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

Near Des Plaines, IL

SAT Reading Tutor

After tutoring my own four children and many of their friends in preparation for the SAT Reading test, I have begun working with other students. I know the test well and can help students improve. I am patient and kind, yet able to motivate students to work hard and achieve their potential. I majored in English... See Linda's full profile

5.0 (125)
60/hour
391 hours tutoring
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After tutoring my own four children and many of their friends in preparation for the SAT Reading test, I have begun working with other students. I know the test well and can help students improve. I am patient and kind, yet able to motivate students to work hard and achieve their potential. I majored in English...See Linda's full profile

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

Near Des Plaines, IL

Professional Math, English, AP/SAT/GRE, & Social Sciences Tutor

Hi! I'm Navy, a master's graduate from Drexel University and passionate educator, and I'm here to help. I received my master's degree in psychology in 2021, and intend to go on to pursue my PhD in clinical psychology in the near future. As a recent graduate student, I have achieved extensive personal academic success,... See Navy's full profile

5.0 (3)
50/hour
13 hours tutoring
Response Time: 2 minutes
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Hi! I'm Navy, a master's graduate from Drexel University and passionate educator, and I'm here to help. I received my master's degree in psychology in 2021, and intend to go on to pursue my PhD in clinical psychology in the near future. As a recent graduate student, I have achieved extensive personal academic success,...See Navy's full profile

Jason M. Near Des Plaines, IL, available for online & in-person tutoring
Jason M.
70/hour

Near Des Plaines, IL

Incredibly Expert Tutor with 20 Years of Experience

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

4.9 (532)
70/hour
2,096 hours tutoring
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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

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

Near Des Plaines, IL

SAT Reading Specialist

For many students, the challenge here is on older passages. You'll find one or two passages written prior to World War 2. Many students struggle on these passage types because of the way people used to speak and write back then. We will discuss how you can annotate these passages to improve your understanding. Then,... See Michael's full profile

4.9 (680)
67/hour
2,075 hours tutoring
Response Time: 10 minutes
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For many students, the challenge here is on older passages. You'll find one or two passages written prior to World War 2. Many students struggle on these passage types because of the way people used to speak and write back then. We will discuss how you can annotate these passages to improve your understanding. Then,...See Michael's full profile

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

Near Des Plaines, IL

Verbal tutoring: Grammar, Logic, Rhetoric, Test Prep

Hello! As a tutor of all things verbal, I bring a wide range of experience and training. I hold an MA in English and Creative Writing from the University of Illinois at Chicago. I did two years of additional graduate work in Comparative Literature at Kent State and I studied English and American Literature with a... See Neil's full profile

4.9 (407)
75/hour
2,267 hours tutoring
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Hello! As a tutor of all things verbal, I bring a wide range of experience and training. I hold an MA in English and Creative Writing from the University of Illinois at Chicago. I did two years of additional graduate work in Comparative Literature at Kent State and I studied English and American Literature with a...See Neil's full profile

Beth Z. Near Des Plaines, IL, available for online & in-person tutoring
Beth Z.
70/hour

Near Des Plaines, IL

The Best Possible Tutoring by a Professional Teacher

I have been teaching Spanish at the college and high school levels at schools such as DePaul University, North Park College, New Trier High School, Lake Forest Academy and Loyola Academy for 18 years. I earned a PhD in Hispanic Literature from the University of Texas at Austin and a B.A. from Wellesley College.... See Beth's full profile

4.9 (108)
70/hour
393 hours tutoring
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I have been teaching Spanish at the college and high school levels at schools such as DePaul University, North Park College, New Trier High School, Lake Forest Academy and Loyola Academy for 18 years. I earned a PhD in Hispanic Literature from the University of Texas at Austin and a B.A. from Wellesley College....See Beth'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 results possible.... 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 results possible....See Stephen's full profile

Amita R. Near Des Plaines, IL, available for online & in-person tutoring
Amita R.
45/hour

Near Des Plaines, IL

Writing Coach, Former Kumon Tutor, SAT Reading/Writing

In high school, I was the person people paid to write their papers. My work spoke for itself: my clients always got As. At some point before I was legally culpable (say, 17?), I realized that writing papers for others was not only immoral, but also unsatisfying. There was no fulfillment from simply lending my voice out... See Amita's full profile

5.0 (25)
45/hour
86 hours tutoring
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In high school, I was the person people paid to write their papers. My work spoke for itself: my clients always got As. At some point before I was legally culpable (say, 17?), I realized that writing papers for others was not only immoral, but also unsatisfying. There was no fulfillment from simply lending my voice out...See Amita's full profile

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

Near Des Plaines, IL

Amherst Grad Specializing in College Essays, ACT, SAT Prep

Maximize your chances of admission to the most highly selective colleges in the country by getting my expert support for your college essays and applications. Working with me guarantees that admissions officers at your dream schools take your application seriously and advocate for your acceptance. As a proud... See Eve's full profile

5.0 (273)
75/hour
638 hours tutoring
Response Time: 1 minute
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Maximize your chances of admission to the most highly selective colleges in the country by getting my expert support for your college essays and applications. Working with me guarantees that admissions officers at your dream schools take your application seriously and advocate for your acceptance. As a proud...See Eve's full profile

