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Tim M.

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Hello! My name is Tim, and I graduated magna cum laude from the University of Illinois at Chicago (2023) with a Bachelor’s Degree in History and Political Science. I hold a Master of Arts in Teaching from National Louis University (2025) and I am currently pursuing a Master’s in Political Science at the University of Illinois Springfield. I am a licensed high school teacher in English and Social Studies, with K–12 endorsements in Special Education and ESL. Over the past five years working in...

Hello! My name is Tim, and I graduated magna cum laude from the University of Illinois at Chicago (2023) with a Bachelor’s Degree in History and Political Science. I hold a Master of Arts in Teaching from National Louis University (2025) and I am currently pursuing a Master’s in Political Science at the University of Illinois Springfield. I am a licensed high school teacher in English and Social Studies, with K–12 endorsements in Special Education and ESL. Over the past five years working in education, I have supported students at the high school and college levels, focusing on academic growth, confidence building, and long-term success.

I tutor a variety of subjects including ACT English, ACT Reading, SAT Reading, Government & Politics, Political Science, Grammar, Reading, Writing, Vocabulary, American History, Elementary Math, Pre-Algebra, Algebra 1, Linear Algebra, Geography, and ASVAB, on which I earned a perfect score of 99. I also have a strong record in standardized testing, earning a 35 in ACT English, 33 in ACT Reading, and a perfect SAT Writing score, along with AP scores of 5 in U.S. History, 5 in U.S. Government, 5 in Language & Composition, and 4 in Literature. These experiences allow me to teach both essential academic content and effective test-taking strategies such as pacing, reasoning, and organization.

In addition to teaching and tutoring, I coach high school soccer, which has strengthened my ability to motivate students, build strong relationships, and create structured plans that support individual strengths and goals. I am committed to building a positive, encouraging learning environment where students feel supported and confident.

My tutoring approach focuses on developing confidence that leads to academic independence. I break material down clearly, personalize instruction based on learning style, and aim to help students build skills they can apply long after tutoring ends.

I'm excited to connect and would be honored to support you on your academic journey!

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Education

University of Illinois Chicago
Political Science
National Louis University
Masters
University of Illinois Springfield
Masters
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ACT English

ACT English

35 on ACT English 33 on ACT Reading English certified high school teacher 4+ years working as an ACT test prep coordinator specializing in English/Reading
ACT Reading

ACT Reading

I have worked for 4 years as an ACT test prep coordinator at my local high school. I helped students improve their reading sections by 2-3 points on average. I offer a fun and informative review guide proven to help improve your score!
Algebra 1

Algebra 1

I have taught Algebra 1 to students this past year and have created multiple different ways to learn it. My students have not only excelled academically, but also enjoyed math much more this year because the work isn't just about learning numbers, but also about enjoying the learning process.
American History

American History

I am a high school social studies teacher with experience teaching across all different areas including geography, US History, World History, and Government. My students have worked on numerous projects, essays, and assignments to help improve their skills. I have fun, interesting assignments proven to help students learn the material and be engaged
ASVAB

ASVAB

I scored a perfect score of a 99 on the ASVAB and qualified for all jobs in the Army. I also run an ACT/SAT test prep program that goes over reading and math skills at my school. I have tutored students for the ASVAB and they have improved their scores by 10+ points
Creative Writing

Creative Writing

I have 10+ years of experience teaching students and writers to develop their creative writing skills, including storytelling structure, character development, and voice. I’ve assisted with everything from personal narratives and college essays to short stories and poetry, helping writers express their ideas clearly and authentically. I focus on building confidence and breaking down writing in a way that feels manageable and engaging. My goal is always to help writers find their unique style and strengthen their work through thoughtful feedback and guidance.
Elementary Math

Elementary Math

30 on ACT Math High School Assistant Math Teacher
English

English

I have worked as a high school English teacher for 10+ years and have helped analyze and grade over 1000 papers. I have helped analyze and retool numerous arguments, theses, and writing styles. I also have worked with students on improving grammar and and sentence structure
Essay Writing

