Award-Winning SAT Writing and Language Tutors serving Huntley, IL

...teaching throughout college. I tutor high school students studying for the SAT and ACT. I also tutor math, science, and spanish. I recognize that every student has a different style of learning and I plan each lesson according to the student. My goal is to help my students achieve their goals and realize their potential.

I firmly believe in the idea of a growth mindset and that anyone has the capacity to reach their academic goals, especially in the context of standardized testing.

...strongly motivated to change the status quo by reaching as many students as I can through tutoring/teaching. As an aspiring physicist, mathematician, or maybe both, I wish to make these subjects fun and interesting like how I perceive them to be, instead of a grueling discipline that students have the get through. Outside of academia,...

...my strong academic performance as well as share my passion with students. Through working with students, I have learned that reviewing problems step-by-step and understanding the core fundamentals of the problems are some of the most effective ways to be engaged in different content materials. I believe that patience is one of the key features...

...skills in general. With my training, I can help make your writing clear, persuasive, and yet still interesting to read. Though I can help improve any form of writing, argumentative/thesis style essays are my specialty. My focus when working with students on writing is not just on improving specific assignments. Instead, my tutoring strategy focuses...

...to 19th century literature and literary figures (such as Herman Melville's "Bartleby" and Oscar Wilde). While I was at USC I taught "Writing and Critical Reasoning," an introductory college composition course, for their Writing Program for seven and a half years. The course's themes ranged from "Black Social Movements in the U.S.," "Race, Gender, Sexuality...

...question that seems dull at first becomes an interesting puzzle to figure out. I believe that physics and math provide a language to understand our universe and Latin provides the basis for our own language. I hope to impart on my students how much fun it can be to solve puzzles in those three subjects...

...abreast of the latest educational trends and integrating technology into my teaching methods. I am proficient in various online learning platforms and tools, which have been instrumental in providing engaging and interactive learning experiences, especially during remote learning phases. Moreover, my ability to connect with students and inspire trust has been key to my success...

Hello! My name is Colleen. I am a seasoned tutor with over three years of tutoring experience. I have tutored students in writing, reading, science, math, and Chemistry. I love helping students to understand their subjects better.

...Political Science and Spanish, and a double minor in Intergroup Relations and Honors Forum. I have been teaching for over 8 years, and love helping students see themselves as bright, creative, and intelligent individuals that deserve specialized attention. In my free time I love riding horses, playing with my dog, dancing, and traveling. I love...

Throughout my tutoring experience, I have loved connecting with students to understand their best learning methods and to work with them to make their learning successful. I look forward to doing so to continue a student's improvement!

...a results-driven approach to each session. I strive to create a supportive learning environment where students feel encouraged to ask questions and engage with material at their own pace. By breaking down complex concepts into clear, manageable steps, I aim to boost students' confidence and make learning both productive and enjoyable. Outside of tutoring, my...

...Lab where upperclassmen tutored underclassmen. In the summers, I tutor my siblings in math and reading. Outside of academia, I was a counselor at my school's badminton camp and taught drills and games. Having recently taken standardized tests such as the ACT, SAT, PSAT, and AP Tests, I hope to utilize the test taking skills...

...This has led me to focus on big-picture issues when I read the work of other writers, encouraging them to dig deeper into their own beliefs and values and looking for ways they can communicate their opinions more effectively. My degree in English with a writing concentration (Wheaton College, 15), my lifestyle as a freelancer...

...subjects, but I am most passionate about Maths, Science, and Physiology. In my opinion, an ideal tutor needs to have a lot of patience, be able to boost his/her student's confidence and should have the ability to identify the simplest solution of problems. I am a firm believer of education, believing it to be absolutely...

I have been in education for over 10 years and am a passionate and dedicated teacher. I have a degree in elementary and middle education, with a minor in science. I have taught at all levels and really enjoy creating new connections with students to help them to enjoy the learning process!

...University. I have five years of experience doing group instruction for English tutoring, and two years of private tutoring. I tutor Phonics, elementary school math, elementary English, reading, and writing. The reason why I am proponent of education is because it really affects the intellectual and socio-emotional growth of a child and is essential to...

...share that love with other people around me. While in high school, I led a Python class at a computer camp and tutored many middle school and high school students in a wide range of subjects. I believe people learn best when they are engaged, so I prefer a balanced mixture of probing questions combined...

...including Spanish, ESL, English, History, and Political Science. I attempt to ground my teaching and tutoring in the daily experiences, motivations, and goals of the student, customizing the materials to meet their needs and learning styles. I believe that education is a two-way street: we can all be teachers, and we can all be learners.

I have taught English at both high school and college levels. I have taught reading to children ranging between kindergarten and adulthood.