Michael W.
Vernon Hills, IL
MBA - tutor for English, Science, Math & entrance exams.
UNIV OF IL
PsychologyUNIV OF IL
Master'sUNIV OF IL
MBAAbout Michael
I will help you develop strategies and skills in writing, math, science, entrance tests and other related subjects.
I have a Bachelors in Psychology. I have 2 Masters. One is in Human Resources and Labor Relations. The other degree is a MBA where I focused on Marketing and Finance.
I also completed over 30 exams in order to
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Travel Radius
Travels within 20 miles of Vernon Hills, IL 60061Michael offers online lessons
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"Really helping my daughter!"
- George, Independence, KY on 3/30/16After just a few weeks, my daughter has gained a ton of self confidence and learned tips and techniques that she hopes to use to significantly improve her ACT score. We'll gladly post her results after the test in a couple of weeks. Thanks Michael!
"So far, so good..."
- Robert, Cincinnati, OH on 3/17/17It is too early to determine if Michael's tutoring is effective - just 1.5 hours so far. No complaints. Michael has an easily understood voice and seems to be patient and attentive with my daughter. She will be taking the ACT test in about two months, so the tutoring is geared toward the goal of achieving a higher grade than the previous test results. Michael is teaching a strategy to answer the easier, more obvious questions first, then go back and answer the more involved questions if time permits. :-)
"A Big Help!"
- Kimberly, Palatine, IL on 3/15/17Michael helped my daughter with her public speaking skills for a school-related endeavor. We saw improvement in her program after just one session. My daughter was pleased too, and is looking forward to working with Michael again.
"My child responds well to Michael!"
- Larisa, Buffalo Grove, IL on 8/19/16My child responds very well to Michael's teaching style. As much as my child doesn't like math, she really looking forward to her lessons with Michael.
"Very helpful"
- Suzanne, Panama City, FL on 4/6/16Michael went over strategies for the ACT science and explained how to interpret the charts and graphs. He explained how to practice and when to time himself to my son. He also went over some of the math portion and how to prepare for it. Very helpful!
"Very happy with ACT session"
- Mark, Barrington, IL on 3/19/16My son was very happy with what he got out of the lesson with Michael and plans on doing it again (for ACT prep).
"ACT Review"
- Jennifer, Durango, CO on 1/31/16Michael is working with my daughter to prepare her for an upcoming ACT test. She feels like she has already learned a great deal in just two hours working with Michael. She not only is gaining some important skills, but her confidence has also increased!
"Very helpful, patient and effective!"
- Saida, Wheeling, IL on 11/10/14Michael is a great tutor. He's very patient and understanding. From the first session, I understood the topic much better. I am super glad I found him.
"Well prepared"
- Ed, Glenview, IL on 11/8/14Michael did a great job of being prepared and taking the time to better understand my son's weaknesses with writing. I have used him numerous times because I think he is a great value and excellent teacher. He is a thoughtful and very bright young man.
"Great tutor!!"
- Ashley, Buffalo Grove, IL on 7/16/14Michael was awesome when I met with him! Although I only had one session, he had so much energy. He was funny and made the session that much more enjoyable and I learned a lot from just an hour and a half with him! Definitely will be tutoring with him more, highly recommend!!
"Worth the Money"
- Akane, Rolling Meadows, IL on 6/25/14Michael is an excellent tutor. If you are truly trying to work, then he will provide the best help. He is very qualified for this job, and he knows exactly what he is talking about. He is quick with replying back, and I even got a tutoring session the next day. The only problem is that like any of the tutors on here, it is expensive, and time is a time crunch. The hour went by so fast! But definitely worth the money.
"Knowledgeable"
- Rona, Madera, CA on 4/21/14This is the guy you want! He was patient and his tutoring helped me get a grade of 90 out of 100 on a geography assignment. I wholeheartedly recommend him.
"Flexible Schedule, Patience and Results!"
- Bill, Libertyville, IL on 11/29/13Michael worked well with our son on a few subjects. He was positive, motivating and provided post session study guidelines. Our son's grades improved rapidly.
"Patient"
- Lisa, Mundelein, IL on 11/13/13Mike was very patient with my son who is in 8th grade. He gave him great ideas on making the subject he was tutoring more relatable. Would highly recommend him.
"Good tutor but too hard to connect with"
- Gwen, Berwyn, IL on 5/16/13We felt Michael was making some good progress with our daughter but he was too hard to communicate with - ONLY by email and too long between them. We also tried Skype which was a disaster. Nice guy, good tutor - just was not working for us logistically.
