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Reginald J. Near Des Plaines, IL, available for online & in-person tutoring
Reginald J.
60/hour

Near Des Plaines, IL

1st Session Free*, IIT Grad (BSME, E.I.T.), 7 Yr Math Tutor, Eng Tech.

As a tutor, I will make sure that the student has a thorough understanding of the concept. Individuals learn differently and whether that be visual, audio, repetition, or my favorite - examples- I will do it. I personally love mathematics and I think it is useful for seeing things in another light. I intend to instruct...

5.0 (41)
60/hour
129 hours tutoring

As a tutor, I will make sure that the student has a thorough understanding of the concept. Individuals learn differently and whether that be visual, audio, repetition, or my favorite - examples- I will do it. I personally love mathematics and I think it is useful for seeing things in another light. I intend to instruct...

Brendan D. Near Des Plaines, IL, available for online & in-person tutoring
Brendan D.
100/hour

Near Des Plaines, IL

Algebra, Geometry, Trig, and Precalc, SPED background

I've worked with students to prepare them for the ACT, and scored in the top 90% in the English portion when I took the test myself.

4.9 (413)
100/hour
875 hours tutoring

I've worked with students to prepare them for the ACT, and scored in the top 90% in the English portion when I took the test myself.

Michelle H. Near Des Plaines, IL, available for online & in-person tutoring
Michelle H.
60/hour

Near Des Plaines, IL

English as a Second Language Specialist

I started tutoring as a 10th grade high school student as part of service learning for the National Honor Society and I have been doing it ever since. Since high school, I have had the pleasure of tutoring high school students preparing for the ACT exam (all sections) and schoolwork in English, reading, math...

4.0 (1)
60/hour
10 hours tutoring

I started tutoring as a 10th grade high school student as part of service learning for the National Honor Society and I have been doing it ever since. Since high school, I have had the pleasure of tutoring high school students preparing for the ACT exam (all sections) and schoolwork in English, reading, math...

Mark S. Near Des Plaines, IL, available for online & in-person tutoring
Mark S.
74/hour

Near Des Plaines, IL

Medical Student, Science teacher, and Admissions Specialist

Hey everyone! My name is Mark. I am a medical resident at one of the top ten hospitals in the US with over ten years of experience of providing college, medical, and graduate school admissions support as well as tutoring at high school, university, and graduate level . I am flexible in my approach to tutoring so I can...

5.0 (4)
74/hour
13 hours tutoring
Response time: 2 minutes
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Hey everyone! My name is Mark. I am a medical resident at one of the top ten hospitals in the US with over ten years of experience of providing college, medical, and graduate school admissions support as well as tutoring at high school, university, and graduate level . I am flexible in my approach to tutoring so I can...

Paul B. Near Des Plaines, IL, available for online & in-person tutoring
Paul B.
120/hour

Near Des Plaines, IL

Math PhD, tutored for 20 years (Math, Stats, AP Calc, Actuarial)

I have also helped read (grade) the AP Calculus exam for 15 years, so I can help you with AP Calculus. I passed the first actuarial exam, Exam P, and I can help you pass, too. I got perfect scores on the Mathematics sections of the ACT, SAT, and GRE General Test, and I can help you do well on these tests as well....

5.0 (78)
120/hour
433 hours tutoring

I have also helped read (grade) the AP Calculus exam for 15 years, so I can help you with AP Calculus. I passed the first actuarial exam, Exam P, and I can help you pass, too. I got perfect scores on the Mathematics sections of the ACT, SAT, and GRE General Test, and I can help you do well on these tests as well....

Sandra T. Near Des Plaines, IL, available for online & in-person tutoring
Sandra T.
60/hour

Near Des Plaines, IL

Making Math, Statistics, and Chemistry Accessible

I believe that anyone can learn as long as the student is willing to put in the work and the tutor is patient. I have a B.S. in Mathematics. I can tutor algebra, trigonometry, college algebra, precalculus, calculus, differential equations, linear algebra, and ACT Math. Please send me a request for more...

4.9 (188)
60/hour
993 hours tutoring

I believe that anyone can learn as long as the student is willing to put in the work and the tutor is patient. I have a B.S. in Mathematics. I can tutor algebra, trigonometry, college algebra, precalculus, calculus, differential equations, linear algebra, and ACT Math. Please send me a request for more...

Richard K. Near Des Plaines, IL, available for online & in-person tutoring
Richard K.
120/hour

Near Des Plaines, IL

Expert Tutor with Advanced Training in Math and Science (Chem., Phys.)

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...

4.9 (367)
120/hour
1,349 hours tutoring

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...