Kang Hyun K. Near Des Plaines, IL, available for online & in-person tutoring
Kang Hyun K.
75/hour

Near Des Plaines, IL

SAT Perfect Scorer and Experienced Tutor for High Achievers

Hi! I am Kang Hyun, an experienced SAT and TOEFL tutor. I scored a perfect 1600 on the SAT and a 119 on TOEFL, so I know what it takes to achieve excellence on standardized exams. If you are a high achiever aiming for a near-perfect score, then I have the tools, techniques, and strategies to get you through the final... See Kang Hyun's full profile

5.0 (4)
75/hour
16 hours tutoring
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Hi! I am Kang Hyun, an experienced SAT and TOEFL tutor. I scored a perfect 1600 on the SAT and a 119 on TOEFL, so I know what it takes to achieve excellence on standardized exams. If you are a high achiever aiming for a near-perfect score, then I have the tools, techniques, and strategies to get you through the final...See Kang Hyun's full profile

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

Near Des Plaines, IL

Passionate Cross-Disciplinary Tutor

99th percentile SAT critical reading and writing scores Lifelong reader Multiple years of editing experience See Austin's full profile

5.0 (10)
40/hour
27 hours tutoring
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99th percentile SAT critical reading and writing scores Lifelong reader Multiple years of editing experienceSee Austin'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

As a Language Arts specialist, I guide my students to learn to identify the main ideas of the reading passages, to make relevant notes as they read, and to approach sentence completion tasks with a pre-determined strategy. The SAT Critical Reading section is designed in a manner that time is always tight,... See Chhavi's full profile

4.9 (152)
35/hour
451 hours tutoring
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As a Language Arts specialist, I guide my students to learn to identify the main ideas of the reading passages, to make relevant notes as they read, and to approach sentence completion tasks with a pre-determined strategy. The SAT Critical Reading section is designed in a manner that time is always tight,...See Chhavi's full profile

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

Near Des Plaines, IL

Georgetown Grad, 99% SAT, 95% MCAT, 94% GMAT, 5/5 on 7 AP exams

I tutored for all subjects of the SAT with The Princeton Review. While I was a high school student, I scored a 740/800 on the SAT Reading section. I have helped many students to increase their scores. See Warren's full profile

4.9 (16)
65/hour
37 hours tutoring
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I tutored for all subjects of the SAT with The Princeton Review. While I was a high school student, I scored a 740/800 on the SAT Reading section. I have helped many students to increase their scores.See Warren's full profile

Marsha N. Near Des Plaines, IL, available for in-person tutoring
Marsha N.
100/hour

Near Des Plaines, IL

MIT Grad Specializing in Helping Your Child "Get It"

I love helping students "get" math. Whether it's a difficult new concept or a history of discouraging results, my goal is to make students more confident in their math ability. There are multiple ways to solve math problems, and I encourage students to discover methods they're comfortable with so they can thrive in their... See Marsha's full profile

5.0 (191)
100/hour
554 hours tutoring
Response Time: 14 minutes
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I love helping students "get" math. Whether it's a difficult new concept or a history of discouraging results, my goal is to make students more confident in their math ability. There are multiple ways to solve math problems, and I encourage students to discover methods they're comfortable with so they can thrive in their...See Marsha's full profile

Near Des Plaines, IL Tutoring
Anna C.
330/hour

SAT Reading Expert

I have over 10 years of experience helping students raise their SAT scores by hundreds of points! I can't wait to help you achieve a higher score! See Anna's full profile

5.0 (1187)
330/hour
2,566 hours tutoring
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I have over 10 years of experience helping students raise their SAT scores by hundreds of points! I can't wait to help you achieve a higher score! See Anna's full profile

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Mason G.
125/hour

SAT Expert with 10+ Years of Experience

I have taught methods for success in all aspects of the SAT Reading for over 10 years, both in one-on-one and group settings. My STEM and Humanities degrees give me a unique and complete skill set that I use to help students learn how to... See Mason's full profile

5.0 (1690)
125/hour
5,217 hours tutoring
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I have taught methods for success in all aspects of the SAT Reading for over 10 years, both in one-on-one and group settings. My STEM and Humanities degrees give me a unique and complete skill set that I use to help students learn how to...See Mason's full profile

Near Des Plaines, IL Tutoring
Jonathan R.
95/hour

Math, Test Prep (SAT, ACT, GED, GRE, ASVAB), and Writing Tutor

Over the past five years, I have worked with more than 20 students on SAT preparation. This preparation is comprehensive, covering all four sections of the SAT, including the Reading section. See Jonathan's full profile

5.0 (2950)
95/hour
12,033 hours tutoring
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Over the past five years, I have worked with more than 20 students on SAT preparation. This preparation is comprehensive, covering all four sections of the SAT, including the Reading section.See Jonathan's full profile

Near Des Plaines, IL Tutoring
David W.
175/hour

The AUTHORITY on SAT Reading. Impressive Record of Big Score Gains.