"Amazing tutor!"
- Gail, Lake Forest, IL on 4/30/13Michael is a great tutor! He helped my daughter with her homework and gave her a lot of tips on how to study. He also gave her advice on how to approach test taking and helped her understand her strengths in her learning style.
"Very effective"
- Jennifer, Lake Forest, IL on 4/9/13Michael seems to understand how my child learns. He is willing to work with our family to motivate our son. I would recommend Michael to my friends!!!
"Wonderful Tutor"
- Yoginy, West Chicago, IL on 2/8/13My 12 year old has seen Michael only twice and I think that's all it took!! Michael took the time to speak to her and understand her needs. My daughter is an honor roll student but was having major issues in getting organized. Michael showed her how to manage her time and make good study habits. After just meeting with him the first time I could see how much more confident she was in her decision making, and I saw her cleaning out her folders and getting it together! I was constantly questioning my daughter if she had her things together for school - books, folders, papers, etc. After the second meeting I didn't need to do that. I saw that she had made a priority list and has stuck with doing this ever since. This has been a major improvement in her attitude all around!
Thanks Michael!!
"Great tutor"
- Noelle, Chicago, IL on 2/8/13Michael is a great tutor and is able to review material from many of subject areas related to business. He is especially good at explaining processes and helping to organize thinking. Michael is also very flexible with his hours and is able to meet either in person or over the phone. He also definitely helps to build confidence with academic subject areas like entrepreneurship. I have met with Michael about 4 or 5 times and he has really helped me to stay organized and he has also helped me to learn how to read a syllabus more effectively and to create more effective study strategies.
"Excellent Tutor"
- Anna, Mount Prospect, IL on 2/7/13Michael is a great tutor and a nice person. He is easy to reach by phone or e-mail. He is very helpful with my preparation for IELTS exam. He shows me a different ways how to prepare for writing and come up with IDEAS. I definitely recommend Michael to everyone looking for help.
"Great Tutor! Very reliable!"
- Julie, Northbrook, IL on 1/24/13Michael did a great job tutoring my 20 year old son. He was very likeable, dependable and accommodating. We will definitely be using him again in the future. Most importantly, my son got an A in his Marketing class with Michael's help!
"Good tactics."
- Amy, Wilmette, IL on 1/14/13My high school son has seen Michael a couple times so far about Algebra and feels like it has helped alot. Mike uses good tactics to test that my son has actually learned the content and that gives him immediate confidence that he is mastering it. Very clear and direct; patient.
"Very good"
- Ardak, Chicago, IL on 1/12/13He is an awesome tutor, and a very nice person to work with. We had one lesson over the Skype, then we had two hours meeting. He was really helpful.
"Responsive and responsible tutor. Great help with resume."
- Peter, Chicago, IL on 12/7/12I was referred to Michael by a friend who also found him very helpful. He responded to my emails quickly and was very accommodating to schedule the lesson. I'd go back to him if I needed another session.
"Effective organizational and study skills tutor"
- Trina, Barrington, IL on 12/6/12Michael has worked with our 8th grade son for several months on a variety of subjects but mostly on basic study skills and good organizational habits. He has made tremendous progress and we continue to use Michael's services to help our son be a better student. Michael thinks outside the box with solutions to problems, i.e., using Google Docs for logging homework details versus handwritten notes. Michael is professional and easy to work with and I would recommend him highly to other parents who need his services.
"Very patient and positive"
- Elaine, Deerfield, IL on 12/6/12Michael has been very patient and positive with my 16 year old son who has not been the most willing or positive student. He is flexible and helps my son to see things in a more simple way. I think he is helping him to see the light at the end of the tunnel. Thanks, Mike.
"Fantastic"
- Jeff, Highland Park, IL on 11/22/12Mike is a fantastic teacher. He gears his lessons towards YOUR needs. Tremendous communicator. He is extremely to the point and doesn't make anything sound complex. Definitely recommend to anyone looking for help.
"Great and efficient tutor with patience and passion"
- Sophie, Buffalo Grove, IL on 11/14/12Michael is a very passionate and professional tutor. He was well prepared for each of my son's English tutoring session. Michael is very efficient, patient and encouraging, and he covers a lot of things during each session. My son feels that he has learned a lot from Michael. We feel that our money and time has been well spent. We will continue to have Michael as my son's tutor on different subjects (English and Math etc.).