Vanessa C. Near Des Plaines, IL, available for online & in-person tutoring
Vanessa C.
65/hour

Near Des Plaines, IL

Improve your reading and writing with an experienced HS Teacher

Sometimes, students simply need some guidance with time-management, organization, and homework completion. This is something I am able to help you with, as well! Whether you are struggling with concentrating on homework, or you need to improve your SAT/ACT score, work on your grammar and punctuation for...

5.0 (8)
65/hour
41 hours tutoring

Sometimes, students simply need some guidance with time-management, organization, and homework completion. This is something I am able to help you with, as well! Whether you are struggling with concentrating on homework, or you need to improve your SAT/ACT score, work on your grammar and punctuation for...

Jesus S. Near Des Plaines, IL, available for online & in-person tutoring
Jesus S.
35/hour

Near Des Plaines, IL

Patient and Knowledgeable Northwestern Math Tutor

Hi, I’m Jesus! I’m a junior at Northwestern University double majoring in Mathematics and Economics, where I maintain a 3.89 GPA and have made Dean’s List 7 out of 7 quarters. Over the course of my undergraduate career, I have matured a lot as a mathematician while maintaining that childlike interest in exploring...

5.0 (95)
35/hour
254 hours tutoring

Hi, I’m Jesus! I’m a junior at Northwestern University double majoring in Mathematics and Economics, where I maintain a 3.89 GPA and have made Dean’s List 7 out of 7 quarters. Over the course of my undergraduate career, I have matured a lot as a mathematician while maintaining that childlike interest in exploring...

Ethan W. Near Des Plaines, IL, available for online & in-person tutoring
Ethan W.
40/hour

Near Des Plaines, IL

Test Prep, Math, and Chess Tutor

...teacher in the process. I also have experience helping students with test prep, as well as math (up to AP Calculus BC/Calculus 2). I scored a 36 composite on the ACT, 1550 on the SAT, and 337 (with a 5.5 in Analytical Writing) on the GRE, as well as scoring 5's on over 10 AP exams. I also have 5 years of experience tutoring...

5.0 (4)
40/hour
19 hours tutoring

...teacher in the process. I also have experience helping students with test prep, as well as math (up to AP Calculus BC/Calculus 2). I scored a 36 composite on the ACT, 1550 on the SAT, and 337 (with a 5.5 in Analytical Writing) on the GRE, as well as scoring 5's on over 10 AP exams. I also have 5 years of experience tutoring...

Emily C. Near Des Plaines, IL, available for online & in-person tutoring
Emily C.
60/hour

Near Des Plaines, IL

Experienced High School Math & SAT/ACT Tutor

I have had 6+ years of tutoring experience for students from middle school to college levels. My experience lies in math from Algebra 1 to Calculus, as well as SAT and ACT prep. I have worked one-on-one with students as well as with small groups. I love discovering ways to accommodate students' individual...

5.0 (8)
60/hour
31 hours tutoring

I have had 6+ years of tutoring experience for students from middle school to college levels. My experience lies in math from Algebra 1 to Calculus, as well as SAT and ACT prep. I have worked one-on-one with students as well as with small groups. I love discovering ways to accommodate students' individual...

Paul D. Near Des Plaines, IL, available for online & in-person tutoring
Paul D.
80/hour

Near Des Plaines, IL

Experienced College Test (SAT/ACT) and AP Tutor

I've worked with students across the spectrum, gifted elementary programs to adults with special or foreign-language needs, and with competitive admissions to high schools, colleges, and graduate schools. I have hundreds of hours and have helped several students to perfect scores on the SAT, ACT and many APs...

5.0 (11)
80/hour
35 hours tutoring

I've worked with students across the spectrum, gifted elementary programs to adults with special or foreign-language needs, and with competitive admissions to high schools, colleges, and graduate schools. I have hundreds of hours and have helped several students to perfect scores on the SAT, ACT and many APs...

Valentin K. Near Des Plaines, IL, available for online & in-person tutoring
Valentin K.
60/hour

Near Des Plaines, IL

Expert PhD tutor in Math for ACT SAT GRE GMAT

Perfect scores on GRE quantitative and more than 15 year tutoring math, statistics, and physics.

4.9 (12)
60/hour
20 hours tutoring
Response time: 29 minutes
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Perfect scores on GRE quantitative and more than 15 year tutoring math, statistics, and physics.

Tanya W. Near Des Plaines, IL, available for online & in-person tutoring
Tanya W.
75/hour

Near Des Plaines, IL

English Teacher with ACT Test Prep Experience

I'm a certified English teacher with over five years of international teaching experience. My experience includes over three years teaching ACT and SAT prep courses to native and non-native English speakers through the English and writing portions of each exam. Students will leave tutoring sessions with...

