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Sherry M. Near Des Plaines, IL, available for online & in-person tutoring
Sherry M.
60/hour

Near Des Plaines, IL

Unabashed Grammar-Lover Specializing in Test Prep and Writing

Hello students & parents! I am a certified teacher, and I have worked for the past 11 years as a teacher and tutor for grammar, English, literature, and writing. I have helped students prepare for the ACT, SAT, and college applications. I also work with students on class work including research papers, essays, creative... See Sherry's full profile

5.0 (6)
60/hour
9 hours tutoring
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Hello students & parents! I am a certified teacher, and I have worked for the past 11 years as a teacher and tutor for grammar, English, literature, and writing. I have helped students prepare for the ACT, SAT, and college applications. I also work with students on class work including research papers, essays, creative...See Sherry's full profile

Abbey B. Near Des Plaines, IL, available for online & in-person tutoring
Abbey B.
45/hour

Near Des Plaines, IL

College Essays, Elementary / Middle School, High School Tutor

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5.0 (20)
45/hour
84 hours tutoring
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35 on ACT English See Abbey's full profile

Carey R. Near Des Plaines, IL, available for online & in-person tutoring
Carey R.
60/hour

Near Des Plaines, IL

College Essay Writing, ACT/SAT Test Prep, Reading & Writing Tutor

I have taught a prep class for ACT English and grammar workshops for many years. In the past few years, I have tutored approximately 25 students in taking the ACT English section. See Carey's full profile

4.9 (68)
60/hour
175 hours tutoring
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I have taught a prep class for ACT English and grammar workshops for many years. In the past few years, I have tutored approximately 25 students in taking the ACT English section.See Carey's full profile

Erin H. Near Des Plaines, IL, available for online & in-person tutoring
Erin H.
60/hour

Near Des Plaines, IL

K-12 Credentialed teacher. College Apps, Essay Writing, and French.

I have been teaching and tutoring for 12 years. While I like being in the classroom, I really prefer the one-on-one or small group environment. I have taught French, English, AP prep, and SAT/ACT/CAHSEE prep. Writing is my favorite subject to tutor and I think it is such a crucial form of expression. I lived and studied... See Erin's full profile

5.0 (25)
60/hour
114 hours tutoring
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I have been teaching and tutoring for 12 years. While I like being in the classroom, I really prefer the one-on-one or small group environment. I have taught French, English, AP prep, and SAT/ACT/CAHSEE prep. Writing is my favorite subject to tutor and I think it is such a crucial form of expression. I lived and studied...See Erin's full profile

Karishma V. Near Des Plaines, IL, available for online & in-person tutoring
Karishma V.
40/hour

Near Des Plaines, IL

High School and College Tutor Specializing in English

I received a score of 32 in the ACT English test and have taught English at the high school and college level for over four years. See Karishma's full profile

5.0 (38)
40/hour
95 hours tutoring
Response time: 25 minutes
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I received a score of 32 in the ACT English test and have taught English at the high school and college level for over four years.See Karishma's full profile

Michael W. Near Des Plaines, IL, available for online & in-person tutoring
Michael W.
67/hour

Near Des Plaines, 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... See Michael's full profile

4.9 (683)
67/hour
2,100 hours tutoring
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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...See Michael's full profile

Jason M. Near Des Plaines, IL, available for online & in-person tutoring
Jason M.
70/hour

Near Des Plaines, IL

Incredibly Expert Tutor with 20 Years of Experience

I've worked as a full-time, professional tutor for the last twenty years. In the field of test prep, my areas of specialty include GRE, GMAT, SAT, ACT, and AP exams in U.S. History, European History, World History, Human Geography, and Language. I have helped between two to three thousand students improve their scores... See Jason's full profile

4.9 (537)
70/hour
2,159 hours tutoring
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I've worked as a full-time, professional tutor for the last twenty years. In the field of test prep, my areas of specialty include GRE, GMAT, SAT, ACT, and AP exams in U.S. History, European History, World History, Human Geography, and Language. I have helped between two to three thousand students improve their scores...See Jason's full profile

Stephen B. Near Des Plaines, IL, available for online & in-person tutoring
Stephen B.
265/hour

Near Des Plaines, IL

Experienced Test Prep/Academic Tutor with Flexible Availability

Quick Summary: I am a full-time tutor based in Chicago with 15 years experience in boosting students' scores for the ACT, SAT, PSAT, and GRE. A high test-score is a vital part of a strong application to college or graduate school. No matter what kind of student you are, I will help you achieve the best results possible.... See Stephen's full profile