"Amazing tutor"
- Pam, Highland Park, IL on 10/27/12My son who has had several tutors over the years reported that Michael is an amazing tutor. My son said he has amazing techniques to get him to focus, be interested in the material, and learn. I have a Masters in Social Work and School Psychology and I highly recommend you use him.
"Great tutor for my daughter"
- Dana, Barrington, IL on 10/17/12My daughter met with Micheal and immediately was comfortable and felt like she had accomplished something she had been struggling with in math. The best part is my daughter is actually excited to go back on a regular basis.
"Very Helpful!"
- Shannon, Deerfield, IL on 10/14/12Michael is a great tutor! He is very helpful with explaining different topics...he will explain things in a way that you will understand. He uses analogies and mnemonics to break down difficult science explanations and make them more simple to follow. He also creates creative ways to remember hard-to-grasp concepts. He also makes you feel confident before you take a test. He also helps show you ways to eliminate false answers in multiple choice question environments. If you find struggling, Michael will be a great source to make your studying easier. Highly recommended!
"EXACTLY WHAT I NEEDED!!!"
- Martin, Palatine, IL on 9/24/12I have not been in school in over 20 years and found myself at a turning point where I wanted to create mass amounts of success in my life by learning. Going back to school, finding a difficult class, and getting and "A" was my initial goal, finding out that ACCOUNTING is very difficult, I became discouraged. I needed to learn a tremendous amount more than just the accounting skills, I needed to learn how to study, absorb, and retain information at a whole new level again. Michael has helped me with all of my expectations if not exceeded them. I feel confident that with him in my corner I may very well obtain that "A" in accounting! He is a great tutor and very smart. Michael works around my hectic schedule (I forgot to mention I work 70 hours a week as a Manager of Arlington Heights Ford), late nights always seem to be the only time. He is always there. Thanks Mike
"Great tutor with flex hours"
- Peter, Glenview, IL on 9/19/12Michael was very helpful with my preparation for the series 7 and was extremely easy to reach both by phone and in person. Not only did he come to my office for a session, but we also met outside on weekends to cover additional material. Michael was recommended to me from a friend and I would also recommend him for tutoring.
"Helpfull"
- Francisco, Waukegan, IL on 9/15/12After spending sometime with Michael I have a better understanding and approach on how to improve my job interview skills.
"Great with figuring out how people learn"
- JJ, Winnetka, IL on 9/12/12Michael is helping me study for the Series 7 and he has been very helpful. I will continue to meet with him and recommend him to anyone.
"Great Match!"
- Abbey, Chicago, IL on 9/9/12From the start of this process Michael has been very responsive to all my concerns on preparing for the Series 6 & 63. I am very unfamiliar with the content, during our first 5 minutes Michael walked me through the best way to start my study process, key points/key words to target, & overall encouraging me that I will get the results I want to achieve. I feel very fortunate that I found Michael looking forward to the 15+hours working with him. I did a great job on choosing a great tutor!
"Very good tutor"
- Vicki, Wauconda, IL on 9/8/12When I met Michael he helped me understand the Human Resource concepts on my final project. I will be using him again in the human resource classes.
"Helpful"
- CARLA, Batavia, IL on 8/22/12The things he pointed out to me were very helpful and gave me a basis on where to start my studying. He was also very helpful in showing me what things I needed to work on.
"Great Tutor!!"
- Trent, Prospect Heights, IL on 7/15/12I increased my SAT score by 40, by working with Michael for 4 weeks!! Michael was patient and flexible with my school schedules.
"Smart, professional, and devoted"
- Jing, Schaumburg, IL on 7/14/12I don't know what words can express my gratitude toward Michael. He does help me find light at the end of the tunnel.
"Challenging"
- BrIAN, Northbrook, IL on 5/21/12I came to class on Friday and Mike pushed me further. He created a new way to review the material before our next meeting.
Approved subjects are in bold.
Approved subjects
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ACT English
I've been studying ACT English along with other grammar, vocabulary, and punctuation drills on a regular basis for the past year. I've helped students read through their papers to improve their English skills. In turn, these actions help them with their ACT English and my understanding as well.
ACT Reading
There are various methods I use to help students. These include how to properly eliminate answers, sorting thru the dense material for responses, skimming the paragraph and similar ideas that should help.
ACT Science
I have a strong passion for science courses. I took biology, chemistry, physics, and AP Chemistry in high school. I took some chemistry classes as an undergrad, too. I recently took anatomy and a physiology course. For the NLN exam, I received a mid-90 on the science section.