5.0 (165)
75/hour
435 hours tutoring

I'm a certified English teacher with over five years of international teaching experience. My experience includes over three years teaching ACT and SAT prep courses to native and non-native English speakers through the English and writing portions of each exam. Students will leave tutoring sessions with...

Jennifer C. Near Des Plaines, IL, available for online & in-person tutoring
Jennifer C.
119/hour

Near Des Plaines, IL

Awesome Harvard Grad! Tutoring in College Apps, SAT/ACT's, AP's

Hello! I am a Harvard grad excited to teach you school subjects in which you most need help including students with special learning needs (ADHD, Anxiety, Autism, Dyslexia, etc). I got into seven of eight Ivy League schools including Harvard, Princeton, Yale, Columbia, U Penn, Cornell, and Dartmouth. I also got into West...

5.0 (21)
119/hour
166 hours tutoring

Hello! I am a Harvard grad excited to teach you school subjects in which you most need help including students with special learning needs (ADHD, Anxiety, Autism, Dyslexia, etc). I got into seven of eight Ivy League schools including Harvard, Princeton, Yale, Columbia, U Penn, Cornell, and Dartmouth. I also got into West...

Stephen B. Near Des Plaines, IL, available for online & in-person tutoring
Stephen B.
295/hour

Near Des Plaines, IL

Experienced Test Prep/Academic Tutor with Flexible Availability

Quick Summary: I am a full-time tutor based in Chicago with 15 years experience in boosting students' scores for the ACT, SAT, PSAT, and GRE. A high test-score is a vital part of a strong application to college or graduate school. No matter what kind of student you are, I will help you achieve the best...

4.9 (70)
295/hour
144 hours tutoring

Quick Summary: I am a full-time tutor based in Chicago with 15 years experience in boosting students' scores for the ACT, SAT, PSAT, and GRE. A high test-score is a vital part of a strong application to college or graduate school. No matter what kind of student you are, I will help you achieve the best...

Beaei P. Near Des Plaines, IL, available for online & in-person tutoring
Beaei P.
100/hour

Near Des Plaines, IL

History Making Programmer and Educator! Making Your Dreams Come True.

I programmed electric vehicle charging infrastructure for local municipalities in California reducing cost for them, making a profit, receiving A Series Funding and lowering carbon emissions at scale. I lived four days and nights on and near the steps of the United States Senate to get the PACT Act passed which...

4.9 (335)
100/hour
2,059 hours tutoring
Response time: 28 minutes
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I programmed electric vehicle charging infrastructure for local municipalities in California reducing cost for them, making a profit, receiving A Series Funding and lowering carbon emissions at scale. I lived four days and nights on and near the steps of the United States Senate to get the PACT Act passed which...

Nick L. Near Des Plaines, IL, available for online & in-person tutoring
Nick L.
100/hour

Near Des Plaines, IL

ACT / SAT Expert! 14000 Hours of experience.

From 2012 to 2022, I owned a tutoring center, Superior Test Prep, that was named one of the top 10 in the Chicago area by Expertise.com. While there, I trained tutors in ACT/SAT techniques, taught group classes, and worked 1 to 1 with our students. My job was to be an absolute expert in ACT/ SAT...

5.0 (3)
100/hour
32 hours tutoring

From 2012 to 2022, I owned a tutoring center, Superior Test Prep, that was named one of the top 10 in the Chicago area by Expertise.com. While there, I trained tutors in ACT/SAT techniques, taught group classes, and worked 1 to 1 with our students. My job was to be an absolute expert in ACT/ SAT...

Amanda N. Near Des Plaines, IL, available for online & in-person tutoring
Amanda N.
150/hour

Near Des Plaines, IL

AP/SAT/ACT Reading Prep

I have tutored and instructed on reading strategies for SAT/ACT testing. I also have been teaching AP coursework for 6 years.

5.0 (398)
150/hour
1,135 hours tutoring

I have tutored and instructed on reading strategies for SAT/ACT testing. I also have been teaching AP coursework for 6 years.

Adam H. Near Des Plaines, IL, available for online & in-person tutoring
Adam H.
70/hour

Near Des Plaines, IL

Political Science Professor at Loyola University Chicago

I am a professor of political science at Loyola University Chicago and Lake Forest College. I teach both American politics and international relations courses so I have a wide variety of political science and government material I can tutor. Courses I teach include Introduction to US Politics, Introduction to...

5.0 (7)
70/hour
20 hours tutoring

I am a professor of political science at Loyola University Chicago and Lake Forest College. I teach both American politics and international relations courses so I have a wide variety of political science and government material I can tutor. Courses I teach include Introduction to US Politics, Introduction to...

