The Best SAT Tutors in Mount Prospect, IL

I have over 20 years of experience tutoring in math and science. I have a strong math and science foundation. I received my PhD in Molecular Genetics in 2006 from the University of Illinois at Chicago, and I currently work at the University of Chicago as a research scientist. I use math and science in my everyday life....See Carrie's full profile

I have helped many students prepare for the SAT and score their best, including the Math section.See John's full profile

I have been tutoring independently since graduating high school. In high school, I was selected twice to teach the class when the teacher was unavailable. My best subject is Math. I was consistently at the top of my class in math in high school and college, achieving a 32 in math on my ACT and a composite score of 30....See Richard's full profile

In addition to classroom teaching, I have tutored extensively through a professional tutoring center, where I gained experience preparing students for high-stakes exams. I am also certified to work with ACT preparation, and the strategies I teach translate directly to success on the SAT. My background gives me the...See Rachel'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 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

As a high school senior seeking to excel at the SAT, I discovered that doing well on a standardized test is a combination of understanding the material and test-taking techniques. Now, as a tutor, I guide you through this understanding of how to answer a question using both knowledge and clever test-taking skills.See Alexander'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

I have tons of experience working with students one-on-one, and this is perhaps my favorite part about teaching. My goal is to help you, starting from the level that you are currently at, and work from there to help you reach your goal, whether it be SAT math test prep, preparation for high school or college...See Peter's full profile

I am an experienced and passionate computer scientist and data scientist who loves learning and teaching. I have my undergraduate degree in data analytics and recently completed my master's at UChicago in Molecular Engineering, which has given me a large breadth and depth of information. I have tutored over 100 students...See Seth's full profile

I successfully tutored many different topics of high-school math and college math and helped to prepare for Math section of SAT test. My personal score for Math SAT practice test is 800 (100%). I’m PhD in Physics who over 30 years used extensively various areas of math in research and graduate teaching....See Arnold's full profile

I understand that admissions isn't just about checking boxes--it's about telling your authentic story strategically. 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: -...See Anna's full profile

A former HS English teacher, I have over 15 years experience both teaching reading and writing and tutoring SAT Reading and Writing--with special skills in test taking and passage analysis. My students increase scores and I've had students achieve perfect scores. See Denise's full profile

I am a former internal staff interviewer and career advisor for Booz, Allen & Hamilton and VMware. Former USMC Captain and US Coast Guard Commander who sat on 8 promotion boards selecting people for special career advancement programs and career promotions I have 23 years of military service and 35 years...See Timothy's full profile

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

MA in reading and four years experience teaching SAT prep. See Erin's full profile

Students who work with me improve their standardized test scores. Standardized tests have predictable types of problems, which I will help you anticipate. Students also benefit when I teach them particular test-taking strategies. Preparing in advance will help you quickly prioritize to use your time more...See Tim's full profile

I scored a 1530 on the SAT in highschool, with a 790 in math and 740 in reading/writing. Since then, I have studied the best SAT techniques and helped many students achieve scores at that level and sometimes even higher.See Henry'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 as well, and...See George's full profile

As a Northwestern University student majoring in Neuroscience and Global Health, I bring a strong academic background and several years of tutoring experience to SAT Reading preparation. I specialize in creating personalized lesson plans tailored to what each student wants to focus on, whether that’s...See Nandhini's full profile

My prior work background and experience consists of providing structural engineering services for large and small firms in the private sector (commercial, institutional, educational, and residential). I have prepared organized, systematic and detailed building calculations in steel, concrete, masonry and wood materials...See Norbert J.'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...See Gabriel'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

Hello! Thanks for choosing to read my profile. I am a certified secondary mathematics teacher in Illinois. I am currently in my 15th year at an Illinois public school. I have created multiple curriculum ranging from pre-algebra through pre-calculus and statistics. My students skills range basic skills to accelerated....See Karrie'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