Essay Writing

I have worked as a licensed English teacher in Illinois for over 10 years. Every year the students have to write 3 essays and I have around 90 students a year so in total I have helped analyze and constructively critique over 1,000 essays. I have taught AP English where my students have a 70% pass rate on the AP exam which involves writing 3 essays based on prompts given.
Geography

Geography

I have taught social studies for a few years. I have taught a geography class for freshman that helped expand their worldview and taught them about other countries. I have fun assignments that can help with learning geography while also making it more relatable to students
Government & Politics

Government & Politics

I have taught high school government and civics classes for 4 years at my school. I am also pursuing a Masters in Political Science at the University of Illinois Springfield where I have 45 hours in graduate level coursework with a 3.7 GPA. I also have experience working in politics and government including multiple legislative internships and jobs
Personal Statements

Personal Statements

I specialize in helping high school and college students craft compelling personal statements for college, scholarships, and other opportunities. With a Bachelor’s degree in History and Political Science from UIC (magna cum laude), a Master of Arts in Teaching from National Louis University, and teaching licensure in High School English and Social Studies with K–12 endorsements in Special Education and ESL, I bring both strong writing expertise and extensive experience guiding students through structured, personalized writing processes. I focus on helping students clarify their ideas, develop a unique voice, and organize their thoughts into engaging, polished essays that stand out. My approach emphasizes building confidence, refining style, and producing authentic statements that effectively showcase each student’s strengths and goals.
Political Science

Political Science

I am currently pursuing a Master's in Political Science from the University of Illinois Springfield where I have 45 graduate credit hours. I have taught political science and government courses at my high school for 4 years and have also worked in politics for 3 years before teaching
Proofreading

Proofreading

I have worked as a high school English teacher for 10+ years and have helped analyze and grade over 1000 papers. I have proofread and analyzed l numerous arguments, theses, and writing styles. I also have worked with students on improving grammar and and sentence structure to make a paper flow better.
Public Speaking

Public Speaking

I'm a high school teacher who works with students on their speaking and publics speaking skills. I teach them the basics of public speaking and speaking with confidence to rooms of people they do and don't know. Confidence, good posture, and making eye contact is key and helps with performance
SAT Reading

SAT Reading

I run a SAT test prep program at the high school that I work at where students have improved their SAT writing scores by 60-70 points. I scored a 700 on the SAT reading/English section and 33 on the ACT reading section. I scored a 35 on the ACT English section and a perfect score on the SAT writing section
Soccer

Soccer

I have coached high school boys soccer for 5 years and high school girls soccer for 3 years. I played 4 years of varsity soccer in high school and was an 2x All Conference, 2x All Sectional, and 1x All Area Player. My coaching style emphasizes fundamentals in terms of skills and athleticism in order to build a better all around player
Tennis

Tennis

I am a high school varsity tennis coach with multiple years of experience in the sport. I played all four years of high school and have been playing since for a total of 10 years. I work on identifying weaknesses in your game and improving them and your core fundamentals
Thesis Writing

Thesis Writing

I help high school and college students develop strong, clear, and persuasive thesis statements for essays, research papers, and academic writing. With a Bachelor’s degree in History and Political Science from UIC (magna cum laude), a Master of Arts in Teaching from National Louis University, and teaching licensure in High School English and Social Studies with K–12 endorsements in Special Education and ESL, I bring both subject expertise and extensive experience guiding students through the writing process. I focus on helping students craft concise, arguable, and well-supported thesis statements that form the foundation of effective essays. My approach emphasizes clarity, critical thinking, and tailored feedback so students can confidently structure their arguments and strengthen their academic writing skills.
European History
Grammar
Literature
Prealgebra
Reading
Social Studies
Spelling
Vocabulary
World History

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