The Best SAT Reading Tutors in Des Plaines, IL

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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

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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

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Elementary, Middle, and High School Tutor - Math, Science and Sat Prep

Hi, I'm Trey! I am a Northwestern Undergraduate majoring in Biology and Psychology. In my time here, I have developed a strong academic foundation, particularly in mathematics. My coursework and independent studying have prepared me to confidently tutor in math subjects up through single-variable calculus. In addition to... See Trey's full profile

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Study with CJ!Top-rated SAT/ACT, Writing, History, and Test Prep Tutor

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

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ACT / SAT Expert! 15000 Hours of experience.

I've been tutoring professionally for 16 years. 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... See Nick's full profile

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Highly Experienced Tutor Specializing in Math and SAT/ACT/GRE Prep

Hi, I’m Garrett! I am a math and test preparation tutor with over 10 years of experience. I have taught one-on-one, small groups, and whole classrooms. Over the years, I have helped dozens of students achieve their goals, whether they wanted to review Algebra fundamentals, ease the transition into college math, or... See Garrett's full profile

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Northwestern Grad: 11+ Yrs Tutoring Math, ELA & Writing (Grades 2-12)

With more than 11 years of experience across public schools, private platforms, and major learning centers, I provide patient, effective tutoring tailored to each student’s needs. As a Northwestern University graduate with a BA in English and Essay Writing, along with a teaching certification and degree from... See Peter's full profile

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a passionate tutor who helps you understand content, not just memorize

I’m currently a fourth-year medical student (MD candidate '27) who has passed STEP 1 and STEP 2 with a Bachelor’s degree in Liberal Arts. My academic journey has been grounded in a strong math foundation. In high school, I graduated with a 4.9 GPA while taking all accelerated and honors-level courses. I earned 5’s... See Shannon's full profile

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B.S. Graduate Tutoring SAT Reading and Passage Analysis

I hold a Bachelor of Science in Molecular Biology and have extensive experience analyzing complex scientific, historical, and argumentative passages. I help students identify main ideas, supporting evidence, tone, purpose, vocabulary in context, and relationships between ideas. I teach students how to eliminate incorrect... See Ayaan's full profile

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University of Chicago PhD student, Yale Grad for STEM Tutoring

I am a PhD candidate at the University of Chicago, with a B.S. in Math & Physics from Yale and en-route M.S in Physics from UChicago. I am pursuing my College Teaching Certificate from UChicago, and I have TAed physics at UChicago. I have been studying mathematics and physics since 2016, and I have tutored 1-on-1 for... See George's full profile

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SAT Reading & Writing Tutor | 780 Verbal & 8+ Years Tutoring

I scored a 780 on the SAT Verbal section and have over eight years of experience tutoring middle and high school students, including standardized test preparation. I help students master the specific skills tested on the SAT Reading and Writing section, including comprehension, rhetorical analysis, vocabulary in... See Allison's full profile

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Expert Tutor with Advanced Training in Math and Science (Chem., Phys.)

I can help you come to grips with challenges in physics, chemistry, math and related subjects (see list of subjects). I am available to tutor students at all levels, up to and including grad. school. I have experience tutoring elementary and high school, ACT, SAT, college, MCAT, and graduate school. Whether you are... See Richard's full profile

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Certified Orton Gillingham Tutor for reading, writing, and math

Hi, my name is Daniel. I have a master's degree in education and have been a certified special education teacher working in the Chicagoland area for 13 years. As a distinguished special education teacher, I have worked with a wide range of students in various settings. I am a certified Orton Gillingham tutor and am... See Daniel's full profile

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Patient National Tutoring Association Certified Tutor

Hi! I am a National Tutoring Association (NTA) certified professional advanced level tutor, and a Purdue University graduate, with a Bachelor's degree in Management and Information Systems. I am the only NTA advanced level certified tutor in Illinois. I have over 10 years of tutoring experience. Since September 2015,... See Chernyeh's full profile

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Incredibly Expert Tutor with 20 Years of Experience

I've worked as a full-time, professional tutor for the last 20 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 nearly 3000 students improve their scores on these exams. I... See Jason's full profile

SAT Reading Tutor | National Merit Semifinalist | 5+ Years Experience

I have over five years of experience tutoring SAT Reading, and I’m a National Merit Semifinalist with a strong background in critical reading and analysis. I help students master strategies for identifying main ideas, understanding... See Brittney's full profile

Georgetown University Honors Graduate, Experienced SAT Reading Tutor

I achieved a perfect 800/800 on the SAT Reading and Writing section and earned 5s on both AP English Language and AP English Literature, giving me a strong background in vocabulary, grammar, and critical reasoning. In my tutoring... See Youmna's full profile

Ivy League Student Scoring 99th Percentile in EBRW SAT

Having earned a 790 on the SAT Reading and Writing section, I understand how subtle wording can make two answer choices seem equally convincing. I enjoy showing students how to slow down, identify what the question is truly asking, and... See Yang's full profile

Expert Digital SAT Reading Tutor with 12+ Years of Teaching Experience

I have extensive experience teaching the grammar, reading comprehension, and writing skills required for a top score on the SAT Reading & Writing. I am an award-winning writer, and I have earned perfect or near-perfect verbal scores on... See Kelsey's full profile

Experienced SAT tutor with 2280/2400 score

I got a 2280 on the SAT, back when it was out of 2400, and have taught SAT students since 2016. I use common strategies, but I aim first and foremost for my students to have good understanding of the questions they are answering. See Zachary's full profile

Experienced SAT Taker and Tutor

Overall Test Score: 1580 Math: 800 ERW: 780 See Nicholas's full profile

UChicago English/Creative Writing /AP/Essay/College Admissions Tutor

Maximum Score (800) See Tyler's full profile

SAT Reading and Writing Expert

My average student increases their SAT score by 150 points within 10 sessions. I have over 10 years of experience coaching the SAT; I worked at the Huntington Learning Center for 3 years before I started teaching independently. With a passion for... See Mark's full profile

Improve Your SAT Reading/Writing Score with Expert Guidance

With over ten years of experience as both a teaching assistant and private tutor, I specialize in helping students excel on the SAT Reading section. My approach focuses on teaching students how to actively read passages, identify key ideas,... See Marcello's full profile

SAT Reading comprehension expert | 15+ years | 99th percentile scorer

I am a professional tutor, who has taken the official SAT four times since 2022, scoring in the 99th percentile each time. I know what is on the test, and how to best prepare! To optimize our sessions and their at-home practice, I track and chart... See Lenore's full profile