SAT Reading is the SAT section on which many students struggle most to reach their full potential. Thus, the single most important qualification for an SAT Reading tutor is clear: consistently helping test takers produce RESULTS. In... See David's full profile

5.0 (1506)
175/hour
4,278 hours tutoring
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SAT Reading is the SAT section on which many students struggle most to reach their full potential. Thus, the single most important qualification for an SAT Reading tutor is clear: consistently helping test takers produce RESULTS. In...See David's full profile

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John O.
75/hour

AP/SAT Reading Tutor with Perfect Reading Score and 5s on AP Tests

I believe that much of reading is based on expanding your knowledge base so you will be more familiar with unusual terms, phrases, and concepts. Practicing the SAT reading section skills again and again and again is also something I highly... See John's full profile

5.0 (470)
75/hour
1,451 hours tutoring
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I believe that much of reading is based on expanding your knowledge base so you will be more familiar with unusual terms, phrases, and concepts. Practicing the SAT reading section skills again and again and again is also something I highly...See John's full profile

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Judy V.
80/hour

UBE Bar Exam, French, ESL, Job Interview Preparation, LSAT, and SAT

I am a licensed attorney who attended law school at the Sorbonne University, Paris, and practiced in Belgium before moving to North Carolina, where I have been practicing since 2003. I am also licensed to practice in the United Kingdom. I have... See Judy's full profile

5.0 (1296)
80/hour
7,878 hours tutoring
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I am a licensed attorney who attended law school at the Sorbonne University, Paris, and practiced in Belgium before moving to North Carolina, where I have been practicing since 2003. I am also licensed to practice in the United Kingdom. I have...See Judy's full profile

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Mariana S.
200/hour

More than two decades, specializing in SAT writing/reading

The SAT English is where the "easy" points come from, so we don't want any questions missed. Yes, it is possible. You will find out that learning grammar and writing can be fun. I start by assessing the students’ level of knowledge; then I plan... See Mariana's full profile

5.0 (3304)
200/hour
8,926 hours tutoring
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The SAT English is where the "easy" points come from, so we don't want any questions missed. Yes, it is possible. You will find out that learning grammar and writing can be fun. I start by assessing the students’ level of knowledge; then I plan...See Mariana's full profile

Near Des Plaines, IL Tutoring
Meeraj P.
150/hour

The Best Track Record on Wyzant | SAT ACT GRE GMAT

MY TRACK RECORD: In 6 - 12 lessons, my typical student improves by ***100 - 300 points on the SAT ***5 - 9 points on the ACT ***6 - 20 points on the GRE ***Multiple students achieve perfect 800s & 36s on ALL sections of the SAT & ACT every... See Meeraj's full profile

4.9 (1319)
150/hour
5,476 hours tutoring
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MY TRACK RECORD: In 6 - 12 lessons, my typical student improves by ***100 - 300 points on the SAT ***5 - 9 points on the ACT ***6 - 20 points on the GRE ***Multiple students achieve perfect 800s & 36s on ALL sections of the SAT & ACT every...See Meeraj's full profile

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Ryan P.
100/hour

99th Percentile ACT, SAT, and MCAT: Get Into Your Dream School!

Hello there! I have a Bachelor's Degree in Biology from the University of Wisconsin system and I'm a current fourth year medical student. I have experience working with a wide range of students: from working in elementary schools to adult... See Ryan's full profile

5.0 (504)
100/hour
1,410 hours tutoring
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Hello there! I have a Bachelor's Degree in Biology from the University of Wisconsin system and I'm a current fourth year medical student. I have experience working with a wide range of students: from working in elementary schools to adult...See Ryan's full profile

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Alex K.
40/hour

SAT/ACT/AP Biology, Chemistry/General High School Tutor

My experience as a tutor mostly stems from helping friends out in classrooms, sitting down with them after dinner somewhere and going over what they didn't understand. My other experiences involve tutoring the children of family friends over... See Alex's full profile

4.6 (79)
40/hour
503 hours tutoring
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My experience as a tutor mostly stems from helping friends out in classrooms, sitting down with them after dinner somewhere and going over what they didn't understand. My other experiences involve tutoring the children of family friends over...See Alex's full profile

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Stephanie R.
28/hour

Tutor

Hello, I've got years of experience tutoring individuals professionally in mathematics and English composition. In fact, I've been a tutor on-and-off since I was in high school. I've worked both independently and through Dutchess Community... See Stephanie's full profile

4.9 (645)
28/hour
1,833 hours tutoring
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Hello, I've got years of experience tutoring individuals professionally in mathematics and English composition. In fact, I've been a tutor on-and-off since I was in high school. I've worked both independently and through Dutchess Community...See Stephanie's full profile

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My son was lagging with SAT Reading score. I looked up everywhere to find a good tutor and glad we found Tim. Tim taught my son SAT Reading and in two months of 1-1 classes, my son's confidence level in Reading increased by leaps and bounds. I would highly recommend Tim for SAT Reading.
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Tim helped me prepare for my SAT reading and I ended up improving from the last test I took. Tim was patient and had a great sense of humor too. Unlike other SAT reading tutors, Tim helped explain what I had done wrong and gave tips on ways to improve. I would highly recommend Tim for SAT reading.
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