The Best ACT Math Tutors in Des Plaines, IL

I scored a perfect 36 on the ACT Math section and have a 3.9 GPA in recent college coursework. With over two years of experience tutoring ACT Math, I specialize in helping students boost both speed and accuracy under timed conditions. My lessons combine clear, step-by-step explanations of key concepts,...See Thomas's full profile

Hi! I am a National Tutoring Association (NTA) certified professional advanced level tutor, and a Purdue University graduate, with a Bachelor's degree in Management and Information Systems. I am the only NTA advanced level certified tutor in Illinois. I have over 10 years of tutoring experience. Since September 2015,...See Chernyeh's full profile

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

Hi! I'm Anna. For the past 10 years, I've coached some of America's brightest students on SAT prep, SSAT prep, college essays, and prep school applications, working with families in Chicago and across the country. As a Phillips Exeter Academy graduate and Northwestern University summa cum laude alum, I'm the tutor of...See Anna's full profile

I received an A in all trigonometry classes, a 36 on the Math ACT, and a perfect score on the math high school placement exam.See Collin's full profile

If you don't like math or find it challenging, then you really need a confidence boost to help you get the score you want. In school, you probably are trying to get A's and B's on your tests. You can follow a similar process here, but you aim for a C+. What does that mean? Each test is difference, but if you can get...See Michael's full profile

I scored a 36 on the ACT Math section and have over eight years of experience tutoring middle and high school students, with a focus on standardized test preparation. I am very familiar with the structure and pacing of the ACT Math section and can help students recognize the common problem types that appear...See Allison's full profile

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...See Daniel's full profile

Hello, I’m Dr. Arnold. I retired recently as a professor of biophysics after 18 years of working for UTMB, Auburn University, and University of Houston. I taught or tutored Classical Mechanics, Electricity and Magnetism, Thermodynamics, Quantum Mechanics, Optical Physics and advanced topics in Solid-State Physics and...See Arnold's full profile

Hi there, I'm George! I'm a PhD student studying Clinical Psychology at Vanderbilt University, and I love learning about and teaching statistics and psychological concepts. My tutoring process focuses on your experiences and goals, and I believe my role is to provide you with the tools you need to achieve success by...See George's full profile

I am a college math professor who has been teaching for over 30 years and tutoring for 20 years. I can tutor any level: middle school, high school, and college-level mathematics and statistics. I have also helped read (grade) the AP Calculus exam for 15 years, so I can help you with AP Calculus. I passed the first...See Paul's full profile

Name a math topic, I've probably taught it! Over the last seven years, I have had the opportunity to educate Chicago's youth. My experience has taught me the importance of building strong mathematical foundations within my students. I have developed my skills as an educator by working at multiple Chicago Public High...See Michael's full profile

I am a fun-loving, pragmatic, task master. I believe in making math fun through the use of computational tricks and short cuts that are often no longer taught in schools. I recognize that some students are handicapped when their learning style does not match the style of their teacher; so I adapt. I believe that...See Larry's full profile

I am a graduate student at the University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee and am studying biomedical engineering. I received my Bachelor of Science in biomedical engineering with a concentration in biomechanics from Marquette University. I have been a graduate teaching assistant at UWM for the past two years teaching subjects...See Louie's full profile

As a high school senior, I received a perfect 36 in the ACT Math section and a 35 overall ACT score. As a test taker, I discovered that doing well on a standardized test is a combination of understanding the material and test-taking techniques. As a tutor, I guide you through this understanding of how to answer a...See Alexander's full profile

I thoroughly enjoy tutoring ACT Math due to the diversity of subject matter. With directed practice, a student can definitely improve his/her test results in a reasonable amount of time. My methods have proven to be very successful.See Harry's full profile

Hi, I’m Garrett! I am a math and test preparation tutor with over 10 years of experience. I have taught one-on-one, small groups, and whole classrooms. Over the years, I have helped dozens of students achieve their goals, whether they wanted to review Algebra fundamentals, ease the transition into college math, or...See Garrett's full profile

Hi, my name is Alice, and I tutor students across a wide age range, from children as young as five through college level, adapting my teaching style to meet each learner where they are. I tutor the MCAT as well as a comprehensive range of math and science subjects, with a strong emphasis on building deep understanding...See Alice's full profile

I work full-time as an mechatronics and systems integration engineer for a digital manufacturing research company in the Chicago area. I hold a Master's Degree in Electrical Engineering from Iowa State University (ISU) and an undergraduate Bachelor's Degree from Northern Illinois University (NIU) in Mechanical...See John's full profile

I scored 99th percentile scores on each section of the ACT. In ACT math specifically I scored a 36. I have experience preparing students for the ACT and have extensive knowledge of the test.See Oliver's full profile

Students who work with me improve their standardized test scores. Standardized tests have predictable types of problems, which I will help you anticipate. Students also benefit when I teach them particular test-taking strategies. Preparing in advance will help you quickly prioritize to use your time more...See Tim's full profile

I am a full-time tutor after leaving a more than 20-year career as a tenured mathematics professor at a teaching-oriented university. I have an undergraduate degree in mathematics and a Ph.D. in mathematics. I have been tutoring mathematics in many situations since I was in high school. I have experience teaching and...See Timothy's full profile

Working in industry, I do still use many of these STEM concepts in everyday work and have been practicing what I learned in the classroom. I would love the opportunity to share some of my knowledge and excitement to others! ACT 35 in math, AP Calculus AB score of 5, AP Calculus BC score of 5, College...See Bill's full profile

I tutor elementary, middle school, and high school students across a wide range of courses - Elementary Math, Pre-Algebra, Algebra 1 & 2, Geometry, Trigonometry, and Pre-Calculus, including honors and advanced tracks. I also prepare students for the ACT (Math section) and SAT, focusing on test-taking...See Priti's full profile

I ran the ACT prep for a nonprofit which catered to high school student athletes. I have a variety of resources and programs available which I feel can help make a student well rounded for the ACT or SAT math portion.See Ethan's full profile