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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

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

Near Des Plaines, IL

Math Professor for Math Tutoring: HS, College, AP Calculus, AP Stats

I also have experience mentoring undergraduate research students in mathematics primarily in mathematical biology and low dimensional topology. I tutor in all areas of mathematics and will gladly work to help students succeed in their mathematics studies and on their AP, ACT and SAT exams. I am eager to help... See Timothy's full profile

5.0 (1297)
80/hour
4,311 hours tutoring
Response time: 15 minutes
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I also have experience mentoring undergraduate research students in mathematics primarily in mathematical biology and low dimensional topology. I tutor in all areas of mathematics and will gladly work to help students succeed in their mathematics studies and on their AP, ACT and SAT exams. I am eager to help...See Timothy'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

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... See Mulan's full profile

4.9 (7)
50/hour
15 hours tutoring
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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...See Mulan's full profile

Mark S. Near Des Plaines, IL, available for online & in-person tutoring
Mark S.
59/hour

Near Des Plaines, IL

Medical Student, Science teacher, and Admissions Specialist

Hey everyone! My name is Mark. I am a fourth year medical student with over ten years of experience tutoring high school and university level chemistry and biology. I am flexible in my approach to tutoring so I can adapt to meet the needs of all of my students and explain content in a way that both makes sense to them... See Mark's full profile

5.0 (4)
59/hour
13 hours tutoring
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Hey everyone! My name is Mark. I am a fourth year medical student with over ten years of experience tutoring high school and university level chemistry and biology. I am flexible in my approach to tutoring so I can adapt to meet the needs of all of my students and explain content in a way that both makes sense to them...See Mark'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

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

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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

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

Near Des Plaines, IL

UC Berkeley Grad for Math and Physics Tutoring

Hi, I'm Peter! I graduated with a Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering from UC Berkeley, with a cumulative GPA of 3.75. I also minored in Theater and Performance Studies. I’ve always had a passion for learning and understanding new things, and I want to bring that joy and passion to other people! I’ve... See Peter's full profile

5.0 (187)
75/hour
1,050 hours tutoring
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Hi, I'm Peter! I graduated with a Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering from UC Berkeley, with a cumulative GPA of 3.75. I also minored in Theater and Performance Studies. I’ve always had a passion for learning and understanding new things, and I want to bring that joy and passion to other people! I’ve...See Peter's full profile

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

Near Des Plaines, IL

Experienced Tutor in Math and Physics with PhD in Physics

I successfully tutored Algebra 1 and other sections of middle and high school math. I can explain clearly, teach how to solve typical problems and prepare for Math section of ACT test. I'm very patient and friendly. Individual approach to each student and relaxed atmosphere of the lesson allow getting the... See Arnold's full profile

4.9 (86)
60/hour
163 hours tutoring
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I successfully tutored Algebra 1 and other sections of middle and high school math. I can explain clearly, teach how to solve typical problems and prepare for Math section of ACT test. I'm very patient and friendly. Individual approach to each student and relaxed atmosphere of the lesson allow getting the...See Arnold'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... 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...See Stephen's full profile

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

Near Des Plaines, IL

Physics & Math for Lower Attention Spans

A lecture can be recorded and replayed perpetually; however, if your instructor is not speaking your language, unfortunately the recording of his voice cannot regress in further detail. Truthfully, I have witnessed actual humans, as professors and as tutors, who act very much like a tape-recording. They seem to... See Jordan's full profile

4.9 (934)
75/hour
5,021 hours tutoring
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A lecture can be recorded and replayed perpetually; however, if your instructor is not speaking your language, unfortunately the recording of his voice cannot regress in further detail. Truthfully, I have witnessed actual humans, as professors and as tutors, who act very much like a tape-recording. They seem to...See Jordan'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

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,... See Chhavi's full profile

4.9 (153)
35/hour
454 hours tutoring
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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,...See Chhavi'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
2,103 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

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

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

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
412 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

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

Near Des Plaines, IL

Current Medical Student Specializing in Science and Math Subjects

As a tutor, I try to frame the material to each individual's learning preferences to help them succeed. I am a straight A student who received a 33 on the Math ACT portion. Please feel free to reach out to further discuss tutoring opportunities. I am also available to consult on college or medical... See Ashley's full profile

5.0 (5)
50/hour
30 hours tutoring
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As a tutor, I try to frame the material to each individual's learning preferences to help them succeed. I am a straight A student who received a 33 on the Math ACT portion. Please feel free to reach out to further discuss tutoring opportunities. I am also available to consult on college or medical...See Ashley's full profile

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

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 writing, college... See Sherry's full profile

5.0 (6)
60/hour
9 hours tutoring
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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 writing, college...See Sherry's full profile

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

Near Des Plaines, IL

ACT / SAT Expert! 10000 Hours of experience.

