The Best SAT 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

I have successfully helped many students to prepare for the SAT and ACT. My approach is to encourage students to work a large number of problems on his/her own then meet with me to discuss the problems missed or not understood. This approach provides practice for the problems they know how to work enabling...See Harry's full profile

While I taught subjects like TOEFL and literature, I quickly became burnt out by the rigorous schedule of teaching up to 9 hours a day. I yearned for a more meaningful challenge. In 2021, I transitioned to teaching high school subjects, such as AP US History, AP Psychology, SAT Grammar, and AP Environmental...See Emma'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

Hello, my name is Mia! I am a computational neuroscience PhD student at the University of Chicago, where I study songbird brains. Before graduate school, I graduated from Emory University with a Bachelors in Neuroscience and Behavioral Biology, as well as from the Georgia Institute of Technology with a Bachelors in...See Mia's full profile

As a Language Arts teacher specializing in teaching Reading, English and Writing Skills for the SAT, I teach my students to interpret SAT writing prompts correctly. Next, I help my students practice responses to these prompts by using appropriate sentence structure, vocabulary , transitions and...See Chhavi'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

I scored 99th percentile scores on each section of the SAT and ACT. In SAT Reading/Writing specifically I scored a 790/800. I have experience preparing students for the SAT and have extensive knowledge of the test.See Oliver's full profile

790 SAT Reading scoreSee Mihir's full profile

I scored in the 96th percentile on the SAT reading section and the ACT English section, and most recently earned a perfect score on the GRE verbal reasoning section.See Eric'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

I tutor elementary, middle school, and high school students across a wide range of courses - Elementary Math, Pre-Algebra, Algebra 1 & 2, Geometry, Trigonometry, and Pre-Calculus, including honors and advanced tracks. I also prepare students for the ACT (Math section) and SAT, focusing on test-taking...See Priti's full profile

Perfect SAT Math scorer with experience tutoring SAT content in the math section.See Thomas's full profile

I’ve taught and tutored students in Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Organic Chemistry, and Psychology, all at the high school and college levels. I also specialize in standardized test prep, tutoring students for the SAT, ACT, and MCAT. I specifically emphasize test-taking strategies that can be applied across...See Ashwinee's full profile

Hi, I'm Peter! I’ve been tutoring since 2020. Since then, I’ve helped countless students improve their grades and understanding in math and physics courses, both at the high school and college level. Many of my high school students have gotten 5s on their AP exams, and gone on to reputable universities. I got my...See Peter's full profile

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 have directed SAT summer camps for two international...See Jason'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

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

I have tutored my classmates in High School on subjects such as Algebra 1 & 2, and geometry. I was a facilitator at Harry S. Truman College. As a facilitator, I helped minority students improve their math skills so they can increase their chances in succeeding in the mathematics and science field. I'm currently a...See Ralph's full profile

I’m a dedicated test prep tutor with a 176 on the LSAT (99th percentile) and a proven track record of transforming challenges into success stories. Whether you're preparing for the LSAT, ACT, or SAT, my personalized strategies have helped students gain admission to T14 law schools, secure spots at highly...See Matthew's full profile

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...See Richard's full profile

I hold bachelor's degrees in math and physics from the University of Michigan and a PhD in physics from the University of Oregon. I currently work as a particle physics researcher at a national lab in the Chicago area. I am constantly encountering new math and physics concepts, which helps me to understand the mindset of...See Nicholas's full profile

I have tutored with The Princeton Review for the SAT. I also scored a perfect 800/800 on the SAT Math while I was in high school. I have helped many students to improve this section, as well as the entire SAT. See Warren's full profile

Have taught math for over 10 years; I teach math at a public school, at a public middle school, and at a math tutoring center. And, for ten years via Wyzant.See Peter'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