The Best ACT Tutors in Des Plaines, IL

I teach all aspects of English, including critical reading, persuasive writing, comparative literature, public speaking, specializing with ACT/SAT/AP and other test strategies. I've taught and lectured at universities, schools and with individuals around Chicagoland as well as in the Bay Area. I...See Karin'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'm currently an editor for a company that publishes Latin and Greek pedagogical texts; however, I love working with students and continue to offer tutoring in Latin and classical Greek to people of all ages! I received my MAT in Latin and Classical Humanities from the University of Massachusetts Amherst and my BA in...See Amelia's full profile

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

Hi, I'm Melissa! I graduated Summa Cum Laude from Loyola University before I began my career as a high school teacher. I have 17 years of experience in a high school classroom, 14 of which I have taught AP Psychology. I love to help students earn college credit while learning amazing information about their own lives...See Melissa's full profile

My name is Peter, and I have a Bachelor's degree in Applied Math from Harvard University and a Ph.D. in Computer Science from The University of Chicago. I was a professor in a computer science department for 27 years, where I mostly taught Discrete Structures, Algorithms, Theory of Computation (Finite Automata,...See Peter's full profile

I scored in the 99th percentile in both the ACT Reading and English sections. Act Reading: 35 ; ACT English: 33). See Eric's full profile

From an academic background, I've taken many advanced math classes (multivariable calculus, linear algebra), which was a requirement for both my major and the type of work I was doing after college. I've also taken the ACT, GMAT, GRE, LSAT (I had a law school phase), and SAT, and I'm very familiar...See Rutvik's full profile

All students are capable of success, and my goal is to help them build their confidence alongside their math abilities. Please feel free to reach out with any questions or to schedule a free consultation before scheduling a session. **Currently accepting SAT/ACT/GRE students for Summer 2026!!**See Garrett's full profile

36 on ACT Science See Randy's full profile

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

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

Three years of freelance tutoring experience for the ACT English and ACT Reading sections. Personally scored 36 on these sections of the exam.See Cole's full profile

Whether you need a 1500+ SAT score, a standout SSAT performance, or compelling essays, I provide honest guidance and proven techniques from years of experience. I specialize in: - College and prep school essay writing that sounds authentically you - SAT, ACT, SSAT, and AP test prep with score-maximizing...See Anna's full profile

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 absolute expert in ACT/ SAT...See Nick's full profile

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 actuarial exam, Exam P, and I can help you pass, too. I got perfect scores on the Mathematics sections of the ACT, SAT, and GRE General Test, and I can help you do well on these tests as well....See Paul's full profile

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...See Emma'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

As a high school senior, I received a perfect 36 in the ACT Science and Math sections 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...See Alexander's full profile

My proven ACT prep program has helped countless students significantly boost their scores. Whether you're aiming for a perfect score or want to overcome challenges in a particular section, I can equip you with the knowledge and strategies to succeed. Let's get you ready to ace the ACT!See Max'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

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 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

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

34 Math ACT and 750 SAT MathSee Michael's full profile