The Best ACT Tutors in Des Plaines, IL

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

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

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

In addition to math content, I teach test taking and time management strategies that allow students to use the math skills they have to the best advantage on the ACT. Students usually improve their scores between 3 and 5 points on this section after working with me regularly for a couple of months.See Andrea's full profile

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

My prior work background and experience consists of providing structural engineering services for large and small firms in the private sector (commercial, institutional, educational, and residential). I have prepared organized, systematic and detailed building calculations in steel, concrete, masonry and wood materials...See Norbert J.'s full profile

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Hi, I’m Jesus! I’m a senior at Northwestern University, double majoring in Mathematics and Economics with a 3.9 GPA. I have made the Dean’s List for 10 consecutive quarters and have developed a strong foundation in mathematical problem-solving, logical reasoning, and real-world applications of math. My passion for...See Jesus's full profile

I have tutored for the SAT/ACT across 25+ students. I have also tutored from high school algebra to college level calculus. See Cade's full profile

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

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

... Design | Technical Training | One-on-One Tutoring | Academic Coaching | Adult Learning Theory | Digital Literacy Instruction | Standardized Test Preparation (ACT/SAT) Business & Strategy Skills: Operations Management | Program & Project Management | Pricing Strategy | Process Analysis | Cross-Functional Collaboration...See Paulla's full profile

I am a writing tutor with over 19 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

Back in Highschool, I received a perfect 36 on the ACT. Since then, I have tutored numerous students, tailoring my content to their individual's level and needs to help improve their score. I have seen significant improvements and have had other students referred from my past students due to their success. See Timothy's full profile

For almost a decade, I have worked with several dozens of students who have consistently seen significant score improvements across all sections. My unique strategic approach to tutoring continues to help students target exactly what they need to know to get their best score.See Eve's full profile

At the time, I offered free tutoring to high school students preparing for the ACT, often working with 20 or more students at a time on all aspects of the ACT. After college, I was hired by Kaplan to work with high school students on the ACT and SAT. Over time, I became proficient in the GRE and GMAT...See George's full profile

I have taught English in a variety of school settings from urban to rural and have designed workshops for students regarding poetics and literature. Aside from English, I am a certified second degree black belt with fifteen years of experience in Hapkido. Through this lifestyle, I have been an instructor long before I...See Kenny's full profile

I love standardized tests and have scored perfectly on the English ACT section. I strive to impart a comprehensive understanding of each rule pertaining to every category of ACT English questions to my students.See Matthew's full profile

Knowing the stress of medical education, I want to give to others the mentorship and resources that helped me succeed. I believe in translating complex subjects into simple, digestible lessons to avoid becoming overwhelmed. I also highly value the act of learning medicine through practice questions, applying them...See Drake's full profile

I graduated with distinctions from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, one of the nation's top 10 physics programs, and I’m currently continuing my journey at the University of Chicago (#5 in the world). With a track record of academic excellence (5/5 on AP exams, 31/36 ACT score,...See Danylo's full profile

Hi! I am an Assistant Teaching Professor of chemistry at Roosevelt University Chicago where I currently teaching General Chemistry 1 and 2. I hold a Master's degree in chemistry from Johns Hopkins University, where I focused on organic and physical organic chemistry. During my degree, I worked as a teaching assistant...See Sydney's full profile

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

...all sections on official ACT exams. I have worked as a standardized test tutor for the past 5 years, and have helped over 200 students achieve excellent results, such as an improvement from 1200/1600 to 1490/1600 on the SAT over the course of 15 hours of tutoring and from 32/36 to 36/36 on the ACT after 20 hours of tutoring...See Oliver's full profile

I received a 34 on my ACT science score and a 33 overall.See Sabeeha's full profile

Hello! Thanks for choosing to read my profile. I am a certified secondary mathematics teacher in Illinois. I am currently in my 15th year at an Illinois public school. I have created multiple curriculum ranging from pre-algebra through pre-calculus and statistics. My students skills range basic skills to accelerated....See Karrie's full profile