4.9 (70)
265/hour
144 hours tutoring
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Quick Summary: I am a full-time tutor based in Chicago with 15 years experience in boosting students' scores for the ACT, SAT, PSAT, and GRE. A high test-score is a vital part of a strong application to college or graduate school. No matter what kind of student you are, I will help you achieve the best results possible....See Stephen's full profile

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

Near Des Plaines, 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... See Linda's full profile

4.9 (131)
60/hour
410 hours tutoring
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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...See Linda's full profile

Audrey A. Near Des Plaines, IL, available for online & in-person tutoring
Audrey A.
25/hour

Near Des Plaines, IL

English, Grammar, Reading, Proofreading Tutor

Nice to meet you! Tutoring is a lifelong passion of mine, and I can't wait to help you on your learning journey. A little about me: I have a Bachelor's degree in Journalism and Writing from Illinois State University. I also have my certification in TEFL/TESOL (teaching English as a foreign language). I have been... See Audrey's full profile

4.5 (46)
25/hour
60 hours tutoring
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Nice to meet you! Tutoring is a lifelong passion of mine, and I can't wait to help you on your learning journey. A little about me: I have a Bachelor's degree in Journalism and Writing from Illinois State University. I also have my certification in TEFL/TESOL (teaching English as a foreign language). I have been...See Audrey's full profile

Chhavi P. Near Des Plaines, IL, available for online & in-person tutoring
Chhavi P.
35/hour

Near Des Plaines, IL

Top-ranked, experienced tutor: SAT/ACT English, ESL, TOEFL, Hindi

I am a patient, knowledgeable tutor. A certified teacher, I am registered in the state of Illinois. I have an endorsement in ESL and Hindi. I tutor Reading, Writing, Elementary Math, ACT / SAT English, GRE, TOEFL, and IELTS. I have a Bachelor's in Liberal Arts, and have special certifications... See Chhavi's full profile

4.9 (153)
35/hour
454 hours tutoring
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I am a patient, knowledgeable tutor. A certified teacher, I am registered in the state of Illinois. I have an endorsement in ESL and Hindi. I tutor Reading, Writing, Elementary Math, ACT / SAT English, GRE, TOEFL, and IELTS. I have a Bachelor's in Liberal Arts, and have special certifications...See Chhavi's full profile

Tanya W. Near Des Plaines, IL, available for online & in-person tutoring
Tanya W.
75/hour

Near Des Plaines, IL

Specialty Essay Writing Tutor: IB ENG / AP Lit-Lang / Praxis / College

Karibu (welcome, in Swahili)! I'm a native Nebraskan, with a global perspective of over ten years in international education. I currently teach at an IBO / IGCSE international school in Prague, Czech Republic. I most recently taught college writing/composition at University of Nebraska-Kearney. My experience includes... See Tanya's full profile

4.9 (146)
75/hour
390 hours tutoring
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Karibu (welcome, in Swahili)! I'm a native Nebraskan, with a global perspective of over ten years in international education. I currently teach at an IBO / IGCSE international school in Prague, Czech Republic. I most recently taught college writing/composition at University of Nebraska-Kearney. My experience includes...See Tanya's full profile

Neil L. Near Des Plaines, IL, available for online & in-person tutoring
Neil L.
75/hour

Near Des Plaines, IL

ACT English -- Master's degree in English and Writing

I have been successfully helping students widen their college choices by showing them how to substantially improve their ACT English scores. I bring a varied experience to this task, having specifically studied both grammar and linguistics, having taught composition classes at the college level (UIC, U of... See Neil's full profile

4.9 (409)
75/hour
2,322 hours tutoring
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I have been successfully helping students widen their college choices by showing them how to substantially improve their ACT English scores. I bring a varied experience to this task, having specifically studied both grammar and linguistics, having taught composition classes at the college level (UIC, U of...See Neil's full profile

Karin M. Near Des Plaines, IL, available for online & in-person tutoring
Karin M.
54/hour

Near Des Plaines, 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... See Karin's full profile

5.0 (24)
54/hour
240 hours tutoring
Response time: 21 minutes
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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...See Karin's full profile

Mulan H. Near Des Plaines, IL, available for online & in-person tutoring
Mulan H.
50/hour

Near Des Plaines, IL

Tutor Specializing in Sciences and Test Prep

Hello! My name is Mulan and I recently graduated summa cum laude from Northwestern University with a Bachelor's degree, majoring in neuroscience and minoring in psychology and Spanish. Through my academic experience in school and in test prep for ACT/SAT and the MCAT, I have developed strategies that help me learn... See Mulan's full profile

