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Tim M.

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Hi, 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...

Hi, 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, and the 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 and tennis, 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 that students can apply long after tutoring ends.

I'm looking forward to working with you, and I 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

In high school I scored a 35 on the ACT English section and 33 on the ACT reading section, leading me to pursue a career as a certified high school English teacher. Because of these qualifications, I was chosen to lead my school's ACT Prep Program, where I work with students on improving their English, reading, and math skills before they take the test. The students I have worked with in this program have improved their scores anywhere from 1-5 points.
ACT Reading

ACT Reading

In high school I scored a 35 on the ACT English section and 33 on the ACT reading section, leading me to pursue a career as a certified high school English teacher. Because of these qualifications, I was chosen to lead my school's ACT Prep Program, where I work with students on improving their English, reading, and math skills before they take the test. The students I have worked with in this program have improved their scores anywhere from 1-5 points.
Algebra 1

Algebra 1

I have taught Algebra 1 to students in the past and have created multiple different ways to learn it. My students have not only excelled academically, but also enjoyed math much more because the work isn't just about learning numbers, but also about enjoying the learning process. Through building confidence in numbers and themselves, I see students excel not only in the classroom but life as well
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 specialize in raising Mathematic Knowledge, Arithmetic Reasoning, Paragraph Comprehension, and Word Knowledge scores which thus increases their overall score. Students I have tutored have improved their scores by as many as 20 points
College Counseling

College Counseling

I help high school and college students navigate the college admissions process with clear, personalized guidance, from school selection to application strategy and essays. With a background in History and Political Science (magna cum laude), a Master of Arts in Teaching, and extensive experience working with students, I specialize in helping applicants present themselves authentically and effectively. I support students with personal statements, supplemental essays, resumes, and application organization while breaking the process into manageable steps. My approach emphasizes clarity, confidence, and strategy so students feel supported, prepared, and competitive throughout the admissions process.
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

I am a high school teacher who has taught math before and enjoys teaching math to students! I love seeing students grasp new concepts that they had been struggling with and building that confidence in themselves. Math is difficult subject, but with improved confidence and passion, it becomes a fun subject unlike any other!
English

English

I work as a high school English teacher and tutor and have helped analyze and grade hundreds of papers. Through detailed analysis and discussion, I helped students achieve confidence in their writing and the writing process. I help critique student's arguments, theses, writing, grammar and sentence structure.
ESL/ESOL

ESL/ESOL

I am a certified ESL High School Teacher. I can teach ESL in any subject from math to social studies. I have primarily work in the ESL history and English fields
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.
European History

European History

I was a history major in college and had to take 18 credit hours of European History. I also took the AP European History test in high school and passed it. I now work as a history teacher where I teach a variety of European history
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 (3.7 GPA) where I have held multiple internships in both the legislative branch and political campaign realm.
Grammar

Grammar

I am a high school English teacher who specializes in improving student's grammar. I work with students on improving their grammar through a variety of resources and methods. I scored a 35 on the English grammar section of the ACT
Interview Prep

Interview Prep

I help students prepare confidently for interviews related to college admissions, scholarships, internships, and early career opportunities. With a background in teaching, coaching, and academic mentoring, I focus on helping students organize their responses, communicate clearly, and present themselves authentically under pressure. My sessions include practice interviews, targeted feedback, and strategies for answering common and challenging questions effectively. I emphasize confidence-building, clarity, and professionalism so students walk into interviews prepared, calm, and ready to succeed.
Literature

Literature

I am a high school English teacher where I have taught students various novels and poems. I have helped them improve their literary analysis and writing skills so that they can receive good grades and, more importantly, build their confidence. I can help you build your skills and confidence through detailed analysis and structured practice that leaves you more excited to write and read than ever before.
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. I have helped students write personal statements to a variety of law schools such as Yale, Georgetown, and the University of Chicago.
Political Science

Political Science

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 (3.7 GPA) where I have held multiple internships in both the legislative branch and political campaign realm.
Prealgebra

Prealgebra

I have tutored prealgebra in the past and helped students develop a love and appreciation for it! While prealgebra is hard, I work with students on pushing through the pain and developing a love for learning and confidence in themselves.
Proofreading

Proofreading

I work as a high school English teacher and have helped proofread hundreds of papers. I teach the writing process to students and have proofread and analyzed numerous arguments, theses, and essays. I also have worked with students on improving grammar and sentence structure to make a paper flow better. I will use these skills to help you improve your paper and writing skills
Psychology

Psychology

I am a certified psychology teacher who has experience with AP Psychology. I took AP Psych as a student and minored in it in college.
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
Reading

Reading

I teach English and reading to students at the high school I work at
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
Social Studies

Social Studies

I am certified Social Studies teacher who has experience teaching American History, Civics, World History, and Geography. I help students become more familiar with the content while also growing their confidence in their reading, writing, and content skills.
Spelling

Spelling

I work with students on their spelling, employing specific strategies to help them learn hard to comprehend words. These strategies help students not only learn how to spell certain words, but also develop a confidence in themselves that they can work through hard things and achieve success.
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.
Vocabulary

Vocabulary

I help students enrich their vocabulary by learning new words and becoming more familiar with prefixes and suffixes. I offer adaptive vocabulary practice that helps students learn words they're struggling with while also broadening their vocab to new words
World History

World History

I am a certified social studies teacher who specializes in world history. I teach world history at my school and help students with learning the overarching themes as well as specific details about each person/place/time period. My goal is to not only build skills but also confidence in themselves and learning in general
Linear Algebra

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