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I've been a language and writing instructor at the City Colleges of Chicago for 28 years, working mostly with immigrants and refugees to help them build their craft as writers. I've tutored a variety of students in English as a Second Language from recent immigrants to visiting Northwestern University... See Jeff's full profile
I've been a language and writing instructor at the City Colleges of Chicago for 28 years, working mostly with immigrants and refugees to help them build their craft as writers. I've tutored a variety of students in English as a Second Language from recent immigrants to visiting Northwestern University...See Jeff's full profile
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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
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
Neil provides his students with everything they need to succeed on the test. I never lacked material to practice with, and was always able to reach out in between sessions for help via email. He even spent time outside of our ses... read the full review - Ashley, 15 lessons with Neil
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Nothing pleases me more than teaching English to both native and non-native speakers, and watching them make progress in leaps and bounds. Since grammar and spelling are often left by the wayside in our schools, I am more than happy to fill in the gaps for my students. I have taught English as a Second... See Deborah's full profile
Nothing pleases me more than teaching English to both native and non-native speakers, and watching them make progress in leaps and bounds. Since grammar and spelling are often left by the wayside in our schools, I am more than happy to fill in the gaps for my students. I have taught English as a Second...See Deborah's full profile
My son is working on his college application packages and he needed some one to proofread his UC PIQ responses and provide advices. Luckily we found Deborah. Deborah was very helpful. Her turnaround was very quick, usually with... read the full review - Jason, 3 lessons with Deborah
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English is a spoken and written language and a subject course. While there are many dialects and "slang" expressions, I believe there's no substitute for learning to speak and write this language correctly. English is a difficult language for some to learn if they are an ESL student.... See Sally's full profile
English is a spoken and written language and a subject course. While there are many dialects and "slang" expressions, I believe there's no substitute for learning to speak and write this language correctly. English is a difficult language for some to learn if they are an ESL student....See Sally's full profile
Sally was great to work with, she is reasonable and down to earth. I was stuck writing my thesis for grad schools and she really help me focus and completed all of the editing to meet APA standards. She did a great job and help... read the full review - Donna, 17 lessons with Sally
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Hello, I am a recent graduate of Arizona State University's School of Politics and Global Studies, where I graduated Magna Cum Laude with a Bachelor of Arts in Global Studies. I am extremely knowledgeable about governance, politics and history and will do everything I can to help students of all ages succeed in their... See Nicholas's full profile
Hello, I am a recent graduate of Arizona State University's School of Politics and Global Studies, where I graduated Magna Cum Laude with a Bachelor of Arts in Global Studies. I am extremely knowledgeable about governance, politics and history and will do everything I can to help students of all ages succeed in their...See Nicholas's full profile
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Working with him daily to improve his speech production makes Stefani especially effective at working with ESL students to improve pronunciation because the skills are transferable. Stefani’s educational background is in communication, linguistics, English and Spanish. She earned her MA in Communication... See Stefani's full profile
Working with him daily to improve his speech production makes Stefani especially effective at working with ESL students to improve pronunciation because the skills are transferable. Stefani’s educational background is in communication, linguistics, English and Spanish. She earned her MA in Communication...See Stefani's full profile
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Education is one of the most valuable things you can acquire. Knowledge stays with you wherever you go and you can use it in the less unexpected situation. I was born and raise on Peru, South America. My interest in music began when I was 9 years old. I came to USA when I was 17 and started attending college. I have... See SUSANA's full profile
Education is one of the most valuable things you can acquire. Knowledge stays with you wherever you go and you can use it in the less unexpected situation. I was born and raise on Peru, South America. My interest in music began when I was 9 years old. I came to USA when I was 17 and started attending college. I have...See SUSANA's full profile
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While still in college I had the opportunity to tutor quite a few people in Chemistry, Physics, Math, and Engineering Classes. While these subjects are my main strengths I am also available in other subjects such as History, English, and Biology. My tutoring style for math based subjects usually entails learning... See Anthony's full profile
While still in college I had the opportunity to tutor quite a few people in Chemistry, Physics, Math, and Engineering Classes. While these subjects are my main strengths I am also available in other subjects such as History, English, and Biology. My tutoring style for math based subjects usually entails learning...See Anthony's full profile
