. as a tutor for ACT English!
Aditya K.

15 lessons

Furthermore, he is very patient and will explain a concept multiple times until you understand it. His method of going through practice problems together helped me a lot as it was great practice with a knowledgeable tutor to answer questions and explain problems. Finally, communication with Joseph has been very clear and I have not had any issues with scheduling. I would definitely recommend Joseph M. as a tutor for ACT English!
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