Kyle M. Near Des Plaines, IL, available for online & in-person tutoring
Kyle M.
100/hour

Near Des Plaines, IL

Motivational tutoring in Science and Math

I encourage my students to become independent learners. Although I am confident in my ability to break down scientific concepts and principles, my goal is to guide the student through the lesson plan and develop crucial study skills, while resorting to explanations to avoid hindering the flow of the lesson....

4.9 (408)
100/hour
2,431 hours tutoring

I encourage my students to become independent learners. Although I am confident in my ability to break down scientific concepts and principles, my goal is to guide the student through the lesson plan and develop crucial study skills, while resorting to explanations to avoid hindering the flow of the lesson....

Chhavi P. Near Des Plaines, IL, available for online & in-person tutoring
Chhavi P.
55/hour

Near Des Plaines, IL

Top-ranked, experienced tutor: SAT/ACT English, ESL, TOEFL, Hindi

ACT English is a test for high school students looking to apply for college. I am qualified and experienced in training my students for all aspects of it- selecting the correct choices, reading, organizing, strategy,using correct grammar, punctuation, etc. Deciphering the meanings of words from contextual clues,...

4.9 (156)
55/hour
458 hours tutoring

ACT English is a test for high school students looking to apply for college. I am qualified and experienced in training my students for all aspects of it- selecting the correct choices, reading, organizing, strategy,using correct grammar, punctuation, etc. Deciphering the meanings of words from contextual clues,...

Linda W. Near Des Plaines, IL, available for online & in-person tutoring
Linda W.
60/hour

Near Des Plaines, IL

ACT English tutor

After tutoring my own four children and many of their friends in preparation for the ACT English test, I have begun working with other students. I know the test well and can help students improve. A college English major and professional journalist, I am patient and kind, yet able to motivate students to work hard...

4.9 (149)
60/hour
499 hours tutoring

After tutoring my own four children and many of their friends in preparation for the ACT English test, I have begun working with other students. I know the test well and can help students improve. A college English major and professional journalist, I am patient and kind, yet able to motivate students to work hard...

Andrea H. Near Des Plaines, IL, available for online & in-person tutoring
Andrea H.
85/hour

Near Des Plaines, IL

Experienced, Creative Tutor for Math, Chemistry, and Physics

Students who work with me see their understanding (as well as their grades) in math and science improve drastically. Students who work with me for standardized test prep see an increase in scores. The majority of students who work with me on ACT test prep increase their test scores by 3-5 points in Math and...

4.8 (158)
85/hour
726 hours tutoring

Students who work with me see their understanding (as well as their grades) in math and science improve drastically. Students who work with me for standardized test prep see an increase in scores. The majority of students who work with me on ACT test prep increase their test scores by 3-5 points in Math and...

Warren T. Near Des Plaines, IL, available for online & in-person tutoring
Warren T.
59/hour

Near Des Plaines, IL

Georgetown Grad, 99% SAT, 95% MCAT, 94% GMAT, 5/5 on 7 AP exams

I completed my Master's at Georgetown University. I also helped a student through my advice and counseling to gain acceptance to Emory University. Acceptance to college requires several factors. GPA and SAT/ACT scores come first in importance. However, other factors can be equally important, such as the...

4.9 (24)
59/hour
61 hours tutoring

I completed my Master's at Georgetown University. I also helped a student through my advice and counseling to gain acceptance to Emory University. Acceptance to college requires several factors. GPA and SAT/ACT scores come first in importance. However, other factors can be equally important, such as the...

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Kedran W.

21 ACT lessons

John tutored our son, who attends a prestigious high school, on all of the ACT Subjects: ACT Math, ACT Science, ACT English, ACT Reading. John also provided ACT Test Taking Skills, Time Management, Good and Best Practices. My son felt extremely confident in his preparedness for the ACT Test. John has a mentoring and calm approach that instills a sense of confidence in his students. John was also flexible and accommodating in scheduling the tutoring appointments.
Jakob K.

12 ACT lessons

We are using him for ACT prep and can already see the confidence in my son's test taking during ACT practice tests. I know by the time the ACT is taken he will have the confidence to do well. We received our son's ACT test results today and because of all the work James did to help my son, he increased his ACT score from a 23 on the practice ACT to a 27 on the actual ACT. Preparing for round 2 of testing to see if second time does even better.
Justin S.

7 ACT lessons

Daniel has helped me to accomplish feeling confident in the subject's for my upcoming ACT Test. Daniel also was accommodating of my hectic sports schedule and worked out logistics and time to meet, I'm thankful for Daniel's time and Daniel's commitment to helping me to succeed on my ACT/SAT testing. Thank you Daniel! Our Family would like to Thank Daniel for preparing our son, Justin for the ACT Test and bringing up his ACT score by 5 points.
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