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In addition, my former business employed many non-English speaking men and women. I am a stickler for proper grammar, spelling and punctuation, and I feel that I have had sufficient experience conversing in English with non-native English speakers. See Gail's full profile
In addition, my former business employed many non-English speaking men and women. I am a stickler for proper grammar, spelling and punctuation, and I feel that I have had sufficient experience conversing in English with non-native English speakers.See Gail's full profile
Gail has made the math sessions very enjoyable. My daughter looks forward to seeing Gail every week. We are looking forward to using Gail again next year.... read the full review - Lisa, 15 lessons with Gail
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35 on ACT English See Abbey's full profile
35 on ACT English See Abbey's full profile
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My greatest specialty is with the law school entrance exam, known (and dreaded) by soon-to-be law students as the LSAT. I've taught the LSAT for 11 years, scored a 180 on the September 2009 LSAT, and several of my students scored in the 99th percentile and moved into LSAT teaching themselves. Not only do I have a perfect... See James's full profile
My greatest specialty is with the law school entrance exam, known (and dreaded) by soon-to-be law students as the LSAT. I've taught the LSAT for 11 years, scored a 180 on the September 2009 LSAT, and several of my students scored in the 99th percentile and moved into LSAT teaching themselves. Not only do I have a perfect...See James's full profile
James was very organized and prepared for the tutoring session. He went over exactly what I wanted to talk about and I feel that we made a lot of progress in one hour. Highly recommend!... read the full review - Eileen
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For the last several years I have tutored, edited, and proofread for students at the college and graduate levels, in a variety of subjects. I'm especially skilled at working with students for whom English is a second language. See Fran's full profile
For the last several years I have tutored, edited, and proofread for students at the college and graduate levels, in a variety of subjects. I'm especially skilled at working with students for whom English is a second language.See Fran's full profile
See above. She taught me the doc screen and bar. How to set up some of the apps I most use. It was a marvelous meeting. She was patient, understanding, and knew where the gap was in my learning curve. She knows her material and ... read the full review - Cheri, 5 lessons with Fran
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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
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
Jason is a great tutor. He just get's it! At least with regards to what it is he specializes in. If you're taking the GRE don't miss out on this tutor! Good luck!... read the full review - Charlene, 7 lessons with Jason
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I have four years' experience on the faculty of Brown University and Phillips Academy, Andover. I am expert in the teaching of Math, science, Latin, French, Greek, History, English, as well as GMAT, SAT, GRE, and ACT. Also, I was a tutor for a large wealthy family in California for five years. I am all but... See Samuel's full profile
I have four years' experience on the faculty of Brown University and Phillips Academy, Andover. I am expert in the teaching of Math, science, Latin, French, Greek, History, English, as well as GMAT, SAT, GRE, and ACT. Also, I was a tutor for a large wealthy family in California for five years. I am all but...See Samuel's full profile
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Hello! I’m Austin. I enjoy finding ways to connect my understanding with that of others, and I hope you’re here for the same reason. Here’s a bit about me: I graduated summa cum laude from Indiana University in 2019 with a BS in Biochemistry and a math minor. During my four years at IU, I tutored elementary school... See Austin's full profile
Hello! I’m Austin. I enjoy finding ways to connect my understanding with that of others, and I hope you’re here for the same reason. Here’s a bit about me: I graduated summa cum laude from Indiana University in 2019 with a BS in Biochemistry and a math minor. During my four years at IU, I tutored elementary school...See Austin's full profile
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Professionally published author, former copy editor, marketing and communications professional (digital and print), and verbal ninja! See Jennifer's full profile
Professionally published author, former copy editor, marketing and communications professional (digital and print), and verbal ninja!See Jennifer's full profile
If you need help preparing for the AFOQT, Jennifer is your tutor. I spent about 3 months with Jen preparing for my 2nd attempt at the AFOQT. I am a student aspiring a pilot slot, so we spent much of our time on the sections that g... read the full review - Liam, 21 lessons with Jennifer
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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... See Linda'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...See Linda's full profile
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I graduated magna cum laude from The Ohio State University with my bachelor's of science degree in biology and a minor in psychology. I am currently a medical student at Loyola University Chicago Stritch School of Medicine. In undergrad, I was apart of the Junior Class Honorary and National Residence Hall Honorary. I... See Ashley's full profile