4.9 (7)
50/hour
15 hours tutoring
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Hello! My name is Mulan and I recently graduated summa cum laude from Northwestern University with a Bachelor's degree, majoring in neuroscience and minoring in psychology and Spanish. Through my academic experience in school and in test prep for ACT/SAT and the MCAT, I have developed strategies that help me learn...See Mulan's full profile

Jennifer D. Near Des Plaines, IL, available for online & in-person tutoring
Jennifer D.
77/hour

Near Des Plaines, IL

ADHD Writing Tutor and Teen Motivation Coach

I am a writing tutor with over 13 years of experience. I also have tutored subjects in chemistry and science, however, my tutoring and coaching practice has moved to exclusively offering writing tutoring and teen motivation coaching based on demand. I have a year of specialized special education work experience in... See Jennifer's full profile

4.8 (61)
77/hour
267 hours tutoring
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I am a writing tutor with over 13 years of experience. I also have tutored subjects in chemistry and science, however, my tutoring and coaching practice has moved to exclusively offering writing tutoring and teen motivation coaching based on demand. I have a year of specialized special education work experience in...See Jennifer's full profile

John B. Near Des Plaines, IL, available for online & in-person tutoring
John B.
70/hour

Near Des Plaines, IL

Stanford PhD Tutor in GRE, SAT, ACT, Math, Essay Writing

I'm John! I graduated with a PhD in civil engineering from Stanford and a BS in mechanical engineering from Harvard. I have 13 years experience working with youth and am passionate about helping students achieve their maximum learning potential, whether in a specific subject - math, science, reading, or writing - or... See John's full profile

4.9 (9)
70/hour
38 hours tutoring
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I'm John! I graduated with a PhD in civil engineering from Stanford and a BS in mechanical engineering from Harvard. I have 13 years experience working with youth and am passionate about helping students achieve their maximum learning potential, whether in a specific subject - math, science, reading, or writing - or...See John's full profile

Brendan D. Near Des Plaines, IL, available for online & in-person tutoring
Brendan D.
60/hour

Near Des Plaines, IL

Algebra, Geometry, Trig, and Precalc, SPED background

Hello world, my name's Brendan! I've worked as a teacher in many different settings. I love working with students and enjoy tackling unusual and difficult problems. I have a wide range of experience as an educator, and I've worked with students of many different ages, backgrounds, and ability levels. I have a no-drama,... See Brendan's full profile

4.9 (411)
60/hour
872 hours tutoring
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Hello world, my name's Brendan! I've worked as a teacher in many different settings. I love working with students and enjoy tackling unusual and difficult problems. I have a wide range of experience as an educator, and I've worked with students of many different ages, backgrounds, and ability levels. I have a no-drama,...See Brendan's full profile

Andrea H. Near Des Plaines, IL, available for online & in-person tutoring
Andrea H.
85/hour

Near Des Plaines, IL

Experienced, Creative Tutor for Math, Chemistry, and Physics

Whether students love math and science or despise them, I am usually able to make the experience better for them. I tailor tutoring sessions based on students’ needs and parents’ expectations. When a student is struggling, I provide specific help where it's needed. I am particularly good at making Chemistry much... See Andrea's full profile

4.8 (158)
85/hour
725 hours tutoring
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Whether students love math and science or despise them, I am usually able to make the experience better for them. I tailor tutoring sessions based on students’ needs and parents’ expectations. When a student is struggling, I provide specific help where it's needed. I am particularly good at making Chemistry much...See Andrea's full profile

Carrie F. Near Des Plaines, IL, available for online & in-person tutoring
Carrie F.
90/hour

Near Des Plaines, 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.... See Carrie's full profile

4.9 (159)
90/hour
606 hours tutoring
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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....See Carrie's full profile

Jennifer C. Near Des Plaines, IL, available for online & in-person tutoring
Jennifer C.
75/hour

Near Des Plaines, IL

Lighthearted, fun Harvard grad for AP Physics, AP English, AP History.