Algebra 1
I took many math classes in high school and calculus in college.
American History
I took AP US History in high school. I continue to read on the internet about historical events and have very good recall to go over with students.
Business
I have an MBA in marketing and finance, started my own business, and have worked in sales, marketing, HR function.
Career Development
In college, I worked in the career counseling center where we would help students and alumni create and improve their resume, mock interviewing, and career searches. My HR experience allowed me to review resumes, conduct real interviews with candidates, and discuss how they could help our company.
College Counseling
I provided college and career counseling at the University of IL. We would discuss with students issues such as entrance exams, placement tests, enrollment procedures, CLEP/AP exams, ratings of schools, essay writing, and mock interviewing.
Elementary Math
I enjoy working with kids and have good background in higher level math and science courses.
Elementary Science
I enjoy working with kids and have good background in higher level math and science courses. I further my studies by taking chemistry and biology classes in high school and college.
English
I have a strong grasp of the English language in issues related to grammar, punctuation, and sentence structure. I also continue to learn new languages so I can further see how they compare to English.
GED
I have completed high school and earned 3 college degrees. I am also taking additional science courses, computer science, and language learning as time permits. I can help you pass high school related courses.
General Computer
I have been playing with computers since the IBM PC Jr came out many years ago. I stay on top of new technology related to software and hardware content.
GMAT
I took the GMAT in order to get into a MBA school. I do well on test taking strategies like time management, process of elimination, reading comprehension, math, etc. I can review these with you.
Grammar
Thru WyzAnt, I have tutored students on various writing assignments and different entrance exams. Grammar plays an important role for one to accurately comprehend the writer's meaning. I can help you review grammar in your assignment and give you tips to correct it when needed.
GRE
I enjoy reading and writing. I have a strong grasp on grammar, spelling and other related issues to English.
I also have taken many entrance exams over the years such as GRE, LSAT, etc.
Marketing
I have an MBA with a focus in marketing. In my sales job, I have to constantly market myself and our products/services in order to achieve work related and financial goals.
Prealgebra
I took many math classes in high school and calculus in college.
Proofreading
I will review your writing assignments for issues like spelling, grammar, punctuation, and the general meaning/idea of what you intended.
Public Speaking
In my prior job, I had meetings with my employees where I would speak in front of up to 80 people at a time. I have performed in front of audiences doing improv comedy thru Second City and other schools. In my sales job, I have given presentations on insurance and finance to customers and at local libraries and events.
I feel comfortable speaking in front of a small or large group and can pass some skills on to others.
Reading
I enjoy reading and writing. I have a strong grasp on grammar, spelling and other related issues to English.
SAT Reading
I can go over specific strategies on how to pick fill in the blank answer and how to eliminate some answers to help you find the right one on the critical reading so you have enough time to review it at the end.
SAT Writing
I have a strong background in writing in the school setting along with creative writing. I can help you form essays using an agenda, thesis statements, concluding summary, etc.
Series 63
I have 8 years of experience selling financial and insurance products. We are required to be licensed and I took the 63.
I had to study for this test and do continuing ed.
Series 7
I have been in the financial/insurance industry for almost 9 yrs. I have taken Series 6, 63, and 65 tests and passed. I have earned 5 insurance/financial related designations. I have tutored a student on Series 65 and helped him pass the exam.
Speech
Over my career, I have had to give training presentations in small and large groups. I have performed in Second City student shows. I now have to present information to clients in order to educate them about their insurance products. I feel very comfortable speaking in front of a group and can pass on these skills.
Study Skills
I have taken many tests over the years. I had to balance work, family, and other issues in order to successfully pass these tests.
I have 5 insurance designations which composed about 30 tests.
I have 2 graduate degrees and a bachelor's degree. Over that time period, I took various tests in many subjects and successfully completed them. I have excellent time management skills and can help provide strategies to students to pass tests. It will include hard skills (math, science) and soft skills such as ways to approach tests, how to pick answers on multiple choice tests, how to write essay exams.
Vocabulary
By helping students study for various entrance exams, I have increased my overall vocabulary of the English language. I can come up with easy memorization tools for students to learn and recall new vocab words.
Writing
I used to write spec scripts, screenplays, fiction stories, along with essays for school and work related subjects. I can help you write strong statements based on what you are passionate about or what you have to write for a school project.
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Michael W.
Vernon Hills, IL
MBA - tutor for English, Science, Math & entrance exams.