I graduated magna cum laude from The Ohio State University with my bachelor's of science degree in biology and a minor in psychology. I am currently a medical student at Loyola University Chicago Stritch School of Medicine. In undergrad, I was apart of the Junior Class Honorary and National Residence Hall Honorary. I...See Ashley's full profile
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Hello!! I am a native English speaker who also speaks Italian and conversational Spanish. The languages of our house are both Italian and English, as our family's native language is Italian. I learned Spanish growing up with a good friend whose parents were Guatemalan immigrants. I therefore feel very... See Nicole's full profile
Hello!! I am a native English speaker who also speaks Italian and conversational Spanish. The languages of our house are both Italian and English, as our family's native language is Italian. I learned Spanish growing up with a good friend whose parents were Guatemalan immigrants. I therefore feel very...See Nicole's full profile
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Currently, I am only holding online sessions. Given that many schools are moving to online lessons, it is critical to provide extra support. Please reach out to schedule online tutoring sessions now. I recently graduated with a PhD from the University of Chicago. I have extensive training in math, physics, and science... See Kayla's full profile
Currently, I am only holding online sessions. Given that many schools are moving to online lessons, it is critical to provide extra support. Please reach out to schedule online tutoring sessions now. I recently graduated with a PhD from the University of Chicago. I have extensive training in math, physics, and science...See Kayla's full profile
Kayla is an excellent tutor - extremely knowledgeable and very skillful in making difficult concepts easy to understand. Kayla has tutored my children in Physics, Chemistry, Algebra 2 and Pre-Calculus. Kayla is very personable, ki... read the full review - Joan, 76 lessons with Kayla
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I have taught English at the high school and college level for a few years. See Karishma's full profile
I have taught English at the high school and college level for a few years.See Karishma's full profile
Karishma helped me edit a personal statement and I am very happy with the results! She encouraged me to be critical of parts of my statement and guided me to a better version of a sentence or paragraph. She also helped with organi... read the full review - Ben
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As a teacher of mathematics and science for twenty years, tutoring has helped me to keep grounded in what I really enjoy, teaching. I have tutored K-8 math and science, from PreAlgebra to Calculus, Chemistry and Physics. I am uniquely qualified for ACT/SAT college entrance exam prep and work for a popular tutoring... See Gabriel's full profile
As a teacher of mathematics and science for twenty years, tutoring has helped me to keep grounded in what I really enjoy, teaching. I have tutored K-8 math and science, from PreAlgebra to Calculus, Chemistry and Physics. I am uniquely qualified for ACT/SAT college entrance exam prep and work for a popular tutoring...See Gabriel's full profile
We are a North Shore Chicago family who engaged Gabriel to work with our child who was in the last semester of an honors algebra I class and earning a low D. To make a long story short, my child finished the class with a B+ and wa... read the full review - Jim, 14 lessons with Gabriel
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I am a licensed speech-language pathologist. I have worked with individuals globally on American English pronunciation and professional communication, which encompasses public speaking, interviewing coaching, executive presence, dynamic presentation, professional writing, etc. I hold my Certificate of Clinical... See Marina's full profile
I am a licensed speech-language pathologist. I have worked with individuals globally on American English pronunciation and professional communication, which encompasses public speaking, interviewing coaching, executive presence, dynamic presentation, professional writing, etc. I hold my Certificate of Clinical...See Marina's full profile
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I have over 25 years of tutoring and teaching experience in the fields of writing, literature, and composition at the college/university levels. I am a published author and have extensive editing and research experience. I have consistently worked, as well, with advanced high school students during this time to... See Barbara's full profile
I have over 25 years of tutoring and teaching experience in the fields of writing, literature, and composition at the college/university levels. I am a published author and have extensive editing and research experience. I have consistently worked, as well, with advanced high school students during this time to...See Barbara's full profile
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The English portion of the ACT requires a student to choose the best wording in a variety of sample passages. Both grammar and writing skills come into play with this section. My expertise in language as a PhD in Literature allows me to guide my students in correct word usage and paragraph organization.... See Beth's full profile
The English portion of the ACT requires a student to choose the best wording in a variety of sample passages. Both grammar and writing skills come into play with this section. My expertise in language as a PhD in Literature allows me to guide my students in correct word usage and paragraph organization....See Beth's full profile
Beth has done a very nice job with our high school freshman son. He was struggling in Spanish and Beth has helped make a huge difference in his confidence, performance, and grades. She is very organized and ensures there is a good... read the full review - Scott, 49 lessons with Beth
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