Hello! I am excited to teach and guide you through subjects that are challenging, exciting, and fun! I attended Harvard University for history and literature (A.B.), The University of Chicago for social science (M.A.), and Stanford University (Ph.D.) for anthropology. My science background is in pre-medical and medical... See Jennifer's full profile

5.0 (17)
75/hour
130 hours tutoring
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Hello! I am excited to teach and guide you through subjects that are challenging, exciting, and fun! I attended Harvard University for history and literature (A.B.), The University of Chicago for social science (M.A.), and Stanford University (Ph.D.) for anthropology. My science background is in pre-medical and medical...See Jennifer's full profile

Melissa A. Near Des Plaines, IL, available for online & in-person tutoring
Melissa A.
75/hour

Near Des Plaines, IL

High School Teacher

I am currently a high school teacher with 15 years experience in the classroom with degrees in both education and counseling. I teach AP psychology, history, and work with students on navigating the college application process. I love to help students feel confident in their knowledge and find strategies to help them... See Melissa's full profile

5.0 (20)
75/hour
48 hours tutoring
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I am currently a high school teacher with 15 years experience in the classroom with degrees in both education and counseling. I teach AP psychology, history, and work with students on navigating the college application process. I love to help students feel confident in their knowledge and find strategies to help them...See Melissa's full profile

Nina W. Near Des Plaines, IL, available for online & in-person tutoring
Nina W.
65/hour

Near Des Plaines, IL

Experienced Tutor with an Academic Background in Education

Currently working towards a Master of Science in Education at Northwestern University. I've been an educator in a formal setting for the past 7 years. Prior to attending Northwestern and working within the Evanston and greater Chicagoland community, I taught 2nd and 7th-grade classes at a local organization twice a week... See Nina's full profile

5.0 (17)
65/hour
67 hours tutoring
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Currently working towards a Master of Science in Education at Northwestern University. I've been an educator in a formal setting for the past 7 years. Prior to attending Northwestern and working within the Evanston and greater Chicagoland community, I taught 2nd and 7th-grade classes at a local organization twice a week...See Nina's full profile

Beth Z. Near Des Plaines, IL, available for online & in-person tutoring
Beth Z.
70/hour

Near Des Plaines, IL

The Best Possible Tutoring by a Professional Teacher

I have been teaching Spanish at the college and high school levels at schools such as DePaul University, North Park College, New Trier High School, Lake Forest Academy and Loyola Academy for 18 years. I earned a PhD in Hispanic Literature from the University of Texas at Austin and a B.A. from Wellesley College.... See Beth's full profile

4.9 (108)
70/hour
398 hours tutoring
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I have been teaching Spanish at the college and high school levels at schools such as DePaul University, North Park College, New Trier High School, Lake Forest Academy and Loyola Academy for 18 years. I earned a PhD in Hispanic Literature from the University of Texas at Austin and a B.A. from Wellesley College....See Beth's full profile

Adam H. Near Des Plaines, IL, available for online & in-person tutoring
Adam H.
70/hour

Near Des Plaines, IL

Political Science Professor at Loyola University Chicago

I am a professor of political science at Loyola University Chicago and Lake Forest College along with being a PhD candidate at Loyola University Chicago. I teach both American politics and international relations courses so I have a wide variety of political science and government material I can tutor. Courses I teach... See Adam's full profile

5.0 (5)
70/hour
11 hours tutoring
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I am a professor of political science at Loyola University Chicago and Lake Forest College along with being a PhD candidate at Loyola University Chicago. I teach both American politics and international relations courses so I have a wide variety of political science and government material I can tutor. Courses I teach...See Adam's full profile

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Gustav T.

10 lessons

Megan has the skills to drive the student engagement needed. After just 10 weeks of 2 times a week tutoring my son's ACT English score increased from a 22 to a 29 bringing his ACT super score to 31! As important, he now understands grammar rules he did not learn in high school. Our only regret is we did not find Megan sooner as with more time we are certain his score would have been even greater... If reading this review your search is completed - Good luck!
Kaitlin T.

5 lessons

Thanks so much! 11/11/14 - One last update! Erin taught my daughter a lot of strategies in the 10 or so hours they worked together. Kaitlin was able to raise her English score by 11 points, which is incredible, and she was able to achieve the composite score she had as a goal for herself. Eleven points!!! That's incredible! All the time the spent together was spent efficiently and well worth every penny. Thanks, Erin!
Ms. Trey H.

26 lessons

It was no longer “scary” and she made my experience enjoyable. She understood my busy theatre arts schedule and was able to adapt to the amount of time I had to work on certain aspects of my studies. Our discussions were always great and I'm in awe of her intellect! I would recommend Lisa to anyone looking for an amazing, happy & wonderful teacher. In my future academic endeavors, whenever needed and wherever possible, I will always return to Lisa! Namaste!
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