I've been tutoring professionally for 14 years. I've written two ACT prep guides that have been used by schools and tutoring centers across the USA. I also have thousands of hours of experience tutoring the SAT exam. I stay abreast of the latest developments on ACT and SAT, taking each exam three... See Nick's full profile

5.0 (2)
100/hour
20 hours tutoring
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I've been tutoring professionally for 14 years. I've written two ACT prep guides that have been used by schools and tutoring centers across the USA. I also have thousands of hours of experience tutoring the SAT exam. I stay abreast of the latest developments on ACT and SAT, taking each exam three...See Nick's full profile

Madhur K. Near Des Plaines, IL, available for online & in-person tutoring
Madhur K.
30/hour

Near Des Plaines, IL

Statistics,Precalc, Algebra,Geometry,Finite,Discrete Math SAT prep

I can help you with Statistics, Probability, Pre-Calc, Geometry, Algebra, Finite and Discrete Math. Also, I can help students prepare Math subset of tests like GED, GRE, ASBAV, ACT, SAT, TAP, Praxis, etc. I am great at explaining mathematical concepts and also good helping develop a solid procedural fluency and... See Madhur's full profile

4.8 (109)
30/hour
184 hours tutoring
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I can help you with Statistics, Probability, Pre-Calc, Geometry, Algebra, Finite and Discrete Math. Also, I can help students prepare Math subset of tests like GED, GRE, ASBAV, ACT, SAT, TAP, Praxis, etc. I am great at explaining mathematical concepts and also good helping develop a solid procedural fluency and...See Madhur's full profile

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

Near Des Plaines, IL

Experienced NYU Grad Specializing in Tutoring Math and CS

I'm Eric! I graduated from New York University in 2019 with a double major in Mathematics and Computer Science. In college I realized my favorite classes were the ones taught by engaging and compassionate professors, professors who explained topics clearly, brought new ideas and interpretations, and made students laugh... See Eric's full profile

4.9 (116)
40/hour
278 hours tutoring
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I'm Eric! I graduated from New York University in 2019 with a double major in Mathematics and Computer Science. In college I realized my favorite classes were the ones taught by engaging and compassionate professors, professors who explained topics clearly, brought new ideas and interpretations, and made students laugh...See Eric's full profile

Taryn T. Near Des Plaines, IL, available for online & in-person tutoring
Taryn T.
80/hour

Near Des Plaines, IL

Middle School/High School Math and Science Teacher

I have been an educator for seven years. Currently I am a Chemistry teaching in Chicago Public Schools. I have taught Algebra 1, Algebra 2, Pre-Calculus, Biology and Chemistry at the middle and high school levels. I love connecting with students and helping them find their confidence in math and science. I pride myself... See Taryn's full profile

5.0 (245)
80/hour
347 hours tutoring
Response time: 29 minutes
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I have been an educator for seven years. Currently I am a Chemistry teaching in Chicago Public Schools. I have taught Algebra 1, Algebra 2, Pre-Calculus, Biology and Chemistry at the middle and high school levels. I love connecting with students and helping them find their confidence in math and science. I pride myself...See Taryn's full profile

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

Near Des Plaines, IL

English Teacher with ACT Test Prep Experience

I'm a certified English teacher with over five years of international teaching experience. My experience includes over three years teaching ACT and SAT prep courses to native and non-native English speakers through the English and writing portions of each exam. Students will leave tutoring sessions with... See Tanya's full profile

4.9 (146)
75/hour
390 hours tutoring
Response time: 3 minutes
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I'm a certified English teacher with over five years of international teaching experience. My experience includes over three years teaching ACT and SAT prep courses to native and non-native English speakers through the English and writing portions of each exam. Students will leave tutoring sessions with...See Tanya'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

I've worked with students to prepare them for the ACT, and scored in the top 90% in the English portion when I took the test myself. See Brendan's full profile

4.9 (411)
60/hour
872 hours tutoring
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I've worked with students to prepare them for the ACT, and scored in the top 90% in the English portion when I took the test myself.See Brendan'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 with 10+ Years Tutoring Experience

Tutored several students in all areas of ACT including Reading. Students raised scores by as much as 6 points (22 to 28). Experienced with students who struggle, top-achieving students, as well as all students in between. See John's full profile

4.9 (9)
70/hour
38 hours tutoring
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Tutored several students in all areas of ACT including Reading. Students raised scores by as much as 6 points (22 to 28). Experienced with students who struggle, top-achieving students, as well as all students in between.See John's full profile

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

Near Des Plaines, IL

Math Tutor with Patience & Knowledge

Some of the subjects in which I have a niche are pre-algebra, algebra 1, geometry, algebra 2, trigonometry, and pre-calculus, and most of the honors/advanced courses listed. I also have experience in teaching ACT (Math section only). I provide information to students on test taking skills, time management,... See Priti's full profile

5.0 (573)
85/hour
3,012 hours tutoring
Response time: 7 minutes
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Some of the subjects in which I have a niche are pre-algebra, algebra 1, geometry, algebra 2, trigonometry, and pre-calculus, and most of the honors/advanced courses listed. I also have experience in teaching ACT (Math section only). I provide information to students on test taking skills, time management,...See Priti's full profile

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John tutored our son, who attends a prestigious high school, on all of the ACT Subjects: ACT Math, ACT Science, ACT English, ACT Reading. John also provided ACT Test Taking Skills, Time Management, Good and Best Practices. My son felt extremely confident in his preparedness for the ACT Test. John has a mentoring and calm approach that instills a sense of confidence in his students. John was also flexible and accommodating in scheduling the tutoring appointments.
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We are using him for ACT prep and can already see the confidence in my son's test taking during ACT practice tests. I know by the time the ACT is taken he will have the confidence to do well. We received our son's ACT test results today and because of all the work James did to help my son, he increased his ACT score from a 23 on the practice ACT to a 27 on the actual ACT. Preparing for round 2 of testing to see if second time does even better.
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7 ACT lessons

Daniel has helped me to accomplish feeling confident in the subject's for my upcoming ACT Test. Daniel also was accommodating of my hectic sports schedule and worked out logistics and time to meet, I'm thankful for Daniel's time and Daniel's commitment to helping me to succeed on my ACT/SAT testing. Thank you Daniel! Our Family would like to Thank Daniel for preparing our son, Justin for the ACT Test and bringing up his ACT score by 5 points.
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